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Samuel Cole Salon Teams Up with Vs. Cancer Foundation

January 2014 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon has teamed up with the Vs. Cancer Foundation to help children battling cancer in our community!

Joining forces with Duke Children’s Hospital and NC Children’s Hospital, Samuel Cole Salon asked how they could help these kids during their treatment. The overwhelming response from the hospitals…Matchbox cars and children’s DVD movies.

Samuel Cole Salon will host the drive through March, asking employees, clients, and our community to contribute these much needed items or donate directly at samuelcole.vs-cancer.org.

“It may seem very simple, but sometimes the simplest gift can lift spirits the most. We are so motivated to get as many donations as possible to help make these children’s treatments just a little easier,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack.

Samuel Cole Salon Owners Selected as Stylists for the Exclusive Armani Couture Privé Show

Husband and Wife Duo Joined Oribe Canales’ Team for the Trendsetting Fashion Show in Paris

Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon, turned a dream into reality when they traveled to Paris to participate in Giorgio Armani’s couture Armani Privé show on July 6. Celebrity stylist Oribe Canales, who has styled the hair of Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, selected the pair to be part of his exclusive team of hair stylists for the fall collection’s show because of their expertise and vast knowledge of the hair industry.

“It is one of the highest honors in our industry to be part of the Armani show and we always enjoy working with Oribe who is an industry icon,” Joelle Ray said. “At Samuel Cole, we work hard to deliver a high-level of excellence to our clients. We always appreciate when others take notice and ask us to work with them. We saw some amazing looks in Paris and look forward to incorporating them into our styles this fall.”

The high-energy couture show entertained guests that included celebrities, models and fashion critics from around the globe, such as actresses Megan Fox and Cate Blanchett. Behind the scenes, adrenaline was also pumping. As members of the stylist team, Jack and Joelle helped create sensational hair looks to balance Armani’s fall line. Models with thick, long blonde hair that looked natural and effortlessly beautiful strutted down the runway.

“We were thrilled when Oribe asked us to join him in Paris. He has created amazing hairstyles for many fashion shows, and having him trust us to recreate his looks for the Armani show speaks volumes,” Jack Ray said. “Armani is known for creating styles that people can wear on and off the runway. The blend of unique and classic beauty enhanced the appeal of the clothes in his fall collection.”

The Rays predict that thick, long hair will be a must-have look for the fall season after seeing Armani’s couture line and styling the models’ hair to match. Natural or with the help of extensions, long hair is a great accessory to pair with other fall favorites, such as leggings and sleek trench coats.

About Samuel Cole Salon

The award-winning Samuel Cole, located in North Raleigh, features a professional hair design team whose work has been showcased on the runways of Giorgio Armani’s Couture Fashion Show in Paris and Milan and New York Fashion Week. With more than 30 years experience collaborating with fashion and beauty industry icons, such as Oribe Canales, stylist to the stars including Penelope Cruz and Lady Gaga, and Bumble and bumble’s artistic director Howard McLaren, the salon delivers superior client services including hair extensions and Brazilian Blowouts, in a chic, contemporary atmosphere. Spotlighted in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and StyleSpeak, Samuel Cole Salon stylists are sought after for their insight on style and industry trends. The salon is also the premier destination for exclusive, high fashion product lines including Oribe and Bumble and bumble. Samuel Cole is a favorite among Raleigh clientele, being routinely selected as ‘Best in Class’ for awards including Best of Citysearch and Metro Bravo.

Press Coverage:

Rich color, visible roots and bangs | News & Observer

Tidbits | Triangle Business Journal

New ’Do, New You: A new haircut for a fresh start this fall | Cary Magazine

Designers Offer Eclectic Options | Metro Magazine

Samuel Cole Salon Helps Macy’s and Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA

12 Local Winners Will Get Their Dream Makeovers by Style Guru Clinton Kelly

See additional coverage in Cary Magazine

Macy’s today announced the 12 Raleigh winners of the “Macy’s & Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA” tour. Kelly – style authority on the popular TLC hit What Not To Wear and style and fit expert for Macy’s – will help these self-proclaimed style-starved women reinvent themselves from head to toe before strutting their new looks at a fashion show at Crabtree Valley on Saturday, June 5 at 2:00 PM.

