Sam Villa Blog

The bob is a haircut that all stylists must learn to master in the salon. However, there are some common challenges that we encounter that when corrected makes difference between a good bob and a ...

While at shows and on the road many of you ask Sam how he holds his professional shear and comb in one hand while cutting hair. This trick will take some practice but when...

Do you recall practicing roller sets back in school? Whether you loved them or not, those roller sets actually gave you the foundation skills for blow-drying! You may also recall the gaps in the...

What is the volume zone? The volume zone is the most critical area for a client that calls for a styling product to add volume for balance in the haircut. The focus area would be across the top ...

Thermal brushes are fundamental for conclusive finished results on medium to fine hair types. Have you ever thought about heating up the barrel of your thermal brush with the heat from your blow dr...

Looking for ultimate polish in your finished blow dry’s? Well, then a paddle brush is your new best friend! Wrap drying with a paddle brush is second to none when it comes to a smooth and polished ...

You've seen the names... reversible blending shear, 42-tooth blender and the invisi...what? You've watched the techniques, but knowing which blending shear is right for you can become overwhelming ...

Twist Cutting: taking a section and twisting it out of it's natural direction to increase over direction and elevation on the outsides of that section. Here at Sam Villa we use the twist cutting...

Body position when cutting hair is crucial for different reasons. I know first hand just what happens when you don’t take the time to correct your body positioning  and trust me, not only did my n...