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Samuel Cole Salon sends Stylists for Advanced Education at Bumble & bumble

Samuel Cole Salon stylists (L-R) Kristina Weeks, Carolyn Nord, Alley Biehl

November 4-7, 2013 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Kristina Weeks, Carolyn Nord and Alley Biehl attended Bumble & bumble University in New York City to participate in the exclusive Network Educator training program. According to Bumble & bumble, the Network Educator School “trains top talent in our Network salons to help inspire creativity, superlative customer service and retail success. Hairdressers at the height of their careers can translate their dedication, passion and expertise to their fellow stylists.” As Network Educators, Kristina, Carolyn and Alley will help conduct training workshops within Samuel Cole Salon.

“I always enjoy the challenge that attending BbU offers me to grow as a stylist and an educator,” said Weeks.

Samuel Cole Salon Attends Exclusive Wella Creative Retreat

Cara Harrison’s Final Look

Samuel Cole Salon recently traveled to Las Vegas to experience the 2013 North America Trend Vision Awards (NATVA). More than 2,300 attendees (stylists, trade press, and industry executives) witnessed the live show. Wella’s Trend Vision Awards celebrate the interpretation of Trend Vision Looks and was seen globally via webcast in over 17 countries by 10,000 viewers. Jack Ray and Cara Harrison were invited by Wella’s Top Artists to be part of the invitation-only Creative Retreat at Trend Vision 2013. This annual networking event is an exclusive one in which only a select few salons in the country are invited to participate. Creative Retreat was 3 days of hands-on sessions with live models and professional photographers who interpret upcoming trends/collections. Jack and Cara hand selected their models to create their own vision for haircut, color and style, as well as wardrobe and make up for the finished look. Jack and Cara also styled models for a Runway Presentation at The Palms Hotel & Casino (Moon Nightclub) where their inspiration came to life as they showcased their models before a live audience of over 200 people.

“It was amazing to have the opportunity to work with industry legends Sonya and Christopher Dove (The Doves) and Stephen Moody, former Global Director of Education for Vidal Sassoon”, said Jack Ray.

“The Creative Retreat was inspiring and intense. We worked for months on our vision/mood boards prior to event. It’s amazing to have the opportunity to create a vision, execute that vision, have it photographed and present your look to such an exclusive audience. This was definitely a career highlight,” said Cara Harrison.

Adam Livermore shares his Expertise with Samuel Cole Salon

August 19, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – Editorial stylist and Oribe educator, Adam Livermore, shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon. Adam’s styling class featured inspirations from Giorgio Armani’s Prive shows, as well as the Council of Fashion Designers of America runway show.

“There is no one like Adam! He so totally embodies the Oribe brand. It was awesome to have someone of that caliber come in and share his styling genius,” said Samuel Cole Salon stylist, Sara Beard.

Adam Livermore’s Bio

In seven short years, Adam Livermore has become a driving force in the hairdressing industry. After working behind the chair as a master stylist and education director at Spalon Montage in Minneapolis, and as an educator with Wella Professionals and Kevin Murphy, Adam relocated to New York City and began traveling the world as an educator for Oribe Hair Care. Adam now works side by side with Oribe himself at fashion shows in Paris, Milan and New York – and takes that creative vision back to the top salons in North America.

Adam is a competitive stylist, having taken his styles to the North American Hairstyle Awards and the Wella International Trend Vision Awards. He earned the 2007 Wella National Trend Vision Gold Award and went on to compete in the International Trend Vision Awards in Barcelona, where he represented the United States.

When he’s not with clients at Mizu Salon in New York or teaching classes at Oribe salons around the nation, Adam is collaborating with top photographers to create inspiring new imagery. Adam has worked with style icons such as Naomi Campbell, Molly Sims and Cher, and his creative work has been seen in countless magazines, including Vanity Fair, Beauty Launchpad, Modern Salon, American Salon, Creem, Peluquerias International and Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion.

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.”