Raleigh Salon News :: Samuel Cole Salon

Raleigh Salon Owners Assist Oribe at Intercoiffure’s Fall Atelier 2011

2012-01-04T19:20:00Z

Photography courtesy Intercoiffure America/Canada

October 15-17, 2011 (NEW YORK CITY, NY) – Intercoiffure’s 2011 Fall Atelier featured legendary hair stylist, Oribe Canales. To assist him in bringing his vision to the stage, he enlisted the help of Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon. The Rays spent tireless hours styling hair for all of the models for an incredible segment that Oribe designed. His vision was inspired by statues in an abandon train station in Prague, the French song “Gigi Amarousa”, and a painting by Oribe himself. The Rays got to immerse themselves in the true artistry of editorial hair design. The event was a huge success and was attended by Sarah Jessica Parker, who presented “The Visionaire Award” to Oribe. The Rays we also officially inducted (“pinned”) into the prestigious Intercoiffure.

“The Ray's are a unique, creative team that understand style and possess great technical ability. They have assisted Oribe on multiple occasions. The Ray's are currently members of Oribe hair care's advanced technical team,” said Daniel Kaner, President of Oribe Hair Care.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com

Samuel Cole Salon Supports Beast Cancer at Sip ‘n Shop Charity Event in Raleigh

2011-11-16T17:04:00Z

October 13, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon participated in Sip ‘n Shop at the beautiful Wakefield Plantation TPC Clubhouse. Sip ‘n Shop was a charity event where local businesses participated by setting up booths to share information and sell their wares. Proceeds from the event benefited The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Guests visiting the Samuel Cole Salon booth registered to win a “Day of Beauty” and received tips on their hair from Master Designer, Michael Knight. Salon owners, Jack and Joelle Ray were on hand to meet with guests, as well as Salon Director, Kristina Weeks.

"This event was organized by our very dear friend, Leslie Rutherford. When she asked us to participate, we signed up immediately. All of our lives have been touched by cancer. We are always willing to lend our support to such worthy community causes," said Joelle.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com

Samuel Cole Salon Stylist, Veronique Breault Receives Beacon Award

2011-11-16T16:32:43Z

Samuel Cole Salon Stylist, Veronique Breault

July 2011 (CHAPEL HILL, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon Stylist, Veronique Breault was a 2011 recipient of the Beacon Award while she was a student at The Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill. The Beacon Awards are sponsored by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) as part of their Beauty Week featuring the esteemed NAHA’s (North American Hairstyling Awards). The Beacon awards are a competition in the United States and Canada for cosmetology students only. Each applicant must submit three before and after pictures of hair that they have cut, colored, and styled and a marketing project, as well as a letter of recommendation.

Out of over 4,000 submittals, Breault was one of only 100 winners. Winners went to Las Vegas for three days of education and opportunities to network with the industry’s highest profile salon owners and stylists. Beacon winners attended specialized classes with the biggest names in the industry, got up close and personal with NAHA finalists and got a firm understanding of the business of beauty. In addition, Breault attended the 2011 NAHA’s.

“I was thrilled to win such a prestigious award. I worked really hard on my application. To be recognized as one of the winners was such an honor. Getting to go to Vegas for three days and attend the NAHA’s was fantastic,” said Breault.

"We are so pleased that Veronique chose Samuel Cole Salon as she embarks on her career as a professional hairdresser. She is extremely talented and passionate about the art of hairdressing. She embodies all of the qualities that we look for in a designer - natural talent, passion, and a desire for continual advanced education," commented Jack Ray, Samuel Cole Salon co-owner along with this wife, Joelle.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com

Samuel Cole Salon Selected as Stylists for Revlon Spokes Model, Elaine Irwin at Redken Celebrity Golf Event in Raleigh

2011-10-10T17:48:00Z

       Elaine Irwin with Samuel Cole Salon Sylists
          Whitney Heath and Erin Shebaugh

October 10, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Whitney Heath and Erin Shebaugh, readied Revlon super model, Elaine Irwin for her appearance at Revlon’s Celebrity Golf Event at The North Ridge Country Club.  Revlon teamed up with Rex Healthcare for the event. With Revlon's support Rex plans to get a second mobile breast cancer screening unit on the road soon.

