Nicole Walden  

Owner, Master Color Specialist

Nicole has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 20 years. After starting her career in her hometown of Wheeling, WV, Nicole moved to Columbus, OH and was employed at Atelier Salon. Here she worked under a master educator for Martin Parsons haircutting and updo styling, as well receiving extensive training by a reputable color educator for Goldwell, USA.

In 2008 ,Nicole moved to the Pittsburgh area and was employed at a Goldwell salon. In July 2010 she was hired by Goldwell USA & became a nationally certified educator. Nicole has trained and worked with some of the best educators and top national guest artists in the industry. She would also travel to salons around the tri-state area, teaching them all about Goldwell color, haircare & latest techniques.

As of April 15th 2014, Nicole opened Salon304. A small, modern salon with a lot of character and fun. Salon304 is her new home where her mission is to provide exceptional quality services while promoting healthy, beautiful hair and self confidence in her clients.

Always striving to continue education, Nicole has become certified from The Business of Balayage in balayage essentials & advanced, as well as blonding advanced. In April 2019, she was certified in the SKW method of hand tied hair extensions as well as in 2022 completed Master Colorist Specialist program from Goldwell Academy in NY. This has helped fuel her passion for staying on trend with the latest services, creating customized "dream hair" for each of her clients. 

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