October 17, 2010 (Raleigh, NC) – Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon was selected by The News & Observer to do a beauty makeover for medical profession student, Darlene, for a feature article entitled Refresh Your Style. Read more about Darlene’s amazing make over Here.

October 2010 (Raleigh, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists recently earned the acclaim of becoming Redken Certified Haircolorists. Some of the stylists included: Sara Beard, Nikki Galloni, Cara Harrison, and Carolyn Nord. Redken is a highly respected leader in the hair industry and offers stylists the opportunity to earn certification based on the highest industry standards of what makes an expert haircolorist. All of these stylists successfully passed the rigorous, comprehensive exam to earn their certification.

“We are proud of our team’s efforts. These stylists worked extra hard outside of their regular work schedule to earn this elite recognition. They have shown true dedication and passion to their craft. Our team is an amazing source of inspiration,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon along with her husband, Jack Ray.

 

October 3, 2010 (Raleigh, NC) – Breast cancers survivors and their families were pampered by Samuel Cole Salon directors and stylists at PinkFest 2010. The guests were treated to soothing chocolate paraffin hand treatments and glam hair styling.

“This is our second year participating in PinkFest. We are always willing to lend our time and talent to such worthy causes, especially this one since most of our lives have been touch by cancer,” said Kristina Weeks, Samuel Cole Salon Director.

September 19 & 20, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Stylists from Samuel Cole Salon talented teams recently attended Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. The stylists enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous two day course entitled Design Workshop. These stylists engaged in comprehensive theory and hands-on training covering both razor and scissor techniques, as well as consultation skills and product knowledge. They discovered new ways to hone their skills and expand their repertoire.

“I found my time at Bumble’s Design Workshop to be thoroughly inspirational. I’m excited to bring the new razoring techniques taught for both short and long hair to Samuel Cole Salon. It’s absolutely amazing to be able to take what I’ve learned and give my clients a more modern look. I can’t wait for my next visit to Bb U in New York,” said Cotterill.

September 17, 2010 (Raleigh, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists lent their creative talents to fashionSPARK, a fashion event showcasing local, up-and-coming designers. The stylists created the runway looks for designer, Rima L’Amir’s Fall 2010 Collection. The event was sponsored by SPARKcon, a grass roots organization whose mission is to grow and nurture the Triangle area as the “Creative Hub of the South”.