Born in Manchester, England, Nick began his career as a hair stylist at Vidal Sassoon. After completing the company's training program at 21, he was appointed their youngest-ever assistant creative director.

After nine years with Sassoon, he went on to work for Wella International and New York's Bumble and Bumble Salon, where he was the education director for three years. Now Nick has his own studio: Arrojo Studio.

He has been awarded Aveda's "Master of Arts" and was selected as a judge for the Elite Model competition. Some of his clients include supermodels Melissa Keller (Sports Illustrated), Yamila Diaz and Karen Ferrari; actors Minnie Driver and Liev Schreiber; musicians Bryan Adams and Bernard Sumner; and British comedienne and performer Victoria Wood.