stylist training Archives - Samuel Cole Salon

Bronding Color Class

What is Bronding color you ask? If you have searched far and wide for the perfect middle point between blonde and brunette, consider Bronde your new favorite hair color! Bronde is a blend of dark and light notes that result in a dimensional, low-maintenance hue.

During our hands on Bronding Color Class with Wella educator Melissa Hall, our stylists worked in groups to create beautiful, bronde dimension. Melissa is always a favorite at our salon for her personalized approach to each client and stylists. Her tips are versatile, practical and give soft, natural results with little effort. She is the perfect blend of fun and thorough which is what we like best at Samuel Cole Salon. What really blew us away was her use of different foil patterns to work smarter not harder. Did you know less foils can deliver maximum impact if placed intentionally? We didn’t either but WOW what a difference!

Whether you are a brunette looking to brighten your look or a blonde wanting to add depth, let’s try something new this summer! Our stylists are ready to give you not only fresh new color but the products to take home to keep it looking great all summer long! Request an appointment now and let’s go Bronde!

Laced Hair Extensions

What’s your dream hair? Has anyone ever told you it’s possible? With Laced Hair Extensions, I’m here to tell you it is! Our stylists loved learning this new technique from the very energetic, extension specialist Cameron Kepford. Cameron is the owner of Haus of Heir salon in Davenport, Iowa and was an absolute delight to learn from! He brought his natural charisma and positive energy to our team to teach them a fresh method on hair extensions. This version of beaded row offers MORE volume and LESS maintenance! The hair is hand tied with the bead acting as a secure cushion for the hair. The hair feels comfortable and secure and looks absolutely amazing!!

Cameron and his team at Haus of Hair specialize in Laced Hair extensions and after working with it in this class, we can see why! Laced offers the very best quality in real hair with so many color options from blondes to brunettes to everything in between. Our model for this class was our very own master stylist Lauren Pittman. Check out her stunning results!!

If you’re looking for the hair of our dreams, schedule a consultation now and let’s get started!

“I can’t believe how well the extensions matched my hair color! Love Laced and love Cameron!”
Lauren Pittman- Stylist and Model

Razor Cutting Class

What better way to kick off fall then a razor cutting class with Davines educator Julian Perlingiero! It’s a perfect back to school haircut or a fresh take on your current look. Our stylists were so excited to have the opportunity to learn from an industry leader in razor cutting! Julian created such a warm and relaxed environment for learning with a down to earth attitude and appreciation for creating naturally beautiful hair. He brought a different approach to razor cutting that really challenged our stylists to step outside their comfort zone. It definitely paid off with a versatile look that’s suitable for any age.

We all know a good razor cut looks better with GREAT products!! Some fan favorites from the class are Davines Dede Hair Mist for all hair types and Oi All In One Milk for courser or chemically treated hair types. Davines Volume Mousse throughout out for volume and control and finished with Oi Oil for definition. You will not be disappointed!

If you’re ready to freshen up your look this fall or finally do a BIG transformation, schedule your appointment now for a beautiful, easy to style razor cut!

“I love how customizable the cut was. Great for actual behind the chair clients!”
Michelle Cogliati- Stylist

Textured Chignon with Oribe Educators

If you are attending a wedding this summer, we have the perfect look for you!! Oribe’s textured chignon is simple with a low key elegance that will have everyone’s head turning!

Oribe educators are industry leaders in styling and they definitely did not disappoint! Our stylists had the pleasure of learning from some of Oribe’s finest, Ronnie Stam and Adam Livermore, for this technique. Both are based in New York and have had their work featured in several magazines such as Vanity Fair and Modern Salon to name a couple. Each educator brought their own unique artistry to the textured chignon class. Their different approaches covered all the bases for our learning styles while still being fun and packed full of content. The look is perfect for a bride, a bridesmaid or just a night out with friends. It combines beachy texture and a classic chignon making it seem effortless and elegant all at the same time.

Now, let’s talk products! We all know the perfect look is nothing without the perfect products! For texture and structure our stylists used Oribe Maximista and Matte Waves throughout making it easy to shape and mold the hair. They finished with Oribe Apres Beach to give it a satin finish while leaving the texture intact. The result, effortless perfection! Who doesn’t want that?

For your next summer event, book an appointment now with your stylist for a textured chignon and get everyones head turning!

Color Transformations with Melissa Hall

What better way to explore your artistic knowledge than color transformations! That’s exactly what our stylists got to do in our color correction class with Wella Educator Melissa Hall. In this hands on class, Melissa encouraged our stylists to dig deep into their color knowledge. Their color transformations ranged from fashion colors, to hair banding, to brassy blonde becoming a beautiful sun kissed blonde. Melissa’s 25+ years in the industry really showed in her approach to this class. She delivered helpful color formulations for our models while being patient and thorough with our stylists. And let me tell you, they LOVED it! Melissa provided easy to use techniques for our stylists with a practical in salon application. She made something hard seem easy! Our team is so excited to share these awesome techniques with our clients!

Are you ready to explore the world of color with a completely new look? Or maybe you’re looking to freshen up your current look with a pop of color. If this is you, schedule your appointment now! We can’t wait to give your hair the color transformation it’s craving!