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Creating Curl Community
This month, we’re launching a new series celebrating the women who make the Clean & Curly community so special. Every head of curls has a story. Some women are embracing their natural texture for the first time. Others are learning to navigate changes that come with age, hormones, and new seasons of life. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing some of those stories. What’s one thing your curl journey has taught you? #ClientAppreciation #TheWomenBehindTheCurls #CurlyHairComm
nicholelcsw
Sep 31 min read
Why do we chop?
New (school) year, new hair! Sometimes it feels so good to just get rid of a bunch of hair and start fresh. People cut their hair off for all sorts of reasons. For Amy it was about starting a new school year. For some people it’s about a beginning or an ending. For some it’s about wanting things to be easier for a while. For some it’s about letting go of old energy. What’s the best (or worst) reason you ever cut off a bunch of hair. Tell me yours in the comments and I’ll tell
nicholelcsw
Aug 241 min read


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What an amazing morning. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Parent & Child Curly Styling Workshop. Watching parents gain confidence and seeing kids feel proud of their curls reminded us exactly why we love education so much. Thank you for spending part of your Saturday with us! Would you like us to offer another workshop in the future? Let us know below. #CurlEducation #CurlyHairCommunity #CleanAndCurly #JacksonvilleCurlyHair #StAugustineCurlyHair #HealthyCurls
nicholelcsw
Aug 191 min read


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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
Aug 71 min read


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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
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
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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
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 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
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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
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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
We’re hiring!
Now Hiring: Stylist or Barber in Jacksonville, FL Are you an experienced stylist or barber in Jacksonville looking for the right salon...
nicholelcsw
Aug 20, 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


Wavy Hair Model
Check out Marilyn’s model from our cutting class this week! Reshaped, layered, lightened and defined! Way to go Marilyn and thank you...
nicholelcsw
Feb 16, 20251 min read
Valentines Hair!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Who's ready to get their curls in tip-top shape? Contact us to schedule your appointment and...
nicholelcsw
Jan 31, 20251 min read
Short, sassy and shiny!
Short, sassy and shiny 😍 Cut and style by @cleancurlynichole Nichole Clark Saint Augustine/Jacksonville Curl Specialist Natural Hair...
nicholelcsw
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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