Irwin is the face of Almay Cosmetics, a division of Revlon. According Irwin’s rep, one of the most important aspects of these types of events is to make sure that the guest celebrity is pleased with their hair and makeup.   To ensure this happened, Revlon placed its confidence in Samuel Cole Salon.

"We here at Revlon cannot thank you enough for your services on Monday morning for Elaine. She was the perfect choice for our event and was so relaxed and comfortable throughout the day. I am quite sure that the fact that she was totally pleased with both hair and makeup helped make that happen.
Jack and Joelle have done an outstanding job of finding the right talent for their salons and we are grateful that they were so willing to share the both of you with us and our event.

Again, many thanks for a job well done," Karen Schlett (Revlon).

“It was such a pleasure to meet and work with Elaine. She is absolutely gorgeous,” said Heath.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com

Samuel Cole Salon Pampers Breast Cancer Survivors at PinkFest 2011

2011-10-09T18:29:00Z

October 9, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Breast cancers survivors and their families were pampered by Samuel Cole Salon Director, Kristina Weeks and stylists, Kristen Cotterill, Tiffanie Spellenberg, Carolyn Nord, and Sara Beard, as well as Guest Services reps, Heather Densmore and Amanda Crane at PinkFest 2011. The event's guests were treated to soothing chocolate paraffin hand treatments and registered for a chance to win “A Day of Beauty” from Samuel Cole Salon. PinkFest is a Susan G. Komen for the Cure sponsored event.

“This is our third year participating in PinkFest. We are always willing to lend our time and talent to such worthy causes, especially this one, since most of our lives have been touch by cancer,” said Weeks.

Read more about PinkFest here .

Raleigh’s Samuel Cole Salon & Salon Moxie Stylists Attend Bb U In NYC

2011-09-19T19:07:00Z

September 19 & 20, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Stylists from Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie’s talented teams recently attended Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. Robyn Murphy, Whitney Heath, and Kristen Cotterill enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous two day course entitled Design Workshop. These stylists engaged in comprehensive theory and hands-on training covering both razor and scissor techniques, as well as consultation skills and product knowledge. They discovered new ways to hone their skills and expand their repertoire.

"I found my time at Bumble’s Design Workshop to be thoroughly inspirational. I'm excited to bring the new razoring techniques taught for both short and long hair to Salon Moxie. It's absolutely amazing to be able to take what I've learned and give my clients a more modern look. I can't wait for my next visit to Bb U in New York," said Cotterill.

Samuel Cole Salon is one of Raleigh’s top salons and is owned by the husband and wife team and veteran stylists, Jack and Joelle Ray. Continuing advanced education and inspiration are the Ray’s “Professional Edge” in this industry. “We only hire stylists who are passionate about the craft of hairdressing and whose continuing education goals align with ours,” explains Joelle.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com & www.salon-moxie.com

2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year, Kris Sorbie Shares her Expertise at Samuel Cole Salon & Salon Moxie

2011-08-30T19:17:49Z

August 15, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Redken Education Artistic Director, Kris Sorbie shared her expertise at Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie. Sorbie demonstrated the latest coloring techniques from NYC. In addition, she taught editorial styling including how to recreate the editorial images that won her the 2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year.

Sorbie has been lead stylist on many shows for NY Fashion Week and is a regular guest speaker at TeenVogue Fashion University. She also received the 2004 and 2005 Canadian International Hairstylist of the Year, an ABBIES award for Best Salon Education Program and Best Educator of the Year at HairColor USA.

