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New York’s Bumble & bumble Educator, Alejandro Trains Raleigh’s Samuel Cole Salon Stylists

Bb’s Alejandro Jimenez styles Samuel Cole Salon stylist, Erin Grogan

May 20, 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Bumble & bumble educator, platform artist, and runway editorial artist, Alejandro Jimenez took center stage at Samuel Cole Salon to educate and inspire their design team. The razor cutting and styling class featured Bumble and bumble’s newest Surf Spray family of products release, Surf Foam Wash Shampoo and Surf Crème Rinse Conditioner. Designed to cleanse, hydrate and enhance natural texture, these new products are formulated with the same genius blend of body-enhancing minerals and sea botanticals as Surf Spray. Ideal for any hair type that needs a little beachy texture. Jimenez demonstrated several runway and editorial styling techniques, as well as razor cutting.

“There is an energy with Jack and Joelle’s team that I don’t experience anywhere else. I always look forward to coming here. They inspire me,” said Jimenez.

“Learning from Alejandro is such an honor. He takes styling to an entirely new level. I always come away feeling inspired and confident and I can’t wait to recreate the styles on my clients,” remarked Samuel Cole Salon Advanced Designer, Kristina Weeks.

Jimenez has a long history as part of Bumble’s elite runway and creative team. He has worked on many fashion events, such as Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show. In addition, he serves as the Bumble Educator in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

According to Jack Ray, Master Stylist and co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon along with his wife, Joelle Ray, “It was a privilege to have Alejandro back in our salon sharing his passion for hairdressing with our team. He is always engaging, inspirational and has a great sense of humor. This level of education, access, and inspiration is what helps set us apart from other salons in the area and a world class salon experience, of course.”

Samuel Cole Salon Stylist Attends Bumble & bumble University

Nikki’s Curly Hair Model (top-before & bottom-after)

April 8-9, 2013 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon Senior Stylist & Mentor, Nikki Galloni recently returned from Bumble & bumble University in NYC where she attended Curl Workshop. The intense two day advanced course is designed to apply Bb U Design School’s scissor, razor, and styling techniques to analyzing different curl textures, talking about them, and creating suitable long and short shapes with precision and control (and adding your own professional signature). Galloni engaged in daily hands-on sessions with multiple models. She learned how to conduct effective curl consultations and deliver on these by utilizing cutting and styling techniques specific to curly textures.

“Being at Bumble & bumble University is everything that you would want it to be. Surrounding yourself with such intelligent and creative hairdressers is a true source of inspiration. Continually expanding my knowledge and creativity is very important to me. And, to get the opportunity to do that in NYC at Bumble & bumble is unparalleled,” said Galloni who has naturally curly hair herself.

Raleigh’s Samuel Cole Salon Sends Stylists to The House of Bumble NYC

Carolyn Nord and Cara Harrison

April 9-12, 2012 (New York City) – The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon recently sent two of their top stylists to Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. Cara Harrison and Carolyn Nord enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous 4 day course entitle Design Studio. These Samuel Cole Salon stylists honed their skills, found inspiration and discovered different and unique ways to focus their ideas, expand their repertoire, and learn to view hairdressing in new contexts.

“Design Studio really pushed me outside of my box with the straight razor. I am so inspired and can’t wait to bring my new advanced skills back to the salon,” said Harrison.

“Bumble inspires each stylist to think creatively about their client and teaches tools to help the stylist create the desired effect, even better than they have before. I feel so privileged to train with such masters. The House of Bumble truly stands alone in the industry,” said Nord.

“Design Studio is a tough four day class. Attending this class really shows the commitment that these two stylists have to continually advance their skills. I am so proud of Carolyn and Cara. They really represent our salon’s goal of excellence,” said Jack Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with his wife, Joelle Ray.

Samuel Cole Salon Stylist attends Bumble & bumble University’s Design Workshop

Michael Knight at Bb U

March 26-27, 2012 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon Master Designer, Michael Knight recently attended Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. Knight enhanced his skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous two day course entitled Design Workshop. He engaged in comprehensive theory and hands-on training covering advanced razor techniques, as well as consultation skills and product knowledge.

“My Bumble & bumble experience in New York City was amazing. Bumble has one of the most incredible training facilities in our industry. My time with the instructors was invaluable and I was able to learn some exciting new techniques with a razor, as well as improving the skills that I already possess. Spending time at Bumble definitely reignited my creative fire. I so look forward to a return visit. One of the best parts of the trip was traveling with my salon’s owners, Jack and Joelle Ray. We took advantage of our downtown location and made some great new discoveries in the city. I think one of my fondest memories was meeting Tim Tebow at a restaurant (Scarpetta). Thank you Jack and Joelle for giving me the opportunity to attend Bb U and for being such wonderful travel partners. You guys rock,” said Knight.

Samuel Cole Salon is one of Raleigh’s top salons and is owned by the husband and wife team and veteran stylists, Jack and Joelle Ray. Continuing advanced education and inspiration are important to the Rays.

“We only hire stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing and whose continuing education goals align with ours,” explains Joelle.

Editorial Powerhouse, Ronnie Stam Returns to Samuel Cole Salon for a Hands-On Editorial Event

Jack Ray, Joelle Ray, and Ronnie Stam

January 2, 2012 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon owners Jack and Joelle Ray enlisted the expertise of legendary editorial stylist Ronnie Stam. Stam was brought in to teach a hands-on workshop to Samuel Cole Salon’s top stylists and educators. Each stylist worked one on one with Stam to create looks on their model to build their portfolio.

“Ronnie was so personable and taught me how to classically set hair as a basic foundation for anything imaginable for print or runway looks. It was inspiring to take in Ronnie’s thought process while “on set” for our own photo shoot. I added some incredible editorial pictures to my portfolio,” remarked Samuel Cole Salon Master Stylist, Sara Beard.

Jack Ray with his model, Marcy Steigerwald

Ronnie’s work has graced top global fashion publications, TV commercials, advertising campaigns, calendar’s, music videos and many special projects. One of the personal highlights in Ronnie’s career has been to work exclusively and tour with world known rock bands The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.