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Jack Ray Attends Wella Creative Retreat in Las Vegas

Owner Jack Ray with Stephen Moody, Global Education Dean

Owner of Samuel Cole Salon, Jack Ray was invited to Wella Creative Retreat which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was held in conjunction with Wella Trend Vision Awards which brought a whole new excitement to the experience. Jack had the pleasure of watching our very own KatieM take the gold. The events took place at the beautiful Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Creative Retreat brings top salon owners together that are passionate and creates an unique creative opportunity. They work as a collaborative team creating trends and looks that lead up to a photoshoot and a runway show. Hosting the Wella event was top company representatives; Diego Raviglione (Wella Education Artist Manager), Sal Mauceri (Head of North America Wella, a division of Procter & Gamble), Fabio Sementilli (Vice President of Education for WELLA), Stephen Moody (Wella Global Education Academy Dean), Nick Berardi (Master Educator, Platform Artist, Photographer and CEO of NickEducation.com )

The final look of the models at the retreat

Model Presentation and Photo Shoot

Another highlight of this event is the opportunity for the participants to preview Wella’s newest technology and to test innovative products and give their feedback months before it is introduced to the industry. It also gives the salon owners the chance to network with other industry and market leaders from around the country. Jack had the honor of working with numerous successful stylists, colorists, and business leaders during the event, including: Oscar Blandi (stylist and owner of The Oscar Blandi Salon), Anthony Morrison ( stylist and owner of The Londoner), Serge Safar (stylist and owner of Safar), Steve Lococo (stylist and co-owner of B2V Salon), Stephen Posta (stylist and owner of Dyer & Posta Salon), Rachel Carter (stylist at Dyer & Posta Salon), and Jessica Soler (owner and stylist at Salon Red).

Jack finalizing the look on his model

Anthony Morrison, winner of season 1 of Shear Genius, Steve Lococo of B2V Salon and Jack

Samuel Cole Stylists Makeover Author For The News and Observer

The News and Observer asked Samuel Cole Salon to send some of our talented stylists to help makeover Elizabeth Langston prior to her book signing that took place at Quail Ridge Books & Music located in Raleigh. Elizabeth considers her style relaxed with an old fashion feel to it. She wanted a more youthful look to help connect with young adult readers but didn’t want to go overboard. Stylist KatieM crafted an updated hairstyle. Elizabeth wanted to keep her natural color so KatieM used Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo, which refined her salt and pepper hair and added a clear gloss for shine. As for the cut, KatieM shortened the bangs while adding texture to the whole haircut to add some movement to the style. She wanted to keep the length to add drama, however it could also be tucked to give it a sleeker look. Elizabeth’s makeup was done by stylist Jenny and she wanted to keep it natural to accent her natural attributes. Jenny finished her look with false lashes to make her eyes pop and used a plum lip gloss to add a little sex appeal.

It feels great to be able to make someone over that wants the change. You could tell she really enjoyed the outcome!” Said stylist KatieM.

Keratin Complex Smoothing Service Now Available

Smoothing and Straightening services are more popular than ever. However, due to federal regulations beauty manufacturers have looked for ways to improve their products while adhering to new regulations. Samuel Cole Salon stylists recently went through a comprehensive training class with educators from Keratin Complex. This new service offered gives clients another option from other smoothing services and is ideal for anyone who wants more straightening and smoothing than the Brazilian Blowout delivers. While the service costs more due to the extra time it takes to perform the results on more coarse and extra curly hair types makes it a great option for those clients. The Keratin Complex does take extra time but the results soften the curl up to 3 levels, reduces frizz up to 90% and while lasting up to 4-5 months depending on hair type. It is important to understand the treatment is not a straightener but a smoothing treatment that makes hair look and feel better than ever after the service.

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Before and After results

What is keratin? Keratin is a fibrous protein found naturally in the hair. It acts as a protective shield against humidity which is, the primary cause of frizz. Over time the hair loses keratin from exposure to the sun, the environment, and styling chemical services. Porous spots develop in this damaged hair, much like potholes in a road. Keratin Complex® Smoothing Therapy treatments give the hair shine, strength, smoothness and elasticity.

Conventional straighteners or relaxers may break the protein bonds within the hair’s structure, causing each strand to reform into a permanently straight shape. Keratin Smoothing Complex is different.

Keratin Complex revolutionary technology does not break the hair’s bonds, instead delivers the versatility of smoother, healthier-looking hair that can be styled wavy or straight as desired.

Keratin Complex’s signature keratin works effectively on all hair types. Our unique Smoothing Therapy treatments contain high concentrations of keratin that penetrate throughout the hair structure, and then are sealed within the cortex to repair damage.

A consultation is required prior to booking this services due to the amount of time reserved for this appointment. Please see our salon pricing for starting prices.

Before and after pictures from the Keratin Website

Before and after with color service

Katie Hu and Libby Bink Attend Bb.U Network Educator Training in NYC

Stylists Katie and Libby at Bbu

Katie and Libby were hand selected by Samuel Cole Salon owners to attend this special workshop created specifically for stylists who are committed to becoming educators and leaders within their salon. Network Educator Training is an intensive four-day program that equips participants with the tools to teach and inspire other stylists. Building confidence is key, and students work on finding their voices and connecting with their audience while presenting custom curricula with skill and personality. The course included four learning categories; public speaking and teaching other stylists, learning the breakdown of products in order to teach clients and stylists and perfecting the flat brush and round brush blowout techniques. The workshop offered the opportunity to learn and practice live presentation and other essential communication and teaching techniques. Completion of the training allowsHu and Bink to access Bumble and bumble‘s exclusive tools and resources made only available to NEs in the Bumble and bumble Salon Network.

It was an incredibly intense four days but I left empowered and ready to teach and share my expertise with my fellow stylists.” said Stylist Katie Hu.

Katie’s model before and after

Libby’s model before and after

Samuel Cole Stylists Head to Experience Bb.U in NYC

Demonstation of the cuts in BbU auditorium

Stylists Morgan, Lauren, Dustin and Denise attended Bumble and bumble University in New York City to take Bb.U’s intensive cutting class, Design Workshop. This course demonstrates the cutting skills fundamental to success in future Bb.U Design School courses and in the salon every day. It consists of two days of theory and training in consultation skills along with product knowledge. This class builds a strong foundation for future growth. This class took stylists out of their comfort zone by taking away the safety nets. Bb.U educators specialize in assessing a stylist’s strengths and weaknesses then offer them instruction on how improve their skill set. All education at Bb.U consists of extensive demonstrations by Master Stylists and comprehensive hands-on featuring live models.

I was always confident in my ability to get a good end result but now I understand exactly how to do so and don’t have to rely on intuition and my eye to guide me. I had an extremely positive experience and feel inspired to practice my new habits and skills back in the salon.” stylist Denise Ficker.

A before and after shot of stylist Denise’s model

Stylist Lauren shows off her model from the class