“What an honor to have the world-renowned, Kris Sorbie with us for the day. She generously shared her knowledge and talent with our team. Having just won the 2011 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year made her visit to our salon especially inspiring and motivating,” said Jack Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie along with his wife, Joelle Ray.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com or www.salon-moxie.com

Raleigh’s Samuel Cole Salon Sends Stylists for Advanced Education at Bb U

2011-07-20T18:44:22Z

June 27-30, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon recently sent two stylists from their very talented team to Bumble & bumble University located in New York City’s historic meat packing district. Nichole LuMaye and Ellen Geenty enhanced their skill set by studying with master hairdressers at Bumble in a rigorous 4 day course entitle Design Studio. These Samuel Cole Salon stylists honed their skills, found inspiration and discovered different and unique ways to focus their ideas, expand their repertoire, and learn to view hairdressing in new contexts.

“It is always such a treat to attend Bb U. I soak up every minute of inspiration and education and can’t wait to bring it back to my clients,” said LuMaye.

Top Editorial Stylist, Ronnie Stam brings his Editorial Inspiration to Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie

2011-07-20T18:40:00Z

Scarlett Johansson - an edgy, modern bob by Oribe Halle Berry - a new, retro bob by Oribe

June 20, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Renowned editorial stylist, Ronnie Stam brought his inspiration and expertise to Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie in a class focusing on the "Oribe" bob. As part of Oribe Canales’ education team, Stam presented an edgy and classic version of this timeless cut.

Ronnie's work has graced top global fashion publications, TV commercials, advertising campaigns, calendar's, music videos and many special projects. One of the personal highlights in Ronnie's career has been to work exclusively and tour with world known rock bands The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.

“What a privilege to have such a phenomenal editorial artist in our salon educating our team on new twists to this timeless cut. That he is part of renowned editorial artist Oribe Canales’ education team speaks volumes as to his expertise and credentials in the field of editorial hairdressing,” said Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie co-owner, Jack Ray.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com and www.salon-moxie.com

Raleigh's News & Observer Selects Samuel Cole Design Team for Makeover Feature

2011-07-20T18:35:00Z

N & O Makeover Winner Christine Miller "Before" and "After"

June 17, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) - Raleigh's award-winning Samuel Cole Salon was selected by The News & Observer for a beauty makeover feature. Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Whitney Heath and Robyn Murphy, did a complete hair and makeup transformation for Christine Miller featured in Refresh Your Style. "It is so exciting for me to be a part of helping someone rediscover themselves. It is creatively and professionally empowering," said Heath.

Read more about Christine’s amazing make over here.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com and www.salon-moxie.com

Samuel Cole Salon’s Owners and Top Stylists Attend Oribe Backstage 2011 in Las Vegas

2011-07-20T18:27:35Z

L-R Nikki Galloni, Ellen Geenty, Sara Beard, Oribe, Erin Shebaugh

May 21-23, 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard, Erin Shebaugh, Nikki Galloni, and Ellen Geenty attended Oribe Backstage 2011. The educational event held in Las Vegas was part of the Oribe Artistic Director Program and featured Oribe Canalas in person. Oribe is a wildly successful celebrity/editorial stylist whose clients include Lady Gaga, Penelope Cruz, and Jennifer Lopez.

Oribe spread his charismatic charm and decades-long editorial styling wisdom with attendees through hands-on sessions throughout the event.

“Inspiring, energizing, crazy-creative, like no other event. Wow! I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next year”, said Beard.

Geenty, a first time attendee, commented, “It was the most creatively-charged educational event that I have ever ”.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com and www.salon-moxie.com

Oribe's Signature Cut Class with Adam Livermore

2011-04-27T18:54:00Z

Oribe's Adam Livermore with class model

March 21, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Oribe educator, Adam Livermore, shared his expertise with Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie stylists teaching the legendary Oribe Signature Cut. Oribe’s Signature Cut is famous for it’s timelessness. Oribe has been adapting this cut to trends and the era for 30 years. The long layered cut works on almost every woman and can be cut at many different lengths. The cut is designed specifically for each individual and will never look the same twice.

