She may be small in stature, but Nikki wields the weight of a lifetime of experience in the hair industry: She started out sweeping the floors at one of Atlanta’s most prestigious salons and (high)lighted up downtown Savannah when she opened Colorboxx in 2006.Speaking of roots, the Scruples Hair Care Elite educator is also a generous mentor, passing on her expertise to stylists around the state.

Runner-up: Renata Duran