January 23, 2007 (RALEIGH, NC) – A custom-designed haircut, multi-dimensional coloring, deep moisturizing paraffin hand treatment, deep moisturizing conditioning treatment, and the complete Bumble and bumble® treatment therapy line for colortreated hair, valued at $360, were only part of Samuel Cole Salon’s donation to the Carolina Hurricane’s Kids’N Community Casino Night Silent Auction to be held at the RBC Center January 28.

The North Raleigh salon also contributed Cory Stillman’s “Favorite Things” basket for auction, which, at the left-winger’s personal request, included a haircut certificate with stylist and co-owner Jack Ray. The salon threw in a tonic shampoo and sumo tech hair paste by Bumble and bumble for Stillman’s basket just for good measure.

“This was a wonderful opportunity to help a worthy cause while working with such a great organization as the Hurricanes_,” Ray said. “And Cory Stillman is one of the true gentlemen of the game that it was an honor to contribute to his Favorite Things basket.”

Samuel Cole is a full-service hair salon that also happens to be a favorite destination for several Hurricane players and their wives. (Justin Williams’ wife, Kelly, was recently spotted in Jack Ray’s chair for a quick clip before the ‘Canes’ right-winger played for the Eastern Conference in the NHL’s 2007 All-Star Game January 24.)

The Hurricane’s Casino Night raised funds for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation, which supports children’s charities and educational programs throughout North Carolina. The night includes a wine tasting and casino tables with Hurricanes players and coaches as the dealers. Besides the silent auction, a live auction offered up exclusive autographed merchandise and many other items for bidding.

January 22, 2007 (RALEIGH, NC) – Jack Ray, co-owner and senior stylist at Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh, traveled to New York City on Monday, January 22, to participate in a week-long design studio at Bumble & bumble, an internationally renowned hair product company and salon.

The studio is offered through Bumble and bumble University (Bb.U), the New York-based company’s graduate school for hairdressers that provides advanced training in all aspects of hair styling and care.

“It’s a hands-on class for advanced stylists to hone our skills and sharpen our eye for design,” Ray said. Ray and all the stylists at Samuel Cole Salon make it a regular practice to attend studios at Bb.U, he noted. “Everything about New York City and Bumble & bumble’s education is inspiring,” Ray said, “the fashion, the energy, and the vibe. I look forward to bringing back to Raleigh a heightened sense of creativity and passion.”

Samuel Cole is a member of the Bumble & bumble network of salons. To be a member, a salon must pass a rigorous curriculum for professionalism and design expertise. In addition to selling Bumble & bumble hair products, only Bb. network salon stylists may attend Bb. U classes.

Samuel Cole Salon was voted Citysearch’s Best of the Triangle 2006 “Salon of the Year” and 2006 “Top Ten Color Salon”. The salon also received Metro Magazine “Metro Bravo” award for Best Salon in the Triangle in 2006.

Jack and Joelle Ray, who have 30 years combined experience in the hair industry, own the salon, which was named for their sons, Samuel and Cole. Services include hair design, custom color, highlight techniques, thermal reconditioning, and glamour concept looks.

The accolades keep pouring in! In addition to recently being voted ‘Best Salon’ and ‘Top Ten Color Salon’ in the Triangle by Citysearch, now Metro Magazine has named Samuel Cole Salon the winner of its Bravo! award for Best Salon in the Triangle 2006. Thank you to all of our patrons for your continued loyalty!