CLAY NIELSEN IS A NEW YORK CITY & LOS ANGELES BASED HAIRSTYLIST AND GROOMER.

His unique approach to his craft has taken him around the world and catapulted him into a highly sought after collaborator with leading fashion houses, magazines, celebrities, advertisers, and feature films. 

In addition to session and celebrity work, Clay serves as creative partner and educator at Spoke and Weal, operating across their 10 locations in North America. Clay was a key consultant in creating Salon Pro RX, the most comprehensive online technical curriculum for salons and institutions across the globe.

Clay is frequently tapped by companies to develop their brand identity, photos, videos, as well as creating educational assets.

La Mer

Aveda

Levi’s

Thirdlove

7 For All Mankind

E.L.F Cosmetics

Target

Apple

Jill Stewart

Saks 5th Avenue

Vogue

Elle

WSJ

Esquire

The Last Magazine

Interview

Allure

Puss Puss

Terrance Conners

Annie Leibovitz

Heather Hazzan

Vanessa Beecroft

Matteo Montanari

Sarah Silver

Mae Tao

Brooke Nipar

Victor Demarchelier

CLIENTS

MAGAZINES

PHOTOGRAPHERS

CONTACT:

CLAY@CLAYNIELSEN.COM