I have been going to Nicky for over 6 years. She consistently does a wonderful job on my cut and color and has great suggestions when I want a change. She always seems to find a way to make things work when my schedule unexpectedly changes. Nicky also has a great attitude and energy to accompany her styling talent. I always look forward to my haircut and I have never been disappointed!
-Paula Cudney
Nicky and I have been dearest of friends since High School and when Nicky decided to go to cosmetology school us girls couldn’t be happier because, now we would have someone that could do our hair! Never did I think close to 14 years later I would be completely blown away by her talents. Nicky is one of the most dedicated and passionate people I have ever met, not only in her professional life, but personal as well. This is what I believe makes her one of a kind, you get a personalized experience every time you sit in her chair. I am not the easiest of clients as I love to change my look often and usually extreme…often just sending her pictures out of the blue of what I want and hoping she can do it. Not once has she not delivered, or pushed herself to get it right! Just recently, I wanted to go back to a blonde color after being a dark brown for almost 6 years. She knows my desire for instant gratification so she did research before I came in on some techniques. After spending 4.5 hours with her, my hair turned out better that I could have imagined! I certainly left with a new little pep in my step! She is not only my beautiful friend, with a beautiful soul but she is truly an artist and brings such happiness to people’s lives, even in just the hour you will spend in her chair. I always look forward to drinking my coffee, laughing with her and awaiting to see the end result. I will tell you this, I wouldn’t bat an eye at spending $500 on a plane ticket to fly to Cali just to keep her as my stylist! She is a one of a kind person and a one of a kind stylist.
-Lauren Hawkins
I have been seeing Nicky for 10 years, there has never been a time that I have walked out of the salon feeling dissatisfied! She takes her time to make sure when you walk out you look and feel beautiful! She treats each and every client individually when it come to her approach on how to do their hair, her style to which she cuts my hair it never looks choppy and flows beautifully. My color always shines and suits my personality considering I let Nicky have free reign when it comes to my color she again has never disappointed. As well as myself she also cuts my 11 year old daughter along with my 10 year old son. We all love Nicky!!
-Tonya S. Wougamon
I have been going to Nicky for less than a year, but I always look forward to my appointments. Nicky is so personable, caring and fun. I love how my hair is colored and cut. She always listens to what I want, which is always confusing even to me. It is so hard to find a hairdresser who has all the qualities that you need, and Nicky does.
-Fran DeLorme
Nicky has been my hairstylist and dear friend for many years. I have known her since she was in high school with my daughter. She began doing my hair while in cosmetology school. I have watched her grow professionally and she is hands down the best stylist I have ever had…I would say she is an artist. I have never left an appointment that I was not thrilled with my hair. I am asked quite often "who does your hair?". Nicky's attention to detail and keeping up with the latest styles and techniques is something she truly pays a lot of attention to. She has an eye for color. My hair is always healthy, shiny and looks very natural. Her dynamic and positive personality just shine, and professionally she is on top of her skill.
-Susan Olmstead
I wish I could say exactly how long it has been that Nicky has been doing my hair, it will have to suffice to say that it has been at least the last ten years. This for me is a record!! I have very thick, coarse hair that has a different texture underneath than it does on top (if that makes any sense). No one (until Nicky) has ever been able to style my hair so that it actually looks good. Nicky is a master at styling and coloring. She is patient and works with you, but you really need to let her have some license in dealing with your hair, she knows it better than you do.
You should know that once I learned that Nicky would be gone, I told her that I would never trust anyone to color my hair but her- so I have let it go grey. This has been a fun adventure for the both of us, she has been highlighting my hair with grey to make the growing out process less painful. I have never received so many compliments on my hair as during this process. Who knew!!
I look forward to my time in the chair with Nicky- my hair looking good is the bonus, spending time with Nicky is the gift. I will miss her and just have to say that you Californians are the lucky ones. I wish her a wildly successful career in LA.
-Joellen Smith
I have been a client of Nicky's for several years. I love her creative, friendly, and professional approach. When it comes to my color and style I trust Nicky completely. Every visit I feel like I have her full attention and she doesn't let me out of her chair until she thinks my hair is perfect. I cannot say enough good things about Nicky!
-Bonni Cloutier
I love having Nicky take care of my hair. She is innovative and makes careful suggestions that always help me look my best. She is on time and efficient with a wonderful personality. I have recommended Nicky to many others who are looking for someone reliable and masterfully skilled.
-Maribeth Krehbiel
Okay, so I’m sitting with my husband in an outdoor cafe in Milan, Italy. At a nearby table, there’s a woman who is staring at me. “I like your hair,” the woman says with a smile and an accent.
Flashback to a concert night featuring Michigan rock legend Bob Seger. My “rock buddy” Carol and I are leaving the venue when somebody shouts, “Hey Ma’am. Hey lady.” Within a few seconds, two young men approach us, telling us not to be afraid. They are professional stylists and have to check out my hair. Can I turn left and right, so they can see the whole ‘do?
Anywhere I am out in public, at places around the world, people comment on my hairstyle. I’ve had the same swing-bang style for a decade, and I still get weekly compliments. My friends won’t let me change it because they say they won’t know me. I teach at a community college, and students have even been known to draw stick figures of me on the board, including my signature asymmetrical cut, of course.
I take no credit. I always tell them that my stylist Nicky “did it.” She does more than cut hair; with her talent, she brings out a client’s personal best.
-Marie Masters
Nicky has been my stylist for 10 years. She is excellent at anything related to hair - from consult to finished style which includes cut, color, highlights - you name it! She also was the stylist for my daughter's wedding. If you want gorgeous hair, Nicky is excellent!
-Debbie Haffey
Nicky was my stylist for several years and I was always thrilled with her work. I knew that my hair would always look good and that she would listen to and really hear what I wanted. So, why did I leave her? I moved to New York City. The first few stylists (in Manhattan) I went to didn't come close to Nicky's talent! I knew it wasn't realistic to fly back for hair appointments on a regular basis. Maybe Nicky would move to New York? Nah, no such luck. I finally did find a wonderful stylist.
I still miss you, Nicky! You're a fantastic stylist and a good person.
-Ellen Bates-Brackett