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ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING! Parents of curly kids, this one is for you! Join us for our Parent & Child Curl Styling Workshop. August 15 9–11 a.m. $100 per pair You’ll learn how to wash, style, and care for your child’s curls with hands-on instruction. DM @SalonCleanCurly to register.
nicholelcsw
7 hours ago1 min read
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A curly hair appointment is about more than a haircut. At Clean & Curly, we focus on: Education Personalized guidance Styling techniques Confidence Our goal is for you to leave with great curls and the knowledge to recreate them at home. Because healthy curls happen between appointments, too.
nicholelcsw
1 day ago1 min read
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What nobody told me about curly hair after 40: - It may need more moisture. - It may need new products. - It may behave differently than it used to. But here’s what nobody really talks about: Your curls aren’t failing. They’re evolving. And you’re not alone! What’s something you wish someone had told you sooner about your hair?
nicholelcsw
2 days ago1 min read
Hair changes over time…
Have your curls changed over the years? You’re not imagining it. Many women notice their curls become drier, frizzier, or less predictable over time. What worked 10 years ago may not work today. The good news? Your curls aren’t broken. They’re evolving. And with the right cut, routine, and education, you can learn what your hair needs now. What’s the biggest change you’ve noticed in your curls? ⬇️ Tell us below.
nicholelcsw
Jul 161 min read
Hi!
Hi, I’m Nichole! 👋🏻 Owner of Clean & Curly. I help people understand, embrace, and care for their curls through every stage of life. I’m passionate about curl education because confidence starts with understanding your hair. Whether you’re learning to love your natural texture or trying to figure out why your curls are changing, you’re in the right place. Every curl has a story. I’d love to be part of yours!
nicholelcsw
Jul 161 min read
Parent child curly styling workshop
Parents of curly kids, this one is for you! Join us for our Parent & Child Curl Styling Workshop. August 15 9–11 a.m. $100 per pair You’ll learn how to wash, style, and care for your child’s curls with hands-on instruction. Only 6 spots available! DM @SalonCleanCurly to register.
nicholelcsw
Jul 161 min read
Gentle blending
At @saloncleancurly , it’s not always just about curly cuts and styling. Sometimes we’re here to bring creative color solutions to the table. So what do you do when you have old color that has grown out and faded, you want it to feel brighter and refreshed, you want to blend through a prominent grey streak in the front, but you don’t want to commit to a single process color and having to have it retouched every four weeks? Well for this client an all over lowlight was the ans
nicholelcsw
Jun 291 min read


Looking for more volume and curl near your root?
Check out her reaction the first time seeing her hair after her first curly cut and style! This young lady came in with a common request. Can it have more volume, and is it possible to get it to curl closer to the top? We accomplished this by taking a little length, adding a LOT of layers, and diffusing to encourage her curl. This session also included a lot of information on at home curl care. Have you been wanting to take the leap and get a curly cut? Come see us ☺️ Nich
nicholelcsw
Jun 281 min read
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Sometimes you just need a little shaping while your hair is growing out 😻 Have you ever taken the BOLD step to chop off all of your hair to get rid of an old relaxer? Well this gorgeous client did and she looks amazing! Getting frequent trims while growing out your hair doesn’t necessarily make it take longer. It does however keep your hair healthy and in the right shape while it’s growing, so that you can feel great about it and enjoy every phase of the grow out. If you n
nicholelcsw
Jun 161 min read
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Ever wondered what a curly cut appointment actually looks like from start to finish? This is Amelie’s third time in our chair — and every visit looks a little different, because curly hair isn’t static. It grows, it changes, you change. This time she was ready to chop, and we were here for it. We always start with a real conversation. What’s going on with your curls, what’s working in your routine, what isn’t. Even with clients who really know their hair, there’s always somet
nicholelcsw
Jun 162 min read
Natural Shine
This is one of those before and afters where I feel like yall aren’t going to believe me that we didn’t color her hair. But I swear we didn’t! It all starts with the cleanse. Getting the layers of product and hard water build up off of the hair lets it reflect the light and shine the way it’s meant to. Anyhow, this lovely lady saw another one of my clients at a cooking class and decided she needed to give us a try. How did we do? If you’re struggling with your curls and need
nicholelcsw
Jun 151 min read
Testing, testing, 1, 2, Creams!
