Sam Villa Blogs

One. Two. Three times a trend. We've heard before that three's a trend and you don't have to look any further than the deep side part. Hot during fall/winter, the deep side part has continued into ...

These simple hair straightening tips and techniques will take your finishing work from good to great. Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa® demonstrates how to avoid broomstick-like...

We have a new razor cutting technique that is great for times where you want to alter the texture of fine hair and to create more volume. In this video, Sam demonstrates a razor backcombing techniq...

Choosing the right brush can reduce styling time and improve results...a bonus when behind the chair, and a necessity when on platform, set or backstage. Sam Villa bases his selection on the techni...

Big buns are everywhere and are the perfect go to look for the upcoming wedding/prom season, because it's a sleek polished style that can literally be created in minutes on very long hair. Start a...

Blow drying short hair with cowlicks and/or erratic growth patterns can be extremely challenging! In this video, Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa® shares professional blow dryin...

Knowing and understanding which round brush you should use for your hair makes all the difference when you want to achieve a desired outcome. Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa®...

Asking questions is good, but some guests don't know when to stop and trust the professional. Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa, realizes it can really throw a stylist off track...

A blending shear is great for removing interior weight, texturizing the surface layer, creating volume and even for entire haircuts! Choosing the right professional shear for you and the end r...