hair extensions — Samuel Cole Salon

Insta-Famous Bombshell Extensions Certification

Hair Extensions add length and increase volume to give your hair the oomph you crave. The Bombshell Certification workshop provides hands-on training and expertise in the application of these hot new types of extensions –

Natural Beaded Row extensions are the most gentle on your hair. A weft of hair is attached using a bead and string method, allowing natural hair to grow and stay strong and healthy. Appointments to move up the extensions are recommended every 6-8 weeks and are the shortest maintenance appointments among all extensions types.

Hand-Tied Extensions are thin wefts of hair that lay flat against your scalp and hand-tied to you natural hair. These extensions are the best option if you’re worried about the extensions blending with your natural hair because there is no bead or tape required. Appointments to move up the extensions are recommended every 6-8 weeks.

Tape-in Extensions are strips of hair ranging in width from a quarter inch to two inches to customize placement and limit visibility. Tape in extensions add volume and length to give your hair more body.

The best type of extensions for an individual is determined by personal preference, lifestyle and maintenance routine.
Schedule a consultation today to find out which type is best for you!

I’m most excited about the beaded row extensions because the maintenance appointments are so short and the hair lasts so long. If you’re taking good care of them you can use the same wefts of hair for up to a year.”
– Certified Stylist Sam Smith

The beaded row extensions are a great option for individuals who struggle with growing out their hair. You’re less likely to experience breakage (than using tape-ins) because the wefts are so gently applied and are only attached to such a small amount of hair.”
– Certified Stylist Cara Harrison Thompson

Follow Our Natural Beaded Row and Hand Tied Certified Stylists!
Cara Harrison @caraharrisonhair • Katie Pursche @hudoesyourhair • Libby Bink @libbybinkhair • Sam Smith @wanderedandwildhair

Follow Our Bombshell Extensions Co Educators!
Gela Younger @hairby_gela • Amanda Diedrich @blohaute • Cari Eggen @bombshellextensions

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

Alley’s Modern Take on Whimsical Formal Styling

Stylists were treated by the much-anticipated annual Formal Styling class with our Master Stylist Alley Biehl. Her experience with event styling reaches back into her middle school years, styling hair for her family and friends for school proms and formals. Alley’s class energizes stylists for the upcoming formal season by demonstrating skills behind red-carpet looks seen at awards shows such as the Oscars and Grammys. Alley demonstrated a reinvention of the “whimsical bride,” instead of a textured look she created a smooth modern bun, accented with a beautiful beaded head piece.

Alley’s class featured two newly released Oribe styling products, Swept Up Volume Powder Spray and Free Styler Working Hair Spray. Swept Up is a volumizing powder that provides lift with an easy pump-spray application, and Free Styler was its perfect pair, providing equal parts flexibility and hold.

Every year Alley’s [Formal Styling] class ignites my inspiration for formal hair and gives me the confidence and hones my skills to create a variety of looks for proms and weddings.” – Stylist Isabella Vazquez

Award Winning HaloCouture Hair Extensions Now Available at Samuel Cole Salon

HaloCouture offers you a totally unique and delightfully simple way to add thick, gorgeous length and volume instantly. Awarded by Modern Salon, Beauty Launchpad, and Cosmopolitan, this line uses genuine 100% Natural Remy Hair – the finest quality available. Applying them takes only a few minutes, so you can have Victoria’s Secret bombshell hair in an instant. These luxury extensions do not require glue, clips, or bonding of any type; a magically invisible wire and the weight of your natural hair keeps it secured in place. It is safe to use heated styling tools to create a variety of looks, from simply straight to beachy waves.

We are happy to schedule a complimentary consultation with a stylist who can recommend a custom color and length.* Contact our Guest Services Team at (919)845-0098 to book your appointment.

*All HaloCouture pieces require a haircut to seamlessly blend the extensions with your natural hair.

Samuel Cole Salon Attends First of It’s Kind LBP “Front Row”

Owner Jack Ray and Samuel Cole Salon stylists* attended the first ever Luxury Brand Partners Front Row in Miami. This four-day festival of inspiration featured industry leaders educating and sharing experiences with top salon owners, stylists and trendsetters from around the world. In addition to exposure to some of the most notable names in hairdressing, Front Row provided nonstop education in the form of hands-on hairstyling sessions and forums in which stylists learned from masters of the craft in a more intimate setting.

The epic kickoff show was introduced by hilarious comedian Natasha Leggero, and electrified the creative passions of the audience. Ronnie Stam and Joey George styled graffiti-inspired masterpieces side by side; James Pecis revealed that the most complicated looks can be simple to achieve if you think outside the box; Coby Alcantar paid homage to 80s artist Patrick Nagel by translating his iconic work into haircuts; Vivienne Mackinder deconstructed a classic french twist; Nicci Welsh used a flat iron to create beachy waves; color brand Goldwell illustrated a timeline of blonde on the runway – from Marilyn Monroe to Lady Gaga; and Kien Hoang landed the finale with a recreation of his backstage work in New York Fashion Week 2016 (for The Blonds). This star studded kickoff set the tone for the rest of the 4-day event: audiences honoring talent, and talent giving their all to inspire the industry.

Left to Right: Joey George, Ronnie Stam, Coby Alcantar, Nicci Welsh (top), Vivienne Mackinder, Kien Hoang

On the heels of the amazing kickoff, best-selling author Jim Collins inspired attendees with a keynote address to provide tips on how to combine passion, talents, and economic drivers to build a career. James Pecis led a hands-on editorial styling session, taking away safety nets to show stylists how to explore beyond their comfort zone.

Samuel Cole Stylists’ Hands-On Models: Alley, Kelsey in James Pecis’ session and Cara, Carolyn in Garren’s workshop

Vaughn Accord, creator of men’s line V76, energized the crowd with a drum performance in tribute to the late David Bowie. Vaughn created “Seven Characters of Men” as a collective snapshot of what his brand is becoming. From a “Brooklyn Biker” to an “Urban Bohemian,” V76 is about bringing out a man’s confidence and energy in his look. Smith and Cult exploded with color on stage, which reflects their nail and lip lacquer palettes. Models stormed the runway dressed to represent unique color names, like “Kings and Thieves,” “Cut the Mullet,” and “Psycho Candy.” Videos of fast-paced tutorials and depictions of each color decorated the show’s backdrop. Founder Dineh Mohajer strut the runway in a wedding dress – to Nirvana – holding a wedding cake that she completely smashed on the song’s cue.

Vaughn Acord with his “Seven Characters of Men” and the colorful Smith and Cult cast

IGK, a modern salon made up of four trend setting stylists: Leo Izquierdo, Franck Izquierdo, Aaron Genia and Chase Kusero, finished the show. It has locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and pop up salons around the world. The team of four simultaneously demonstrated various cuts, colors, and stylings with energetic passion.

R+CO creators Howard McLaren, Thom Priano and Garren hosted a “fireside chat” style interview in which they discussed their start in the beauty industry, what inspires them in their craft, and what they would be doing if they weren’t hair stylists. They each demonstrated cutting techniques inspired by artists – McLaren by the movie A Clockwork Orange and the late artist David Bowie, Priano by Classic Rock Icons, and Garren by a range from old Hollywood glamour to 80’s Rock. They also taught individual hands-on sessions in addition to the main stage shows to offer personal feedback. Samuel Cole Master Stylists Carolyn Nord and Cara Harrison learned from Garren first-hand how to balance the use of texture in an editorial look.

IGK Simultaneously Styling, and “The Collective:” R+Co founders Howard McLaren, Thom Priano, and Garren

“To experience Front Row was indescribable. Being surrounded by so many legends in the beauty industry was unforgettable. It puts things in perspective on how to really make something of yourself and provide the ultimate experience for our clients.” –Cara Dempsey.

*In attendance: Carolyn Nord, Sara Beard, Alley Biehl, Cara Harrison, Cara Dempsey, Tiffanie Spellenberg, Kristen Carson, Jenny Smith, Kelsey Easley,
Katie Hu, and Libby Bink