Alejandro Jimenez with Samuel Cole Salon Master Stylist, Carolyn Nord

January 18, 2010 (RALEIGH) – Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie were the first to view Bumble and bumble’s newest launch – Wear and Care.  This line is actually a re-launch of their former Treatment Line.  Runway and editorial artist, Alejandro Jimenez, was on-hand to unveil this new line consisting of Mending (for chemically treated hair) and Quenching (for mechanically treated hair - blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, etc…).  Each consists of shampoo, conditioner, complex, and masque.

Jimenez readied models featuring each new product while Bb sales consultant, Melissa Jones, presented a detailed look into the development, ingredients, uses, and benefits of the new line.  “Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie were Bb’s first choice to premiere this line which will not be unveiled to most salons until February.  It has been exciting to witness Bb’s relationship with the salons blossom over time.  I am thrilled to be the representative for these salons,” said Jones.

Jimenez presented his finished models and described how he created each style.  Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie stylists then created their own signature look using the new line. “Wow, what a difference the products made in the feel and condition of my hair,” said Carolyn Nord, Samuel Cole Salon Master Stylist.

“The new line is exciting because it features the most current technology available in hair care and solves the two main issues clients face, dry and damaged hair. The new packaging and formulations are incredible,” said Jack Ray, owner. 

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).  Salon Moxie, Samuel Cole’s sister salon, features an intimate salon setting with a studio feel and carries Bumble and bumble and Aveda products.  It is located on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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

(L-R) Joelle Ray, Jess Duncan, Jack Ray, Jennifer Pozarycki, Ashley Collins,
Erin Shebaugh, Yvette Cannas, Carolyn Nord, Sara Beard

January 16, 2010 (RALEIGH) – Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, hosted their 3rd Annual Holiday Awards Celebration.  The red-carpet event took place at the Marriott City Center downtown.  The Rays celebrated their teams’ success with an evening of food, fun, and recognition. 

Jack Ray toasted the past years’ many impressive accomplishments: twenty four trips to New York City for advanced training, participation in fourteen fashion shows and photo shoots, Raleigh Fashion Week, winning The Social Magazine award for Stylists of the Year, Official Salons for The Carolina Music Awards Show, Pink Fest sponsor, featured in international style magazines, recognized as one of top three salons in  Metro Magazine’s Bravo Awards, recognition as one of the Top 200 salon’s in North America by Salon Today Magazine, placing in the top ten of every Citysearch salon category, holding over 200 hours of in-salon education, hosted the filming and hair and makeup for two reality TV pilots, and held the Cut’s for Pups fundraiser benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions.

The Rays recognized this year’s winners for their top performance. The Salon Moxie winner for Client Educator of the Year was Dana Rasch and Stylist of the Year went to Michelle Scaraglino.  Samuel Cole Salon winner for Client Educator of the Year went to Sara Beard.  Beard also captured the honor of Stylist of the Year.  Runner Up Client Educator of the Year went to Nikki Galloni and Runner Up Stylist of the Year went to Yvette Cannas. The Associate of the Year honor went to Robyn Murphy and Jenna Orbaker (who tied for the award) and The Carpe Diem Award was presented to Jessica Duncan.  The Rays recognized the dedication and excellence of their Guest Services team, Stephanie Starnes, Kara Breunig, and Stacy Waters. The Ray’s also thanked their management team for outstanding performance and commitment.

Joelle Ray along with stylist, Sara Beard, hosted the popular award’s night segment – The “Bob’ies” – which featured a good natured tribute to each team member. 

“I look forward to organizing and coordinating this event each year. It is amazing to see both salons gathered in one place having such a wonderful time and celebrating their success, both individually and as a team,” said Joelle.

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).  Salon Moxie, Samuel Cole’s sister salon, features an intimate salon setting with a studio feel and carries Bumble and bumble and Aveda products.  It is located on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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

December 2009 (RALEIGH) – Samuel Cole Salon located in North Raleigh captured top five honors in the categories of “Best Salon”, “Best Color”, “Best Blow Out”, “Best Highlights”, “Best Hair Straightening”, “Best Hair Cut”, “Best Make Up Artist”, and “Best Waxing” in Citysearch’s “Best in the Triangle” competition for 2009.   The annual event lets consumers decide who’s the best by voting online.  When the votes were tallied, Samuel Cole Salon emerged in the top five in all salon categories once again.  “It is very gratifying to be selected in this peoples’ choice forum. We strive daily to continuously improve and pamper out guests. Our team works so well together. They make sure every client receives quality service and an excellent salon experience.  We are proud of our team’s ability to meet high technical standards and customer service goals,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband and master stylist, Jack Ray.

