I am not really sure where to start, but I will start by telling you I have always been a super creative person. I know exactly what I want and I will do anything to get there. I graduated high school almost four years ago? Wow. I never knew exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to be in the entertainment industry. I just wasn't sure doing what. I came to the conclusion I wanted to be an entertainment broadcaster and went to Curry college to pursue that. I lasted a short year until I realized college was not for me. I knew I needed a plan... Hair was something I always had a passion for and with Toni&Guy just opening in Braintree it made sense that I gave it a shot. It did not take long for me to realize this was absolutely where I needed to be. I never had anything make so much sense to me. I always struggled in high school and that whole "clicking" thing never came to me until I was cutting, coloring, or styling hair. I won't lie to you, I still have days that I say to myself what have I got myself into? But what keeps me going is the feeling I get when I make someone satisfied, and feel beautiful - as cliché as that sounds.
I am totally virgin in this industry. I have worlds to know, but I am continuously learning. I learn at work and I educate myself on my own time. I enjoy staying on top of trends. That's why I decided to blog. I like sharing what I've learned about products, styles, anything really. This is fun for me and even more amazing that people enjoy it.
I like finding things that inspire me. I like wearing things that other people wouldn't. I like wearing bright and big lips. I like making statements. It's my thing. It's what makes me a little bit different. I was raised knowing that being quirky and different is cool. My parents always encouraged my brothers and I to be different and not to follow the crowd. But for a long time I did. I don't anymore and I have never felt more myself. I take trends and make them my own. I am in love with Nicole Richie and Kylie Jenner's boho punk chic style, but also love Taylor Swift's preppy chic style. That's the best part, one day I can be punk chic and the next I can just be plain chic. It's all up to you, what you enjoy, and what inspires you. It's something you are completely in control of, it's how you represent yourself. I am crazy, weird, awkward, make strange faces (from what people tell me), and if you know me I come off super sarcastic but I'm not trying to be.
I am so extremely happy with what I am doing and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me because I know it is going to be one hell of a ride.
Q:
Hi hi! I’m Nicole! 20 and living in Boston. During high school I always thought I was safe, well, for the most part. Playing soccer was my whole life as some of you may know. I lived and breathed it. I was on one of the top club teams in Massachusetts and we were all expected to earn a scholarship to play in college. That was my plan and my goal. I knew for a fact I wouldn’t have a problem accomplishing that. I knew I had a talent and colleges were talking to me when I was a sophomore. Not to brag, but it will always be something I am proud of. Shortly after my sophomore year, I was faced with a knee injury which required surgery and I was down and out for a little less than a year. I came back for some of the next season and sure enough I needed surgery again. After that, I realized that soccer wasn’t going to be in my plans anymore. I needed to make a new one for myself. And that’s what I’ve been doing! I went to Suffolk University for a year and a half and now I am a licensed esthetician and certified makeup artist still unsure of the path I want to take. While I’m figuring that out, I serve tables at an up and coming restaurant in the Back Bay. I never had a job I liked and waiting tables is never the ideal, but I can not see myself leaving any time soon. I not only have made great friendships and met awesome people, I have gained a lot personally. And I’m making killer money doing it.
I wanted to follow the bandwagon of blogging and create staria with Hayley because it is truly the perfect outlet. I am passionate about what I learned in esthetic school and I want to share that with you readers. I hope to make you inspired and able to gain insight through Hayley and I’s education and experiences!
Always keep creating opportunities for yourself and never let one thing hold you back from the next.
To the stars,
H&Q
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