Samuel Cole Salon, Author at Samuel Cole Salon

Jack Ray Attends Wella Creative Retreat in Las Vegas

Owner Jack Ray with Stephen Moody, Global Education Dean

Owner of Samuel Cole Salon, Jack Ray was invited to Wella Creative Retreat which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was held in conjunction with Wella Trend Vision Awards which brought a whole new excitement to the experience. Jack had the pleasure of watching our very own KatieM take the gold. The events took place at the beautiful Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Creative Retreat brings top salon owners together that are passionate and creates an unique creative opportunity. They work as a collaborative team creating trends and looks that lead up to a photoshoot and a runway show. Hosting the Wella event was top company representatives; Diego Raviglione (Wella Education Artist Manager), Sal Mauceri (Head of North America Wella, a division of Procter & Gamble), Fabio Sementilli (Vice President of Education for WELLA), Stephen Moody (Wella Global Education Academy Dean), Nick Berardi (Master Educator, Platform Artist, Photographer and CEO of NickEducation.com )

The final look of the models at the retreat

Model Presentation and Photo Shoot

Another highlight of this event is the opportunity for the participants to preview Wella’s newest technology and to test innovative products and give their feedback months before it is introduced to the industry. It also gives the salon owners the chance to network with other industry and market leaders from around the country. Jack had the honor of working with numerous successful stylists, colorists, and business leaders during the event, including: Oscar Blandi (stylist and owner of The Oscar Blandi Salon), Anthony Morrison ( stylist and owner of The Londoner), Serge Safar (stylist and owner of Safar), Steve Lococo (stylist and co-owner of B2V Salon), Stephen Posta (stylist and owner of Dyer & Posta Salon), Rachel Carter (stylist at Dyer & Posta Salon), and Jessica Soler (owner and stylist at Salon Red).

Jack finalizing the look on his model

Anthony Morrison, winner of season 1 of Shear Genius, Steve Lococo of B2V Salon and Jack

Samuel Cole Stylists Makeover Author For The News and Observer

The News and Observer asked Samuel Cole Salon to send some of our talented stylists to help makeover Elizabeth Langston prior to her book signing that took place at Quail Ridge Books & Music located in Raleigh. Elizabeth considers her style relaxed with an old fashion feel to it. She wanted a more youthful look to help connect with young adult readers but didn’t want to go overboard. Stylist KatieM crafted an updated hairstyle. Elizabeth wanted to keep her natural color so KatieM used Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo, which refined her salt and pepper hair and added a clear gloss for shine. As for the cut, KatieM shortened the bangs while adding texture to the whole haircut to add some movement to the style. She wanted to keep the length to add drama, however it could also be tucked to give it a sleeker look. Elizabeth’s makeup was done by stylist Jenny and she wanted to keep it natural to accent her natural attributes. Jenny finished her look with false lashes to make her eyes pop and used a plum lip gloss to add a little sex appeal.

It feels great to be able to make someone over that wants the change. You could tell she really enjoyed the outcome!” Said stylist KatieM.

Jack Ray Styles Hair For Isa Arfen Collection At Fashion Week

Jack and the team

Samuel Cole Salon owner Jack Ray was invited by Wella to work with The Wella Creative Retreat Team to style hair for the Isa Arfen Collection at New York Fashion Week. The designer Serafina Sama, created the line in 2011. This years’ inspiration is described as: women’s wear for a tropical vacation with relaxed glamour feel.

The show took place at The Standard, The High Line located in the
Meat Packing District. Jack worked along with Claudio Lazo, who is a Wella Top Artist and Celebrity Stylist. Serafina describes the show being about travel, adventure, escapism, freedom, and sense of ease- a bit of a tropical rave.

The experience was exciting and inspiring. It’s always a joy to work with the Creative Retreat Team and Wella.” Said owner Jack Ray.

To read more articles about the show click below;

Vogue

WDD

Milk

KatieM Works With Designer Prabal Grurung At Fashion Week

KatieM took her talents to New York Fashion Week to style hair for designer Prabal Gurung. She worked along key hairstylist Paul Hanlon to create the innocent, clean, and fresh look that went with collection. Gurung is from Nepal and his presentation was inspired by his homeland which suffered a devastating earthquake earlier this year. The collection reflected many Nepalese references as the show began Monks from his home town chanted a traditional prayer. Gurung has also started a fund that has raised over $600,000 to help with the recovery.

Preparing and styling for New York Fashion Week is always rush but I get so much inspiration from it. The best way to describe it is Beautiful Chaos!” said stylist KatieM.

Top Color Artist, Nicole Obert Showcases Wella’s Newest Innovation, Magma

Nicole Obert recently visited Samuel Cole Salon to share her expertise featuring Wella’s reformulated Magma color line. Magma lifts and tones in one single step for both natural and previously colored hair. The Magma line consists of 16 intermixable shades that can range from soft to intense end results. Obert’s demonstration featured extreme cut and color makeovers on two separate models.

The first model’s color showcased Magma’s ability to create on-trend pinks, peaches and coral colors. The second model’s cut featured shaved sides and exaggerated length and texture to emphasize the undercut while the Magma color was utilized to create a dynamic high lift blonde.

Nicole’s career has featured working under world renowned stylist Nick Arrojo in NYC. Nicole’s accomplishments include a first, second, and third place finishes at the Wella Trend Vision Awards. She has traveled extensively sharing her talents with stylist all over the world including representing the United States at Trend Vision International. Nicole was runner-up on Bravo’s Shear Genius; Season 2. In 2009 she was nominated for the Fashion Forward category of NAHA and International Hairstylist of the Year for the Canadian Mirror Awards in 2010. In 2012, She became a member of the Wella Artistic Design Team. Nicole is also an editorial stylist and is a regular back stage during New York’s Fashion Week for labels such as Blanc De Chine, St. John, and Nanette LePore.