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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

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

Wella Color Genius Coco Kootsillas Reveals Color Trends in Master Class

Carla “Coco” Kootsillas, 2016 Wella Trendvision Runner Up, introduced the color mega-brand’s Spring – Summer 2017 Trend Inspiration: Ultra Contouring by Optical Illusions. The trend expands the scope of the selfie culture, toward ultra personalization. This Spring we will see people embracing brave and bold individuality, pushing to intensify their personal character, and going daringly and deliberately beyond a standardized beauty.

Cara’s rich, deep brunette was created with layers of color blocking, a modern interpretation of the 90’s fad

After introducing Wella’s trend forecast, Kootsillas facilitated a hands-on session in which Samuel Cole stylists consulted with and created custom formulations and application techniques for their models. Kootsillas personalized her feedback and coaching based on each group’s model and stylists’ levels of experience. Samuel Cole’s culture is deeply rooted in education, and features monthly advanced learning opportunities for its team.

Coco encouraged us to tap into our inner artist and critically formulate complex hues. No question went unanswered or cast aside; the interactive nature of the class created an authentic relationship between us.” – Jenny Smith, Stylist and Education Team Member

See more photos from this class here.

Samuel Cole Stylists Master ‘All About Blondes’ at 901 Academy

Nine Zero One Salon is home to the stylists of a celebrity clientele that includes Blake Lively, Heidi Klum, and Julianne Hough. Images of these celebrities’ blonde hair are plastered all over magazines, Pinterest and beauty blogs, and are often the “hair goals” of Samuel Cole clients. Stylists Nikki Kepley and Kelsey Easley attended the Nine Zero One Academy class “All About Blondes” to enhance their expertise in brightening, toning, and protecting their blonde clients’ hair.

from left: Kelsey, Nikki working on their model, and the final look!

Wella Professional and Nine Zero One Educator Nicole Leal demonstrated lightening techniques and provided individual feedback as stylists practiced her methods. Nikki and Kelsey are eager to use what they learned to further maintain the integrity and the brightness of their blondes.

This class helped me value the versatility and power of using foils to lighten hair. To get a really bright blonde you have to use a foil, versus balayage, and you can also create a natural ‘hand-painted look’ in a foil, too.” – Nikki Kepley

Master Stylists Michael, Nikki, and Kristen Explore Curls at LBP Studios in Miami

R+Co breaks the mold to provide powerful products created by a trio of three not-so-like-minded individuals – Howard McLaren, Thom Priano, and Garren – whose sum is definitely greater than its parts. As a Luxury Brand Partners brand, R+Co classes are taught at LBP Studios in the Wynwood District of Miami.

Stylists Michael, Nikki, and Kristen visited LBP Studios to experience the philosophy of R+Co in a Curly Hair Cutting class. Lead R+Co Instructor Andrean Noir guided the class as stylists examined their model’s curl patterns. Each tendril moves differently, so creating a cohesive look to enhance the hair’s organic waves requires visionary artistic skills.

The concept of visual cutting gives stylists a chance to create a custom look for each individual based on their own personal thickness, texture, and wave pattern.” – Michael Knight