Samuel Cole Salon, Author at Samuel Cole Salon

V76 by Vaughn Inaugural Education Event in NYC

Samuel Cole Salon co-owner, Jack Ray along with stylists, Cara Harrison and Alley Biehl attended the V76 by Vaughn Inaugural Education Event held at the Vaughn Studio in NYC. The event was invitation-only for exclusive salons and was designed to educate stylists on the inspiration behind the line and Vaughn’s philosophy on men’s grooming. Vaughn is revered as a top international grooming and editorial stylist.

“What an honor to spend the day with Vaughn, the most sought after mens groomer in the country. It was truly inspirational to learn from the man who’s clients range from Tom Brady to William Defoe to Bill Clinton to Bruce Springsteen. He really expanded our concept of mens grooming,” said Ray.

“I really was impressed by how the class was more about changing the way we view mens haircutting and grooming and looking at it like an overall look, as opposed to a specific cutting technique. It was enlightening to learn from Vaughn and his team. They are so good at what they do, ” said Biehl.

“The V76 workshop was all about making every man into a “leading man”. We, as their stylists, truly are responsible for tailoring their look from the neck up to meet their lifestyle and hair requirements,” said Cara Harrison.

Samuel Cole Salon Readies Models for Southern Women’s Show Fashion Event

April 24, 2012 (RALEIGH, NC) – The annual Southern Women’s Show is an event where women can shop for beautiful jewelry and hip handbags, watch fabulous fashion shows, attend cooking demonstrations and sample gourmet foods, treat themselves to makeovers, and meet celebrity guests. As part of this event, One Chic Mama presented a fashion show entitled Redefine Beauty on Your Terms. Mary Michele Little, founder and CEO of One Chic Mama, Inc. and creator of I am Beautiful PROJECT wants women, no matter what they look like on the outside, to feel beautiful on the inside. Samuel Cole Salon stylists let their inner editorial hairdresser come alive as they styled hair for twelve of the models for the show. In addition, the stylists performed eight incredible hair makeovers.

“We always look for events that allow us to highlight our skill set, are fashion-forward, and promote a worthy cause. Participating in fashion shows gives our stylists a creative outlet to do editorial/runway hair,” remarked Kristina Weeks, Samuel Cole Salon Director.

Samuel Cole Salon Supports Beast Cancer at Sip ‘n Shop Charity Event in Raleigh

October 13, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon participated in Sip ‘n Shop at the beautiful Wakefield Plantation TPC Clubhouse. Sip ‘n Shop was a charity event where local businesses participated by setting up booths to share information and sell their wares. Proceeds from the event benefited The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Guests visiting the Samuel Cole Salon booth registered to win a “Day of Beauty” and received tips on their hair from Master Designer, Michael Knight. Salon owners, Jack and Joelle Ray were on hand to meet with guests, as well as Salon Director, Kristina Weeks.

“This event was organized by our very dear friend, Leslie Rutherford. When she asked us to participate, we signed up immediately. All of our lives have been touched by cancer. We are always willing to lend our support to such worthy community causes,” said Joelle.

Samuel Cole Salon Pampers Breast Cancer Survivors at PinkFest 2011

October 9, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Breast cancers survivors and their families were pampered by Samuel Cole Salon Director, Kristina Weeks and stylists, Kristen Cotterill, Tiffanie Spellenberg, Carolyn Nord, and Sara Beard, as well as Guest Services reps, Heather Densmore and Amanda Crane at PinkFest 2011. The event’s guests were treated to soothing chocolate paraffin hand treatments and registered for a chance to win “A Day of Beauty” from Samuel Cole Salon. PinkFest is a Susan G. Komen for the Cure sponsored event.

“This is our third year participating in PinkFest. We are always willing to lend our time and talent to such worthy causes, especially this one, since most of our lives have been touch by cancer,” said Weeks.

2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year, Kris Sorbie Shares her Expertise at Samuel Cole Salon

August 15, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Redken Education Artistic Director, Kris Sorbie shared her expertise at Samuel Cole Salon. Sorbie demonstrated the latest coloring techniques from NYC. In addition, she taught editorial styling including how to recreate the editorial images that won her the 2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year.

Sorbie has been lead stylist on many shows for NY Fashion Week and is a regular guest speaker at TeenVogue Fashion University. She also received the 2004 and 2005 Canadian International Hairstylist of the Year, an ABBIES award for Best Salon Education Program and Best Educator of the Year at HairColor USA.

“What an honor to have the world-renowned, Kris Sorbie with us for the day. She generously shared her knowledge and talent with our team. Having just won the 2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year made her visit to our salon especially inspiring and motivating,” said Jack Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon along with his wife, Joelle Ray.