About Pins & Curls

Laura
Kaye Johnson

Hi! I’m Laura Kaye, owner of Pins and Curls Bridal Updo , I am an on-site bridal hairstylist located in the Winston Salem, NC area. With over 10 years of experience, I’ve had the joy of creating many bridal updos for friends and clients alike. There is a precious beauty that goes into the preparation of a bride on her wedding day, which is why I consider it a joy and privilege to be a part of yours! 

I make it my goal to create a hairstyle style that reflects the bride and makes her feel extra beautiful, giving  the bride one less thing to worry about on her wedding day. My specialties include elegant, natural, and romantic bridal updos.

When I’m not pinning someone’s hair, you can find me playing with my boys, cooking up a a fun dish for me and my husband to try or convincing one of my four sisters to visit me so we can go out for coffee or run by a thrift store. (You can thank them for the countless updos I’ve practiced on their heads!)

Thanks for taking the time to read a little about me. I really enjoy getting to know my brides and hearing their stories too! I can’t wait to meet you!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

I’ve had Laura Kaye style my hair on multiple occasions. The most memorable, obviously, being my wedding day! She did a great job of listening to what I wanted and executing. She’s also just a blast to be around, full of joy and laughter. Always does a great job!

— Daylin Collins

Rating: 5 out of 5.

I hired Laura for my wedding and I was so pleased that I hired her again a year later for a baby shower! She is so friendly, professional, and talented. She made sure my hair (and my bridesmaids hair) was something I didn’t need to think about at all! She was able to get everyone’s hair done with plenty of time while still looking like we had spent hours in a salon. She can do everything from classic to creative. She is so accommodative and prepared. She so much fun to work with, and so good at what she does. I would hire her again and again!

Tesha Crickenberger

The Process


Initial Inquiry

As you complete our bridal inquiry form, you will be sharing all of the details you know about your big day! This information allows me to determine my availability and confirm that we are a good fit to collaborate.

I try to respond in a timely manner to all inquiries! Please allow 24-48 hours to receive an initial response.

Ready to Book

After I review your information, I will walk you through the booking process. This involves signing a contract and a non-refundable retainer fee to secure your date.


Trial Run

I highly suggest brides schedule a trial run. The trial run is a preview for you of your wedding day hair. If you are undecided on a look, we can try multiple styles to decide what look best suits you.

It also gives me the opportunity to know you and your hair. We will also talk about your wedding day hair vision! This ensures everything runs smoothly on your wedding day.

Wedding Day

2 weeks before your wedding day, I will do a final check-in to receive the final head count of all who would like their hair styled and to receive the final payment from you. We will also determine a timeline for Day-Of hairstyles.

On the big day, we will arrive 15-30 minutes early to set up. We will complete all hairstyles and then do final touch up when we leave.

Pins & Curls Bridal Updo is a Bridal Updo company located in central North Carolina.