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Master Color Class Reveals Instagram’s Influence on Color Trends

Alejandro’s color blocking brought her
“Vintage Red Leather” color to life

Wella Brand Educator and Creative Master Stylist Alejandro Jimenez brought his impeccable attention to detail and passion for customizing each and every client’s haircut and color to Samuel Cole Salon. We value individuality among our stylists and clients, so we are always welcoming industry leaders to share their innovations in providing a unique experience for each person in their chair.

Alejandro’s class featured hair coloring with an emphasis on the finishing texture. Dusty, vintage textures are gaining momentum on social media – shades appear soft and gentle due to powdery filters. Stylists observed Jiminez’ color placement that re-created insta-filter inspired hues with textures such as vintage wood, leather red and satin blonde.

My mind was blown by the impact of his color placement in the model’s red hair. It really made her color pop, and in the same amount of time as her regular appointment would have been.
Stylist Carmella Williamson

Highly Anticipated Formal Styling Class Features Hair Accessories

Every spring our advanced stylists look forward to our Elite Designer Alley Biehl’s Formal Styling class. Her experience and expertise combined with her eye for hair design is invaluable. As the lead stylist of our bridal team, White Dress Collective, Alley is always at the forefront of styling the latest formal trends.

Her class featured accessories in formal hair styling to elevate a look from formal to bridal. A beautiful way to accessorize your hair, just like you accessorize with jewelry, is to adorn your hair with decorative broaches, clips, barrettes, and lately floral wreaths and crowns have been very popular.

I love placing a headpiece beneath a bride’s veil so that when the veil is removed, it’s like a surprise! Plus it’s a fun “re-style” for the bride to wear during her reception.
Elite Designer + Mentor and White Dress Collective Lead Stylist Alley Biehl.

Dustin Fann Returns to Samuel Cole Salon

We sat down with Dustin for an interview to see what he learned on his year long creative sabbatical as a New York City stylist…

Q: What was the best part about living in New York City?
A: There is always a buzz of excitement in New York City! There is such a diverse group of people, who bring different art, culture and food from all around the world. I met a lot of people who were from places I have never been, and it is really beautiful to see the world through their eyes. And of course I loved trying all the amazing food – I never knew how much I loved Italian food until I went to this great place in my neighborhood.

Q: What new inspirations did you find?
A: My clients in New York inspired me by their variety of perspectives and styles. While most of them were on the forefront of today’s trends, some were very androgynous and edgy and others maintained a classic look with an updated flare. I also found inspiration in the two Oribe classes I took with Top Educator Ronnie Stam – I loved his class at Samuel Cole Salon, so I was very thankful to be able to see him twice at the Oribe Studios in New York.

Q: What are you looking forward to when you return to Samuel Cole?
A: After working with stylists in New York who have so many different backgrounds, I am excited to bring new perspectives and techniques that I learned from them. I have mastered new color techniques, such as the development of the balayage trend, color melting. As popular as it is, you can really do anything with it – keep it classic with natural tones or intensify it with any variation of shades.

Dustin returns to Samuel Cole Salon Tuesday, September 12, and his availability is:
Tuesdays 3-9
Wednesdays 9-9
Thursdays 9-3
Fridays 2:30-8
Saturdays 9-5