“There is no one like Adam! He so totally embodies the Oribe brand. It was awesome to have someone come in and do a more visual cut. The Oribe signature haircut is so flattering on virtually everyone and is so classic yet so current,” 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 Three Squares Studio 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 Stylists Attend Bumble & bumble University in New York

2011-04-12T16:14:00Z

Samuel Cole Stylists Sara Beard and Jess Duncan

March 2011 (New York City) - Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Sara Beard and Jess Duncan, along with Salon Moxie stylist, Jennifer Pozarycki, 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, Sara, Jess, and Jen will help conduct training workshops within Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie.

“The Network Educator program was so inspirational and educational. We recreated looks from New York fashion week, and at the same time learned how to bring those looks back into the salon by sharing them with our stylists and using them behind the chair!” said Jess.

Feather Hair Extensions Now Available at Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie

2011-03-01T18:40:00Z

Hilary Duff, Cassie Scerbo, and Steven Tyler wearing feather extensions

February 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – The newest fun, flirty trend for hair has arrived at Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie – feather hair extensions! Our Fine Featherheads feather extensions are made with the highest quality all-natural feathers and offer a variety of colors from subtle to fun and playful, such as red, magenta, orange, fall foliage, pink, purple, lavender, turquoise, wintergreen, rainbow, yellow, or natural. It only takes a few minutes to install and, depending on care, can last for months! They can be brushed, blow-dried, straightened, and curled (preferably on a lower heat setting). Once your feather extensions are washed, they become one with your hair.

Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie Return to New York Fashion Week

2011-02-23T18:24:00Z

Behind the scenes of New York Fashion Week

February 2011 (New York City) – Jack Ray, owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, along with two of his top stylists, Ashley Collins and Erin Shebaugh, returned to New York City to showcase their editorial work on the runways of New York Fashion Week. The three styled hair for multiple designers such as Chado Ralpho Rucci, Karen Walker, Herve Leger, Yigal Azrouel, and Alexandre Herchcovitch.

Stylists Erin Shebaugh, Rolando Beauchamp, and Ashley Collins

“The shows we worked on this season were very ‘lived in, I did it myself’ looks. Very unkept and urban. It was great energy and a great source of inspiration as always,” said Erin.

Stylist Ashley Collins and Salon owner Jack Ray

Samuel Cole Joins the Market at Colonnade

2011-02-15T19:01:00Z

Raleigh, NC – Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie , will launch their latest venture at North Raleigh’s premiere shopping center, the Market at Colonnade , which is located at Six Forks Road and Colonnade Center Drive. Samuel Cole Salon will join Whole Foods, Panera, and Starbucks.

The salon is expected to open Spring 2011 and will be located at 8511 Suite 120 Colonnade Center Dr.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our brand and look forward to being part of the Market at Colonnade community. We see this as an amazing opportunity to continue to grow our business and to better serve our clientele,” said Joelle Ray.

Bumble and bumble "Texture" Styling Launch

2011-02-07T17:10:00Z

February 7, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) –Runway and editorial stylist, Alejandro Jimenez, was on-hand to introduce the newest Bumble product to the Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie teams – Bb Texture. This new hair “un-dressing” crème is a phenomenal way to give hair volume, a little grit and hold, and that undone look. Alejandro showed the stylists great techniques and styles inspired by his runway utilizing the Bb Texture product.

“This class was inspirational, fun, informative, and awesome because I got to work doing model prep with Alejandro, and I look the results that I’m seeing on my clients”, said Carolyn Nord (Samuel Cole Salon Senior Educator, Mentor and Stylist).

Oribe's Atelier Hands-On Class

2011-02-01T18:46:00Z

Model by Sara, Sara Beard, Oribe Canales

January 2011 (New York City, NY) – Samuel Cole Salon ’s stylist, Sara Beard, recently participated in Oribe Canales’ exclusive and invitation only Atelier hands-on styling workshop in New York City. The class offered insight and inspiration for upcoming runway and fashion trends. Industry icon and master editorial stylist, Oribe , offered attendees personalized feedback on their work. The styles created by Ms. Beard were captured during a collaborative photo shoot between Sara and Oribe. “Working with the legendary Oribe was one of the greatest moments of my career,” said Beard.

