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Nicole Cothrun Venables
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As a well-established Hollywood stylist and image-maker, Nicole Cothrun Venables, licensed cosmetologist, is sought after by both Hollywood megastars and the entertainment industry’s fresh, up-and-coming faces. Her scissors and specialty hair formulas have touched the tresses of Hollywood’s It List -- including gorgeous Jessica Biel, sassy American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Sylvester Stallone, Bob Dylan, Michael Keaton, Mel Gibson, Bradley Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Sharon Stone, Gina Gershon, Sandra Bullock, Kevin Smith, Rosario Dawson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Amanda Peet, Lucy Liu, Melanie Griffith, Mandy Moore, Zooey Deschanel, Carla Gugina, Topher Grace, Susie Castillo, Emma Roberts and more.

She is in high demand on film sets and sound stages, having created the edgy, contestant look for seasons 7 and 8 of "American Idol," the latest season of "Superstars of Dance," and the last two seasons of "Rockstar Inxs" and "Rockstar Supernova." Recent film credits include hair for "The Expendables," "Valentine’s Day," "Rocky Balboa," "Rambo," "License to Wed," "Rise," "All About Steve," "Clerks 2" and "Spy Kids."

As a specialist in her field, Venables is frequently interviewed by and profiled in leading women’s and style magazines, including In Style, Elle, Women’s World, Premiere, Esquire, Arena, Entertainment, People, More, Valley Magazine and Los Angeles. Her special-events work includes celebrity appearances, press junkets, television talk shows and once- in-a-lifetime events, such as the Academy Awards. Read her blog on Red Room.

Blog Entries by Nicole Cothrun Venables

Don't Overlook Your Scalp -- Common Scalp Conditions and Treatment Suggestions

8 Comments | Posted February 28, 2012 | 7:04 AM

As a hairstylist, I see a lot of scalps. It's usually the first thing I inspect during a consultation. I've learned over the years that most people pay very little attention to their scalp. It's usually hiding under their hair and not a concern until they experience symptoms. Scalp conditions...

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7 Tips For Healthy Winter Scalp And Hair

0 Comments | Posted November 21, 2011 | 7:43 AM

The winter months can definitely throw a wrench into fabulous hair for the holidays. Cold temperatures and dry and windy days wreak havoc on our locks, rendering whole new challenges for our hair care and beauty maintenance routines. The overly-dry atmosphere and cold-weather elements deplete moisture from our hair and...

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7 Non-Toxic Solutions To Healthy Hair Color

0 Comments | Posted October 11, 2011 | 5:20 PM

We all know how frustrating it can be when you're having a bad hair week. You start to really notice that your hair color is looking washed-out, flat, and dull, your ends are see-through, and your hair is completely lifeless. You may even spot a few greys glaring at you....

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7 Steps Toward Sustainable Hair And Body Care Products

0 Comments | Posted September 7, 2011 | 6:04 PM

It has become widely known that many of our beauty care products are loaded with synthetic chemicals and toxins that are considered potentially harmful not only to our hair and skin but to our environment. Commonly used and well stocked in our homes are shampoos, conditioners, soaps, deodorant,...

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7 Natural Oils For Revitalizing Hair, Skin And Nails

0 Comments | Posted August 11, 2011 | 11:28 PM

For centuries natural oils have been used to soothe, smooth and enhance skin complexions as well as aid in scalp, hair and nail nourishment.

Straight from their bottle or jar, these natural oils are excellent, inexpensive and chemical-free emollients. Natural oils can treat all types of skin, scalp, hair...

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8 Natural Beauty Treatments -- From Your Kitchen

0 Comments | Posted July 1, 2011 | 8:39 AM

Revive, rejuvenate or completely rescue your dry, dull or lifeless hair and skin with nature's pure and potent properties. Eight all-natural recipes made with fresh, organic and raw ingredients offer a variety of beneficial results for your hair and skin. Try topical applications of these scrubs, serums and tinctures and...

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Redefining Beauty in 7 Easy Steps

0 Comments | Posted June 12, 2011 | 2:01 AM

Every day while crafting hair and beauty at my studio or on the set of a film, television show or commercial, my clients expose their innermost thoughts and feelings about their looks -- often dissecting themselves from from head to toe.

They often critique themselves (and others from the...

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