Welcome to A&S Artistry Studio! We’re so happy you’re here. At A&S Artistry Studio , our goal is simple— to help you feel confident, beautiful, and completely taken care of.

Conveniently located inside RYN Salon Suites in McHenry, IL, we provide a personalized, elevated experience in a comfortable and private setting.

From everyday beauty to your most important milestones, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and a seamless experience from start to finish.

Meet Our Owners/Stylists

Alex Favia

With 15 years in the beauty industry, Alex is a hairstylist and lash technician who is passionate about helping clients feel confident, refreshed and effortlessly beautiful. She specializes in custom color, modern cuts, and lash enhancements that highlight each clients natural features while fitting their lifestyle. Her chair is a space where great hair, genuine connection and a little self-care come together because everyone deserves to leave feeling like their very best self.

Services Offered

  • Haircuts

  • Custom Hair color

  • Blonding and Balayage

  • Facial Waxing & Brow Tinting

  • Bridal and Special occasion styling

  • Perms

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Shannon is a hairstylist and makeup artist with over 20 years of experience helping clients look and feel their best. She loves creating personalized looks that fit your style, your routine, and your life— whether that’s a fresh color, a great haircut or makeup for a special event. Her goal is simple: make every visit feel comfortable, relaxed and leave you feeling confident and beautiful when you walk out the door.

Services Offered

  • Haircuts

  • Custom Hair color

  • Blonding and Balayage

  • Bridal and special occasion hair & makeup

  • Facial Waxing & Brow Tinting

  • Malibu, K18 & deep conditioning treatments

  • Perms

Shannon Layton

Our Services

Hair Services

At A&S Artistry Studio we believe great hair starts with personalization. We offer men’s and women’s haircuts, expert gray coverage, and customized hair color services designed to enhance your natural features and lifestyle.

Our experienced stylists specialize in advanced color techniques including foiling, balayage, color blocking and vivid fashion colors. We also provide perm services, deep conditioning and repair treatments, and professional hair styling— from smooth blowouts to elegant updos for weddings, special events and everyday wear.

Facial Waxing & Brow Tinting

Enhance your natural features with brow tinting and facial waxing services.

A&S Artistry Studio offers semi-permanent brow tinting services to enhance the natural brow hairs to create fuller, more defined brows. Perfect for light, sparse or barely visible brows. Results generally last up to 3-4 weeks, making it an easy way to simplify your daily makeup rountine.

Our facial waxing services are performed with care and precision to create smooth, clean results while prioritizing skin comfort. Services include brow shaping and facial hair removal to help define your features and maintain a polished appearance.

On-site Bridal Hair and Makeup

Your wedding day beauty should feel seamless, calm and expertly executed. At A&S Artistry Studio, we provide professional on-site bridal hair and makeup services, traveling to your location so you and your bridal party can relax and enjoy every moment.

Our team specializes in long-lasting bridal hair and makeup designed to photograph beautifully and hold up through happy tears, dancing, and a full day of celebration.

We offer bridal previews, wedding day hair and makeup for brides, bridesmaids, mothers and special guests, Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large wedding party, our goal is to create a smooth, organized and stress-free beauty experience.

Inquire via email at a.s.artistrystudio@gmail.com or fill out our contact form here on our website!

Makeup Services

At A&S Artistry Studio, our professional makeup services are designed to enhance natural beauty while reflecting your personal style. We offer makeup applications for everyday wear, special events, photoshoots, and weddings, using products and techniques that provide long-lasting, flawless results.

Whether you prefer a soft, natural glow or a full glam look, each makeup application is customized to your skin type, features and occasion.

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