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Air Dry Styling + Textured Bob with R+Co Educator Sera Sloane

Sera Sloane called up R+Co co-founder Howard McLaren when she moved from New York to Los Angeles. R+Co was just about to launch, and he invited her to be a part of it. She worked with Howard and the other co-founders Garren (the “godfather” of hairstyling) and Thom Priano (renowned men’s grooming expert) to develop the brand’s original imagery and vibe.

Sera Sloane demonstrated a textured bob on her model and shared her passion for finding the right products to create the look she wants. On smooth, stick-straight hair, getting the texture she wanted starts with the shampoo. Cactus Texturizing Shampoo provides grit and grip for more manageable and easy to style hair. If you’re looking to air dry this summer, Sera loves using Mannequin Styling Paste on damp hair. Tuck hair behind the ears as it dries to create a natural beachy wave in the front. Add some curls with a curling iron throughout for a more polished look.

The textured bob is the perfect cut for summer! It’s versatility is amazing – it can be air-dried for a night at the beach or styled for a summer wedding. I especially loved Sera Sloane’s touch on this cut – she is all about weight removal and that really helps lighten the hair without losing length.
Stylist Sam Smith

Oribe Haircare Co-Founder and President Daniel Kaner Visits Samuel Cole Salon

Oribe Co-Founder and President Daniel Kaner with Samuel Cole Salon Owners Jack and Joelle Ray

Since Samuel Cole Salon opened its doors in 1997, Daniel Kaner has been a personal mentor and friend to owners Jack and Joelle Ray and a prominent leader in the hair and beauty industry. Currently the President of Oribe Haircare, Daniel Kaner has had a hand in the development of multiple iconic beauty brands.

Daniel shared his thoughts on the value of experiences over products or services and the importance of education. Using the poet Robert Browning’s words, “Ah, but a person’s reach should exceed their grasp,” he shared his affinity for education, which he personally explores through podcasts and Ted Talks. He left the team with a fact to ponder: You have to know what you want before you can become it.

What an honor it was to have such a humble servant-minded industry leader in the salon! Daniel is a tremendous asset to the industry and an inspiration to us all.
Jack Ray

Master Color Class Reveals Instagram’s Influence on Color Trends

Alejandro’s color blocking brought her
“Vintage Red Leather” color to life

Wella Brand Educator and Creative Master Stylist Alejandro Jimenez brought his impeccable attention to detail and passion for customizing each and every client’s haircut and color to Samuel Cole Salon. We value individuality among our stylists and clients, so we are always welcoming industry leaders to share their innovations in providing a unique experience for each person in their chair.

Alejandro’s class featured hair coloring with an emphasis on the finishing texture. Dusty, vintage textures are gaining momentum on social media – shades appear soft and gentle due to powdery filters. Stylists observed Jiminez’ color placement that re-created insta-filter inspired hues with textures such as vintage wood, leather red and satin blonde.

My mind was blown by the impact of his color placement in the model’s red hair. It really made her color pop, and in the same amount of time as her regular appointment would have been.
Stylist Carmella Williamson

Highly Anticipated Formal Styling Class Features Hair Accessories

Every spring our advanced stylists look forward to our Elite Designer Alley Biehl’s Formal Styling class. Her experience and expertise combined with her eye for hair design is invaluable. As the lead stylist of our bridal team, White Dress Collective, Alley is always at the forefront of styling the latest formal trends.

Her class featured accessories in formal hair styling to elevate a look from formal to bridal. A beautiful way to accessorize your hair, just like you accessorize with jewelry, is to adorn your hair with decorative broaches, clips, barrettes, and lately floral wreaths and crowns have been very popular.

I love placing a headpiece beneath a bride’s veil so that when the veil is removed, it’s like a surprise! Plus it’s a fun “re-style” for the bride to wear during her reception.
Elite Designer + Mentor and White Dress Collective Lead Stylist Alley Biehl.

Baxter of California Master Barber Katie Lopez Features Skin Fade in Advanced Class

Katie Lopez shared her passion for men’s grooming in our Advanced Class featuring the barbering classic cut -the skin fade. A critical takeaway from the class was, any man can have a skin fade haircut, but not every man can have the same skin fade haircut.

Katie demonstrated using every tool for the haircut – clippers, edgers, razor and shears. No one tool is right for a haircut start to finish, it’s about how to use each tool for its purpose to get the best results!

I loved Katie Lopez’ passion for barbering and hearing her experience working with Baxter of California and competing (and winning!) in the North American Hairstyling Awards!
Fallyn Mireault