The Raleigh Make Over America winners include:

Jennifer Vion of Apex, NC
Jeannie Shotwell of Hillsborough, NC
Emily Tackett of Greenville, NC
Melissa Cotton of Holly Springs, NC
Teresa Pitt of Fuquay-Varina, NC
Sarah Ruiz of Cary, NC
Johnna Stephenson of Raleigh, NC
Teresa Baines of Stem, NC
Ruth Cody of Garner, NC
Michelle Lekander of Clayton, NC
Tammy Martin of Raleigh, NC
Nicole Greene of Garner, NC

Traveling to 8 cities over the spring season, Macy’s and Clinton Kelly are making over 12 women in each city culminating in a runway show to unveil the makeovers at each local Macy’s store. In addition to the clothing makeover, winners will receive a comprehensive consultation and design hairstyle courtesy of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon. Makeup consultations and gifts will be provided by Estee Lauder.

“I’m thrilled to bring the Macy’s national Make Over America tour to beautiful Raleigh,” says Kelly. “This city has so much to offer – history, culture, fashion and entertainment, but the generosity and hospitality of the people here is what truly makes it a very special place to visit, and I am so excited to meet with these 12 ladies.”

Women entered the contest at www.macys.com/makeoveramerica, where they uploaded a photo or video and answered questions on why they should be selected for a Clinton Kelly makeover. The MAKE OVER AMERICA tour has visited the following cities: Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Albany, St. Louis, Seattle, Cincinnati and Houston, with its finale in Raleigh. Additionally, one lucky winner from anywhere in the U.S. will be selected for the ultimate Clinton Kelly makeover and shopping spree at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

A former editor at Mademoiselle and Marie Claire magazines, Kelly made his debut on TLC’s What Not to Wear in 2003. It was Kelly’s talent for offering unflinchingly honest style appraisals with humor and compassion that brought him to the attention of Macy’s. For the past four years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his unique blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy’s department stores across the U.S.

More than just a fashion expert, Kelly is a committed advocate of style as a means of empowerment, reminding women that “knowing you look great builds confidence, and confidence is a key ingredient in reaching your goals.”

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Samuel Cole Salon Stylists Ready Models for Art 2 Wear Fashion Show

April 24, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Tiffanie Spellenberg, Robyn Murphy, Cara Harrison, and Alley Biehl readied models for NC State University’s Art 2 Wear fashion show. The show is held each spring semester and showcases student designers displaying original collections with a common theme. Spellenberg, Murphy, Harrison, and Biehl let their editorial creativity flow as they styled the models’ hair for the event.

“We are always willing to lend our talent to local events. The young designers are so talented. We were thrilled to be a part of their big night,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray.

Samuel Cole Salon Welcomes Top Stylist from Chicago

Samuel Cole Salon Stylist, Alley Biehl

March 26, 2012 (RALEIGH, NC) – Top stylist, Alley Biehl has joined the award-winning team of stylists at Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh. Biehl brings 6 years of experience and expertise in the beauty industry to Samuel Cole. Recently relocated from Michigan, Biehl comes to Samuel Cole Salon from Salon U in Chicago (a Bumble & bumble exclusive salon), where she spent the last 5 years as one of their top stylists.

Known for her creativity and expertise in cutting and coloring techniques, Biehl compliments the level of professionalism that has come to be expected at Samuel Cole Salon.

“We look for stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing, naturally talented, and who strive to continuously improve their skills,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray. “Alley is a perfect fit for our salon. We are thrilled to add her extensive knowledge to our team,” added Ray.

Biehl has attended advanced cutting and coloring classes taught by Bumble & bumble and Wella Studio in Chicago. In addition she participated in The Redken Symposium in Las Vegas and The Redken Midwest Forum in Grand Rapids.

“I am passionate about all aspects of hair design and Samuel Cole Salon is the perfect professional environment for me. I am so excited to be part of such a talented and customer service-oriented team,” said Biehl.