Owner of Sincerely Something Borrowed, Nikki Brenton, has been a hairstylist for seven years, five of which have been dedicated to bridal hairstyling. After graduating with a NYS Cosmetology License in 2013, she worked with industry leaders such as Warren-Tricomi Salon, and has studied with Wella Hair, Goldwell, Sebastian Professionals, Oribé, Peter Coppola, R+Co, and several other companies.
Shortly thereafter, she opened Sincerely Something Borrowed, offering on-site hair and makeup services for weddings, photoshoots, and formal/corporate events and has continued to work in East Quogue, at Renaissance Salon.  

​I’m sure you are wondering about the company name, Sincerely Something Borrowed, and where it comes from…so here is a little history lesson. As a very dedicated Latin student of 4 years, occasionally class included a study of the etymology of words. Over time, one case study stuck with me in particular, and I always remembered it. The word ‘sincere’ comes from the Latin roots ‘sin’ – meaning without, and ‘cere’ – meaning wax. This reference goes back to an old tradition of wax sealing letters so the carrier would be unable to read the contents. Occasionally, letters would be signed ‘sincerely’, meaning there was complete confidence in the letter carrier being trustworthy enough not to read the note.

To circle back to the meaning behind the business name... Each of our brides writes a letter to the next, which is opened on their wedding day. It usually has some kind words and thoughtful advice for the bride-to-be on their wedding day, to help quell the nerves, if any, and put an inquiring mind at ease.
As tradition would expect, the hand-written letter is not wax sealed, and delivered by us, sin – cerely, without – wax. And if you forgot your traditional ‘something borrowed’, fear not! We have you covered, the wisdom passed along in the letter written sincerely from our last bride can be your ‘borrowed’ advice. And so goes the name: Sincerely Something Borrowed!

​Sincerely Something Borrowed
Nikki Brenton
On-Location Hair & Makeup services
Phone # (631) 328-2726
Website : ​sincerelysomethingborrowed.com
Email : sincerelysomethingborrowed@gmail.com
Instagram : @sincerelysomethingborrowed