Sara Beard’s Bio

Bumble and bumble University, NYC: Design Workshop, Design Studio, Curl Workshop, Current Workshop, Network Educator, Editorial Styling with Bumble and bumble runway stylist, Alejandro Jimenez. Redken Exchange, NYC: Redken Haircolor Certification, Corrective Color and Master Design, Master Class with Redken Platform Artist Dhaniel Dhoud, Redken Color Correction Master Class, Oribe ,Las Vegas: Backstage Editorial Styling Event with Oribe Canals, In salon Master Class with Oribe Canales, Oribe Editorial Styling with Steven Schmidt, Oribe Cutting Event with Tom Gallagher. Member of Senior Education Team, Facilitator for Immersion and Advanced Class education curriculums, Founders Advisory Board. Social Magazine Awards- Photo Shoot and Fashion Show, Stylist of the Year Runner Up ’07 & ’08, Passion Award ’08, Stylist of the Year ’09 &10, Client Educator of the Year ’09 &10, Brazilian Blowout, Editorial Styling Team, Pink Fest, Austin Jade Photo Shoot, Fashion Rocks Camp, Bravo and TLC reality show pilots (Austin Jade and “Make Under”), Clinton Kelly- What Not To Wear- Make Over America, Co-host of SCS/Salon Moxie’s annual holiday award show “The Bobies”, Everlast and Susan G. Komen “Beating up Breast Cancer” photo shoot

Samuel Cole Salon Makes Salon Today Magazine's Exclusive Top 200 Salons List for North America

2011-01-31T17:32:00Z

January 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon was once again named one of the top 200 salons in North America by Salon Today magazine in four categories – Growth, Compensation/Benefits, Retention/Referral Programs, and Retail/Merchandising. This exclusive list is published annually and selects salons based on their best business practices and salon growth.

"The Salon Today Top 200 celebrates the best of the best in our business. We are thrilled and honored to be recognized again this year," commented Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie with her husband, Jack Ray.

Paris Couture Week

2011-01-26T18:22:00Z

Model: Kim Norda
Stylist: Joelle Ray

January 2011 (Paris, France) – Joelle Ray, owner of Samuel Cole Salon /Salon Moxie , and Ashley Collins, Assistant Director of Education and Advanced Senior Designer, joined Oribe Canales’ exclusive design team for the Giorgio Armani Prive couture show in Paris. Celebrities attending the show included Sophia Loren, Jody Foster, Kate Moss, and Anna Wintour. Collins said “It was absolutely inspiring and such an honor to be invited by the salon owners to be a part of something so amazing. This event hosted some of the best hairstylist in the industry I have fallen in love with styling for the runway. The backstage energy so exhilarating and the opportunity to style hair at this elite level was a highlight of my career.”

Ashley Collins’ Bio

Runway: Giorgio Armani, Rebecca Minkoff, Michael Bastian, Staerk, Wayne, Bibhu Mohapatra, Karen Walker, Bill Blass, Davidelfin, Naeem Khan, New York. Bumble and bumble University, NYC: Design Workshop, Network Educator I, II, and III, Styling I and II, Director of Bb Network Education Team, Editorial Styling with Bumble and bumble runway stylist, Alejandro Jimenez. Redken 5^th Avenue: Redken Haircolor Certification, Master Class with Redken Platform Artist Dhaniel Dhoud, Redken Color Correction Master Class, Redken Creative Dimensional Color and Highlighting, Oribe: In salon Master Class with Oribe Canales, Oribe Editorial Styling with Steven Schmidt , Oribe Cutting Event with Tom Gallagher. Graduate Immersion Core Curriculum, Graduate Advanced Curriculum, Facilitator for Immersion and Advanced education curriculums, Founders Advisory Board. Carpe Diem Award, USA Beauty Open 2006 in Chicago: 1^st Place in Technical Consumer Day, 1^st Place Technical Overall, 4^th Place Technical Hair by Night, Winner of Sally Cup, Certification in Great Lengths Hair Extensions, Brazilian Blowout, Member of 2006 USA Team Technical, Hairworld Competition 2006, Moscow, Russia