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Jack and Joelle Ray Inducted into the Beauty Industry’s Most Prestigious Organization

Joelle Ray, Gina Kahn, Jack Ray

October 2010 (New York, NY) – Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of the award-winning Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie were recently inducted into Intercoiffure America/Canada . Intercoiffure is touted as the beauty industry’s most prestigious professional organization. Their impressive membership roster includes top salons such as Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, Mario Tricoci Salon, and Robert Cromeans Salon. The organization prides itself on bringing the leaders of the most successful enterprises in the professional beauty industry together. Intercoiffure believes that sharing ideas is one of the most powerful benefits of membership.

Jack Ray, Lois Christie, Joelle Ray

The Rays took part in the two day induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City that included a black tie dinner where they enjoyed first class entertainment and speakers.

“Our membership in this esteemed industry organization is truly an honor. We can’t wait to tap into the organization’s resources,” said Joelle.

“When we received word that we were going to be inducted, I was ecstatic. I consider this a huge milestone for us. It is humbling to know that all of our hard work in building a successful business has been recognized by such an elite beauty industry organization like Intercoiffure,” said Jack.

Samuel Cole Salon Makes Salon Today Magazine’s Exclusive Top 200 Salons List for North America

January 1, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon was named one of the top 200 salons in North America by Salon Today magazine in four categories – Growth, Retail Sales, Advanced Education, and Compensation/Benefits. This exclusive list is published annually and selects salons based on their best business practices and salon growth.

“Samuel Cole Salon is excited to be named to this “Who’s Who” list for our industry. We are thrilled to be recognized and are honored to be part of such an elite group of salons”, said Jack Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie with his wife, Joelle Ray.

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales. The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).

Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh Wins Major National Design Award

May 14, 2007 (RALEIGH, NC) – According to Salon Today magazine’s panels of judges, Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh has the second most beautiful and innovative interior of any hair styling salon in North America.

Owners Jack and Joelle Ray recently learned that their remodeled and renovated salon in North Raleigh has been named First Runner Up in Salon Today’s annual “Salons of the Year” decor competition, placing it second only to the grand-prize winner, Frederic Fekkai’s new salon in New York City’s trendy meat-packing district.

“Frederick Fekkai is an icon in this industry, and New York is the most fashion-forward city in the nation,” Joelle said. “We are so proud and honored to be considered in the same league.”

Located in North Raleigh, Samuel Cole Salon officially unveiled its new, modern, curvilinear interior in February of this year. It was designed by Clark Hipolito of The Art Company with Michael Perry of Porto in Raleigh, in direct collaboration with the Rays. The award-winning interior features sleek espresso-colored cabinetry, a polished Pakistani onyx reception counter, a glowing shampoo station with sculptural bowls, and both bamboo and cork flooring. Jack Ryan of Glasgow Metalworks in Raleigh created the handcrafted, stainless steel color bar.

The remodeling enlarged the salon from 1400 square feet to 3000 square feet, which gave Hipolito and Perry ample room to use custom-designed cabinetry to create separate and distinctive areas for styling services, retail, and reception. The overall design concept also strikes a balance between “urban chic” and “warm and inviting” by juxtaposing the more sleek, modern aspects of the interior with such elements as a pale blue ceiling and the honey-hued flooring.

The “Salons of the Year” competition focuses on new and newly remodeled salons. According to the magazine, judging takes place in three phases. First, the editors review each entry, which consists of photographs and essays. f8 Photo Studios of Raleigh provided Samuel Cole Salon’s photography.

The panel of editors and art directors then evaluate each entry in more detail and narrow the field down to 20 salons. Finally, the judges view seven to 10 photos of each and score them in five décor categories. The salon with the highest score is the grand-prize winner and will be featured on the June cover. The next highest score is first runner-up. The second, third and fourth runners-up follow the same progression. The remaining salons are designated “Salons of Distinction.”

As first-runner up, Samuel Cole Salon will receive a full-page feature in the magazine’s June 2007 edition. The salon is also scheduled to be featured in American Salon magazine this summer.

Based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and published by Vance Publishing, Salon Today is a leading business magazine for fine salon and spa owners. Its sister publications include Modern Salon, Process, and Renew magazines.