Nick Chavez, a native of Arizona, commenced his career as a hairdresser in Southern California under the guidance of a renowned hairstylist who catered to numerous celebrities and high-profile customers.
After a short stint as a model and actor, he established his salon in Beverly Hills. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills is the appellation of his range of hair care products.
On Friday, December 23, 2022, the prominent hairstylist and entrepreneur Nick Chavez passed away at the age of 66 in his Beverly Hills residence.
“It is with immeasurable sorrow that we announce the demise of our cherished brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Nick Chavez, who passed away today at his apartment in Beverly Hills after a prolonged and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer,” his family conveyed in an emotional statement announcing his departure.
The Chavez Family sorrowfully announces the passing of our beloved, Nick Chavez. His remarkable beauty and spirit will forever be etched in our memories. May God bless his beautiful soul. ❤️ 🙏@QVC @QVCGermany @QVCJapan @TVSN @TSC pic.twitter.com/NslgT5IW0X
— Nick Chavez (@NickChavezBH) December 24, 2022
Since March 2020, Nick Chavez has been combating stage 2 pancreatic cancer.
In April, he initiated his chemotherapy. He shared images of his hair on his website pre-chemotherapy and post-recovery.
Summary of his life
The hairstylist, born in Yuma, Arizona, in 1956, has always held a fervent interest in beauty, hair care, and spirituality.
His lineage includes Yaqui and Quechan Indian ancestry as well as Mexican-American heritage. Nick, the second eldest of seven siblings, frequently assisted his family on their ranch.
As stated on Nick Chavez’s official website, he also imbibed holistic healing methods from his Yaqui Grandmother.
Nick unearthed his innate talent with scissors while tending to the family horses.
He promptly began crafting “stylish and trendy” hairstyles for his siblings and other relatives.
His skills swiftly garnered attention, leading to a substantial clientele and an illustrious reputation prior to his demise.
The hairdresser relinquished his trade to delve into a career in modeling and acting in his late twenties.
During his European tour, he modeled for fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, and Valentino.
A plethora of Nick’s photo assignments proved to be a success, gracing the covers of publications including Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Esquire, as well as a 100-foot billboard in Times Square.
Moreover, he contributed to various television commercials, The Young and the Restless, Hollywood Detectives, and other shows.
Upon returning to Beverly Hills, Nick launched his own salon in 1997, which swiftly gained popularity. Margeaux Hemmingway, Lisa Hartmann, and Belinda Carlisle were a few of his patrons.
In 1999, Nick established his haircare line, “Nick Chavez Beverly Hills,” after experiencing challenges in finding the ideal products for his clients. His aim was to provide beautiful, healthy hair that would bestow upon individuals the “Every Day Gorgeous” aesthetic.
The products are available for purchase both online and through home shopping networks like QVC, domestically and internationally.
Nick’s remarkable “hair and makeover transformations” led to frequent appearances on talk shows such as Extreme Makeovers and E! Fashion Emergency.
