stylist Archives - Page 10 of 15 - Samuel Cole Salon

Oribe Educator and Editorial Expert, Kien Hoang Shares his Expertise

Oribe educator and editorial expert, Kien Hoang shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon in March. Hoang lead a class dedicated to “The Art of the Ponytail”. He taught stylists how to turn this common style into a high fashion editorial and runway look. Hoang brings over 20 years of experience as a stylist and is known as much for his artistry and technical skill as he is for his passion, warmth and generosity. His creative approach to hairstyling inspires stylists to go above and beyond their day-to-day salon work. His most current work was seen on the runways during NYFW ’14 and can also be seen at kienhoang.net.

“Kien is an incredible educator and a fixture in the world of fashion. We were lucky to have him share his expertise with our salon on how to transition a quick, perfect ponytail into endless possibilities. We had 22 stylists in attendance and no two looks were the same. Our team was able to add striking looks to their portfolios,” said Sara Beard, Assistant Director of Education & Master Designer.

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

Jack Ray Works Backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Jack Ray with the Wella Backstage Team including Christopher Dove and Anthony Morrison

February 2014 (New York City) – Samuel Cole Salon co-owner, Jack Ray worked backstage at NY Fashion Week for the Milly by Michelle Smith show. Jack was invited to join the Wella Fashion Week Team lead by stylist and industry veteran, Christopher Dove. Christopher along with his business partner, Sonya Dove most recently worked as stylists for the latest Hunger Games movie. The Doves created the fantastical wigs for all of the Capital characters in the movie. Jack also had the opportunity work alongside Shear Genius’ Anthony Morrison.

“It’s incredible to be selected to work with such creative and talented celebrity stylists. It’s a rush to not only be working Fashion Week, but to also be working with the best in our industry,” said Ray.

Color Expert, Mark DeBolt Shares Wella’s Spring/Summer Trends at Samuel Cole Salon

Wella Educator, Mark DeBolt

February 17, 2014 (RALEIGH, NC) – Wella Educator, Mark DeBolt was on-hand at Samuel Cole Salon to share his color expertise in a class focusing on color placement and meticulously matching hair color to the hair cut. Mark increased excitement about the upcoming spring/summer color trends by teaching stylists how to achieve phenomenal color results through Balyage (the French word for hair painting). He is a gifted and passionate educator and quickly became a stylist favorite for color inspiration.

As a two time winner for Wella Professional’s International Trend Vision Award, Mark DeBolt aspires to craft and create beauty through the art of professional coloring. Mark is driven naturally through his meticulous technical and artistic abilities. He draws inspiration from diverse areas, including photography, nature, painting, fashion and innovations in haircolor. His passion for hairdressing is met only by his love of enriching the skills of salon professionals at all levels.

“Mark is such a fabulous educator. He is passionate and very well educate and extraordinarily down-to-earth. He is truly inspirational. I am so glad to work at Samuel Cole Salon where I have the privilege to be in the company of some of the most brilliant minds in our industry,” said Jenny Smith, Samuel Cole Salon stylist.

“Mark DeBolt gave us user friendly techniques that will only expand our ability to personalize our color services for our clients. His knowledge is expansive, inspiring and motivational. I have already utilized his techniques with superior results. I can’t wait to work with him again,” said Carolyn Nord, Samuel Cole Salon stylist.

Samuel Cole Salon Works New York Fashion Week

September 7, 2013 (NEW YORK CITY, NY) – Samuel Cole Salon educator and stylist, Jenny Smith worked backstage at New York Fashion Week with the Sebastian editorial team on Christian Siriano’s 2014 Spring Collection show at Eyebeam Atlier. Smith created exotic, beachy pony tail styles inspired by Christian’s extended stay in Mexico.

“Executing the look to perfection with the fast pace rush to complete 35 models while Christian did a calm stroll through backstage to see his vision come together was unforgettable. Working with lead stylist, Anthony Cole and the entire Sebastian team was fabulous. The passion for our craft filled the room. I look forward to my next backstage opportunity,” said Smith.