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Taylor VanAernem, vivid color and curly cut stylist at Prickly Pear Salon in Cary NC
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Taylor VanAernem

Specialist + Educator

Hair can be soft and subtle, bold and expressive, or somewhere wonderfully in between. I love helping guests create hair that feels personal, whether that means vivid color, transformational color, curly cuts, gender-affirming cuts, edgy shapes, soft blondes, or rich reds. My chair is a good fit for thoughtful guidance, creative problem-solving, and hair that feels aligned with how you see yourself.

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I’m especially drawn to services that involve transformation, texture, and individuality. That might mean helping you map out a bold color change, shaping curls so they feel more manageable, creating a short cut with softness and structure, or designing a vivid color plan that works with your budget and maintenance comfort level. I’ll always talk through what is realistic, what kind of upkeep comes with your goal, and how we can keep your hair feeling strong along the way.

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I’ve been doing hair for more than ten years, and education has been a huge part of my career. I’ve trained with Virtue’s curly cutting program, taken Sassoon advanced color education, and worked backstage at New York Fashion Week. Those experiences shaped how I approach hair: with creativity, technical care, and the belief that great hair should support the person wearing it, not box them in.

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What makes my approach different is that I’m not trying to make everyone fit into the same “pretty hair” category. I care about your identity, your texture, your personal style, your comfort level, and what makes you feel most like yourself. Some guests want soft and subtle, some want bold and unusual, and some want a cut that finally feels right after years of not being listened to. All of that belongs here.

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Outside the salon, I’m into the weird, fun, creative things. I love a good adventure, cool roadside attractions, cloud slime, and anything that lets me stay curious. I’m here for the guests who want their hair to feel personal, thoughtful, and a little bit fun. Come sit with me.

COLOR
CUTS
TRAINING

Vivids & fashion colors, color blocking, transformational color

Curly cuts, gender-affirming cuts, edgy + expressive cuts, short cuts of all kinds

evo's Educator Training, Virtue Curly Cutting, Vidal Sassoon Color Education

A little more about Taylor

CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH

Slime, specifically cloud slime. It's cool.

UNEXPECTED SKILL

I can do the worm!

IDEAL DAY OFF

Sleeping in (as in 9am), breakfast and then going on an adventure with cool stops along the way.

PORTFOLIO

Recent work

See more on Instagram @trendyhairbytaylor

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