editorial styling — Samuel Cole Salon

Hairtalk Master Educator Tucker Cinalli Shares Extensions Expertise

Samuel Cole Salon hosted Hairtalk Extensions Master Educator Tucker Cinalli in a hands-on educational event dedicated to the entire extensions experience, exploring the range of possibilities that hair extensions can offer. Whether looking for length and thickness or a fun new color, Hairtalk Extensions have an answer. Made with Remy Human Hair, the most luxurious type of extension hair, Hairtalk transformations deliver results while looking completely natural.

Innovative technology in Hairtalk Extensions create the illusion that the hair is growing directly from the scalp, ensuring that the tape is completely undetectable and leaving you worry-free! Hairtalk extensions come in several options – lengths, tape widths, and color shades – to provide the most customized extensions experience.

I loved hearing the instructor Tucker’s insight on the versatility of extensions – when my clients are frustrated that their hair just won’t grow past a certain point or can’t get blonde enough, I know I can depend on Hairtalk extensions to provide solutions for them.” – Stylist Libby Bink

Oribe’s Signature Cut Workshop with Artist and Educator Gardner Edmunds

Models by Carmella, left, and Fallyn, right

Samuel Cole Salon hosted Gardner Edmunds to teach Oribe’s Signature Cut, the haircut that serves as the foundation for Oribe Hair Care’s cutting philosophy. Gardner Edmunds has worked with top industry professionals and his expertise in precision-based scissor and razor cutting is highly sought after. He has traveled and taught at numerous hair shows and seminars across the country, and his clientele includes Olivia Palermo, Rebecca Minkoff and Kelly Ripa.

Oribe’s Signature Cut is an amazingly transitional haircut, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to grow out their bangs, or who feels like their long hair “drags down their face.” This cut creates strong, blended layers that frame the face while maintaining length overall. The look has texture, movement, and softness created without using a razor.

I love mastering this haircut because it’s perfectly customize-able for everyone! It’s especially great for someone trying to grow out their bangs or who wants to lighten the “weight” of their hair around their face without having a completely short haircut.” – Stylist Heather Simpson

Throwback to Vintage Hollywood Glam with Robert Vasquez

Inspired by Rita Hayworth’s characters in 1940’s and 50’s films, Robert Vasquez, like his mentor and hair stylist superstar Garren, often reinvents the Vintage Hollywood Glam style. Vasquez demonstrated the parting and curl direction that recreates this look and featured R+Co products that bring the curls to life with volume and long-lasting hold.

Dallas Thickening Spray volumizes hair, holds heat-styled looks, and prevents moisture loss; Grid Structural Hold Setting Spray blocks humidity and holds shape so the style lasts longer; Foil Frizz + Static Control Spray tames flyaways and frizz while adding shine, eliminating static, adding shine and providing heat protection; Outer Space Flexible Hair Spray’s memory allows the stylist to brush through a set style, knowing it will go back into place.

I loved this look! Vintage retro styles are so on-trend. The curl techniques Robert shared were awesome and I really love learning alternative ways of doing things.” – Sam Smith

Master Stylist + Formal Styling Expert Alley Biehl Demonstrates 2018’s Romantic Bridal Styles

Soft, romantic and tousled looks continue into 2018, as brides are opting for loose romantic looks that capture the casual elegance of today’s formal trends. Alley Biehl’s styling class demonstrated foundational styling skills in creating the ultra feminine bride. Soft curls and whimsical braids update the classic up-do, creating the 2018 “Textured Up-do.” Side-swept, half-up-dos feature a twist or braid alongside cascading curls that for the look of a bridal goddess. Wispy tendrils compliment 2018’s version of a chignon bun, it’s luxurious yet relaxed.

Alley demonstrated how to pin and style the hair to create a soft and textured, loose up-do that would be secure enough to hold all day and night.” – Stylist Katie Pursche

Stylists Isabella + Erin Master Razor Skills at Bb.U

Stylists Isabella and Erin attended a razor cutting workshop at Bumble and bumble University in New York City. The education provided by Bb.U is top in the industry, known for its dedication to consultation skills and product knowledge in addition to fundamental cutting and styling skills.

While Isabella and Erin are experienced in razor cutting, the workshop explored and honed advanced techniques that create a variety of looks, from a light feathery ends to a strong precise baseline.

The educators’ energy and feedback really spoke to me. I feel more confident and familiar with my razor and I love its versatility.” – Isabella Vazquez