Sam Villa Blogs

Sam Villa Signature Series Shears vs. Sam Villa Essential Series Shears. You've probably heard about our shears but might be wondering, "What are the differences?" The type of metal used, the lengt...

When we need to create beautiful soft waves, we usually pick up our flat iron, but there is more than one way to create a new soft wave! A blow dryer and round brush is the perfect combo to create...

Thinning Shear or Blending Shear? Utilizing the correct tool is essential, and knowing the difference between a thinning shear and a blending shear will place the focus into perfect view for you. B...

Twist cutting is a great razor haircut technique to use on coarse hair that needs the edge loosened up to take away a blunt line. Let's assume you just cut a bob and you want to go back through an...

My name is Torie Bliss and on Instagram you can find me at @glambytoriebliss. I am totally obsessed with everything boho, but boho hair is at the very top of my list. Stacked combo braids a...

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 ...

We have a simple little trick to add character to a traditional 3-strand braid, creating a rose-like finish. The Rosette Braid is the perfect way to accessorize a braid or to change up a hairstyle ...

Nape hairline interference! You know that hair is going to pop up or straight out from the head the minute you cut it, right? Wrong! Not if you know how to manage it! In this clip Andrew Carrut...

How many of you have recommended a razor cut to that client who had just one unfavorable end result with a razor? You know the one, “I don’t ever want my hair to be cut with a razor again!” A lo...