Akiyo Henna

It would help if they listed they took appointments only. We have been driving around finding this place and finally called to find out she wasn’t even there. Very disappointed by the misleading advertisement. Note that it’s appointment only!

Akiyo did the henna at my mehndi this summer for me and my guests. She created the most beautiful & unqiue henna designs. Everyone was so impressed with her work, and what made the experience even better, is that she was so friendly and personable while remaining professional and focused! Highly recommend her for your mehndi or special event! Thanks again Akiyo!

Akiyo was without a doubt one of my favorite vendors for my recent wedding. Her designs are SO BEAUTIFUL but most importantly, so unique! Her work sets her apart completely and when it comes to bridal mendhi, it can typically all look the same after a while which is no fun. Her prices were also very reasonable. I did the luxe glow as well which I also highly recommend, because, again… it’s different and everyone loved it. I got tons of compliments on the mendhi itself as well as the luxe glow. She’s also super friendly and easy to get along with… it was like hanging out with a friend.
Akiyo did keep trying to tell me to do my mendhi two days before my wedding because it will be darker on the wedding day, but with my schedule, I was unable to and did it the day before my wedding. But I do agree with her– it came out really dark on the 2^nd day after so listen to her advice :) All in all, you can’t go wrong with Akiyo for your henna!

I like to think of myself as supporting artistry of various kinds (supporting the arts is out of my income range), and Akiyo’s henna is certainly artistry. Her designs are terrific and she works with you on ideas. However, charging $ 100 for less than an hour’s worth of work seems to me to fall into the realm of art pricing not necessarily artistry… and if not art pricing, then definately overcharging. If you have money to burn check her out, otherwise you may be wiser to check out more generic, albeit probably less skilled, henna spots.

I had Akiyo do traditional henna for my wedding and luxe glow gold on top of the henna. I can’t say how happy I was with Akiyo’s work. I received so many compliments, and people kept commenting on how unique it was due to the luxe gold and rhinestones. Akiyo was always easy to get in touch with, professional, friendly, and punctual. I would recommend her to anyone who wants something unique and beautiful for their occasion.

Akiyo did henna and luxe glow for a bridal shower my sister and myself hosted for our sister-​in-​law to be. Everyone loved it! Akiyo was able to handle the large crowd, and the designs are creative and beautiful. My sparkly luxe glow is still sparkling many days later and my henna is very dark. I would love to use Akiyo again — now I just have to figure out what for!

One of my best friends recently hosted an iftar* party on her rooftop. And in keeping with the theme of the dinner and décor, she surprised all her guests with the option to try out some henna tattooing.
I’ve had henna applied numerous times thanks to weddings and other celebrations of the south east Asian persuasion, but I have to admit — Akiyo’s henna art, patterns and professionalism was the best I’ve ever experienced.
Akiyo is quick — speed racer quick, but the end result is a gorgeous piece of artwork that allows the squeamish to enjoy having a tattoo without the blood and pain. And allows someone like me to see what my next tattoo placement will look like when I finally book an appointment.
Tattoo digression aside — Akiyo is a fantastic henna artist and so personable — it felt like she was part of the party, not just someone there to provide a service. Engaging and warm.
I only wish that I was able to try out that Luxe Glow — I like to sparkle and shine sometimes.
Highly recommended.
*Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. It’s usually a big dinner party amongst friends and family — it’s definitely one of the more fun things about Ramadan. (I can blaspheme — I’m a heathen)

I had the privilege of having Akiyo do the henna for my wedding this last December. My husband’s family is Indian and I wanted to incorporate some of their traditions, as well as cover some of the scarring I’d gotten from the removal of a melanoma earlier in the year.
Akiyo’s artistry is amazing; she freehanded both my hands, feet and upper arms. I got the Luxe Glow too for the occasion, and Akiyo really just made me sparkle!
Akiyo uses traditional henna paste, so it takes a few days to get really dark. It lasted about 2 weeks before it started to fade.
What was really nice was how personable Akiyo was during the application procedure. When you have to spend hours with someone in your apartment, sitting still, having someone who is friendly and fun is so important.
I would absolutely recommend Akiyo to anyone. Everyone at my wedding marveled at how gorgeous my mehndi was and my scars were perfectly covered!

Akiyo did henna for my birthday and I was on cloud nine, her designs are beautiful, original and elegant. It was the perfect Birthday treat that I did for myself. I have since gone back for more as Akiyo is not only talented but very professional and makes you feel at ease and explains anything you ask with a fierce attention to detail much like her work nothing gets omitted. Everything matters! With this henna artist you will get it all and trust me will come back for more. Whether it is henna or glitter henna. you will be hooked. I am.

Akiyo is amazing! i could not say enough great things about her. she came to my wedding and did my henna… and also some of the girls at the wedding, people loved it! and it made everything so much more beautiful. she most recently painted my 9 ½ month pregnant belly, and it looks awesome! she is the best! i would reco her to anyone. she is very professional, but super cool to boot!