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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.

Top Color Artist, Nicole Obert Showcases Wella’s Newest Innovation, Magma

Nicole Obert recently visited Samuel Cole Salon to share her expertise featuring Wella’s reformulated Magma color line. Magma lifts and tones in one single step for both natural and previously colored hair. The Magma line consists of 16 intermixable shades that can range from soft to intense end results. Obert’s demonstration featured extreme cut and color makeovers on two separate models.

The first model’s color showcased Magma’s ability to create on-trend pinks, peaches and coral colors. The second model’s cut featured shaved sides and exaggerated length and texture to emphasize the undercut while the Magma color was utilized to create a dynamic high lift blonde.

Nicole’s career has featured working under world renowned stylist Nick Arrojo in NYC. Nicole’s accomplishments include a first, second, and third place finishes at the Wella Trend Vision Awards. She has traveled extensively sharing her talents with stylist all over the world including representing the United States at Trend Vision International. Nicole was runner-up on Bravo’s Shear Genius; Season 2. In 2009 she was nominated for the Fashion Forward category of NAHA and International Hairstylist of the Year for the Canadian Mirror Awards in 2010. In 2012, She became a member of the Wella Artistic Design Team. Nicole is also an editorial stylist and is a regular back stage during New York’s Fashion Week for labels such as Blanc De Chine, St. John, and Nanette LePore.

Nicole demonstrating hand painting with Wella’s new Magma colors

With the trend of pinks, corals and other fun colors, it was exciting to try new ways to bring it to our clients,” said stylist Lauren Munns

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

Stylists Head To Miami To Attend Hands-On Master Class With Howard McLaren

Stylists Chelsea, Grogan,Veronique and Tiffanie with R+ Co Founder, Howard McLaren

Stylists Chelsea, Grogan, Veronique and Tiffanie headed to The New Miami Studios to attend the Master Razor class with Howard McLaren. The two day class featured demonstrations by R+ Co educators Andrean Noir and R+ Co Founder, Howard McLaren. Andrean Nior presented a visual curl enhancing cut which was designed to work with the natural curl of a client while developing the stylist’s eye for balance and weight removal. Howard McLaren wowed with his interpretation of the Razor Bob. Stylist then had the opportunity to take what they learned and apply the techniques and concepts to live models. It was a visual and free form class that allowed the stylist to bring their own creativity to the forefront.

Educators Howard and Julio show different ways to style the cut

Taking a class with Howard is an amazing opportunity due to his status as an industry innovator. Howard has been the Creative Director of some of the most influential hair brands. When creating R+CO, the goal was to create a brand identity that will inspire and push both consumers and hairdressers to want, expect and demand more.