Samuel Cole Salon | Raleigh NC

Beauty and Hair Salon

8511 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615

919.845.0098

Stylists Attend Design Studio at Bumble & bumble University in NYC

Samuel Cole Salon stylists Michael Knight and Kristen Carson  recently attended Bumble & bumble University in New York City’s historic meat packing district. Michael and Kristin enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at the House of Bumble in a rigorous 4 day course entitled Design Studio.

 A day at Bumble and bumble is very challenging but inspiring! No matter how many years you have been doing hair they always find a way to excite you. I returned to Raleigh having a  sense of reinvention and a great feeling of renewal,” commented Knight. 

Knight and Carson honed their skills, found inspiration and discovered different and unique ways to focus their ideas, expand their repertoire and learn to view hairdressing in new contexts where the New York Times has called the “Harvard of Hair”.

Continuing education and inspiration are the cornerstones of our salon. We only hire stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing and whose continuing education goals align with ours,” explains Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon along with her husband, Jack Ray.

Kristin Carson and Michael Knight attend Bumble and bumble University

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.

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Jack Ray Works Backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Jack Ray with the Wella Backstage Team including Christopher Dove and Anthony Morrison

February 2014 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon co-owner, Jack Ray worked backstage at NY Fashion Week for the Milly by Michelle Smith show. Jack was invited to join the Wella Fashion Week Team lead by stylist and industry veteran, Christopher Dove. Christopher along with his business partner, Sonya Dove most recently worked as stylists for the latest Hunger Games movie. The Doves created the fantastical wigs for all of the Capital characters in the movie. Jack also had the opportunity work alongside Shear Genius’ Anthony Morrison.

“It’s incredible to be selected to work with such creative and talented celebrity stylists. It’s a rush to not only be working Fashion Week, but to also be working with the best in our industry,” said Ray.

 

Samuel Cole Salon Works New York Fashion Week

September 7, 2013 (NEW YORK CITY, NY) – Samuel Cole Salon educator and stylist, Jenny Smith worked backstage at New York Fashion Week with the Sebastian editorial team on Christian Siriano’s 2014 Spring Collection show at Eyebeam Atlier.  Smith created exotic, beachy pony tail styles inspired by Christian’s extended stay in Mexico.

“Executing the look to perfection with the fast pace rush to complete 35 models while Christian did a calm stroll through backstage to see his vision come together was unforgettable.  Working with lead stylist, Anthony Cole and the entire Sebastian team was fabulous.  The passion for our craft filled the room.  I look forward to my next backstage opportunity,” said Smith.

Samuel Cole Salon Stylists Help Set World Record

oribe-backstage-miamiJune 2013 (MIAMI, FL) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard, Carolyn Nord, Cara Harrision and Alley Biehl along with salon owners, Jack & Joelle Ray helped set a Guinness Book of World Records record when they attended the Creative Hands-On Event at Oribe Backstage Miami.  The record for “The Most People Styling Hair Simultaneously” was set with 364 stylists participating in the event.

“It was crazy, exhilarating and over-the-top.  I wouldn’t have missed it.  So much talent in one room.  What a thrill that we helped set the record while having so much fun,” said Nord.

 

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