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Customizing the Lived-In Color Trend with Wella Color Expert Whitney Parr

Whitney’s model, center, with Katie and Whitney

Whitney Parr, a Wella Color Expert Certified stylist and educator recently shared her expertise in custom color formulations with our advanced stylists. Whitney’s forte is to formulate color based on each guest’s lifestyle – are they chasing their children all day or working in a corporate office? Are they swimmers or are they restorative yoga instructors? Do they love coming in the salon for their appointments every 6 weeks or prefer to come once per season? All these factors play into Whitney’s plan for them, and our stylists practice a similar consultation to bring each of our guests a tailored experience.

Our advanced stylists were able to get a sneak preview of Wella’s New Liquid Toners, formulated to provide a perfect finish to your preferred shade of blonde. The Brass Kicker additive notably neutralizes warmth, while the intermixable toners enhance blondes who range from warm (honey-beige) to cool tones (sterling silver).

Customization is so important in building our relationship with our guests, which is why we host educators like Whitney Parr who specialize in creating a bespoke color experience for each person in our chair .
Director of Education Katie Pursche

Oribe Global Educator Gardner Edmunds

Gardner Edmunds and stylist Katie Pursche

Oribe global educator and celebrity stylist Gardner Edmunds was on-hand at Samuel Cole Salon to share his cutting expertise in a class featuring the Unstructured Bob. This hairstyle is perfect for women with finer textures and those who want a classic textured, tousled look with minimal structure. It’s a style seen worn by Julianne Hough, Kate Hudson, and Lucy Hale.

The unstructured bob provides a great frame for eyes and cheekbones, and adds softness to the person’s overall style. During the class, Gardner emphasized creating texture and movement with a razor. Stylist were inspired by his visual, free-style approach, giving a very sexy, undone look to the bob – a traditionally a very geometric cut. This technique creates a fresh, modern take on a very classic look.

This is one of my favorite haircuts and I loved Gardner’s refreshing take on it. Using a razor gives clients the wispy ends they love without making their hair look thin. It’s the best!
Stylist Fallyn Mireault

Oribe Haircare Co-Founder and President Daniel Kaner Visits Samuel Cole Salon

Oribe Co-Founder and President Daniel Kaner with Samuel Cole Salon Owners Jack and Joelle Ray

Since Samuel Cole Salon opened its doors in 1997, Daniel Kaner has been a personal mentor and friend to owners Jack and Joelle Ray and a prominent leader in the hair and beauty industry. Currently the President of Oribe Haircare, Daniel Kaner has had a hand in the development of multiple iconic beauty brands.

Daniel shared his thoughts on the value of experiences over products or services and the importance of education. Using the poet Robert Browning’s words, “Ah, but a person’s reach should exceed their grasp,” he shared his affinity for education, which he personally explores through podcasts and Ted Talks. He left the team with a fact to ponder: You have to know what you want before you can become it.

What an honor it was to have such a humble servant-minded industry leader in the salon! Daniel is a tremendous asset to the industry and an inspiration to us all.
Jack Ray

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.