In this week’s episode, we’re joined by an inspiring force in the beauty industry— Nickie Nougaisse, the founder and CEO of Curls Dynasty and IBol Beauty, home of the first-ever 24HR Hair Salon chain.
Nickie’s inspiration to launch her own brand came from a deeply personal experience. Like many women with textured hair, she struggled for years with the damaging effects of chemical hair treatments. But after one final session pushed her to the breaking point, she made the decision to start from scratch.
Nickie’s journey to building a brand was different from the typical. The goal was never to become a household name, Nickie simply wanted to make a product that worked for her own hair.
In 2014, Nickie began crafting her own formulas in her kitchen. She was always determined to develop products that were chemical-free, trustworthy, and actually worked on textured hair. What started as a personal solution quickly evolved into something bigger. With encouragement from other women facing the same struggles, Nickie launched Curls Dynasty— a premium line of natural haircare products now sold in major retailers like Target and Walmart.
Today, Curls Dynasty offers a full range of organic cleansers, conditioners, masques, and more, all designed to meet people where they are in their natural hair journey.
In this episode of Volume Up By The Tease, we talk to Nickie about every step of her journey with Curls Dynasty. From unlabeled bottles and a self-made Etsy shop to distributing to giant retailers, she opens up about the challenges, breakthroughs, and heartwarming moments that shaped her brand.
Tune in to hear how Nickie went from kitchen chemist to beauty powerhouse— and what’s next for Curls Dynasty!
