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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
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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
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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
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
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
Winter curl tips
Winter can be one of the hardest seasons for curly hair — cold air outside, dry heat inside, and low humidity all work against your curls’ natural moisture balance. ❄️💨 If your curls have been feeling frizzy, flat, or dry lately, you’re not alone! Here are a few curl specialist-approved ways to keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and defined all winter long: 💧 1️⃣ Deep condition regularly. Curly hair already tends to be dry, and winter only makes it worse. A weekly deep condi
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Dec 10, 20252 min read
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✨From soft waves to defined, bouncy curls!✨ This beautiful head of silver curls just needed the right shape and styling to bring out all that natural movement. A proper curly cut and technique can make all the difference — less weight, more lift, and the kind of volume that turns heads. 💫 If you’ve been struggling to love your curls, it might be time for a fresh start with a stylist who truly understands texture. 📅 Holiday appointments are filling up fast — book your curl t
nicholelcsw
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Wait, what?
Wait, what?? Why are you seeing straight hair on a curly profile?? We went waaaay outside the box for this one. This wonderful new client came in with her hair curling ironed. We had a very thorough consultation in which she stated that while she did want to get to a point where she wore her natural curl all of the time, currently she did style with an iron fairly often. Some of y’all may know that I started my career and an organic salon that specialized in dry hair cutting
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Nov 12, 20251 min read
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Before ➡️ Before ➡️ After ✨ This sweet young lady came in for her second curly cut with us last week. For reference, I pulled up her original “before” picture from her very first visit — and wow, what a difference! At that first appointment, we focused on more than just the haircut. We talked about scalp care, proper shampooing and conditioning techniques, and how to style in a way that supports her curl pattern. Fast forward to her second visit, and you can see the differenc
nicholelcsw
Oct 22, 20251 min read
Natural Beauty 😍
When you embrace all of what you have naturally. Color, curls, it’s just a thing of beauty 😍 Nichole Clark Saint Augustine/Jacksonville Curl Specialist Natural Hair Clean Beauty Book at CleanCurly.com #CleanCurlyNichole #CurlyHairSpecialist #CurlyHairSpecialistNearMe #CurlSpecialist #CurlyHairStylist #CurlyHairCut #CurlyHair #CurlyCut #Curls #CurlyHairNearMe #CurlySalonNearMe #WavyHair #CurlyHairSalon #CurlySalon #CurlyHairSaintAugustine #CurlyHairJacksonville #CurlyHairSain
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Oct 15, 20251 min read
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I absolutely love it when someone comes in knowing exactly what hair is not serving them, and being willing to let it go. This lovely...
nicholelcsw
Oct 8, 20251 min read
Birthday Giveaway!
🎉✨ We have a WINNER! ✨🎉 Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our 1-year anniversary by nominating someone special. Reading...
nicholelcsw
Oct 3, 20251 min read
But that color?
I feel like this is going to be one of those times when y’all don’t believe me that we didn’t color her hair. But I swear we didn’t. We...
nicholelcsw
Sep 24, 20251 min read
Now Hiring!
Are you a hairdresser who’s tired of working in the traditional salon environment? Are you tired of the smell of ammonia in the air? Are...
nicholelcsw
Sep 2, 20251 min read
Short curly hair!
Been thinking about cutting your curly hair shorter for summer? It’s still hot so there’s still time 😜 If you’ve been debating, this is...
nicholelcsw
Aug 2, 20251 min read
Things in our new curly salon that just make sense, Part 7
Clean hair color. That’s part of where the “clean” in our name comes from-clean products. I’ve worked with clean products since the...
nicholelcsw
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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