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Michael Knight attends V76 by Vaughn Men’s Grooming Workshop

Michael Knight (center) with Vaughn Taylor (right) and Jesse Taylor (left)

Michael Knight with finished model

Elite stylist Michael Knight just returned from the V76 Men’s Grooming Workshop in New York City. The workshop, led by V76 creator, Vaughn Acord, and V76 educators, Barry Hughes and Jason Hunt, focused on the complete salon visit for men, from cutting and styling to general grooming. The educators demonstrated several different looks, combining old-school barbering with up-to-date salon techniques.

Educators also focused on the history of men’s styling and the importance of catering to the male client in a unisex salon. The V76 team emphasized tailoring each cut and style to the individual, understanding which tools to use, what methods to employ, and how to give a proper consultation on the total look.

After a morning of presentations, Michael participated in a hands-on workshop with a male model to give him the cut, shape and style that best fit his face shape, hair texture, lifestyle and personality.

Working with Vaughn Acord was an amazing experience. Vaughn in as expert in the field of men’s grooming with clients including Bruce Springsteen, Bill Clinton, Bryan Ferry and many more. During the class we did an in-depth study of the history of trends and hairstyles that have influenced men’s grooming over the years. Vaughn’s enthusiasm was contagious and inspiring. We were able to work one on one with Vaughn picking out models and deciding what was the most appropriate look for them. V76 provided a top notch NYC photographer to shoot the final look from our models for submission to industry trade magazines. The day was filled with many surprises and incredible challenges and I am so looking forward to working with Vaughn Acord again in the near future.”, said Michael Knight.

V76 by Vaughn Inaugural Education Event in NYC

Samuel Cole Salon co-owner, Jack Ray along with stylists, Cara Harrison and Alley Biehl attended the V76 by Vaughn Inaugural Education Event held at the Vaughn Studio in NYC. The event was invitation-only for exclusive salons and was designed to educate stylists on the inspiration behind the line and Vaughn’s philosophy on men’s grooming. Vaughn is revered as a top international grooming and editorial stylist.

“What an honor to spend the day with Vaughn, the most sought after mens groomer in the country. It was truly inspirational to learn from the man who’s clients range from Tom Brady to William Defoe to Bill Clinton to Bruce Springsteen. He really expanded our concept of mens grooming,” said Ray.

“I really was impressed by how the class was more about changing the way we view mens haircutting and grooming and looking at it like an overall look, as opposed to a specific cutting technique. It was enlightening to learn from Vaughn and his team. They are so good at what they do, ” said Biehl.

“The V76 workshop was all about making every man into a “leading man”. We, as their stylists, truly are responsible for tailoring their look from the neck up to meet their lifestyle and hair requirements,” said Cara Harrison.

Exclusive to Samuel Cole Salon – V76 by Vaughn

February 2014 (RALEIGH, NC) – Celebrity men’s stylist, Vaughn Acord launches his exclusive men’s product line for “the well groomed man”. V76 offers shampoos, conditioners, styling products, shower gel, shaving cream, and more.

Vaughn is revered as a top international grooming and editorial stylist. Celebrity clients include: George Clooney, Richard Gere, Daniel Day Lewis, Tom Brady, President Bill Clinton, Ashton Kutcher, Al Pacino, and Bruce Springsteen.

In 1976 Vaughn wielded his first pair of scissors. Two years later while modeling in Europe, he landed a hair campaign for famed stylists Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie. It was here that he realized a talent and passion for men’s styles and quickly became the most soughtafter stylist for men’s cuts.

Throughout his career, Vaughn’s work has appeared on the runways for designers including Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Isaac Mizrahi and Jil Sander.

“We love partnering with luminaries in our industry, such as Vaughn Acord. His expertise and reputation in our industry is remarkable. We are excited to have the educational access to such a creative talent. The partnership with V76 and Vaughn will serve our team well,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray.