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One of the most common questions I hear: “Why doesn’t my hair do what it used to?” As we age, many women notice: • more dryness • more frizz • less definition • changes in curl pattern • changes in volume. The good news? Your curls aren’t failing. They’re evolving. Understanding what your hair needs today is often more important than trying to recreate what worked 20 years ago. Have your curls changed over the years? Tell me what’s different. #MidlifeCurls #CurlyHairAfter50 #
nicholelcsw
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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
nicholelcsw
Jul 301 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
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
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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✨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
nicholelcsw
Nov 12, 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
When your MIL is a curly girl…
Requests: -fix the cut as it has grown out wonky due to having some wildly different curl patterns. - even out the color so that blends...
nicholelcsw
Apr 14, 20251 min read
Why did my curls change?
Why Did My Curls Change? Understanding the Curious Curly Journey Curls have a mind of their own, and if you're a curly-haired individual,...
nicholelcsw
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Natural Curls and Holiday Hair
Embrace Your Natural Curls This Holiday Season for Effortless Elegance The holiday season is upon us, and it's the perfect time to...
nicholelcsw
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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