Today we’d like to introduce you to Ralph Cole. He share his story with us below:
Ralph Cole, known also as Ralph Cole The Barber, is a passionate and driven Master Esthetician and revered member of the beautician community.
A North Carolina native, Ralph relocated to Washington and served in The U.S. Army for 3 years until 2016. As too many of our nation’s veterans do, Ralph faced unemployment, financial insecurity, and even homelessness post-out-processing. Unwavering, however, by this set of dismal circumstances, Ralph’s passion for esthetics and his drive for success quickly placed him on the throne as Seattle’s top barber.
Olympia Barber School alum, Ralph Cole entered the beautician world and thrived; even acquiring an impressive roster of celebrities such as Bobby Wagner, and Richard Sherman– even Ciara’s husband, Mr. Russell Wilson!
Having surmounted and mastered his dreams as a barber, Ralph then set his sights on what he considers his ultimate goal: becoming a top-tier esthetician. In 2020, he graduated from Clover Park Technical College, then packed up shop to return to his home state of North Carolina and get to work.
The mastermind and author behind facial masseuse resource, “The Facial Massage King 101,” Ralph obtained notoriety in a very short time; something that very few industry professionals can attest to… especially as a male in the field. Upon being nominated as Favorite Esthetician for the 2021 Black Spa Awards, and then being granted The Dermascope Magazine Licensed Master Esthetician Award in the same year, the skincare powerhouse decided to give life to his brainchild in Durham, NC by opening up The Skin with Ralph Cole Headquarters.
The new HQ of what will soon span throughout the area, and foreseeably the nation, Skin with Ralph Cole in Durham provides both unmatched facial services and a luxury product line to Central North Carolina’s entire spectrum of diverse residents. Whether in pursuit of an effective wrinkle prevention regimen, a pore-quenching dryness remedy, or a tactical approach to acne-taming, clients find Ralph’s holistic approach and personalized treatments to be indispensable to living in their dream skin.
With premium massage oils like Skin with Ralph Cole Facial Massage Oil, developed personally by Ralph, as well as an empathetic, skillful set of facial techniques, Skin with Ralph Cole invites you to join them in their integration and expansion in RDU’s beauty community.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Struggles for me would be getting injured in the military, being homeless, moving my successful business from Washington state to North Carolina, starting over, and fighting depression and mental health.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a master esthetician/barber that specializes in hyperpigmentation, anti-aging, acne, microdermabrasion, and facial massages.
Being that I am known as the facial massage King, I specialize in facial massages that I perform on my clients using my very own massage oil. I’m most proud of not giving up on my dreams and aspirations. I’ve had a ton of roadblocks; however, I refuse to let any of them deter me from reaching my full potential.
What do you think about luck?
Being that I’m a man of God, luck gets no credit in my life good or bad. God is the Alpha and Omega and knows the end from the beginning.
He has blessed me tremendously by molding me into the man I am today. Trials develop godly character and enable me to rejoice in my sufferings. God isn’t finished with me yet and I believe he will blow my mind by bringing the desires of my heart to fruition.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.skinwithralphcole.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinwithralphcole/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skinwithralphcole/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkinwithRalphCole/videos
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/skin-with-ralph-cole-durham
