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RALEIGH, N.C. - July 22, 2010- Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, turned a dream into reality when they traveled to Paris to participate in Giorgio Armani’s couture Armani Privé show on July 6. Celebrity stylist Oribe Canales, who has styled the hair of Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, selected the pair to be part of his exclusive team of hair stylists for the fall collection’s show because of their expertise and vast knowledge of the hair industry.                               

“It is one of the highest honors in our industry to be part of the Armani show and we always enjoy working with Oribe who is an industry icon,” Joelle Ray said. “At Samuel Cole and Salon Moxie, we work hard to deliver a high-level of excellence to our clients. We always appreciate when others take notice and ask us to work with them. We saw some amazing looks in Paris and look forward to incorporating them into our styles this fall.” 

The high-energy couture show entertained guests that included celebrities, models and fashion critics from around the globe, such as actresses Megan Fox and Cate Blanchett. Behind the scenes, adrenaline was also pumping. As members of the stylist team, Jack and Joelle helped create sensational hair looks to balance Armani’s fall line. Models with thick, long blonde hair that looked natural and effortlessly beautiful strutted down the runway.

“We were thrilled when Oribe asked us to join him in Paris. He has created amazing hairstyles for many fashion shows, and having him trust us to recreate his looks for the Armani show speaks volumes,” Jack Ray said. “Armani is known for creating styles that people can wear on and off the runway. The blend of unique and classic beauty enhanced the appeal of the clothes in his fall collection.”

The Rays predict that thick, long hair will be a must-have look for the fall season after seeing Armani’s couture line and styling the models’ hair to match. Natural or with the help of extensions, long hair is a great accessory to pair with other fall favorites, such as leggings and sleek trench coats.

About Salon Moxie

The award-winning Salon Moxie , located in the North Ridge Shopping Center in North Raleigh, features a professional hair design team whose work has been showcased on the runways of Giorgio Armani’s Couture Fashion Show in Paris and Milan and New York Fashion Week.  With more than 30 years experience collaborating with fashion and beauty industry icons, such as Oribe Canales, stylist to the stars including Penelope Cruz and Lady Gaga, and Bumble and bumble’s artistic director Howard McLaren, the salon delivers superior client services including Brazilian Blowouts, in a chic, NY studio atmosphere.  Salon stylists are sought after for their insight on style and industry trends.  The salon is also the premier destination for exclusive, high fashion product lines including Bumble and bumble and Aveda.  Salon Moxie is a favorite among Raleigh clientele, being routinely selected as ‘Best in Class’ for awards including Best of Citysearch and Nickelodeon.  Samuel Cole Salon , Salon Moxie’s sister salon, is designed to be a modern, urban oasis away from the stresses of everyday life and offers the premiere product lines of Bumble and bumble and ultra luxe Oribe.  Samuel Cole Salon is conveniently located on Newton Road in North Raleigh.