Sam Villa Blogs

Fundamentals
Braiding Simplified - How To Keep Control Of Your Braids
It's all in the rhythm and it's the rhythm that's gonna get you! Get you on the right track, that is!
In the video above, Sam is going to show us a couple of cool tricks on how to work smart wi...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Choose The Right Blow Dryer
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed when it comes to picking out a new blow dryer? So overwhelmed that you'd rather just hang on to the embarrassingly ancient one you have had since college? We...

How To Modernize a Ponytail With an Attached Fishtail Mohawk Braid
Looking for a fresh, organic approach to liven up a ponytail? Take notice, what you are about to watch adds not only visual excitement for your guest (and for others that are watching), this also ...

Men
How To Remove Weight From The Interior & Add Texture To The Ends Of Longer Hair
Last year we had a huge influx of guests requesting barber cuts; tight fades with very clean skin edges. Now that some of these guests want to grow their hair out let's get into two texturizing te...
Waves & Curls
How To Add Volume and Hold To Your Curls
Nothing is more frustrating then spending quality time curling your hair, spraying with every kind of hairspray known to man, only to have those curls fall out. Who ever curled their hair to have l...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create a Sleek and Chic Center Part
Is there anything more chic than a center part? It's such a simple detail that elevates a style to a whole other level of sophistication. Check out Gwen Stefani's perfect center part from the Emmy'...

Men
Awesome Texturizing Technique for Weight & Bulk Removal in Shorter Haircuts
Often times, a square head shape is the difference between creating a masculine or feminine silhouette in your shorter haircuts. In this video, David Boyd from the Sam Villa ArTeam shares a great t...

How To Texturize and Add Movement To Dense Hair Using a Razor
How many techniques can we apply texture the hair to remove weight and add movement? There are a variety of texturizing techniques - we have given you several over the years. Andrew Carruthers,...

Men
Detailing Around The Ear With a Blending Shear | Men's Haircut
Brace yourself!
Do you find yourself in an awkward position when you go to trim around the ears on a short haircut? Yes, the position that feels uncomfortable and looks as though you are exercis...