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Samuel Cole Designer Silvi Periera Attends Bb.U Foundations Workshop in NYC

The seven stories of Bb.U include a shop, salon, and school

Bumble and bumble’s flagship education center, Bumble and bumble University, is top in the industry. In addition to refining razor cutting skills, designer Silvi Pereira expanded her knowledge of Cutting Theory, Advanced Consultation Skills and Product Knowledge in Bumble’s Foundations Class.

The instructor demonstrated foundational razor cutting skills such as properly holding the straight blade and how to keep a steady grip without being too stiff. Silvi worked with models who had various textures of hair in order to feel the difference in cutting silky smooth hair versus thick curly hair with a razor.

This empowered my razor skill set to a new level. I love razor cutting for creating edgy and textured looks.” – Silvi Pereira

Master Stylist Nikki Kepley Announces New Boutique Hours

Q: Tell us about your new life… How’s motherhood?
A: Oh goodness! Motherhood is crazy. All the emotions! It’s been the biggest, most consuming and confusing, rewarding and exhausting blessing I’ve ever experienced. Helping another human grow up is a fascinating experience.

Q: So you’re back to work, how’s that transition been?
A: It is actually wonderful! You know, leaving your sweet little baby at home sounds heart breaking but I am passionate about my career as a hairstylist. I love returning to the creativity and the inspiration that I experience on a daily basis.

Q: Now that you’re back into the swing of things, what trends are catching your eye?
A: Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of natural enhancements, which I am totally digging. I love the concept of taking what God gave you and making it amazing – Keeping color rooty but sun kissed in all the right places. I’ve been drawn to utilizing my razor to create natural movement and texture, I love creating lived-in wearable signature looks for my clients.

Q: We’ve noticed you have new boutique hours. When can people come see you?
A: I do! I am so fortunate to have a new schedule that lets me share my two passions, hairdressing and baby Nollie. I am in the salon Monday through Wednesday and look forward to seeing long time clients along with new folks in the future!

Stay connected with what’s trending! Follow Nikki professionally on Instagram @craft_and_mane

Stylists Katie and Libby Attend Master Razor Techniques at Bb.U

Razor bob by Katie

Samuel Cole stylists Katie Hu and Libby Bink attended a hair cutting and styling class at the highly regarded Bumble & Bumble University, Bb.U, in the Meatpacking District of New York City.

The class aimed to define the stylist’s individual career journey by perfecting foundation and classic techniques, so the stylist has a versatile skill that allows for a greater range of specialties.

Razors are versatile and can be used in long haircuts to remove weight without removing length, and in short bobs to provide a light and airy texture to the ends. The knowledge and use of exclusive Bumble and Bumble products enhanced the cut with a custom look to match the model’s natural features and lifestyle.

The small class environment allowed us to expand our comfort zone and skill set with the razor. The razor really allows the stylist to customize each cut to the client’s specific hair type and style. – Libby Bink

The World of Curls at Bb.U

Stylist Véronique attended the new 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 use tools and products to compliment their curls. This hands-on course addressed the needs of every curl type on the texture spectrum, expanding hairdressers’ knowledge of cutting and styling all curly hair textures. The students identified various curl patterns and applied Bb.U design techniques to create dynamic looks that complimented the client’s natural curls.

Veronique had the pleasure of learning how to conduct an effective curl consultation while analyzing curl types and patterns. Understanding the behavior of various curl patterns is critical to cutting and styling curly hair because each person has up to three different curl patterns that must be cut and styled uniquely. Some curls require weight removal, while others crave definition.

“This class gave me the confidence to suggest changes in my clients’ morning routine so they can enhance their natural curls every day.” –Véronique Breault

Samuel Cole Salon Welcomes 2015 National Wella Trend Vision Gold Winner , “KatieM”

KatieM began her styling career in Asheville, NC in 2006 where she worked in the city’s top salon, Ananda. Training under the city’s finest stylists and colorists, she quickly developed her creative eye and passion for hair. In 2011 she moved to St. Paul, MN where she worked in one of Allure Magazine’s “Top 100 salons” of 2012. She had the honor of working with a very talented and creative team, including Shear Genius‘ Faatemah Ampey. KatieM moved back to Asheville from 2012-2015, and is now relocating to Raleigh, NC where she will be splitting her time between Samuel Cole Salon, traveling as an educator for Oribe, and working on editorial projects. KatieM’s most recent travels have been to NYC and Miami, working with industry legend and celebrity stylist Ronnie Stamm (toured with Rolling Stones and Aerosmith) and training with leading Oribe educator and runway stylist Kien Hoang. KatieM was one of the first to attend Miami Studios. With that, she attended The Art of the Ponytail instructed by Kien. She describes the class as advance with a more critical look at a ponytail. The ponytail was just the starting point and from there they took it to a while different level. She also attended Love Eternal Set which was also instructed by Kien. This class taught the advance way of setting hair to create beautiful S waves. This class took patience and creativity and can create feminine, sexy and expressive styling. It’s very glamorous and timeless approach to styling women’s hair.

KatieM regularly travels to NYC where she extends her education with styling, coloring, and developing her artistic eye. She is trained in Wella Color, and has excelled in hair painting/balayage. Manselle has studied intensive razor cutting and styling with Bumble and Bumble in New York City.

We are thrilled to have someone with KatieM’s passion, talent and warm-hearted creative energy join our team. I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring KatieM in the last year before she officially joined our team and it is exciting to find such dedication to being the best. KatieM is committed, focused, creative and always pushing to grow as a stylist. I know our guests and team will love her”, Joelle Ray.