Samuel Cole Salon — Samuel Cole Salon

Samuel Cole Salon Re-Opening Plan

We are so excited that the Governor has allowed us to open in his Phase 2 guidelines! We will be operating at less than 50% capacity starting Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5pm!

Please be aware!! We have cancelled ALL missed appointments AND previously scheduled future appointments. We will begin scheduling all new appointments for all clients Wednesday, May 20th, 2020. We will not be scheduling further than the next 5 weeks. We are expanding our hours in order to accommodate as many people, as soon as possible, in a safe manner. Until further notice, we will be open Monday – Saturday 8am – 10pm, and Sunday 10am – 5 pm.

Due to extreme volume of scheduling requests, we ask that you email us at info@samuelcole.com. We will be forwarding/sharing all appointment requests with each stylist and they will be reaching out to do a phone consultation if needed as so many appointment needs have probably changed due to the length of the closure.

In an effort to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible and to adhere to new guidelines, we respectfully ask that you honor these changes to your appointment experience:

We will need you to sign a waiver to receive services. Parents/Guardians will be required to sign for minors.
We request that you wear a face mask that has ear loops so that we can perform services. If you have a mask of your own, we encourage you to bring it. If not, we will have masks available for you. If the Governor requires guests to wear mask then we will require you to do so.
We will not have a waiting area to utilize so, please text/call when you arrive for your appointment.
We will text/call you to come into the salon when we are ready. We need time to sanitize after each and every appointment.
Please leave all bags in your car.
Please arrive alone for your appointments. We can not accommodate any extra people at this time due to occupancy limitations.
All guests will be required to wash or sanitize their hands upon arrival and we will need to take your temperature as well.
We will not be able to offer magazines during this time.
We will not be able to offer beverages at this time.
We are adding additional sanitation procedures between appointments. Please be patient with us as we establish our “new normal”.
We will not be able to offer blow drys at this time. Please arrive for your color appointment with clean dry hair or to your haircut appointment with clean dry or damp hair.
Our shampoo experience will be shortened during this time and reserved for color services only.
We will not be able to offer waxing services during this time.
Appointment requests will be booked only through emails. We will have your stylist reach out to you to ensure your current hair needs are determined so we can book the appropriate time and service(s).

We have taken and will continue to take the following measures to maintain everyone’s health and safety:

We have professionally deep-cleaned and sanitized the entire salon
There will be 6 feet of distance between each station
Installed protective shields at our Guest Services Desk
Installed markings on the floor to indicate proper distancing. Please take a moment to ensure that you are complying and practicing safe distancing while in the salon.
Our entire team has been certified in Barbacide’s COVID-19 course on infection control.
We look forward to seeing you and appreciate all your support and patience as we work to accommodate all appointments in a way that keeps everyone safe and healthy!

Thank you so very much,

Jack, Joelle and our entire Samuel Cole Salon family.

White Dress Collective Lead Stylist + Elite Designer Alley Biehl’s Styling Workshop Featured Extensions, Decorative Accessories

The trends for 2020 brides range from traditional updos to whimsical braids and effortlessly romantic cascading curls. As diverse as these looks are, what they all have in common is fullness, proving there’s no such thing as “too much hair.” Alley Biehl’s bridal workshop demonstrated styling skills that incorporate extensions to accentuate a bride’s hair. Alley’s model wanted a loose style that still took her hair off her shoulders. They used HaloCouture extensions to give the style fullness and body she needed to let some pieces stay “untucked” for a playful touch.

The workshop included the use of decorative hair pieces to elevate a beautiful look to a bride’s dream-hair-come-true. Accessories like barrettes, clips, combs with jewels or florals can be used to adorn hair in styles worn up or down. They are so versatile and fun to play with!

For inquiries regarding Samuel Cole Salon’s in-house bridal hair and makeup team, White Dress Collective, email whitedresscollective@samuelcole.com.

Alley demonstrated how to pin and style the hair extensions to create a soft and textured, loose up-do that would be secure enough to hold all day and night.”
Stylist Katie Pursche

Advanced Designer Erin Fogarty Returns to Samuel Cole Salon

After 3 years of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana, we are so excited to announce that Advanced Designer Erin Fogarty is coming home to Samuel Cole Salon!

Erin joined Samuel Cole as her first salon home after graduating from The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill and moved to Lake Charles, LA with her boyfriend who serves in the Armed Forces. She joined an Oribe salon to continue honing her skills and gained a ton of experience doing hair and makeup for pageant events and Mardi Gras parties. Erin will return as a member of our on-site bridal and event hair and makeup team White Dress Collective

Erin’s first day back is Monday, March 9th, and her hours behind the chair are:
Mondays 10-7
Wednesdays 9-3
Thursdays 9-9
Fridays 2:30-8
Saturdays 9-5

Give us a call to schedule an appointment with Erin! 919-845-0098

Editorial Styling Genius Dennis Lanni Leads Creative Workshop

Dennis Lanni grew up helping out in his father’s barbershop – sweeping the floor and breathing in the atmosphere and falling in love with the tools, sights and smells. This is where he first learned the importance of hair and how it made people feel.

Dennis Lanni’s passion is making hair sculptures out of everyday objects – he is inspired by wood and stones, and anything he finds while thrifting. His passion for originality drives his work in full-time styling on editorial photo shoots for celebrities and magazines – his work has been featured on the cover of several magazines including Rolling Stone, Fashion, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue. Notable celebrities he has styled include Jared Leto, Miley Cyrus, Amy Winehouse, Courtney Love and Zoey Deschanel. Ad Campaigns Dennis Lanni has styled include mega-brands such as Apple, Coca Cola, Nautica, French Connection, and Chloe.

His most recent work for New York Fashion Week featured Big 60’s Hair adorned with tiny white bows for Sandy Liang, and a variety of ringlets, bobs and mullets for Batsheva, including a fun blonde wig on actress-turned-model Christina Ricci. As much editorial experience as he’s had, Dennis Lanni is a well of innovative creativity that always produces fresh new ideas.

Dennis Lanni is such a smart, skilled stylist and I loved having a front row seat to his whimsical creative process. He literally goes in any direction he feels drawn to, I’m not entirely sure he knows what he’ll end up with before he begins and that’s what he loves about editorial hairstyling. It’s about doing what’s fun and looks cool or different that no one else has tried before.
Cara Harrison

Wella Color Top Artist Mark Debolt Debuted New Color Formulations in Master Class

*Director of Education Katie styles Mark Debolt’s Model*

Mark Debolt’s sixth visit to Samuel Cole Salon was just as notable and valuable as the previous five. A Top Artist for Wella Professionals, Mark Debolt specializes in color correction, foil highlighting, balayage and is a genius color formulator. He uses his craftsmanship to execute color imbued with rich tones and natural nuances.

In his Master Color Seminar, he shared his passion and trend forecasting. Hyper-natural color is going to set the tone for hair color trends in 2020. Think about how hair color looks on young children, so pure and soft. Trends are also showing that people are having more fun with their hair color, experimenting with their look and using hair color as a function of fashion.

Mark Debolt is one of the most humble, kind and brilliant educators. His seminars include stylists with a range of experience from 2 years to 30 years, and every single person is engaged and inspired. The biggest takeaway from him is always, the client comes first. As a hair stylist, it’s not about “you,” it’s about making the client look and feel like the best version of themselves!”
Cara Harrison-Thompson, Elite Designer + Mentor