Nicole Butler

Nicole Butler, who goes by Cole as a nickname, founded Cole B. Hair in 2014 and works there as a hairpainter. She has worked behind the chair in Phoenix, Arizona, since 2010 and has more than 16 years of experience. She holds a license as an Arizona cosmetologist. Her training includes extensive study of European color and cutting techniques. Close to a decade of national education work has included Bumble and Bumble, Davines, Sally Rogerson, and John Vial, and she travels to run pop-up education in salons across the country. Her teaching covers advanced private color classes and training for aspiring stylists from the start of their careers through licensure. She has also worked extensively with international haircare brands and brings a background in editorial, technical, and creative hair work. Her credits include behind-the-scenes work on celebrity music videos and live events, among them Rita Ora, The Killers, and the Phoenix Suns Dancers.