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Heather + Breanna Sharpen Razor Skills in Bb.U Cutting Workshop

Bumble and bumble’s flagship education center, Bumble and bumble University, is top in the industry. Their Bb.Cut Foundations class expands stylists’ knowledge of Cutting Theory, Advanced Consultation Skills, and Bumble and bumble products in addition to refining their razor cutting skills. Designers Heather Simpson and Breanna Shaffer attended this class to sharpen their eye and freshen their perspectives on the foundations of cutting.

Instructors Coco Santiago and James Ruiz demonstrated techniques and facilitated a hands-on workshop in which Heather + Breanna created a long layered haircut and a timeless classic, the bob haircut, on their models with individual feedback and guidance from the instructors. This class is instrumental in further mastering the art of razor cutting.

Bb.U allows us as stylists to elevate our craft in a setting that provides the freedom to expand our range of techniques with models who are looking for an artistic and drastic change to their hair. It was exhilarating!” – Stylist Heather Simpson

Stylists Master All of the Curls at Bumble & bumble University

Alley Biehl’s model, before and after styling

Alley and Dempsey attended the renowned Bb.U Curl Class at Bumble and bumble University in New York City. Curly hair comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, from spiral corkscrews to loose waves, and many curly-hair clients spend a lifetime looking for a stylist who can cut and style their hair in such a way that compliments their curls. This hands-on styling and cutting course addressed the needs of every curl type. The stylists identified various curl patterns and applied Bb.U design techniques to create dynamic looks that complimented the client’s natural curls.

A lot of my clients like to embrace their natural curl, and I loved having the opportunity to see curly styling and cutting with a fresh perspective.” – Master Sylist Alley Biehl

Lauren, Morgan and Denise Elevate the Razor Cut at Bb.U

Advanced Designers Lauren, Morgan and Denise attended Bumble and bumble University’s Cut Aesthetic class in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Bb.U attracts top stylists from across the country to hone their craft by working on live models with a variety of hair types.

The three-day experience builds on fundamental skills to incorporate creativity and following your eye for cutting design. Instructor Tom Gallagher demonstrated three different haircuts for stylists to master and provided individual feedback to stylists as they worked on their models. The three haircuts – a long layered cut, a short modern shag, and a graduated bob – were all cut with a razor, which creates a light airy texture. 2017 will see celebrities losing their density for a lighter razor cut, from Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevigne to Gina Rodriguez and Lauren Conrad. The cut allows for more movement in the hair and doesn’t require a long morning styling routine, making these versatile styles easy to dress up or down this summer.

Denise’s Model

Tom encouraged me to deepen my trust in my eye for design, and to follow my instinct. I feel more liberated to let my creativity lead because I have mastered the techniques needed to execute my vision.” – Denise Ficker, Advanced Designer

Bb.U Hosts Samuel Cole Manager and Master Stylist in “Fierce Conversations” Class

General Manager of Samuel Cole Salon, Mary Bledsole, and Master Stylist Cara Harrison recently took part in the world renowned 2-day workshop, “Fierce Conversations” in New York City at the acclaimed Bb.U in Manhattan. The workshop pushed attendees to expand their communication techniques to become more effective. The class focused on being authentic, speaking the truth and interrogating everyone’s reality in order to increase the likelihood of expanding and growing professional relationships in positive ways.

As a manager, the Fierce Conversations class helped me get in the right mindset for how to have a constructive conversation with anyone on my team. The biggest takeaway was focusing conversations on solutions rather than issues at hand.” – General Manager Mary Bledsole

Samuel Cole Designer Silvi Periera Attends Bb.U Foundations Workshop in NYC

The seven stories of Bb.U include a shop, salon, and school

Bumble and bumble’s flagship education center, Bumble and bumble University, is top in the industry. In addition to refining razor cutting skills, designer Silvi Pereira expanded her knowledge of Cutting Theory, Advanced Consultation Skills and Product Knowledge in Bumble’s Foundations Class.

The instructor demonstrated foundational razor cutting skills such as properly holding the straight blade and how to keep a steady grip without being too stiff. Silvi worked with models who had various textures of hair in order to feel the difference in cutting silky smooth hair versus thick curly hair with a razor.