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).  Salon Moxie, Samuel Cole’s sister salon, features an intimate salon setting with a studio feel and carries Bumble and bumble and Aveda products.  It is located on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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

December 3, 2009 (Durham, NC) -  Salon Moxie and Samuel Cole Salon stylists,  Cara Harrison, Michelle Scaraglino, Jennifer Pozarycki, Lauren Rogers, Patrick Arnold, Kristen Carson, Carolyn Nord, Robyn Murphy, Jen Shayya, and Noelle Wolford readied models’ hair and makeup for a fashion showcase of Rachel Week’s School House brand collegiate apparel at The Streets of Southpoint.  The hair was styled in very loose waves and braids, focusing on the natural texture of each model's hair, but giving it some extra 'oomph' and shine.  Make up reflected a fresh and light feel utilizing bronzers, lip gloss, and mascara. Weeks wanted to capture the look of the 'everyday college student'.  

Weeks is a graduate of Duke University and Fulbright Scholarship recipient who designs hip and stylish collegiate apparel.  She is more than just a designer.  She is dedicated to ethically producing her line of clothing.  So much so, that she opened up a “living wage” factory in Sri Lanka.

Salon Moxie Director, Maria Lemons and Samuel Cole Salon Director, Kristina Weeks, coordinated the efforts of both salons for the event. 

“When our salons were contacted by Rachel to do this show, we were thrilled to be working with her again.  She is one of many designers who we have established an on-going working relationship with through our mutual involvement in Raleigh Fashion Week and Strut ’09,” commented Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie with her husband and master stylist, Jack Ray. 

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).  Salon Moxie, Samuel Cole’s sister salon, features an intimate salon setting with a studio feel and carries Bumble and bumble and Aveda products.  It is located on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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

August 1, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon was named one of the best in Metro Magazine’s 2009 Metro Bravo Awards.  Metro Magazine has presented these annual reader’s poll awards for the past ten years.  Samuel Cole Salon has had the honor and distinction of receiving several of these awards in past years.  “We are thrilled to once again be recognized by the readers of Metro magazine as the best hair salon in the area. As a team, we work tirelessly to create a world-class salon experience for all of our guests. It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts”, said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie with her husband and master stylist, Jack Ray.

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is a Bumble & bumble network salon and features the ultra exclusive Oribe luxe haircare line. Oribe was created by the legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  The salon has been featured nationally in Salon Today, American Salon, Modern Salon and Metro Magazine, as well as internationally in Estetica (Italy) and StyleSpeak (India).  Salon Moxie, Samuel Cole’s sister salon, features an intimate salon setting with a studio feel and carries Bumble and bumble and Aveda products.  It is located on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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

November 22, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) - Samuel Cole Salon, one of Raleigh’s most fashion forward hair salons, has just announced that they will be one of the first destinations in North Carolina to carry Oribe Hair Care.  As winners of Salon Today’s “Salon Of The Year” award, Samuel Cole is committed to offering the highest quality, highest performance lines on the market. Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole, say “The Oribe line fits perfectly with our brand – we are both obsessed with our commitment to quality and excellence and providing the best for our customers.”  From Oribe’s perspective “Samuel Cole is phenomenal.  They represent everything I like – glamour, elegance and great styling.”

Oribe Hair Care crafts exclusive, artisanal blends of the finest hair formulations for the glamorous and hair-obsessed. Built upon a rich heritage of hairstyling, fashion and artistry, this truly luxe collection was created for taste driven individuals who know that personal style, perfectly expressed and paired with excellence is the ultimate luxury. 

Developed by Oribe Canales, one of the fashion’s most influential hairdressers, who has styled the tresses of societies’ who’s who, including Jennifer Lopez, Debra Messing, Drew Barrymore, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz, Giselle Bundchen, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista – to name a few, the eponymous product line re-defines luxury in hair care. Combining over 30 years of Oribe’s own experience custom blending products to create the most recognized and glamorous looks, as well as his styling heritage at the top of both the editorial and salon worlds, the line delivers the highest performance products, beautiful in function and form alike.

The shampoos and conditioners start at the highest levels of performance and are arguably the best on the market.  The line blends unsurpassed natural actives with the highest performance treatment technology, providing a balance between the best from nature and the best from science. The result is a collection of shampoos, conditioners and masques specifically tailored to the hair needs of the most glamorous – and a regimen that truly delivers on the concept of hair care.