We’re back with another multi-product styling series and this time it’s all creams, all day. If you saw the last one, you already know how this goes — I’m not just going to tell you a product is good or bad. I’m going to show you, side by side, so you can actually see the difference and decide for yourself. Because that’s what your hair deserves. Real information. Not just a pretty thumbnail. Here’s exactly what I tested across all 7 clips: Clip 1 — The OG curl cream from the
nicholelcsw
May 182 min read
Hairdressers need hair cuts too!
Even curl specialists need a little love sometimes. 🥹 I recently trimmed my own hair, but it needed a little tweaking — so I reached out to Laura @lalaschoolhouse because she’s been doing some of the cutest short curly cuts, and honestly? I also just wanted to meet her. So many curl specialists work in isolation, and there’s something really special about being in the same space as someone who does what you do and speaks the same language. (I’ve also had the pleasure of seei
nicholelcsw
May 111 min read
Van + Veronica
Now available for use at the shop. An entire line of unscented products from @vanandveronica , for our fragrance sensitive curlies! These products are developed right here in our state of Florida, and are great for light weight moisture. If you have fragrance sensitivities or allergies, let us know and come experience this great line of products!
nicholelcsw
May 111 min read
Straight what??
A little something about me as a hairdresser that you may not already know. I was not always a curl specialist (in fact, I was not always a hairdresser at all. This is a second career for me but I digress). In my early days of hairdressing, I worked in a wonderful salon in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. An organic hair salon that specialized in dry cutting. Back in those days, we would straighten most clients’ hair before cutting it. Every once in a while, I get the opportu
nicholelcsw
May 111 min read
A Little About Me!
A little something about me as a hairdresser that you may not already know. I was not always a curl specialist (in fact, I was not always a hairdresser at all. This is a second career for me but I digress). In my early days of hairdressing, I worked in a wonderful salon in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. An organic hair salon that specialized in dry cutting. Back in those days, we would straighten most clients’ hair before cutting it. Every once in a while, I get the opportu
nicholelcsw
May 22 min read
For the love of ALL curls
“I want to go to a curl specialist, but all the ones I see online post hair that looks nothing like mine” If this sounds like you, please know that we work with all kinds of curls. From the tightest to the loosest, from the thickest to the thinnest, colored or not colored. We are here to give you a cut that works with your curl patterns, and help design routines that work for your life. Book at cleancurly.com
nicholelcsw
Apr 101 min read
A Little Curl Experiment!
I tested 9 different product + technique combinations on my own curls- same application method every single time - and honestly? The results surprised even me. Here’s the full breakdown: Clip 1 - Air dried, no product (your baseline - always eye-opening) Clip 2 - Air dried with curl cream Clip 3 - Diffused with curl cream ‹ MY NEW FAVORITE Clip 4 - Air dried with soft hold gel Clip 5 - Diffused with soft hold gel Clip 6 - Air dried with strong hold foam Clip 7 - Diffused with
nicholelcsw
Mar 302 min read
Curly Perms!
Want a semi-permanent way to make your waves tighter? Well that’s what we did for this second-time @curlcult perm client! This alternative perming system doesn’t have the strong odor of a traditional perm. And the results fade out over months so you’re not left with an awkward grow out. If you want to make your straight hair wavy, or make your wavy hair curly, hit us up for a consultation, and let’s see if this is the solution for you! #Perm #curlyperm Nichole Clark Saint...
nicholelcsw
Mar 271 min read
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When someone comes in saying they want to lose a significant amount of hair, I always measure for donation whether they bring up donating or not. And sometimes we have enough for a surprise donation! It's a feel good moment when you realize the hair you were going to cut off anyway is now going for a good cause. And cutting this all off in the back gave us a great starting point for the slightly A-line bob she requested:) Thanks, Samantha, for the surprise donation and for tr
nicholelcsw
Mar 51 min read
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