Entrepreneurship
Fireside Chat with Celebrity Hairstylist, Jay Nixon, on Building the Nixon Beauty Brand
February 27, 2025 at 10:00am – 11:00am EST
Couri Hatchery Student Business Incubator

Join us for a fireside chat with celebrity hairstylist Jay Nixon, Founder of Nixon Beauty on Thursday, February 27 at 10 – 11 a.m. in theWhitman Couri Hatchery (Suite 116). Hear first-hand his journey of scaling a successful beauty brand, building a loyal clientele, and navigating the industry from New York to Las Vegas. Whether you’re an aspiring stylist, beauty influencer or entrepreneur, this is for you.
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
More about Jay Nixon
With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Jay Nixon is a master stylist and hair extensions specialist known for transformative beauty techniques that empower women to feel confident and beautiful. Starting at just five years old with a fascination for hairstyling inspired by a hairstylist mother, Jay turned a childhood passion into a thriving career.
Ten years ago, Jay took a bold leap by relocating from New York to Las Vegas, rapidly rebranding and doubling the business within the first year. Today, Jay owns a salon studio in Las Vegas, works as a session stylist in Hollywood, and offers a line of hair extensions and wigs catering to clients experiencing hair loss or looking to safely transform their look.
Website: nixonbeauty.com
Instagram: @jaynixonbeauty
This event was published on February 18, 2025.
Event Details
- Category
- Entrepreneurship
- Type
- Workshops
- Region
- Campus
- Open to
- Alumni,
- Campus Community
- Contact
- Couri Hatchery Student Business Incubator
hatchery@syr.edu
3154439141
- Accessibility
- Contact Couri Hatchery Student Business Incubator to request accommodations