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Oribe Educator and Editorial Expert, Kien Hoang Shares his Expertise

Oribe educator and editorial expert, Kien Hoang shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon in March. Hoang lead a class dedicated to “The Art of the Ponytail”. He taught stylists how to turn this common style into a high fashion editorial and runway look. Hoang brings over 20 years of experience as a stylist and is known as much for his artistry and technical skill as he is for his passion, warmth and generosity. His creative approach to hairstyling inspires stylists to go above and beyond their day-to-day salon work. His most current work was seen on the runways during NYFW ’14 and can also be seen at kienhoang.net.

“Kien is an incredible educator and a fixture in the world of fashion. We were lucky to have him share his expertise with our salon on how to transition a quick, perfect ponytail into endless possibilities. We had 22 stylists in attendance and no two looks were the same. Our team was able to add striking looks to their portfolios,” said Sara Beard, Assistant Director of Education & Master Designer.

Oribe Educator, Coby Alcantar Shares her Cutting Expertise at Samuel Cole Salon

Coby with stylists Chelsea LePage & Katie Hu

November 11, 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Oribe Educator, Coby Alcantar was on-hand at Samuel Cole Salon to share her cutting expertise in a class focusing on The Pixie Cut. This timeless cut made famous by celebrities such as, Mia Farrow, Audrey Hepburn and Twiggy is popular once again and is currently worn by Michelle Williams and Emma Watson. Coby is a former Bumble and bumble educator and owns her own salon in Brooklyn called Little Ax.

Stylists were inspired by Coby’s new take on this classic cut.

Coby emphasized combining free form and technical skills by taking circular sections for an uncanny way to customize this cut for each client. This technique delivers a very personalized pixie style and allows stylists to be true to each client’s unique headshape which is extremely important for short hair cuts.

“Oribe’s education team has such a unique way of teaching. Their approach is so out-of-the-box and really pushes our stylists to really think about hair differently. A pixie cut is very classic, so to learn an updated concept that pays homage to the past, while making it so current and relevant is invaluable to our stylists,” said Sara Beard, Assistant Director of Education.

Adam Livermore shares his Expertise with Samuel Cole Salon

August 19, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – Editorial stylist and Oribe educator, Adam Livermore, shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon. Adam’s styling class featured inspirations from Giorgio Armani’s Prive shows, as well as the Council of Fashion Designers of America runway show.

“There is no one like Adam! He so totally embodies the Oribe brand. It was awesome to have someone of that caliber come in and share his styling genius,” said Samuel Cole Salon stylist, Sara Beard.

Adam Livermore’s Bio

In seven short years, Adam Livermore has become a driving force in the hairdressing industry. After working behind the chair as a master stylist and education director at Spalon Montage in Minneapolis, and as an educator with Wella Professionals and Kevin Murphy, Adam relocated to New York City and began traveling the world as an educator for Oribe Hair Care. Adam now works side by side with Oribe himself at fashion shows in Paris, Milan and New York – and takes that creative vision back to the top salons in North America.

Adam is a competitive stylist, having taken his styles to the North American Hairstyle Awards and the Wella International Trend Vision Awards. He earned the 2007 Wella National Trend Vision Gold Award and went on to compete in the International Trend Vision Awards in Barcelona, where he represented the United States.

When he’s not with clients at Mizu Salon in New York or teaching classes at Oribe salons around the nation, Adam is collaborating with top photographers to create inspiring new imagery. Adam has worked with style icons such as Naomi Campbell, Molly Sims and Cher, and his creative work has been seen in countless magazines, including Vanity Fair, Beauty Launchpad, Modern Salon, American Salon, Creem, Peluquerias International and Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion.

Samuel Cole Salon Stylists Help Set World Record

June 2013 (MIAMI, FL) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard, Carolyn Nord, Cara Harrision and Alley Biehl along with salon owners, Jack & Joelle Ray helped set a Guinness Book of World Records record when they attended the Creative Hands-On Event at Oribe Backstage Miami. The record for “The Most People Styling Hair Simultaneously” was set with 364 stylists participating in the event.

“It was crazy, exhilarating and over-the-top. I wouldn’t have missed it. So much talent in one room. What a thrill that we helped set the record while having so much fun,” said Nord.

Samuel Cole Salon Hits Miami at Oribe’s Backstage “La Fama”

Jack Ray recreates “El Chupacabra” at Samuel Cole Salon

June 8-10, 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon owners, Jack and Joelle Ray along with salon top stylists, Sara Beard, Carolyn Nord, Cara Harrison and Alley Biehl attended Oribe’s Backstage 2013 held in Miami. The multi-day event featured “La Fama”, an electric presentation celebrating all that is Latin.

As part of the Backstage Hands On Workshop, Beard, Nord, Harrison, Biehl and Jack Ray delved into the artistic side of things and transformed their models into “El Chupacabra”. Oribe encouraged participants to create their own interpretation of this mystical monster and name it. “It was all about hairdressers expressing themselves,” said Oribe. “I was blown away by the magic of the runway show.”

Upon their return from Miami the stylists hosted a class recreating the “La Fama” event at Samuel Cole Salon. Each Samuel Cole Salon stylist had the opportunity to interpret the inspiration and transform their models into “El Chupacabra”.

“Working with Oribe is always amazing. He is so creative, open and generous. We love having him as a mentor,” said Joelle Ray, owner of Samuel Cole Salon.