July 2012 - Samuel Cole Salon

Husband and Wife Duo Joined Oribe Canales’ Team for the Trendsetting Fashion Show in Paris

Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon, turned a dream into reality when they traveled to Paris to participate in Giorgio Armani’s couture Armani Privé show on July 6. Celebrity stylist Oribe Canales, who has styled the hair of Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, selected the pair to be part of his exclusive team of hair stylists for the fall collection’s show because of their expertise and vast knowledge of the hair industry.

“It is one of the highest honors in our industry to be part of the Armani show and we always enjoy working with Oribe who is an industry icon,” Joelle Ray said. “At Samuel Cole, we work hard to deliver a high-level of excellence to our clients. We always appreciate when others take notice and ask us to work with them. We saw some amazing looks in Paris and look forward to incorporating them into our styles this fall.”

The high-energy couture show entertained guests that included celebrities, models and fashion critics from around the globe, such as actresses Megan Fox and Cate Blanchett. Behind the scenes, adrenaline was also pumping. As members of the stylist team, Jack and Joelle helped create sensational hair looks to balance Armani’s fall line. Models with thick, long blonde hair that looked natural and effortlessly beautiful strutted down the runway.

“We were thrilled when Oribe asked us to join him in Paris. He has created amazing hairstyles for many fashion shows, and having him trust us to recreate his looks for the Armani show speaks volumes,” Jack Ray said. “Armani is known for creating styles that people can wear on and off the runway. The blend of unique and classic beauty enhanced the appeal of the clothes in his fall collection.”

The Rays predict that thick, long hair will be a must-have look for the fall season after seeing Armani’s couture line and styling the models’ hair to match. Natural or with the help of extensions, long hair is a great accessory to pair with other fall favorites, such as leggings and sleek trench coats.

About Samuel Cole Salon

The award-winning Samuel Cole, located in North Raleigh, features a professional hair design team whose work has been showcased on the runways of Giorgio Armani’s Couture Fashion Show in Paris and Milan and New York Fashion Week. With more than 30 years experience collaborating with fashion and beauty industry icons, such as Oribe Canales, stylist to the stars including Penelope Cruz and Lady Gaga, and Bumble and bumble’s artistic director Howard McLaren, the salon delivers superior client services including hair extensions and Brazilian Blowouts, in a chic, contemporary atmosphere. Spotlighted in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and StyleSpeak, Samuel Cole Salon stylists are sought after for their insight on style and industry trends. The salon is also the premier destination for exclusive, high fashion product lines including Oribe and Bumble and bumble. Samuel Cole is a favorite among Raleigh clientele, being routinely selected as ‘Best in Class’ for awards including Best of Citysearch and Metro Bravo.

Press Coverage:

Rich color, visible roots and bangs | News & Observer

Tidbits | Triangle Business Journal

New ’Do, New You: A new haircut for a fresh start this fall | Cary Magazine

Designers Offer Eclectic Options | Metro Magazine

Jack Ray with Pamela Skaist-Levy & Gela Nash-Taylor

(New York City) – Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon along with one of their top stylists, Sara Beard visited New York City to work the runways at New York Fashion Week. The three styled hair for the designers of Skaist-Taylor, a new line by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor, co-founders of Juicy Couture. The new line was unveiled “city style” on a runway set up in a NYC parking garage.

Skaist-Taylor boasts day-to-night dresses in flattering cuts, shrug-on knitwear, cotton-cashmere blend sweatshirts, and a variety of vaguely boho accessories.

“Loved this show. The clothes were amazing. The designers were super friendly and fun and I got to meet John Taylor from Duran Duran (he’s married to Gela Nash-Taylor), said Joelle Ray.