Ash Nicole is known for her thoughtful approach to protective styling, with a specialty in faux locs, braiding, textured hair and creating styles that feel as good as they look. Her work is rooted in understanding the details that can completely change the outcome of a style.

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Her career has taken her from behind the salon chair to television and film sets around the world. Her work can be seen across productions including Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The White Lotus, The Rookie, Shrinking, 9-1-1, Station 19, All American, Insecure, Truth Be Told as well as many other projects for Apple TV+, HBO, Netflix, ABC, FX and other major networks and studios.

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Beyond the chair, Ash is a wife, mother and world traveler whose experiences across different countries and cultures continue to influence the way she sees beauty, hair and personal style. Whether working with a private client, preparing hair for camera or developing a look meant to travel and live in, her approach remains intentional, practical and deeply considered.

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After years of refining her techniques through salon work, private clientele and film and television, Ash is now bringing that experience into professional education, helping stylists understand not only how to execute protective styles, but how to think through them.