Studio Twenty-Three Salon & Spa

Sophie Nativio is the owner and founder of Studio Twenty-Three Salon & Spa, an award-winning bridal beauty business serving Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and destinations worldwide. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Sophia has established herself as a highly sought-after bridal hairstylist, entrepreneur, and beauty professional. Her work has taken her far beyond Pittsburgh, traveling internationally on multiple occasions to bring her expertise to brides celebrating some of the most unforgettable moments of their lives. As the driving force behind Studio Twenty-Three, Sophia has built a brand recognized for exceptional artistry, professionalism, and an elevated bridal experience. Her dedication to excellence has helped earn the business five consecutive Best of Weddings honors and a place in The Knot's prestigious Hall of Fame. Known for her signature approach to effortless, romantic, and timeless bridal hair, Sophia combines technical expertise with an eye for detail and a genuine passion for making women feel extraordinary. Her ability to understand each bride's vision and execute it flawlessly has made her a trusted name in the wedding industry. Beyond her work behind the chair, Sophia is a wife to her high school sweetheart, a mama to two perfect kids, and a registered nurse working as an aesthetic injector, continually expanding her expertise across the beauty and aesthetics industries. For Sophia, bridal beauty is more than a service. It's an experience, a reputation, and an art form. Whether she's styling a bride in Pittsburgh or traveling across the world for a destination wedding, she brings the same level of passion, precision, and commitment to excellence that has defined her career.

Meet Maddy, the talent behind some of our most beautiful bridal looks and an essential part of the Studio Twenty-Three bridal experience! As our Lead Bridal Makeup Artist and Bridal Coordinator, Maddy brings a combination of artistry, experience, and organization to every wedding she is part of. Specializing in bridal hair and makeup since 2020, she has dedicated years to perfecting her craft through continued education, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for making brides look and feel their absolute best. Maddy's signature style is soft, timeless glam with a flawless, skin-like finish. Her approach is all about enhancing your natural features while creating a polished, elevated look that photographs beautifully and lasts throughout your celebration. But Maddy's role extends far beyond the makeup chair! As Studio Twenty-Three's Bridal Coordinator, she plays an important role in creating a seamless experience for our brides from the planning stages to the wedding morning. From preparing personalized wedding-day beauty schedules and coordinating timelines to assisting with invoices and bridal details, Maddy helps ensure everything is organized, communicated, and thoughtfully planned. Her attention to detail allows our brides to feel confident knowing they're in capable hands. When she's not working with our bridal parties, you'll find Maddy behind the chair at Studio Twenty-Three, creating beautiful hair color or helping brides perfect their wedding-day looks during bridal trials. Outside of the salon, Maddy loves traveling with her husband and spending time with their four animals. For Maddy, bridal beauty is about more than the finished look. It's about the entire experience. From your first planning details to the final touches before walking down the aisle, she's passionate about making every bride feel beautiful, comfortable, and completely taken care of. Maddy can't wait to be part of your wedding experience!

Kiersten Meyers is a talented professional hairstylist and makeup artist with a genuine passion for making women look and feel their absolute best, especially on one of the most memorable days of their lives. Specializing in timeless, romantic bridal beauty, Kiersten's artistry ranges from soft, effortless glam to full-glam transformations, glamorous Hollywood waves, and beautifully detailed updos. Her approach focuses on enhancing each bride's natural features while creating a personalized look that reflects her individual style, photographs beautifully, and leaves her feeling confident and radiant. For Kiersten, bridal beauty goes far beyond hair and makeup. It's about creating an unforgettable experience. Known for her warm personality, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable, she brings a fun, relaxed energy to every wedding morning. Whether she's sharing laughs with the bridal party or perfecting the final touches before the ceremony, Kiersten takes pride in making each bride's experience just as beautiful as the finished look. From brides who have every detail of their dream look planned to those searching for a little inspiration, Kiersten loves collaborating with her clients to bring their visions to life. When she's not creating stunning bridal looks with the Studio Twenty-Three bridal team, Kiersten can be found behind the chair working with her everyday clients. With a love for all things beauty, she specializes in hair color, blonding, and extensions, helping her clients achieve their hair goals year-round. Outside of the salon, Kiersten enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, making memories, and appreciating life's little moments. With her passion for beauty, creative eye, and dedication to an exceptional client experience, Kiersten is proud to be part of the Studio Twenty-Three bridal team and looks forward to making every bride feel like the most beautiful version of herself.

Madison is a passionate hairstylist who loves making people feel beautiful, confident, and completely themselves. She especially enjoys creating gorgeous color, big transformations, curls, and styles that help her clients look and feel like the best version of themselves. A creative at heart, Madison has always loved expressing herself through art, and hairstyling has become one of her favorite creative outlets. When she’s not behind the chair, you can usually find her working on a craft project, watching a movie or Broadway show, listening to music, spending time with family, or enjoying the outdoors. A homebody at heart, she loves everything cozy, sparkly, whimsical, and just a little bit magical! One of Madison’s favorite parts of being a stylist is having the opportunity to be part of life’s biggest moments, especially a bride’s wedding day. She understands just how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming!) a wedding morning can be and strives to make every bride’s experience fun, relaxed, and memorable. Whether she’s sharing laughs, playing music, calming pre-wedding nerves, or perfecting those final touches, Madison wants every bride to feel comfortable, beautiful, and genuinely cared for. Her goal is simple: to have every client leave her chair feeling confident, beautiful, and excited for whatever comes next. Madison feels incredibly fortunate to turn her passion into a career while connecting with so many amazing people along the way. She can't wait to bring a little creativity, sparkle, and magic to your special day!

Lexi is a talented hairstylist with a creative spirit and a passion for making every client feel beautiful, confident, and completely themselves! She loves bringing fresh ideas to life, whether it’s a gorgeous new look, a fun transformation, or the perfect finishing touches that make someone feel their absolute best. Creativity has always been a huge part of who Lexi is, and hairstyling allows her to turn that passion into something special every day. Her artistic eye, attention to detail, and warm personality make her a wonderful addition to the Studio Twenty-Three team! When she’s not behind the chair, you can find Lexi painting, baking something delicious, spending time outdoors, or hanging out with her beloved animals. Whether she’s creating in the salon or enjoying her favorite hobbies, Lexi brings a little artistry and a whole lot of heart into everything she does!