Who is LaCicely Nicole?

I am a native of Detroit, Michigan.  In 2007, I relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where I owned several salon establishments, made a name for myself and grew as a person and entrepreneur.   In 2015, I relocated to Florida.  Just before the pandemic, I started to transition out of the beauty industry as a Cosmetologist/Barber and re-entered into college to complete a degree in Interior Design that I had started more than a decade prior.  I would complete the degree in May, 2021 and close my last salon in 2023.  When my last child graduated high school,  I then relocated to beautiful downtown Tampa, hoping to find my permanent residence in the beautiful sunshine state.  Tampa and its people have been great and have welcomed me with open arms.  

After my relocation and having closed the last of my salons, I was able to finally focus on going full time in the Interior Design industry, but finding a firm to join was challenging to say the least.  Networking was key and I joined forces with contractors and other industry professionals as I freelance and work to gain clients on my own until I find the perfect fit. In the meantime, I moonlight as a speaker, business strategist, graphic/web designer and occasional private bartender.   I am also writing a biography due out late this year and I travel internationally every chance I get.

I am the proud Mom of two young adults, and grandmom to one. I spend my spare time fine dining, theatre, cruising, enjoying life's smallest pleasures and dancing in the rain....

Over the years, I have been awarded for my volunteering and donations to my local community and schools.  It is my pleasure to give back because I had help along my journey as well. 

I am an award-winning Cosmetologist, who once taught and competed on stage at various hair shows across the Southern United States.  My talents have allowed me the opportunity to mentor other up and coming Cosmetologists into their highest potential, which is undoubtedly some of my proudest moments. 

I have graced the covers of a few magazines, and my work has been featured in and on the covers of magazines as well.  Since arriving to Tampa, I have had 3 articles in Bold Journey, Voyage Tampa and others.  Its an honor and a privilege.  I appreciate every opportunity as it gives me another opportunity to change another persons life in some way.