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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

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

Wella Master Color Expert Stevie Smith Showcases Creative Styling

“Mermaid Hair” has taken the internet by storm, with the brightest combinations of pinks, blues, and purples paired with electric greens and yellows. Stevie Smith gave this hair color phenomenon new life with her Wella Master Color expertise in our Master Class. Muting the rose and denim hues to blend with natural blonde and brunette gives the model a fun dimensional look while maintaining the integrity of her hair. The colorful panels can be hidden for a professional day-time style or accentuated with a side part and a few curls.

As highly regarded colorist and stylist, Stevie Smith’s work has been featured in magazines such as Allure, Chicago Social and Chicago Bride, and she has styled television and movie actors, theater dancers and fashion models.

Follow Stevie on Instagram to see her inspiring work! @stevieannsmith.

Stevie’s innovative take on fundamental techniques created an inspiring cut and color combination – I loved learning from her!” – Stylist Cara Harrison

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