Hi, I’m Alyssa.
I’m a professional hair stylist & makeup artist by trade - I’m a creative maker, artist, & lifelong weird girl by nature. I’m born & based in Hartford, CT and am the hands & heart behind Born & Bred salon/studio.
The beauty studio is home to my single-chair salon & makeup counter. This space houses a handful of my own history; family heirlooms including my grandma’s beloved blue couch, cherished art I’ve made or acquired, mementos & meaningful things I have collected along the way. All my favorite things exist in here, the vibe is comfy, cozy, cute and colorful.
My beauty work focuses on finding joy in being exactly who you are. Haircutting & color services for all people are offered in-studio, by appointment. Hair styling & makeup application are available in-studio or on location for weddings, photoshoots & events.
My creative studio space sits across the hall & has more of a functional yet messy - bomb blew up in here kind pf vibe. My art works aim to use found items to create a multitude of goods. This includes custom keepsakes, resin preserved organic matter in form of jewelry, wearable art, repurposed ceramic home décor & sewn bags, blankets & pouches. My focus is to use materials bound for the garbage or find to purpose in something outside of its desired intention in hopes it will help us find new perspective in the items we have & find beauty in what we would otherwise skim over.
Find yourself & be that.
I have found that almost all of the things I find joy in doing have some connection to my lineage. My grandmother was a cosmetologist, my grandfather was a woodworker. All in all, the pillars of my ancestry are upheld by tradesmen & women -folks who made a living by working with their hands. Working within my industry and creating my art enables me to weave a narrative that helps honor my familial legacy on my own terms.
The name Born & Bred comes from a simple notion: This is who I am.
The name is about who you are too. You are who you are because of where you’ve been. You can embody elements of your past that make you feel powerful, or grant yourself grace & space to learn something new.
You are born & bred to be exactly who you are and who you want to become.
Let’s Work Together.
Schedule an appointment with me for your next beauty service, come check out my creations, or commission me for large-scale up-cycled projects for your home or place of business.