June 17, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon was selected by The News & Observer for a beauty makeover feature. Samuel Cole Salon stylists did a complete hair and makeup transformation for Christine Miller featured in Refresh Your Style.

“It is so exciting for me to be a part of helping someone rediscover themselves. It is creatively and professionally empowering,” said one of the stylists who worked on the makeover.

May 21-23, 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard and Nikki Galloni attended Oribe Backstage 2011. The educational event held in Las Vegas was part of the Oribe Artistic Director Program and featured Oribe Canalas in person. Oribe is a wildly successful celebrity/editorial stylist whose clients include Lady Gaga, Penelope Cruz, and Jennifer Lopez.

Oribe spread his charismatic charm and decades-long editorial styling wisdom with attendees through hands-on sessions throughout the event.

“Inspiring, energizing, crazy-creative, like no other event. Wow! I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next year”, said Beard.

March 21, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Oribe educator, Adam Livermore, shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon stylists teaching the legendary Oribe Signature Cut. Oribe’s Signature Cut is famous for it’s timelessness. Oribe has been adapting this cut to trends and the era for 30 years. The long layered cut works on almost every woman and can be cut at many different lengths. The cut is designed specifically for each individual and will never look the same twice.

“There is no one like Adam! He so totally embodies the Oribe brand. It was awesome to have someone come in and do a more visual cut. The Oribe signature haircut is so flattering on virtually everyone and is so classic yet so current,” said Samuel Cole Salon stylist, Sara Beard.

Adam Livermore’s Bio
In seven short years, Adam Livermore has become a driving force in the hairdressing industry. After working behind the chair as a master stylist and education director at Spalon Montage in Minneapolis, and as an educator with Wella Professionals and Kevin Murphy, Adam relocated to New York City and began traveling the world as an educator for Oribe Hair Care. Adam now works side by side with Oribe himself at fashion shows in Paris, Milan and New York – and takes that creative vision back to the top salons in North America.

Adam is a competitive stylist, having taken his styles to the North American Hairstyle Awards and the Wella International Trend Vision Awards. He earned the 2007 Wella National Trend Vision Gold Award and went on to compete in the International Trend Vision Awards in Barcelona, where he represented the United States.

When he’s not with clients at Three Squares Studio in New York or teaching classes at Oribe salons around the nation, Adam is collaborating with top photographers to create inspiring new imagery. Adam has worked with style icons such as Naomi Campbell, Molly Sims and Cher, and his creative work has been seen in countless magazines, including Vanity Fair, Beauty Launchpad, Modern Salon, American Salon, Creem, Peluquerias International and Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion.

March 2011 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists 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, the stylists will help conduct training workshops within Samuel Cole Salon.

“The Network Educator program was so inspirational and educational. We recreated looks from New York fashion week, and at the same time learned how to bring those looks back into the salon by sharing them with our stylists and using them behind the chair!” said one of the stylists.

Raleigh, NC – Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon, will launch their latest venture at North Raleigh’s premiere shopping center, the Market at Colonnade , which is located at Six Forks Road and Colonnade Center Drive. Samuel Cole Salon will join Whole Foods, Panera, and Starbucks.

The salon is expected to open Spring 2011 and will be located at 8511 Suite 120 Colonnade Center Dr.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our brand and look forward to being part of the Market at Colonnade community. We see this as an amazing opportunity to continue to grow our business and to better serve our clientele,” said Joelle Ray.