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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

Stylists Katie + Libby Attend Bumble & bumble Leadership Series in NYC

Libby’s Model

Members of Samuel Cole Salon’s Education Team, stylists Katie and Libby are instrumental in teaching several cutting, coloring and styling classes to Associates who go through our Immersion Program. Committed to build leadership, technical and teaching skills, they attended Bumble and bumble University’s Network Educator Series at Bb.U in New York City.

Continuous education makes me a better stylist because I learn new ways to style my guests and how to teach my guests how to style their own hair, which is one of my favorite aspects of what I do.” – Stylist Katie Pursche

The three-day course included sessions on product ingredients, leadership, presentation skills and hands-on styling. Educators demonstrated techniques that Bumble and bumble’s Global Artistic Director Laurent Philippon used to style runway models for Lacoste at New York Fashion Week. Katie and Libby loved these techniques, as they applied them in a hands-on session with live models.

It was exciting to see a new twist on styling curls. The technique created a loose flat wave, which a lot of our guests are really into right now.” – Stylist Libby Bink

Oribe’s Classic Bob: The Haircut of Fall 2017

Adam Livermore, a stylist at Muze Salon in New York City and Oribe Educator, demonstrated the haircut everyone in “The City” is asking for: the Classic Bob. Brilliant for a variety of hair types – fine to thick density and straight to wavy texture – the Classic Bob can be air dried for an undone casual Saturday stroll in the park or polished to perfection for a formal cocktail hour.

Adam was determined to see us master new techniques he shared with us to customize this cut for our models. I loved the individualized feedback and attention he paid to each one of us. Adam’s technical skills, industry experience and editorial credentials really came through in this class.” – Stylist Alexis Lyons

Wella Color Top Artist + Trend Forecaster Alexandra Matiz Visits Samuel Cole Salon

Alexandra Matiz is a Wella Color Superstar with over 20 years of experience in hair coloring at the highest levels. She has gained her experience and education in Europe as well as the United States. Her expertise is behind the hair color of Cindy Crawford and Penelope Cruz, among other A-List celebrities. We were excited to host Matiz because of her experience in touring with Oribe Ateliers and being a Top Artist for Wella Color. Her involvement in Wella TrendVision competitions as a contestant, judge, and presenter inspires stylists to apply editorial techniques and styles to their daily hair coloring routines.

Alexandra Matiz’ expertise in Wella Color is incredible. As an artist, it was such a joy to learn color theory from a fellow artist – my mind was blown!” – Designer Alexis Lyons