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Do I have to lose all of my length to benefit from a curly cut? Absolutely not! If maintaining length is your goal let us know so we can customize a cut/curl routine for you! The cut, the techniques, the styling, the products, the long-term care, they all work together to help you achieve your goals. Nichole Clark Saint Augustine/Jacksonville Curl Specialist Natural Hair Clean Beauty Book at CleanCurly.com Your go-to curl specialist and curly hair stylist near Saint August
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Your curls are unique. Your care should be too. Whether you’re embracing natural texture for the first time or trying to understand why your curls have changed, we’re here to help. Specialized curl care can make all the difference. Ready for a fresh approach? Check our website to get started. Cleancurly.com
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“My curls aren’t the same.” “I don’t know what products to use.” “I’m tired of fighting my hair.” These are some of the most common things we hear in the salon. You’re not alone. And there are solutions.
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Jul 281 min read
Last chance to join the workshop!
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.
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Jul 231 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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jun 151 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
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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
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May 111 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...
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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
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Mar 51 min read


Low maintenance styling…
Always short on time but still want your curls to shine? ✨ This client needed a low-maintenance routine that works fast. We started by removing buildup so her curls could actually drink up moisture again. Then we kept it simple: 💧 Step 1: A smoothing cream for slip and softness 💪 Step 2: A strong-hold gel for lasting definition In the salon, we dried her under the hood for maximum definition — but at home, she’ll air dry and still get gorgeous results. Want to see what a si
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Jan 281 min read
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Defined, hydrated, and full of life — this is what a proper curl cut and styling routine can do ✨ We specialize in bringing out your hair’s natural pattern and teaching you how to make it last beyond the salon. If you’ve never had a true curly cut experience, you’ll be amazed at the difference the right approach makes. Now accepting new clients — book your first visit today and let’s unlock your curl potential 💛” #curlspecialist #curlycut #healthyhair #naturalcurls #curlytra
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Jan 211 min read
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“Why can’t I get my curls to look the way you do them at the salon?” 👀 We hear this every single week, and the truth is — it’s not just the products, it’s the process. When we style curls in the salon, we take our time working gel through the hair section by section. This ensures every curl is evenly coated, properly hydrated, and able to form its natural pattern without frizz. That’s the secret behind that defined, juicy, long-lasting curl you love when you leave here. 💫 A
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Jan 71 min read
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Healthy curls take time — and this is proof 💫 One year apart, same client, same gorgeous waves — but look at the difference in shine, shape, and bounce! When we let go of old color and focus on care, hydration, and consistency, the curls reward us. They become more defined, more uniform, and so much easier to style. It’s not about a quick fix — it’s about learning what your curls need and giving them time to thrive. Would you have the patience to grow out all your color for
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Dec 17, 20251 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
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Dec 3, 20251 min read
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