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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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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
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
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
nicholelcsw
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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From one-length and weighed down ➡️ to light, bouncy, defined curls! 💫 Has your stylist ever avoided layers because they were afraid your curls would get too poofy? Or tried to “fix” the curly triangle by thinning out your hair? 👀 Tell us in the comments how that worked out for you 👇 — and we’ll share what cutting and styling techniques actually bring out your curls’ best shape and movement. 💕 #CurlyHairSpecialist #CurlyCut #HealthyCurls #CurlTransformation #CurlyHairComm
nicholelcsw
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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✨Curly hair magic happens when trust meets expertise✨ We absolutely love when clients bring their energy, personality, and gorgeous curls into the salon! 💕 Curly hair needs a little extra understanding — it’s all about hydration, shape, and working with your texture (not against it!). Finding a stylist who gets your curls makes all the difference — someone who listens, educates, and helps you love your natural texture more every visit. 💫 Holiday appointments are booking fas
nicholelcsw
Nov 12, 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
Models!!
We just wanted to shout out a quick thank you to our model from this Wednesday! We were working on a styling and cutting technique that...
nicholelcsw
Aug 16, 20251 min read
We love long hair! (And all the rest)
Please keep bringing in the beautiful long curlies! (And the short curlies, and the medium curlies, and the men’s curlies. Just all the...
nicholelcsw
Jun 11, 20251 min read
Summer Curls!
Looking for a trim and some shaping for your summer curls? Looking for some extra humidity resistant summer products? What do you need?...
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Jun 2, 20251 min read


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All the beautiful curls 😍 Tired of muddling through all of the conflicting information on the web about how to care for your hair? Come...
nicholelcsw
May 12, 20251 min read
Love letter to your curls
Have you ever been to a salon and you’re looking at the magazines/hair books for something to show your stylist for inspiration, but none...
nicholelcsw
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Short, sassy and shiny!
Short, sassy and shiny 😍 Cut and style by @cleancurlynichole Nichole Clark Saint Augustine/Jacksonville Curl Specialist Natural Hair...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
We’re moving!
We have some exciting news to share with you - Clean & Curly is moving! While we don't have an exact date just yet, we're aiming for...
nicholelcsw
Sep 23, 20241 min read
The Case for Dry Cutting: Embracing the Beauty of Curly Hair
The Case for Dry Cutting: Embracing the Beauty of Curly Hair
nicholelcsw
Mar 15, 20243 min read
New Year, New hair?
Embrace your natural curls in the new year
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
Diffusing Is Not The Same As Blow Drying
Blow drying can damage curls.the indirect hat of diffusing is gentle ad not damaging.
nicholelcsw
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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