About Isla Studio + Hair Co.
About Isla Studio · Newtown Square · West Chester
Luxury meets ease.
Every detail, by intention.
Where you come to feel taken care of and walk out the door looking and feeling exactly like yourself, only a little brighter.
Welcome
One studio, two locations, three founders.
Founded by Mikayla, Alexis, and Chantal, Isla Studio is your one-stop shop for events and everyday beauty. Bridal hair and makeup, haircuts and color, custom spray tans, and teeth whitening. With studios in Newtown Square and West Chester, Isla is the Main Line's go-to for hair, makeup, and tans.
Our award-winning team takes pride in creating personalized, effortless results that enhance your natural beauty. From start to finish, we are about connection, confidence, and helping you look and feel your best.
★ Voted Best of the Main Line · Best Makeup Artist & Best Spray Tans
From left: Mikayla, Chantal, Alexis, the three co-founders
Meet the Founders
Three beauty industry leaders who put education first.
We are three friends and business partners obsessed with the craft. Stop by today, or book with one of our talented team members, and you'll find out why our clients keep coming back.
Alexis Willard
Co-founder · Bridal Hair · Color · Precision Cuts
With 20 years in the beauty industry, I specialize in bridal hair, dimensional color, and precision cutting. As an education-first stylist, I believe in lifelong learning. I am constantly training, mentoring, and sharing knowledge to elevate both the craft and the community around me.
As a mother of three, I balance entrepreneurship and family with intention and grace, bringing empathy, professionalism, and a calm, supportive presence to every guest. From timeless bridal styling to modern, lived-in color and tailored cuts, I am committed to creating polished, wearable looks rooted in care, technique, and education.
Chantal Re
Co-founder · West Chester · Makeup · Spray Tans
I'm Chantal, co-founder of Isla Studio Beauty Bar. My happy place for all things glow. I've been in the beauty world for eight years now, and I can honestly say my clients feel like family. I love meeting new faces just as much as I love seeing my OG girls walk back through the door.
The vibe here is all about good energy, big smiles, and leaving you feeling like your most confident self. I'll be holding down the fort here at our West Chester location as we continue to expand Isla. Makeup has always been my passion. Weddings, special events, or just-for-fun glam, I love it all. Also don't sleep on our teeth whitening. It is truly the best pick-me-up and delivers results with little to no sensitivity.
Mikayla Smith
Co-founder · Makeup · Spray Tans
I'm Mikayla, co-founder of Isla Studio. My passion has always been helping people feel beautiful inside and out. I have been in the beauty industry since 2017, specializing in makeup and spray tans, and I love being part of life's special moments. Wedding days, big events, or simply giving someone the confidence boost they need.
One of my favorite parts of this work is the relationships I build. I love connecting with my clients, many of whom become lifelong clients and even friends. From engagement photos to weddings, pregnancy announcements to family sessions, being part of those milestones is something I never take for granted. Creating a warm, relaxing environment where every person feels valued and seen will always be at the heart of what I do.
Our mission
To be the Main Line's most trusted name in luxury hair and beauty, and to make every guest feel like the most confident version of themselves.
Isla Studio was built on a simple belief. Beauty work is personal. Behind every color, cut, custom tan, and bridal look is a real person with a milestone, a fresh start, or simply a day they want to feel their best. We treat that as the privilege it is.
For us that means artists who never stop learning, a space that feels calm and unhurried, and a standard we hold on every single appointment. Whether you are here for your wedding or a Tuesday refresh, the goal never changes. You leave looking like you, elevated, and already looking forward to your next visit.
Ready to book your service?
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