Meet The Team
Clara Purvis
A New York native, raised by artists between NYC and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as skillful expertise, and forward thinking style.
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Her favorite spots in the neighborhood: Buddies Coffee, Modo Yoga, and Mogador
Monica Meletio
Originally from Saint Louis, Monica has been working in salons since she was just 16 years old. With a degree in Textile Design she moved to New York in 2013 and attended hair school while working in a salon downtown. She specializes in both cut and color, always striving to enhance a person’s natural beauty while keeping up with the latest trends.
Favorite Williamsburg Activity
• Trying new restaurants, always in search of the best oysters
Noordwyck founder Clara Purvis is a New York native, raised by artists between NYC and her mother’s native Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as expertise and forward thinking style.
Charlie Corsini aka Megan
Born and raised in Queens and with years of extensive training, Charlie is one of our color specialists who works primarily with low-maintenance hair color. For lived-in looks, she loves adding pops of shimmer to brunettes and tasteful natural copper reds to redheads, and brightening up blondes. As a mother of identical twin boys in their toddler phase, it’s safe to say Charlie is a master of patience—and loves talking to adults.
Favorite Williamsburg Activity:
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Shopping at her favorite stores Pinkyotto, Pema, and the Shoe Market. She can always find a gift for someone in the neighborhood’s boutiques
with hand-made hidden gems (ask her for recs!)
Noordwyck founder Clara Purvis is a New York native, raised by artists between NYC and her mother’s native Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as expertise and forward thinking style.
Nicole McGowan
Originally from Long Island, Nicole attended Arrojo Cosmetology School in 2012 and immediately started her apprenticeship in various Manhattan salons. In 2015, trained in precision scissor and razor techniques, she joined the Noordwyck team as our cutting-specialist and offers Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatments and Bellami hair extensions. Fun fact? Nicole was on an episode of ‘Younger’ that was filmed at the salon!
Favorite Williamsburg Activity:
Enjoying a spicy guava margarita at La Superior and relaxing at Domino Park​
Noordwyck founder Clara Purvis is a New York native, raised by artists between NYC and her mother’s native Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as expertise and forward thinking style.
Taylor Nelson
Taylor started her hair journey at Arrojo Cosmetology School where she trained in classic precision cuts, razor cutting, and all things color. She offers a variety of services, but ultimately strives to make your appointment feel like a hang out with your best friend. As the only one to graduate from clown college before turning to hair, she guarantees fun and laughter in the chair. You can find Taylor where you can find any bi-con in Williamsburg — getting an iced latte and hitting up a local thrift store.
Noordwyck founder Clara Purvis is a New York native, raised by artists between NYC and her mother’s native Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as expertise and forward thinking style.
Robyn Stanley
Robyn hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2012, she moved to New York for a two-year apprenticeship in Soho, focusing on precision-based scissor and razor hair-cutting, and went on to travel around the U.S. teaching cutting classes at various salons. In 2019, Robyn joined the Noordwyck team as one of our cutting specialists and colorists, specializing in effortless textured haircuts and shags. She loves to create natural-looking highlights and balayage. Oh, and she once won a Big Freedia dance competition in New Orleans on Halloween.
Favorite Williamsburg Activity:
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Taking fun, upbeat workout classes
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Trying new local restaurants and cocktail bars
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Watching fancy dogs walk past the salon
Noordwyck founder Clara Purvis is a New York native, raised by artists between NYC and her mother’s native Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has had upwards of 20 years of experience in the hair industry, and started her path at a young age in some of New York City’s most renowned salons. She spent the first 15 years of her career doing hair for vibrant creatives in NYC, as well as dedicating herself to study of Yoga and Ayurveda and traveling far and wide to pursue this. October 2015, Clara opened the doors to Noordwyck Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an eco-conscious salon named after her favorite beach in The Netherlands. Noordwyck Salon is built on promoting sustainable and mindful practices, as well as expertise and forward thinking style.