The styling products focus on the demands of the most discerning; top hairstylists and their clients. Using the finest skin care ingredients and the latest advancements in hold, shine, luster and volume, these products lend a sophistication to styling that has yet to exist.  This focused line of styling tools brings beautiful looks and finishes while simultaneously repairing, strengthening, defrizzing and smoothing.  These are the products of the hair obsessed.

Oribe’s range delivers truly original products: gels that condition, oils that hold, sprays that don’t flake or clump, skincare-grade shampoos that prep hair for styling as well as the environment - all lightly scented with specially commissioned French perfumes.  Beautiful in function and form alike - this is line is for taste driven individuals who know that personal style, perfectly expressed, is the ultimate luxury.

About Oribe

Oribe (pronounced OR-bay) is a distinguished and renowned celebrity hairstylist, and has been lauded as one of the top hairdressers of all time.  Oribe's combination of session, celebrity and salon work spans over three decades, and he has defined the notion of fashion over the course of a career of unprecedented longevity and scope.

His collaborators include countless photographers, like Bill King, who introduced him to the fashion editor Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele. There was the meticulous Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, who shot Cindy Crawford for American Vogue with hair that Oribe teased to infinity; and others like Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Annie Leibovitz, Herb Ritts, Francesco Scavullo, Horst, Craig McDean and Steven Klein. Oribe has worked with creative directors like Fabien Baron and Keesha Keeble; make-up artists like François Nars, Pat McGrath, Kevyn Aucoin and Stephane Marais; and fashion designers like Gianni Versace, a mentor who inspired Oribe’s tattoos, and Karl Lagerfeld, who took the rock and roll hairstylist under his wing. And then there are the models, celebrities and icons - from Beverly Johnson, the original supermodel, to Christy Turlington who Oribe appears with in an iconic Vogue spread with, to the always radiant Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell. In fact, it was Diana Ross who showed Oribe how to really secure a wig. And of course, one can’t leave out Jennifer Lopez who Oribe has worked with since her first album cover.

All told, Oribe has contributed to just about every major magazine and worked on just about every major fashion show. In the last year alone his editorial and campaign work has been seen on the covers and pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Allure, W, V and Pop. When he is not on set, Oribe is working out of his South Beach salon.

About Samuel Cole Salon

One of Raleigh’s top salons, Samuel Cole Salon, located on Newton Road, is an award winning, full-service hair salon which has been featured in national and international publications such as Estetica (Italy), American Salon, StyleSpeak (India), and Salon Today. It captured First Runner Up in Salon Today’s annual “Salons of the Year” décor competition. It also continues to be recognized as one of “The Best Of” for Hair Salons and Color & highlights in Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll.

For more information visit www.samuelcole.com .

 
Austin Jade models

November 6, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie stylists Cara Harrison, Michelle Scaraglino, Dana Rasch, Kristen Carson, Jenna Emory, Lauren Rogers, Jennifer Pozarycki, Selina Bazemore, Patrick Arnold, Noelle Wolford, Kelli Compton, Kristina Weeks, Ellen Geenty, Sara Beard, and Maria Lemons were on-hand to prepare 23 models for the “Glitter and Gloves” fashion show held at Solas on Glenwood South.  This Austin Jade charity fashion show was created by designer Jade Murray to raise funds for two organizations that are dear to her, the American Cancer Society and the Duke Patient Support Program.  Murray explains, “Cancer affects all of our lives, either directly or indirectly.  It affected my family.  My grandfather battled lung cancer for quite a while.  It was devastating to watch such a strong person go through months of chemo.  We always celebrated our birthdays together.  He passed away on my 13th birthday.  I have always wanted to do something special in his memory.  I put together “Glitter and Gloves” to raise money for these two charities that do so much to help families affected by cancer”. 

“With the brilliance and creativity of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie our models’ hair and makeup looked absolutely stunning – channeling an old Hollywood glamour look.  Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie stylists are the only team that I trust to do not only my own hair and makeup, but especially my models,” added Murray.

“We love the opportunity to work with Jade.  Her fashions are so versatile and beautiful.  She has a big heart and is always a pleasure to collaborate with.  This particular event was impossible to resist getting involved in because of the extraordinary charities that would benefit from it,” commented Maria Lemons, Salon Moxie Director and Networking Extraordinaire.

The event raised $3,000 for the charities.

