We connected with seasoned hairstylist Nancy Jones, owner of Hair by Nancy in Papillion, for her best advice and expertise on something very personal to all of us—our hair!
Q: What inspired you to become a stylist?
A: I actually wanted to be an archeologist. However, I’ve always loved art and creating. What’s a better way to (create) than on someone’s head? That’s my canvas! It’s a joy and a passion.
Q: A significant population in the U.S. has curly hair. What drew you to working with various hair textures?
A: I personally have curly hair. I struggled with getting good haircuts. Because I understand how curly hair works, I know how to cut it in the curve to get that spring. To me, it’s another form of art because it’s so unique to the individual.
Q: Keratin treatments are popular right now. What should a client know before booking one?
A: It’s more of a chemical process that straightens the hair. Keratin is for the curly girls who want straight, sleek hair. It lasts about four months and is similar to a Brazilian blowout, but a safer option because it’s made from keratin.
Q: What’s one of your favorite treatments?
A: I really love my Head Spa treatments. For the hour-long treatment, I start with a neck and shoulder massage. Then I move up to remove excess sebum from the scalp. That’s the number one reason for hair loss (along with) DHT, which our bodies naturally make. I pre-cleanse the scalp with a specific shampoo before I wet the hair. After about ten minutes of massaging, I offer a heated or weighted blanket for extra comfort, along with a heated or jade eye mask. I rinse and apply a second clarifying shampoo with another scalp massage. I follow with a mask and steam the hair for about five to ten minutes, which is the best part! It feels absolutely incredible! People are loving it.
Q: What hair trends stand out today?
A: I feel like there’s not really one particular trend right now. If I had to pick one, it would be a lot of layers, a kind of modified shag is back.
Q: What new services are you adding?
A: I’m going to school now for trichology, the study of scalp disorders. I joke with my husband, he’s bald, that we’re going to get him some hair. He’s going to be my guinea pig!
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I’ve always loved art and creating. What’s a better way to create than on someone’s head? That’s my canvas!