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Nickie Wooten is the founder of Posh & Clever Concept Boutique® (Premier Salon Concept Consulting), Posh & Clever by Nickie Wooten (Hair Care Products) and Nickie Wooten Cosmetology Concepts (Integrity, Passion and Education). She is the owner of Muse Concept Salon located in Jacksonville, Florida. Several years ago, Nickie was affectionately given the nickname "MacGyver" due to her uncompromising, strategic ability. She effectively executes resolutions to overcome obstacles and effortlessly creates magic from behind the chair. Nickie embraced the love for the Cosmetology Industry during her early childhood. She fell in love with the art of Cosmetology while creating trendy hairstyles for family and close friends as a preteen. Nickie is a Globally Published Cosmetologist, a Nationally Recognized Concept Consultant, Color Artist, Master Extension Specialist, and Industry Educator. She is a former Licensed Agent for Florida Commission for Independent Education and serves as a State Advocate in Florida for the Professional Beauty Association. Nickie is the former Campus Manager of Regency Beauty Institute (Jacksonville Florida). Nickie is an Artistic Educator for L'Oreal Matrix and Biolage. She is also a Product Tester and Demonstrator for Silky Straight Hair System. She has been formally trained and certified by Matrix, Redken, Wella, Goldwell, Scruples, Global Keratin, Nufree, Design Essentials, Sebastian Professional and many other professional beauty based product lines. Nickie has shared her talents with Celebrity Stylists, Bilboard Artists Music Video Productions, Social Influencers, National Cosmetics Campaigns, Women's NBA, Hollywood Motion Pictures Directors, NAHA Award Winners, Runway Fashion Shows, Beauty Pageants, Magazine Editorial Shoots, Premier Beauty Shows and more. Her vision is to inspire artists and future artists to cultivate healthy hair and promote positive self-esteems while provoking creativity, producing innovators and future leaders. Her motto is "Integrity is everything". Nickie has taken the initiative to study a broad range of professional products and specialized services relating to different hair types and also prosthetic hair procedures. Strategic, critical yet logical thinking in conjunction with serving her community with excellence is what continues to drive her passion and gift. “People have different types of hair issues. People have different types of life's issues. There may be genetic issues, medical issues, social issues, tragic, stress related or injury related issues that cause hair loss as well as scalp damage. It’s so broad spectrum! As our exterior self-experiences trauma, so does our interior self. This is better referred to as emotional damage. In turn, this may cause issues with low self-esteem, an even greater level of damage by incorrectly or unprofessionally addressing an issue. My area of expertise not only helps treat these issues, but allows you to remain beautiful while making transitions into your desired look. Making people happy is our business. As Cosmetologist, we have a responsibility to serve. The Beauty Industry requires much more than beautiful hair. We have the ability to help people heal through our gift. Our area of artistry is needed everywhere. We have to live the industry that we love and love the industry that we live." - Nickie Wooten

FLORIDA STATE CAPTAIN: "REGULATION KEEPS US RELEVANT"

Nickie Jenkins-Wooten wears several beauty industry hats: Cosmetology Educator and Director of Regency Beauty Institute in Jacksonville, FL; Owner of Posh & Clever Concept Boutique, and advocate for her fellow industry members in Florida (and beyond) as a PBA State Captain! Once she joined her fellow 200 Captains nationwide, Nickie hit the ground running, sharing important deregulation information with her Regency Beauty CEO and directors in 9 different states. One of her biggest goals is to encourage awareness of industry issues among licensed professionals, but most importantly with future professionals and students. “I feel that we have an urgency to reach students while they are open to learn initially how to contribute to our industry effectively,” said Nickie. Get to know Nickie!
“What prompted you to get involved in advocacy?”
Being absolutely in love with cosmetology, while realizing that our industry suffers tremendously from individuals and businesses participating in and supporting unlicensed activity, provokes my desire to be an advocate. Though we may not currently face the same challenges of deregulation as our sister states, it won’t be so far removed if the respect, loyalty and celebration of our earned level of artistry does not increase.
“What is the most satisfying part of advocating for the beauty industry?”
Personally, I gain the satisfaction of knowing that I am in a position to assist in paying homage to the foundation as well as being a vessel in securing the future of our industry. Being an educator and director at Regency Beauty Institute, I am able to touch lives by promoting the positives and endless possibilities that our industry has to offer, at a level where student’s minds and hearts are open and accepting. If we can consistently display professionalism and integrity enhanced by our creativity in the art of cosmetology, our up and coming artists will take this mentality and character into the industry at their joining. This character will provoke a positive, creative and energetic industry culture. We have to live the industry that we love and love the industry that we live to keep it thriving and well.
“Why is it important for industry professionals to stay informed and act on legislation affecting our industry?”
Ignorance warrants unnecessary sacrifices. If we are thoroughly informed of what the expectations as well as challenges concerning our industry involve, we can be proactive. With sound knowledge, and ignoring hearsay, we can strategize together to increase the industry’s influence. Any industry that is well-respected is protected by laws and rules. Legislation is not a negative thing; it’s actually a huge part of the core that fosters the validity and vitality of an industry. While following the laws and rules, it makes our jobs easier. Regulation keeps us relevant.
“Why do you think it’s important for professionals and future professionals to be proactive in advocacy?”
Being proactive keeps us informed, relevant and protected. We as the professionals have to work together to make the change by not ignoring what is happening and being professional, not only creative. It’s our professionalism and education that sets us apart. If you aren’t aware of a concern, then you can’t help. If you are aware of a concern and you wish to remain titled a professional, it’s your obligation to be proactive in advocacy. So let’s raise the bar and save our industry…together! Published by PBA-Professional Beauty Association
Dedicated to my sweet friend, Florida State Board Inspector Cindy Parker 022022