Sam Villa Blogs

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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'...

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 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,...

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...

Modernize your backcombing! That'’s right, the days of backcombing are done and outdated! Not only does that tend to break the hair but also leaves a knotted and tangled mess! We’'ve got a techniqu...