Hair and Makeup by Nichole

Hair and Makeup by Nichole

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✨ 8 years behind the chair! Specializing in lived-in color, gray blending & confidence boosts. Great hair starts with feeling comfortable & heard.

My chair is a place where you can relax, be yourself, and leave feeling like the best version of you🫢🏼

06/10/2026

Is the sun secretly stealing your haircolor? β˜€οΈ

We often blame fading color on products, hot tools, or stretched-out appointment schedules. But one of the biggest culprits is something we're exposed to every single day: 𝘜𝘝 𝘳𝘒π˜₯π˜ͺ𝘒𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯.

Just like sunlight can damage skin, it can also affect the hair fiber and the color molecules inside it. UV exposure generates highly reactive molecules that can accelerate color fading, reduce shine, and leave hair looking dull, dry, and less vibrant over time.

That's one of the reasons 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘦π˜₯ 𝘰π˜ͺ𝘭 plays such an important role in many of our formulas. 🌻

Naturally rich in Vitamin E and other antioxidant compounds, sunflower seed oil helps neutralize these free radicals before they can contribute to oxidative damage within the hair. Think of it as an added layer of support against environmental stressors that can impact color longevity.

But that's only part of the story.

Sunflower seed oil is also rich in essential fatty acids that help support the hair's natural lipid barrier (the protective layer responsible for maintaining moisture, softness, shine, and resilience). When that barrier is healthy and the cuticle remains smooth, hair reflects light more evenly, helping color appear brighter, richer, and more luminous.

Healthy-looking color isn't just about the color molecules themselves. The condition of the hair fiber plays a major role in how vibrant, reflective, and long-lasting that color appears over time, which is why ingredients that support both color and hair health deserve our attention.

Photos from Hair and Makeup by Nichole's post 05/21/2026

Plot twist πŸ’–
Yesterday’s copper became today’s dreamy pops of pink ✨
Because sometimes your hair needs to match your personality β€” fun, bold, and a whole lot of whimsy πŸ§šβ€β™€οΈπŸ’«

Photos from Hair and Makeup by Nichole's post 05/20/2026

Soft layers, spicy tones, zero regrets ❀️‍πŸ”₯

We love a consistent queen! Keeping up with our hair health by getting regular trims, using organic nourishing color, & using salon grade products at home for upkeep 🧑

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50 Sheffield Drive Suite 103
Dover, NH
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 11pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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