Nikki Nelms

Nikki Nelms is an American hairdresser. She has worked with celebrities including Solange, Janelle Monáe, Zoë Kravitz, and Yara Shahidi. Her best known work includes the hair styling in Solange's "Don't Touch My Hair" and Janelle Monáe's hair in "Pynk". Nelms is known for using non-traditional materials and bold silhouettes in her styling. and later attended beauty school. Nelms broke into styling for celebrities in 2004 after she met Lil Wayne at Club 360 in New Orleans. This led to later collaborations and helped her gain footing in the entertainment industry.

Doreen St. Félix of Vogue described Nelms' approach to hairstyling as "mixing avant-garde ideas with more traditional techniques." Nelms buys many of her accessories from Home Depot, as well as craft stores, thrift shops, and beauty supply stores.

Nelms has been styling Solange Knowles' hair since as early as 2006 after they were introduced by a mutual friend. The beaded braids Solange wore in the video went viral, with fans replicating the braids across social media. She styled Monáe's hair at the 2019 Met Gala and the 2020 Academy Awards. She also styled Monáe's hair for the music video "Pynk" in a look with bright pink pompoms attached to a top bun.

Personal life Nelms resides in Brooklyn, New York City.