A SANCTUARY FOR SOULFUL BEAUTY
Our Story
alma means soul — and Alma Beauty was born from my belief that beauty should be soul-deep. This is more than a salon. It’s a space to come home to yourself. Beauty is more than a surface - it’s a frequency. A feeling.
alma beauty is a holistic beauty and wellness boutique — blending timeless hairstyling with modern longevity treatments, plant-based rituals, and elevated care for the whole self. It’s a vision born from decades of devotion, and a deep desire to offer something meaningful to my community.
"Beauty is not just something we wear…. It is something we feel.”
- Claudia Szczesiul
Claudia Szczesiul
Owner, Founder & Lead Stylist
Beauty has always been my language - not just in the way we look, but in how we feel. Since I was 14, I’ve been immersed in the world of beauty, not just learning the craft but discovering the art of helping others feel radiant, confident and seen.
My path has taken me across continents — from early training throughout the U.S - NY, Miami, LA, Chicago - to an immersive year long studies at the Aveda Institute in Berlin, Germany, and most creative 4 years spent styling in Barcelona,Spain, where I had the honor of working fashion shows and even winning an award. In 2013, I began working independently, bringing a more soulful, personalized touch to my work as I traveled and styled in Europe, and Canada.
When I returned to Canada in 2014, I opened a private studio space — a haven where clients could come not just for exceptional service, but for a moment of calm, renewal, and confidence. I specialize in blonding, dimensional colour, and Bellami hair extensions, but woven into that is a space to soften, exhale, and feel like yourself again.
As a mother, I understand the sacredness of time, presence, and care. Every guest who walks through my doors is treated with the same intention I bring to my own life — a blend of artistry, listening, and love.
I’m so grateful you are here. Welcome to Alma beauty - Beauty that begins within.
Bianca Bernardi
Assistant & Apprentice
Creativity and self-expression have always been at the heart of who I am. From music and songwriting to fashion and various artistic mediums, I’ve always found myself drawn to the world of creation — where feeling, imagination, and transformation meet.
Now, as an Assistant and Apprentice in the beauty industry, I’m channeling that same creative spirit into hairstyling — a lifelong love I’m finally exploring in a deeper, more intentional way. I’ve always been adventurous with my own hair, and I’m excited to learn the fundamentals that will allow me to bring bold, unique visions to life for others.
What inspires me most is the ability to help someone feel more like themselves — confident, radiant, and seen. There’s something deeply powerful about witnessing that shift, and I feel lucky to be part of that process.
This is just the beginning, and I’m so grateful to be on this journey.
