Jack Ray, Howard McLaren, and Joelle Ray

April 14, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Bumble and bumble’s Vice President/Artistic Director, Howard McLaren, flew from NYC to meet with Raleigh salon owners, Jack and Joelle Ray.  His visit entailed a tour of their award-winning Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, a casual Q and A with the stylists from both salons, and a business dinner with the Rays.  McLaren is an icon in the hair industry.  With Bumble and bumble from its inception, he has been at the forefront of developing Bumble’s commanding editorial presence.  He continues to be a much sought-after talent for some of the largest fashion events this industry has to offer like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. 

McLaren was specifically here to discuss Bumble’s expanding future vision of their relationship with the two salons.  “What a thrill to have Howard visit with our stylists and experience our salons’ culture firsthand.  Our stylists were so excited to be able to meet such an industry icon in their salon and converse with him.  Howard could not have been more charming, warm, and receptive to our team.  Moreover, he flew down specifically to meet with us and discuss a more in-depth relationship with Bumble and their editorial resources,” said Joelle Ray.

The award-winning Samuel Cole Salon located on Newton Road in North Raleigh is designed to be a modern, urban oasis away from stresses of everyday life that delivers a world class salon experience.  Their stylists are naturally talented, have refreshingly positive attitudes and exude a genuine passion for their craft. Samuel Cole Salon is committed to offering the highest quality, high fashion, and performance-proven products - Oribe and Bumble and bumble. Oribe is an ultra exclusive luxe hair care line that was created by legendary celebrity and fashion stylist, Oribe Canales.  Bumble and bumble offers the finest hair care products on the market today and continues to create innovative products that deliver exceptional results.  Originally designed to produce runway looks for fashion week, the Bb line is now available for your use at home. 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 in North Raleigh on Falls of the Neuse Road in the North Ridge Shopping Center.

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