Samuel Cole Salon | Raleigh NC

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8511 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615

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

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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.

Nicole demonstrating hand painting with Wella's new Magma colors

Nicole demonstrating hand painting with Wella’s new Magma colors

 

 

With the trend of pinks, corals and other fun colors, it was exciting to try new ways to bring it to our clients,” said stylist Lauren Munns

Katie Hu and Libby Bink Attend Bb.U Network Educator Training in NYC

Stylists Katie and Libby at Bbu

Stylists Katie and Libby at Bbu

Katie and Libby were hand selected by Samuel Cole Salon owners to attend this special workshop created specifically for stylists who are committed to becoming educators and leaders within their salon. Network Educator Training is an intensive four-day program that equips participants with the tools to teach and inspire other stylists. Building confidence is key, and students work on finding their voices and connecting with their audience while presenting custom curricula with skill and personality. The course included four learning categories; public speaking and teaching other stylists, learning the breakdown of products in order to teach clients and stylists and perfecting the flat brush and round brush blowout techniques. The workshop offered the opportunity to learn and practice live presentation and other essential communication and teaching techniques. Completion of the training allowsHu and Bink to access Bumble and bumble‘s exclusive tools and resources made only available to NEs in the Bumble and bumble Salon Network.

It was an incredibly intense four days but I left empowered and ready to teach and share my expertise with my fellow stylists.” said Stylist Katie Hu.

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Katie’s model before and after

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Libby’s model before and after

 

Samuel Cole Stylists Head to Experience Bb.U in NYC

 

Demonstation of the cuts in BbU auditorium

Demonstation of the cuts in BbU auditorium

Stylists Morgan, Lauren, Dustin and Denise attended Bumble and bumble University in New York City to take Bb.U’s intensive cutting class, Design Workshop. This course demonstrates the cutting skills fundamental to success in future Bb.U Design School courses and in the salon every day. It consists of two days of theory and training in consultation skills along with product knowledge. This class builds a strong foundation for future growth. This class took stylists out of their comfort zone by taking away the safety nets. Bb.U educators specialize in assessing a stylist’s strengths and weaknesses then offer them instruction on how improve their skill set. All education at Bb.U consists of extensive demonstrations by Master Stylists and comprehensive hands-on featuring live models.

I was always confident in my ability to get a good end result but now I understand exactly how to do so and don’t have to rely on intuition and my eye to guide me. I had an extremely positive experience and feel inspired to practice my new habits and skills back in the salon.” stylist Denise Ficker.

A before and after shot of stylist Denise's model

A before and after shot of stylist Denise’s model

Stylist Lauren shows off her model from the class

Stylist Lauren shows off her model from the class

 

 

 

Stylists Head To Miami To Attend Hands-On Master Class With Howard McLaren

Stylists Chelsea, Grogan, Educator Howard Mclaren, Veronique, and Tiffanie

Stylists Chelsea, Grogan,Veronique and Tiffanie with R+ Co Founder, Howard McLaren

Stylists Chelsea, Grogan, Veronique and Tiffanie headed to The New Miami Studios to attend the Master Razor class with Howard McLaren. The two day class featured demonstrations by R+ Co educators Andrean Noir and R+ Co Founder, Howard McLaren. Andrean Nior presented a visual curl enhancing cut which was designed to work with the natural curl of a client while developing the stylist’s eye for balance and weight removal. Howard McLaren wowed with his interpretation of the Razor Bob.  Stylist then had the opportunity to take what they learned and apply the techniques and concepts to live models. It was a visual and free form class that allowed the stylist to bring their own creativity to the forefront.

Educators Howard and Julio showing the class on different ways to style the model

Educators Howard and Julio show different ways to style the cut

Taking a class with Howard is an amazing opportunity due to his status as an industry innovator.  Howard has been the Creative Director of some of the most influential hair brands. When creating R+CO, the goal was to create a brand identity that will inspire and push both consumers and hairdressers to want, expect and demand more.

 

It was such an inspiring and exciting experience! I can’t wait to go back to Miami and learn more!” said stylist Veronique.

Stylist Grogan working on her model in class

Stylist Grogan working on her model

 

Samuel Cole Master Stylists Attend Luxury Brand Partner’s New Miami Studios

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Master Stylists Carolyn Nord, Nikki Kepley, Cara Harrison and Alley Biehl traveled to Luxury Brand Partners newest venture, Miami Studios.  Luxury Brand Partners is the parent company of high-end product lines; Oribe, R + Co, V76, and Smith and Cult. The stylists attended The Textured Wrap class taught by brilliant and creative stylist, Ronnie Stam who serves as Oribe’s Global Artistic Director.

The master level class consisted of sculpting the hair without the use of pins. The “Sculpted Tease” was a creative challenge and provided an extraordinary experience.

Ronnie’s early career began by spending much of his time in his fathers well respected salon in Amsterdam. Early on, Ronnie was introduced to a fellow Dutchman and hair legend Christiaan, who became his mentor.

Ronnie was Christiaan’s first assistant in Tokyo, Paris, Milan and New York over a period of more than 10 years. During that time, Ronnie opened a very successful Amsterdam salon, splitting his time between Amsterdam and Paris.

In pursuit of the next chapter in his career, Ronnie relocated to New York City where he worked with top models from Cindy Crawford to Naomi Campbell to Kate Moss. He soon became the go to for celebrities and musicians such as Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas and Duran Duran, Uma Thurman, Lauren Bacall and Lauren Hutton. Ronnie Stam spent several years creating classic rock and roll looks for the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith as well as traveling on tour as skills for their tours and videos.

IMG_6663After speaking with the girls after the trip, they were overly impressed with the new Miami Studios. They felt for once they were the clients. The staff was very accommodating and catered to them like they were at home. The facility was beyond their expectations. We all are looking forward to many more classes at The Miami Studios.

Ronnie was so inspirational and pushed us creatively and technically. The Miami Studios gave us a world class experience. They were amazing hosts we really got the VIP treatment and can’t wait to return for more education.”  Stylist Carolyn Nord

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