Last month, one of our favorite beauty brands, Oribe, brought hair stylists from all over the country to New Orleans for the Oribe Atelier. This dynamic, one-day event showcased the latest in styling, cutting and color education through live demonstrations and an exclusive hands-on workshop. A team from Cole’s were in attendance to learn and grow together—in style. Here’s a recap.

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s also “Favorite Things” season. As the Cole’s resident beauty expert, Kate thought it would be fun to put together a short list of her favorite products we carry in the salon and why. Let’s dive in!

The perfect holiday hair and makeup looks don’t need to be overwhelming or over-the-top. Simplicity is key to nail the look and keep your sanity. These never-fail looks get us through the busy season looking great and feeling festive.

Intercoiffure is one of the most influential organizations in the industry, and their annual fall workshop always features a roster of top salon owners, stylists and educators. A handful of the Cole’s Salon attended this year’s atelier earlier this month, and a few of us even entered submissions into the Intercoiffure-Keune Excellence in Hair Awards! Get our recap on the blog.

Last month, a few of our First Impressions Team members had the amazing opportunity to attend John DiJulius’ Customer Service Revolution conference in Cleveland, Ohio. They left feeling inspired and highly motivated to reinvent our guest service experience after learning from some of the best leaders out there.

Should you include masques and serums in your regular skincare lineup?” YES—100% absolutely, positively, yes. While they might seem like a tedious, unnecessary task to some, they are actually a vital part of a skincare regimen! Keep reading to learn why we recommend masques and serums and how to determine which product is right for you. 

Continuing education—especially in the salon and beauty industry—is such a gift. The people you meet, the educators you learn from, and the time with your co-workers out of the salon is all amazing. Last month, Liz and Julie attended an Oribe Journey to Mastery Class in New York City—all about the modern shag.

Work wife, BFF, daughter, son, favorite sister or sister-in-law … whoever they may be, they’re special to you and you enjoy spending time with them. What’s better than enjoying a salon or spa service at Cole’s? Enjoying it with one of them! If you’d like to treat yourself to a little pampering with a pal, book one of these services the next time you visit us.

Need sun damage repair or extra hydration after a long, hot summer? How about reducing fine lines and wrinkles, or clearing up those acne scars once and for all? When your skin is in serious need of some TLC, book yourself a chemical peel at Cole’s Salon to improve the color, clarity, tone and texture of your skin. Here’s everything you need to know.

We are so excited to announce a new line of products that are now in all of our salons from one of our favorite beauty brands—RevitaLash Cosmetics! Whether you’re already a fan of our RevitaLash products or are hearing about them for the first time, the story is always one we’re happy to share.