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In this post, I’ll share with you my favorites and explain why and when I use each one. Whether you like a cream, a mousse, a gel, or a leave-in; I’ve got you covered.

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Mondays Are My Sundays

As a hairstylist, I follow a different type of week than many other people do. I typically work at the salon Tuesday through Saturday, which makes Sundays and Mondays my weekend. I do sometimes teach for Davines, the professional salon brand I represent, on Mondays, but Mondays are usually my Sundays. And what do IRead More

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As a Davines stylist and educator, I have a lot of products at my fingertips. Do I have my favorites? Of course! There are just certain products from the brand and within various segments that I find myself going back to again or again or that genuinely seem to meet the needs of not only my clients but also myself and my family.

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Hi! I'm Nicole Stephens. I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, esthetician and Davines Discover Educator. I have worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years and began my journey in Minnesota and now work in both Wisconsin and North Carolina. I live in The Triangle full-time but still love to go back to Wisconsin to visit my friends and family and work with some of my long-time clients. I believe in building clients for life and always work to pamper my guests with little extras during their sessions with me. I use Davines hair colour including Century of Light, Mask with Vibrachrome and View. For haircare and styling, I use Davines Heart of Glass, More Inside, Naturaltech, and Oi. When I'm not working behind the chair, you can find me traveling around North Carolina and South Carolina to spread the Davines knowledge and love as an educator for the brand. In my spare time, I love to travel and work in my garden.

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Hi! I'm Nicole Stephens. I am a hairstylist, makeup artist, esthetician and Davines Discover Educator. I have worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years. I believe in building clients for life and always work to pamper my guests with little extras during their sessions with me.

