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

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.

 

Oribe Educator, Coby Alcantar Shares her Cutting Expertise at Samuel Cole Salon

Coby with stylists Chelsea LePage & Katie Hu

Coby with stylists Chelsea LePage & Katie Hu

November 11, 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Oribe Educator, Coby Alcantar was on-hand at Samuel Cole Salon to share her cutting expertise in a class focusing on The Pixie Cut.  This timeless cut made famous by celebrities such as, Mia Farrow, Audrey Hepburn and Twiggy is popular once again and is currently worn by Michelle Williams and Emma Watson.  Coby is a former Bumble and bumble educator and owns her own salon in Brooklyn called Little Ax.

Stylists were inspired by Coby’s new take on this classic cut.

Coby emphasized combining free form and technical skills by taking circular sections for an uncanny way to customize this cut for each client.  This technique delivers a very personalized pixie style and allows stylists to be true to each client’s unique headshape which is extremely important for short hair cuts.

“Oribe’s education team has such a unique way of teaching.  Their approach is so out-of-the-box and really pushes our stylists to really think about hair differently.  A pixie cut is very classic, so to learn an updated concept that pays homage to the past, while making it so current and relevant is invaluable to our stylists,” said Sara Beard, Assistant Director of Education.

 

Samuel Cole Salon sends Stylists for Advanced Education at Bumble & bumble

Samuel Cole Salon stylists (L-R) Kristina Weeks, Carolyn Nord, Alley Biehl

Samuel Cole Salon stylists (L-R) Kristina Weeks, Carolyn Nord, Alley Biehl

November 4-7, 2013 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Kristina Weeks, Carolyn Nord and Alley Biehl attended Bumble & bumble University in New York City to participate in the exclusive Network Educator training program.  According to Bumble & bumble, the Network Educator School “trains top talent in our Network salons to help inspire creativity, superlative customer service and retail success. Hairdressers at the height of their careers can translate their dedication, passion and expertise to their fellow stylists.”  As Network Educators, Kristina, Carolyn and Alley will help conduct training workshops within Samuel Cole Salon.

“I always enjoy the challenge that attending BbU offers me to grow as a stylist and an educator,” said Weeks.

 

Samuel Cole Salon Welcomes Top Stylist from Asheville

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Samuel Cole Salon’s newest stylist, Natalie Bowers

October 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Top stylist, Natalie Bowers has joined the award-winning team of stylists at Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh.  Bowers brings 6 years of experience and expertise in the beauty industry to Samuel Cole. Recently relocated from Asheville, Bowers comes to Samuel Cole Salon from Anandas Hair Salon, where she worked as one of their top stylists.

Known for her creativity and expertise in cutting and coloring techniques, especially on curly hair, Bowers compliments the level of professionalism that has come to be expected at Samuel Cole Salon.

“We look for stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing, naturally talented, and who strive to continuously improve their skills,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray.

“Natalie is a perfect fit for our salon.  We are thrilled to add her extensive knowledge to our team,” added Ray.

Bowers has attended advanced cutting and coloring classes taught by Vidal Sasoon, Wella, David Kinigson, Nick Arrojo and Bumble & bumble University in NYC.  In addition she was the exclusive stylist for the Denver Nugget Dancers and for The Red Ball Fashion Show and The All Around the World Fashion Show.  She also did editorial styling for the cover of Verve Magazine.  She is certified in Brazilian Blowout and SoCap Hair Extensions.

“I love bringing out the natural beauty in my clients.  It is amazing what the right color and cut can do,” said Bowers.

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