Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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NIKKI CURRAN Birthplace: Charlotte, N.C. Job: Senior hair stylist and director of makeup, Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa; lead makeup artist, TopCats cheerleaders. What do you like most about your job? Every day I get to take my passion for makeup and beauty and use it to educate women and help them feel beautiful about themselves. What's your guilty pleasure? Whole grain Goldfsh (crackers) and red wine. Do you live in Ballantyne? I live in the Huntersville area. What is your favorite Ballantyne-area restaurant? Ilios Noche. What is your favorite outdoor activity? Taking my dogs Kylie and Georgie for a hike. Describe your dream vacation. I would love to travel to Fiji and stay in a villa on the water. W hat would your theme song be for walking into a room? "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. What is your favorite news source? CNN. I would be rather caught dead than wear _____. Fur. What charitable organizations are you involved with? Cystic Fibrosis. I like donating my time and talent in support of a meaningful cause. What is your biggest pet peeve? People chewing with their mouth open. What is a hidden gem in Ballantyne? Cru Wine Shop. Share something that someone would never guess about you. I have placed in a fgure competition, and I have been on the "Live! With Regis and Kelly" show as a Kelly Ripa look-alike. BALLANTYNE | faces 28 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE FALL 2014