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Expanding Styling Skills at Bbu’s House of Bumble

Samuel Cole Salon, Chelsea Lapage, Katie Hu, Bumble and bumble University

Chelsea LePage and Katie Hu

Samuel Cole Salon, Lauren Munns, Morgan Tunnell, Bumble and bumble University

Lauren Munns and Morgan Tunnell Tunnell

Kait Hu, Lauren Munns, Chelsea LePage and Morgan Tunnell recently attend the prestigious Bumble and bumble University in NYC. The team of Samuel Cole Salon stylists participated in a two-day hands-on styling master class. Expert Bumble and bumble educators put our stylist to the test and pushed them to take their foundational styling skills to the next level. The class was entirely focused on the art of styling and featured classic styling principles involving the flat brush and round brush. The virtue of consistency and replication were enforced by styling models in hand-on sessions under the intense eye of industry veterans.

It was an incredible experience where I got to meet the most amazing people and gain so much knowledge to bring home to my salon clients as well as my salon family!” – Katie Hu

Samuel Cole Salon Welcomes Top Stylist from Asheville

Samuel Cole Salon’s newest stylist, Natalie Bowers

October 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Top stylist, Natalie Bowers has joined the award-winning team of stylists at Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh. Bowers brings 6 years of experience and expertise in the beauty industry to Samuel Cole. Recently relocated from Asheville, Bowers comes to Samuel Cole Salon from Anandas Hair Salon, where she worked as one of their top stylists.

Known for her creativity and expertise in cutting and coloring techniques, especially on curly hair, Bowers 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.

“Natalie is a perfect fit for our salon. We are thrilled to add her extensive knowledge to our team,” added Ray.

Bowers has attended advanced cutting and coloring classes taught by Vidal Sasoon, Wella, David Kinigson, Nick Arrojo and Bumble & bumble University in NYC. In addition she was the exclusive stylist for the Denver Nugget Dancers and for The Red Ball Fashion Show and The All Around the World Fashion Show. She also did editorial styling for the cover of Verve Magazine. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout and SoCap Hair Extensions.

“I love bringing out the natural beauty in my clients. It is amazing what the right color and cut can do,” said Bowers.

Samuel Cole Salon Network Educators Return to Bumble & bumble University in New York City

June 3-5, 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists and Network Educators, Sara Beard and Jenny Smith, returned to Bumble & bumble University in New York City to attend Network Educator II Workshop. According to Bumble, the Network Educator School “trains top talent in our Network salons to help inspire creativity, superlative customer service, and client education. Hairdressers at the height of their careers can translate their dedication, passion, and expertise to their fellow stylists.” After graduating as Network Educators from Network Educator I Workshop, Beard and Smith have been extensively involved in all salon educational events at Samuel Cole Salon. They also teach orientation and core education classes for all new stylists. The intense four day Network Educator II curriculum enhanced their basic educator skill set to grow them to the next level of confident and intuitive educators.

“There is no better source of inspiration for a hairdresser and educator than coming to Bumble and bumble,” said Beard.

“It has been an amazing privilege to work with such a talented group of educators who are full of knowledge and passion. Being part of the Bumble and bumble network opens a giant door of continuing future possibilities that I am eagerly awaiting. Until then, I leave this session inspired and humbled by the amazing talent I always encounter at the house of Bumble,” said Smith.

Samuel Cole Salon is owned by the husband and wife team and veteran stylists, Jack and Joelle Ray. “We are thrilled that Sara and Jenny are continuing their NE training. They are taking advantage of a phenomenal opportunity to train with the very best in the industry. We could not be prouder of them. In addition to their already rigorous schedules, they put in many extra hours preparing and teaching classes for our teams in which they utilize their skills gained from their education at Bumble’s NE courses”, said Joelle who also serves in the role of Director of Education for the salon.

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 Enters Wella’s Prestigious Trend Vision 2013 Competition

May 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – Veronique Breault, one of Samuel Cole Salon’s talented stylists, recently entered Wella’s prestigious Trend Vision 2013 competition. Each year, top industry influencers prepare ideas and give great insight to emerging trends in fashion, color, and styling. These trends are Haute Couture Collections for inspiration and ready-to-wear looks for salons and their clients. This annual competition is an event that recognizes and rewards the next generation of talented stylists in the US and globally. Stylists submit photos of their interpretation of one of four of this year’s trends (Fusion, Decibel, Echo or Allegra). Each trend focuses on cutting-edge color, styling and design. Veronique entered under the Decibel trend spotlighting extremely vivid color contrasts with unexpected faded and washed-out pieces.