Samuel Cole Salon | Raleigh NC

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8511 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615

919.845.0098

Hairdressing Icon, Howard McLaren Launches R + Co Brand at Samuel Cole Salon

Joelle Ray, JackRay, Reuben Carranza, Tevya Finger, Howard Mclaren, R&Co Launch, Samuel Cole Salon

Jack Ray (Samuel Cole Co-founder), Reuben Carranza (R+Co President), Tevya Finger (Luxury Brand Partners Co-President), Joelle Ray (Samuel Cole Co-Founder), Howard McLaren (R+Co Co-Creator)

R+Co Launch, Samuel Cole Salon, Howard McLaren, Kristin Carson, R+Co

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industry icon and R+Co (Rouge and Company) co-creator/founder, Howard McLaren visited Samuel Cole Salon to launch his innovative product line.  Also with McLaren were Luxury Brand Partners Co-President, Tevya Finger and R+Co President Reuben Carranza former CEO of Wella. R+Co is a collective of some of the most forward-thinking, rule-bending hairstylists in the business. The company is a think tank of top editorial and salon stylists and educators—with a combined century of hairdressing knowledge and experience—and as a company they make sure that they have more than one viewpoint on everything they do. McLaren along with industry legend Garren and Thom Priano created the R+Co line with performance for the client and education for the stylist as their major points of emphasis.

The trio shared their immense expertise and inspiration in a day long class that focused on motivation and maximizing your potential. In addition McLaren showcased his talent with a cutting and styling demonstration. He also shared the catalyst behind the creation of the R+Co brand.

Stylists are the real heroes of this brand. In an industry not always known for collaboration, R+Co is all about creating a dialogue between the broader stylist community to celebrate the culture of hairdressing. We advocate for stylists—and their clients—to find the point of view and style that best matches their own. All of our products are treatment-oriented, with the health of the hair and scalp always top-of-mind. We use unique ingredients and complexes to make sure that each product delivers true benefits”, said McLaren.

 

Oribe Educator and Editorial Expert, Kien Hoang Shares his Expertise

Oribe educator and editorial expert, Kien Hoang shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon in March. Hoang lead a class dedicated to “The Art of the Ponytail”. He taught stylists how to turn this common style into a high fashion editorial and runway look. Hoang brings over 20 years of experience as a stylist and is known as much for his artistry and technical skill as he is for his passion, warmth and generosity. His creative approach to hairstyling inspires stylists to go above and beyond their day-to-day salon work. His most current work was seen on the runways during NYFW ’14 and can also be seen at kienhoang.net.

“Kien is an incredible educator and a fixture in the world of fashion.  We were lucky to have him share his expertise with our salon on how to transition a quick, perfect ponytail into endless possibilities.  We had 22 stylists in attendance and no two looks were the same.  Our team was able to add striking looks to their portfolios,” said Sara Beard, Assistant Director of Education & Master Designer.

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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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Exclusive to Samuel Cole Salon – V76 by Vaughn

V76 by Vaughn Mens grooming productsFebruary 2014 (RALEIGH, NC) – Celebrity men’s stylist, Vaughn Acord launches his exclusive men’s product line for “the well groomed man”. V76 offers shampoos, conditioners, styling products, shower gel, shaving cream, and more.

Vaughn is revered as a top international grooming and editorial stylist. Celebrity clients include: George Clooney, Richard Gere, Daniel Day Lewis, Tom Brady, President Bill Clinton, Ashton Kutcher, Al Pacino, and Bruce Springsteen.

In 1976 Vaughn wielded his first pair of scissors. Two years later while modeling in Europe, he landed a hair campaign for famed stylists Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie. It was here that he realized a talent and passion for men’s styles and quickly became the most soughtafter stylist for men’s cuts.

Throughout his career, Vaughn’s work has appeared on the runways for designers including Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Isaac Mizrahi and Jil Sander.

“We love partnering with luminaries in our industry, such as Vaughn Acord. His expertise and reputation in our industry is remarkable. We are excited to have the educational access to such a creative talent. The partnership with V76 and Vaughn will serve our team well,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray.

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