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What does "Londie Nichole" mean to the hair industry?
Londie Nichole has an obligation to help and assist the cosmetology community pick the ball up that was once dropped in our industry.. Reigniting fire back into seasoned and new professionals. Encouraging artists to enter school, attain their accreditation, become licensed and take back our business. The best way to achieve this goal is through education.
You're known for combining precision haircuts with beautiful hair color, what inspires you?
I have always loved creating edgy haircuts but over the past few years I made a choice to learn about hair color and how it works. I am fascinated by color combinations and haircuts to accent them. I am inspired by anything. One day I picked up four fallen leaves off of the ground, went in the salon and created a collaboration of colors that were triggered from the leaves.
What do you love most about your profession?
I love that my profession is forever evolving and that I will never know it all. There is always something new to learn and or master. There is no way that I can ever be bored. The key is to always surround yourself with people that are going in the same direction you would like to go.
What effect has social networking had on "Londie Nichole"?
Social Networking has taken my brand across the country. I have been given the opportunity to share my craft with the world. I believe that this would have been impossible without social media.
As you achieve your career goals, have you found other stylists to be supportive?
My Company launched in December 2013 and in this short amount of time I can honestly say that I have had more stylist for me than against me. So I would certainly have to say "yes" the support thus far has been outstanding!
What do you find most difficult about hairdressing?
The unity amongst each other. Although I am supported to some degree, there is still a huge wedge amongst professionals in my industry.
How do you balance work and home life?
I've gotten to a point in my career that I had to make some tough decisions and risk losing out on tons of income to spend more time with my family. It's necessary right now. There's a lot of opportunities that I don't get to take advantage of but the time that I spend with my family is nonrefundable.
 Everybody wants to know what are your favorite products and tools to use?
I cant live without my Patric Bradley Power Tripp, Nairobi foam wrap and Schwarzkopf styling and finishing products. My favorite tools are my Epic Slim irons by One and also my 1/2" Cortex irons. Sensei shears have changed my life.
Your instructional hair cutting DVD Foundation Theory Vol 1 is available now, when will Vol 2 be released and what can we expect?
Volume 2 was set to be released in June. I've had to postpone the project but it will be out Summer 2015. I'm taking this one to the next level!
What advice would you give the up and coming hairstylist set
out to make a mark on the industry?
Be a sponge. Rely on your faith. Don't be afraid to take risk. Don't be afraid to fail. Know your worth. Dream Big.
Photos and information courtesy of Londie Nichole
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