Sam Villa Blogs

Hairdressers can often suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. Learn how to prevent and treat these conditions.

Haircutting takes an incredibly long time to master and requires constant education! In the Ultimate Video Guide to the Best Haircutting Techniques, we have hand-selected many of our favorite v...

What do you do when a guest shows you inspiration pictures of several different haircuts? If you feel like a deer in the headlights, you’re not alone! But this is an amazing opportunity to de...

Master the Art of Hybrid Hair Cutting with Sam Villa The movement towards detached cutting, weight removal and lived-in organic texture is showing no signs of slowing down! Does that spell...

Bring on the BOB! This low-maintenance classic cut is one of the most-requested shapes in salons today. Learn how to create several different bobs while saving time with ...

Do you struggle to create soft, diffused haircuts in curly hair? The Air Cut may be the solution! While many stylists choose a freehand, art-based approach to cutting textured hair (also called cur...

Removing weight and bulk is a foundational skill for every stylist to master. But with so many different variables at play, it can feel more like a guessing game than a science! Learn how to strat...

(New York, NY) – How is a stylist supposed to meet a bride’s expectations on her wedding day? It’s a tall order, and bridezilla or not, there’s a lot of in the bridal hair market to make things...

Soft, lived-in texture and natural movement are two of today’s hottest hairstyling trends. But creating a beautiful textured cut isn’t as simple as blending, blending and more blending! Several f...