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A Year in the Life: 2025. I didn’t realize how man A Year in the Life: 2025. I didn’t realize how many adventures I had this past year until I actually stopped and looked back. Cheers!
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Fresh cut & style for Mesja today! #bob #lob #med Fresh cut & style for Mesja today! 
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As always Taylor and I had a great refresh session As always Taylor and I had a great refresh session for her blonde! I’m always so mesmerized by how good her hair looks when we’re done! So reflective and beautiful!
Davines Formula:  Mask with Vibrachrome 10,01 + 10,12 for Champagne Blonde highlights, Century of Light Progress for white-blonde highlights, and toned at the bow with The Present Time 10,12.
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Hey, North Carolina Clients! As of December 1, I’l Hey, North Carolina Clients! As of December 1, I’ll be at my new salon suite at 121 Commerce Parkway, Suite 7, Garner, NC 27529. I can’t wait to pamper you!
I moved to a new salon suite today! Special thanks I moved to a new salon suite today! Special thanks to my devoted and loving hubby for helping me move all my crap. Lol. Here’s a sneak peak! (But y’all know I’m gonna customize and give it the Brush & Bashful treatment!
Did I buy entirely too many limoncello foils from Did I buy entirely too many limoncello foils from @framar this summer? 1000% Do I have regrets? NEVER. I will keep makin’ lemonade until every last foil is gone.
I just wanted to take a quick moment to share my s I just wanted to take a quick moment to share my socials! 
If you love seeing my professional work as a hairstylist and educator, you’re in the right place! @nicoledaniellestephens is my stylist account. 
If you like drinking cocktails and chatting about trashy romance novels, then give my podcast, Romance on the Rocks, a listen. 
If homesteading, gardening and baking are your jam, check out my Howling Moon House blog.
And, finally, if you love traveling as much as I do, then head on over to my blog, Travel Beyond the Chair.
More hair time with neighbors! Last week was my ne More hair time with neighbors! Last week was my neighbor Caitlin & this week is Mesja. What can I say? We have a strong community in the cul de sac! We did a dimensional fill to match up her mids to ends with her natural root color. (Mesja has previous highlights over a dark box color that she’s growing out.)
NL 6 NA
Fill 1: Davines Mask with Vibrachrome 6,0 + 6,1 (1:1) + 10 volume activator 
Fill 2: MWV 8,0 + 8,1 (1:2) + 10 volume activator 
Styled with Davines More Inside This is an Invisible No Gas Hairspray and locked in with This is an Extra Strong Hairspray. (Cause it’s a wedding and you have to!)
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This beautiful mama! Caitlin is now a mom of two! This beautiful mama! Caitlin is now a mom of two! She just brought beautiful little Avery into the world. And now with two littles to take care of, this mama needed a fresh cut. (Also, this is her natural hair color. Isn’t it beautiful?!) So we took off a few inches and gave her some soft, blended layers and did a little debulking. 
Styled with Davines More Inside This is an Invisible No Gas Hairspray and locked in with This is an Extra Strong Hairspray. (Cause it’s a wedding and you have to!)
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Oh my gosh. These cousins are growing up too fast! Oh my gosh. These cousins are growing up too fast! I remember playing with Lindsey’s hair up at the lake when she was just a little kid. Now we’re doing bridesmaid updos!
Styled with Davines More Inside This is an Invisible No Gas Hairspray and locked in with This is an Extra Strong Hairspray. (Cause it’s a wedding and you have to!)
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Loving how this soft, elegant updo turned out for Loving how this soft, elegant updo turned out for my cousin-in-law, Polly. Moms of the bride get to look beautiful too!
Styled with Davines More Inside This is an Invisible No Gas Hairspray and locked in with This is an Extra Strong Hairspray. (Cause it’s a wedding and you have to!)
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I LOVE giving my Wisconsin clients hair refreshes. I LOVE giving my Wisconsin clients hair refreshes. Babylights? Balayage? Chelating treatments to remove mineral build up? I got you! Plus it’s so great to visit with long time friends and clients like Erin! Swipe for the after!
Highlights 1: Davines Mask with Vibrachrome 8,11 (made from equal parts 7,11 + 9,11) + 20 volume activator
Highlights 2: Davines Century of Light Progress + Tolerance + 20 volume activator
Balayage: Liberty
Chelating Treatment System: Davines Beautiful Things
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Mrs. P wanted a more vivacious color for fall and Mrs. P wanted a more vivacious color for fall and winter. So we made some exciting changes to her color formula. Stay tuned when o go back to Wisco in November to amp it up even more!
Roots: Davines Mask with Vibrachrome 55,0 + 5,56 (1:1) + 20 volume activator
Mids to Ends: MWV 5,56 + 10 vol 
Highlights: Davines Century of Light Progress + Tolerance + 10 vol tones at the bowl with Davines The Present Time 5,55 + 6,66 + 7 volume activator
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Denise’s hair is getting so long! Davines Mask wit Denise’s hair is getting so long!
Davines Mask with Vibrachrome 5 + 5,0 + 5,73 (1:1:4) + 10 volume developer.
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Our fellow women, soul sisters, and kindred spirit Our fellow women, soul sisters, and kindred spirits are the ones who help us thrive amd stay connected. I am so grateful for Marie and Allegra in my life.
I am sooo behind on posting. I’m so sorry, y’all! I am sooo behind on posting. I’m so sorry, y’all! Between traveling to work with both my Wisco and NC clients and teaching for Davines amd maintaining a homestead, it’s a lot! But, here, behold! Behold, the gorgeous Ms. J! 
We’ve been in a hair journey. We went HARD with the platinum. Now we’re embracing a “darker” side — fae side, if you will. (Okay, maybe the romance novels are getting to me.) But I am always here for my amazing clients, no matter the journey!
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Congratulations to my cousin-in-law Ally and her h Congratulations to my cousin-in-law Ally and her hubby Cole! I had the honour and privilege of doing Ally’s hair & makeup for their September 13th wedding.
Ally used to be my receptionist when I owned Euphoria Spalon in Wisco. And I’ve done her hair and makeup for various homecomings and proms. So it was really special getting to do it for her BIG day. I am so excited for her and Cole as they embark on official married life.
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It’s officially fall when you get the Apple cider It’s officially fall when you get the Apple cider float at Helene’s Hilltop Orchard. At least for me anyway. Lol. Even better getting to share it with my soul sister, Marie.
FIRE Cider in the works! I got hooked on this last FIRE Cider in the works! I got hooked on this last year. And I gotta say, it’s pretty 🔥. I didn’t get the cold or flu last year. I’ll be honest. She’s intense. And you definitely gotta take her like a shot. But anytime I felt a sore throat or sneezies coming on, this was my instant remedy. (I admittedly got COVID last year … but that’s a whole ‘nother story.) She’s gotta steep for a bit and then I’ll add Carolina honey.
Please Note: I believe in medicine and healthcare, and homeopathic remedies are not appropriate for everyone. I am a hairstylist and not offering medical advice. 
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Copper-Gold Brunette Curls? Yes, please! Jessica w Copper-Gold Brunette Curls? Yes, please! Jessica wanted a color refresh. We’ve done purple. We’ve done red. And now we can say we’ve done a rich pumpkin-spiced coffee! 🎃🌶️☕️
Davines Mask with Vibrachrome 5,34
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