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Meet Nicole
Nicole Marie Eckert, the 'NME' and independent stylist behind NME Hairstylist, is a New York State Licensed Cosmetologist born and raised on Long Island. Nicole aspires to help every one of her clients achieve their hair or makeup goal they desire.
Specializing in natural balayage, 'foilayage', highlights, & color. From lived in, low maintenance 'Brondes' to Gorgeous High Impact Blondes and Dimensional Brunettes, Nicole holds a fierce knowledge on all things "natural". She doesn't stop there. Nicole has a gift and has such a passion for formal upstyling. She especially enjoys bridal hair and always adds such a professional yet fun vibe to your special day.
Having Nicole as your stylist means having someone that connects to you on a deeper level and gives an all encompassing experience start to finish - and then some!
Just a few things I love...
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The Beach.
Beach going and Long Island go hand in hand. My husband and I love packing up the Jeep and going off-roading with our kids. I'm happiest at the beach - during any season!
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Good Vibes.
I'm a collector of crystals and love diffusing Young Living essential oils. I'm an avid reader and enjoy all types of YA and NA novels. Wine and coffee are my love language.
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Equestrian Life.
Since I was eight years old I have have been riding horses. For 18 years I owned my horse named Amaretto but sadly had to say goodbye to him in Dec 2019. Just recently I decided to get back in the saddle after taking a few years hiatus. This cutie in the photo is named Caspian!