One of Raleigh’s top salons, Samuel Cole Salon, located on Newton Road, is an award winning, full-service hair salon which has been featured in national and international publications such as Estetica (Italy), American Salon, StyleSpeak (India), and Salon Today. It captured First Runner Up in Salon Today’s annual “Salons of the Year” décor competition. It also continues to be recognized as one of “The Best Of” for Hair Salons and Color & highlights in Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll. Samuel Cole Salon’s artsy counterpart, Salon Moxie, is a hip salon located on Falls of the Neuse Road. It also has been recognized by Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll as “The Best Of” for hair Salons. In addition, it has captured Nickelodeon’s Parent Choice Award for “Best Teen Haircut”.

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

 
(L-R) MakeUnder actress, host, Nichole LuMaye (SCS Stylist), and host

November 5, 2009 (RALEIGH) – Producer Brenna Eckerson of Distillery Pictures selected Samuel Cole Salon to be the setting for a new reality show entitled “MakeUnder” that is being pitched to the Bravo network and TLC.  The show features an excessive, over-the-top fashion princess who is instructed on how to bring her overall look back into a current classy style. 

This is not Eckerson’s first time filming at Samuel Cole Salon.  She recently produced a reality show at the salon featuring the life of young fashion designer, Jade Murray (Austin Jade clothing).  “I absolutely fell in love with this space when filming for Jade’s show.  I knew I would be back to film here again,” commented Eckerson.

The film crew arrived early that morning, set up their equipment, quickly went over the scripts, and filmed.  Samuel Cole Salon stylist, Nichole LuMaye, stood in as the stylist for the filming.  “I was nervous and excited.  It was such a professional process.  Everyone was a pleasure to work with.  It was a whirlwind and a total blast,” remarked LuMaye.

“The day was electric. Our clients were really into it.  It created quite a buzz throughout the salon.  We were so flattered to be chosen to be featured in a TV show, not once, but twice,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of salon with her husband, Jack Ray.

One of Raleigh’s top salons, Samuel Cole Salon, located on Newton Road, is an award winning, full-service hair salon which has been featured in national and international publications such as Estetica (Italy), American Salon, StyleSpeak (India), and Salon Today. It captured First Runner Up in Salon Today’s annual “Salons of the Year” décor competition. It also continues to be recognized as one of “The Best Of” for Hair Salons and Color & highlights in Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll. Samuel Cole Salon’s artsy counterpart, Salon Moxie, is a hip salon located on Falls of the Neuse Road. It also has been recognized by Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll as “The Best Of” for hair Salons. In addition, it has captured Nickelodeon’s Parent Choice Award for “Best Teen Haircut”.

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

 
Samuel Cole Salon/Salon Moxie Education Team with Alejandro
(Front R-L: Carolyn Nord, Jess Duncan, Erin Shebaugh, Sara Beard, Jennifer Pozarycki)
(Back R-L: Jack Ray, Alejandro Jimenez, Ashley Collins)

October 19, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Bumble & bumble educator, platform artist, and runway editorial artist, Alejandro Jimenez took center stage once again at Samuel Cole Salon to educate and inspire the design teams from both Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie.  The styling class featured their newest styling product release, Thickening Serum.  The nightly, leave-in treatment fattens and fortifies over time for thicker, stronger strands and fuller hair.  Jimenez demonstrated runway and editorial styling techniques on three models that had been using the Thickening family of products, including the new serum, for several weeks.  “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.  Everyone wants to wear “red carpet” hair.  Glamour is in,” remarked Samuel Cole Salon Advanced Designer/Network Educator-in-Training, Jess Duncan.

Jimenez has a long history as part of Bumble’s elite runway and creative team.  He has worked on many fashion shows, 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 and Salon Moxie along with his wife, Joelle Ray, “It was a privelege to have Alejandro back in our salon sharing his passion for hairdressing with our teams.  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.  We are committed to it.”

One of Raleigh’s top salons, Samuel Cole Salon, located on Newton Road, is an award winning, full-service hair salon which has been featured in national and international publications such as Estetica (Italy), American Salon, StyleSpeak (India), and Salon Today. It captured First Runner Up in Salon Today’s annual “Salons of the Year” décor competition. It also continues to be recognized as one of “The Best Of” for Hair Salons and Color & highlights in Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll. Samuel Cole Salon’s artsy counterpart, Salon Moxie, is a hip salon located on Falls of the Neuse Road. It also has been recognized by Citysearch’s Best in the Triangle readers’ poll as “The Best Of” for hair Salons. In addition, it has captured Nickelodeon’s Parent Choice Award for “Best Teen Haircut”.

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