Albert Nico is a Filipino-Malaysian hairstylist. His clients have included members of the royal families of Malaysia, as well as local celebrities and socialites. Choo, Kiki. January 22, 2012. The Star, News. Retrieved September 7, 2012"Former Miss Malaysia Wong & DIY Bride Wong Sze Zen Ties the Knot" Chai, Stephanie. August 10, 2010. Wedding Guide Asia. Retrieved September 7, 2012"Innovative Hair Trends by Hotheads Salon is presented on Bernard Chandran Couture Special Collection Release" Retrieved September 7, 2012
Career At the age of 15, Nico worked as a shampoo boy at a local hair salon called Hotheads Salon and then picked up basic hairstyling skills."Staying a Cut Above" Retrieved September 7, 2012
In 1980, when Nico was 20 years old, he took over the business at Hotheads Salon. He also financially supported himself through part-time modeling to pursue formal hairstyling education in Hong Kong.
Nico conducted various hairstyling seminars and was invited to be one of the judges at international hairstyling competitions that were held locally and globally. His exposures include demonstrating hairstyling at hairdressing events globally."Dressing Up Hair with Flair" Loh, Peggy. New Straits Times. August 14, 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2012"New colour meets new talent" Low, Sandra. July 22, 2010. The Star, Lifestyle. Retrieved September 7, 2012 TAN, KARR WEI. July 15, 2008. The Star, Metro. Retrieved September 7, 2012
He is also one of the L’Oreal Professionel Artistic Ambassadors. Fernandez, Charles. July 17, 2009. The Star, Metro. Retrieved September 7, 2012
Nico received the Estetica Cover Award 2000 by Estetica Magazine in Italy. In year 2008, Hotheads salon rebrand to Albert Nico Boutique Salon, located in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang. His work has been published in Vogue Italia.
Publication In 2012, Nico issued a self-published book, When Dreams Come Alive, containing his memoirs, famous quotes, testimonials, and photographs. The book has a foreword by Datuk Dr. Paddy Bowie."Celeb hairstylist Albert Nico launches book" . Red Carpet Media. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
Philanthropy Interest In 2009, Nico provided haircuts at the Seri Setia Old Folks Home, together with the rest of his trainees. Nico also collaborated with his friends to include a manicure and pedicure sessions for the elderly too."A little cheer for old folk" TAN, KARR WEI. April 2, 2009. The Star, Metro. Retrieved September 7, 2012 Nico also participated in the 'Hairdressers Against Aids' campaign by L'Oreal. Aziz, FAZLEENA. November 29, 2011. The Star, News. Retrieved September 7, 2012
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