The Central Coast Expo provides a full day of the best in platform artistry & education in an intimate setting.  Also at the Expo, the CCA presents the California Student Team Competition, where enthusiastic beauty school teams present their most avante garde looks for judging. 

For a complete list of artists, please see:

www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com/hairshow

The Nicolas Studio will once again be selling advance tickets to the Expo.  The tickets are a great bargain at just $25.00!  Give us a call at 800-982-1995 to order via phone or stop by & pick one up.

See you there!

The Nicolas Haircare System has joined the 21st Century & we now have an I Phone App available on the APPLE APP  STORE.

Now  you can order Nicolas haircare items on-the-go, right from your I Phone!  You can also peruse our FAQ page (AKA Nicolas’s Prescriptions for Fabulous Hair), and learn what products can help you to achieve the wonderful hair you were meant to have. 

The link to our FREE APP at the APP STORE is:

itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nicolas-hair-care/id384106835?mt=8

Get ready – Get Set – Start shopping!

We have only ONE spot available in each of our next two classes – Tuedsay, June 15th, and Monday, July 12th.

“Nicolas made complicated looking techinques so simple and straighforward. I will use these systems on all my clients!”

“This was by far the best hands-on class that I have taken!”

“Nicolas’s teaching style was great and I had so much one-on-one attention – it was wonderful!”

Rapt with attention, the students watch Nicolas demonstrate a hairline technique.

Sokie worked on a long layered look

The essential blow drying and finishing skills were emphasized for each haircut chosen. 

Amelia works on her blow dry for her A Line Bob

In the afternoon, everyone chose a second cut to master.  Scissors flashed and hair flew as the students created sassy disconnected bobs, graduated bobs, and other shorter looks.  The day ended with fabulous finished looks  and lots of great ideas to take back to their salons and their clients.

Come and join us for our next class, scheduled for Tuesday June 15th (only one spot is left, as of this writing), or our July class on the 12th (also, only one spot left).  Next up after this,  our August class, on the 23rd.

Fun was had by all!

“I had a great time today at the advanced cutting class taught by Nicolas. Very intuitive and salon friendly techniques, taught in a very accessible and open format. Nicolas is a wealth of knowledge, and his enthusiasm really comes across. Thanks Nicolas!” - M.  ”Luc” Lucas

Five intrepid stylists joined Nicolas for a day of education in the systems of precision haircutting on Monday, March 22nd. 

The day began with a session of theory, underlining the key points of the Nicolas System.

The theory of root systems

Next, each student chose a precision cut to master.  Cutting commenced, with feedback and help from Nicolas along the way.

Naomi starts her A-Line Bob

“I truly enjoyed the class on Monday. I have used a number of things that I learned  in my work this week. Nicolas was very unassuming and great to be around!”   -Cindy Laurance

"...pretty A-Lines all in a row..."

Attention was paid to proper blow drying and finishing techniques, as they can make or break the look.

After lunch, the stylists returned to work on another precision cut. 

Our next class is scheduled for May 3rd, here at our SF Studio.

The Ms. Ericas say "buh-bye" for now!

Nicolas recently attended the 3-day Vidal Sassoon Master Cutting Course at the Santa Monica Academy, showcasing the new Sassoon Spring/Summer Collection “Dada Dolls”.  This intensive course was led by Sassoon International Creative Director Mark Hayes.  Nicolas joined 15 other stylists from all over the world, achieving new heights in platform-worthy precision cuts and avante garde color. 

Nicolas finishing model Laura

This master seminar has left Nicolas totally energized and ready to integrate the new techniques he learned into his own work.  Plus, it was a blast to be totally immersed in advanced haircutting techniques with some of the best stylists in the world!

Nicolas, Sassoon International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Tim of Salon Blast in Seattle

with Diane, Sassoon Master-Coloristwith Tina, Sassoon Educator

with Traci, Santa Monica Academy Artistic Director & Lucas, Master Colorist

And now …. without further ado…presenting “Dada Dolls: The Spring/Summer 2010 Collection”, interpreted by Nicolas.

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Want some?  Call us at the Studio to order or to learn more about why YOU should be carrying the Nicolas Haircare Line. 800.982.1995

Did we have fun at the Central Coast Hair & Beauty Expo in Santa Cruz on October 11th!

Nicolas debuted five new looks at his Platform Presentation.  It was a high energy show, chock-full of fashion forward looks and lots of solid techniques that the audience loved. This was Nicolas’s 15th year with the Central Coast show, and he’s still innovating!

Here are some snapshots of the looks presented.  Enjoy!

Stephanie modeled a beautiful, soft and sexy disconnected A-line bob.  Wispy details combined with a strong shape make for a new interpretation of a classic look.  Deep mink tones with auburn highlights enhanced this soft and tousled style.

Jasmin modeled a modern interpretation of a classic disconnected cut.  A strong overlapping fringe really showed off Jasmin’s dramatic features.  An elegant combination of black tones with cherry overlay added to the dramatic effect of this crowd-pleasing look.

It was a great show!  Nicolas would like to thank his wonderful models and his great assistants, Dawn, Suki and Sophia for all their hard work.  We are looking forward to fifteen more years of a successful association with the Central Coast show.

The NICOLAS STYLEBOOK

A Wonderful Tool To Add To Your Precision Haircutting Toolbox

The NEW Nicolas Precision StyleBook

Introducing the newest addition to the Nicolas Haircuting System, our StyleBook!  The StyleBook is a companion volume to our wildly successful Nicolas DVD system.  In the StyleBook you will find fully illustrated (with diagrams and fabulous photography) guides to the foundation Nicolas precision haircutting techniques.

The StyleBook covers:

• The Nicolas Philosophy
• Understanding Hair Growth
• Understanding Fringes & Hairlines
• The Five Nicolas Systems
• Vertical Layering – Short Hair
• Rounded Graduation
• The A-Line Bob
• The Graduated Bob
• The Disconnected Bob
• Overidrection/Disconnection on Long Hair

Each technique is fully illustrated with great photography and is described step-by-step with helpful diagrams.  The StyleBook is a great companion to our DVDs.

An example of the illustative diagrams featured in the StyleBook

from the StyleBook

Purchase the Nicolas StyleBook today for only $18.00 (plus tax and shipping) by calling us at the Studio at 1.800.982.1995.

Nicolas will be the lead-off Platform Artist at the 2009 Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo on Sunday, October 11th, at the historic Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz. 10 AM sharp!

The Central Coast show features great platform artistry, education, presentations, demos, and fabulous new products, all in a beautiful location overlooking the Monterey Bay.  In addition to Nicolas, other presenters include Madrid Johnson, Gary Gerard, Gino Martino, Andre Nizetich, Steven Statland, Brian Bode, Marc Reid, and Jesse Skittrall.  The always inspiring CCA Student Team Competition, featuring the next generation of hair designers, will top off the day.

Nicolas will be presenting some great new looks and precision haircutting techniques in his platform show.  He has some gorgeous looks to show you, so please come and join us!  Don’t forget that Nicolas leads off the show at 10 AM sharp – so don’t be late! You can also be the first to purchase our new DVD Companion Look Book, and try the newest additions to the Nicolas Haircare System – CurlVacious Curl Cream with Argan Oil, and Hi N Dri Molding Clay!

Cutting a Precision Masterpiece on the stage in 2006

 Tickets to this great day of education are $25.00 in advance and you can buy them (credit cards only on phone orders) from us at the Studio by calling 1.800.982.1995. Tickets will also be available at the Cocoanut Grove box office on the 11th for $35.00.

For more info on the show and it’s venue, please go to:

http://www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com/hairshow/

Come and Join us!