In 1990 Nicole graduated from Hair Professionals. Shortly thereafter she began working as an assistant at Heidi’s. Throughout this time Nicole continued to train and started working as a stylist. In 1995 she was promoted to educator and taught students the basics of hair cutting and styling. In 1999 in addition to styling and teaching she assumed the duty of managing salon assistants. During this time she also attended many classes, including razor cutting and styling by Bumble & Bumble in New York. In 2002 she joined the team at Arte Salon, Nicole is proficient at razor cutting, perms, relaxers, and styling.