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Oribe Atelier Inspires Samuel Cole Stylists

Oribe Hair Care Ateliers gather like-minded, education-driven stylists to reinvigorate their passion for their craft. Samuel Cole stylists Denise Ficker, Melanie Giovannini and Breanna Shaffer attended the Nashville Atelier, which inspired them to enhance their editorial hairdressing skills. Oribe’s Global Ambassador and educator James Pecis let his brilliance shine on stage as he demonstrated the editorial style for stylists to emulate in the hands-on workshop. Pecis shared the stage with fellow Oribe Educators and celebrity stylists Coby Alcantar, Kein Hoang, and Christian Ceja-Compin.

from left: Coby Alcantar, James Pecis, Christian Ceja-Compin, Kien Hoang

The Atelier is an exhilarating fashion show-style experience, from the opening act to the concluding hands-on workshop. The models were presented and each educator individually explained their process and techniques in detail. Pecis demonstrated the final editorial style: a combination of retro victory rolls and a modern chignon bun at the nape. As stylists recreated this look on their models, educators floated throughout to provide individual expert feedback, while photographers staged the models for a shot of the final look.

This Oribe Atelier exposed me to up and coming trends, not only what’s trendy now, but what’s coming next – like bangs! Everyone had killer bangs!!!” -Melanie Giovannini

Celebrity Stylist Robert Vasquez Updates the 50’s Beehive

Silvi’s Beehive Style

Robert Vasquez, lead Educator for luxury brand R+Co, demonstrated a modern beehive up-style and coached Samuel Cole stylists through a hands-on workshop to replicate the look. Stylists combined foundational and innovative techniques to create their version of the modern beehive upstyle.

Using the right styling products is key to mastering the “Beehive.” The hair must be flexible yet strong to stay smooth and stay put once pinned in the right place. Stylists maintained lift at the root with R+Co Jackpot Styling Cream, and gave the mids to ends of the hair grip with Dallas Thickening Spray. To achieve the fullness of an authentic beehive look, a lot of teasing and backcombing is required, and Vasquez demonstrated how to hide the teased hair, which kept the hive smooth and flawless.

Robert was very involved during the hands-on part of the class, and his expertise is amazing. I loved having up close and personal instruction on how to perfect this look.” – Stylist Heather Simpson

Nicole Obert Shares Vidal Sassoon Cutting + Freehand Painting at Samuel Cole

Wella TrendVision winner Nicole Obert is a master of cutting, coloring, and styling, who began her career assisting renowned celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo. Obert’s master class at Samuel Cole Salon, featured signature Sassoon-style haircuts and a hands-on session for balayage coloring (hair painting).

Obert demonstrated three color transformations – a blonde, a brunette, and a strong red – using custom techniques for each model. She formulated a glaze to brighten a dull blonde and finished her look with a structured bob haircut. She took a golden brunette to a bold copper red with a custom formulated glaze, and in her final demonstration, transforming a dark to sun-kissed brunette with surface balayage highlighting, she invited each stylist to perfect the technique on a model. Working one-on-one with each stylist allowed Obert to provide individual feedback.

I have such a thorough understanding of balayage application thanks to Nicole Obert. I feel excited about adding even more creativity to my balayage offerings.” -Stylist Kristen Carson

Makeup Expert Bri Swing Shares On Trend Looks

Bri Swing is a Raleigh freelance makeup artist and Retail Manager at MAC Cosmetics. Bri’s career launched as the popularity of self-education with YouTube and makeup bloggers was on the rise. She believes in the power of makeup to help people improve their body image and boost self-acceptance, and is motivated by the increased interest in makeup she has noticed over the past few years.

Exclusively for Samuel Cole Stylists, Bri demonstrated of three current trends that brides and formal-goers are loving: Classic Retro, Kardashian Glam, and Boho Bride. The Classic Retro look beckons the days of pin-up girls: perfected skin with soft contouring, winged eyeliner and a bold red lipstick. Today’s “Kardashian Glam” trend is all about the highlighting and contouring, a sultry smokey eye, and defined brows. The Coachella-style boho bride features the new Strobing trend – a glossy, glowing highlight that illuminates natural skin with nude tones throughout the cheeks and lips.

I loved seeing three different looks so that we can serve all of our guests and create the look they want to achieve. We can also help them find a look they don’t know how to create for themselves – some people are afraid of a bold red lip, but everyone can wear it if you give them the right shade!” -Erin Fogarty

Master Stylists Michael, Nikki, and Kristen Explore Curls at LBP Studios in Miami

R+Co breaks the mold to provide powerful products created by a trio of three not-so-like-minded individuals – Howard McLaren, Thom Priano, and Garren – whose sum is definitely greater than its parts. As a Luxury Brand Partners brand, R+Co classes are taught at LBP Studios in the Wynwood District of Miami.

Stylists Michael, Nikki, and Kristen visited LBP Studios to experience the philosophy of R+Co in a Curly Hair Cutting class. Lead R+Co Instructor Andrean Noir guided the class as stylists examined their model’s curl patterns. Each tendril moves differently, so creating a cohesive look to enhance the hair’s organic waves requires visionary artistic skills.

The concept of visual cutting gives stylists a chance to create a custom look for each individual based on their own personal thickness, texture, and wave pattern.” – Michael Knight