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Oribe Atelier Inspires Samuel Cole Stylists

Oribe Hair Care Ateliers gather like-minded, education-driven stylists to reinvigorate their passion for their craft. Samuel Cole stylists Denise Ficker, Melanie Giovannini and Breanna Shaffer attended the Nashville Atelier, which inspired them to enhance their editorial hairdressing skills. Oribe’s Global Ambassador and educator James Pecis let his brilliance shine on stage as he demonstrated the editorial style for stylists to emulate in the hands-on workshop. Pecis shared the stage with fellow Oribe Educators and celebrity stylists Coby Alcantar, Kein Hoang, and Christian Ceja-Compin.

from left: Coby Alcantar, James Pecis, Christian Ceja-Compin, Kien Hoang

The Atelier is an exhilarating fashion show-style experience, from the opening act to the concluding hands-on workshop. The models were presented and each educator individually explained their process and techniques in detail. Pecis demonstrated the final editorial style: a combination of retro victory rolls and a modern chignon bun at the nape. As stylists recreated this look on their models, educators floated throughout to provide individual expert feedback, while photographers staged the models for a shot of the final look.

This Oribe Atelier exposed me to up and coming trends, not only what’s trendy now, but what’s coming next – like bangs! Everyone had killer bangs!!!” -Melanie Giovannini

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

Celebrity Stylist Robert Vasquez Updates the 50’s Beehive

Silvi’s Beehive Style

Robert Vasquez, lead Educator for luxury brand R+Co, demonstrated a modern beehive up-style and coached Samuel Cole stylists through a hands-on workshop to replicate the look. Stylists combined foundational and innovative techniques to create their version of the modern beehive upstyle.

Using the right styling products is key to mastering the “Beehive.” The hair must be flexible yet strong to stay smooth and stay put once pinned in the right place. Stylists maintained lift at the root with R+Co Jackpot Styling Cream, and gave the mids to ends of the hair grip with Dallas Thickening Spray. To achieve the fullness of an authentic beehive look, a lot of teasing and backcombing is required, and Vasquez demonstrated how to hide the teased hair, which kept the hive smooth and flawless.

Robert was very involved during the hands-on part of the class, and his expertise is amazing. I loved having up close and personal instruction on how to perfect this look.” – Stylist Heather Simpson

Nicole Obert Shares Vidal Sassoon Cutting + Freehand Painting at Samuel Cole

Wella TrendVision winner Nicole Obert is a master of cutting, coloring, and styling, who began her career assisting renowned celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo. Obert’s master class at Samuel Cole Salon, featured signature Sassoon-style haircuts and a hands-on session for balayage coloring (hair painting).

Obert demonstrated three color transformations – a blonde, a brunette, and a strong red – using custom techniques for each model. She formulated a glaze to brighten a dull blonde and finished her look with a structured bob haircut. She took a golden brunette to a bold copper red with a custom formulated glaze, and in her final demonstration, transforming a dark to sun-kissed brunette with surface balayage highlighting, she invited each stylist to perfect the technique on a model. Working one-on-one with each stylist allowed Obert to provide individual feedback.

I have such a thorough understanding of balayage application thanks to Nicole Obert. I feel excited about adding even more creativity to my balayage offerings.” -Stylist Kristen Carson

Coby Ignites Creativity in Oribe Cutting Class

Oribe educator and owner of Little Axe Salon, Coby Alcantar visited Samuel Cole Salon to demo three trending haircuts – a long layered razor cut, a shoulder-length modern shag, and a throwback to Winona Ryder-days pixie. These versatile looks are custom-tailored to provide a great frame for eyes and cheekbones.

Stylists were inspired by Coby’s visual, free style approach, giving a very sexy, undone look to these three seemingly traditional shapes.

Coby is truly a powerful educator. It’s rare to see an educator who can conduct the teaching conversation and cut an amazing demonstration simultaneously. Coby has certainly mastered that craft, and we are re-inspired by her classes.” – Owner Jack Ray