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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.

Great Lengths Natural Hair Extensions available at Samuel Cole Salon

August 2013 (RALEIGH, NC) – The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon now offers Great Length Hair Extensions to their guests. Great Lengths offers the highest quality hair, the extensions do not compromise the health of the hair that they are attached to, and they deliver unbelievably natural results. The quality of the extensions and the vigorous training required to master the technique makes Great Lengths the ultimate in extensions.

Whether you are looking for glamorous, long and luxurious hair or increased volume and fullness, Certified Senior Stylist, Kristina Weeks is ready to transform your hair. Call for your consultation today.

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 Stylists Help Set World Record

June 2013 (MIAMI, FL) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard, Carolyn Nord, Cara Harrision and Alley Biehl along with salon owners, Jack & Joelle Ray helped set a Guinness Book of World Records record when they attended the Creative Hands-On Event at Oribe Backstage Miami. The record for “The Most People Styling Hair Simultaneously” was set with 364 stylists participating in the event.

“It was crazy, exhilarating and over-the-top. I wouldn’t have missed it. So much talent in one room. What a thrill that we helped set the record while having so much fun,” said Nord.

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.”