Waves & Curls

How To Create Beach Waves with a Flat Iron

A loose wave texture is quick and easy with the Sam Villa Sleekr® iron. Use a horizontal section to part off the top and crown areas (these can be combined into one area)- clip this hair up loo...
Braids Ponytails & Updos

Twisted Sister Side Bun

Step 1: Prep Your Hair Take horizontal sections and spray a minimum of 6-8" away with Redken quick tease 15 backcombing finishing spray to protect the hair from heat and for maximum iron results U...
Braids Ponytails & Updos

Three French Braids - Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Prep Your Hair Take horizontal sections and spray a minimum of 6-8" away with Redken Quick Tease 15 backcombing finishing spray to protect the hair from heat and for maximum iron results U...
How to Cut a 'V' shape into long hair - Sam Villa Pro

How to Cut a 'V' shape into long hair

How many of you have clients asking for cuts with angled fronts – hair that can move back away from the face? Think Farah Fawcett – Yes, Farah! They are also asking for the ‘V’ shape in the back...
How To: Men's Retro Modern Gatsby Haircut - Sam Villa Pro
Men

How To: Men's Retro Modern Gatsby Haircut

Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) sure is a dapper ole sport, not a hair out of place to match his sharp suits. Andrew Carruthers, has these tips for polished hair to match the definable aesthetic of the ...
How To: The S Braid Pick Up Technique - Sam Villa Pro

How To: The S Braid Pick Up Technique

I'm really excited about the S Braid right now, it's a simple braid that's really eye catching and perfect for the summer months when clients want to control hair and/or create beachy waves. It...
How To Create a 4 Strand "Slide Up" Braid - Sam Villa Pro

How To Create a 4 Strand "Slide Up" Braid

Braids, braids everywhere! Let’s take braiding to a different level, more of a weave. Using four strands instead of three, learn how to create the illusion of a scarf or headband in the hair. The ...
Jude Law's Tapered Haircut How To - Sam Villa Pro
Men

Jude Law's Tapered Haircut How To

Spotted – Jude Law at Wimbledon (in the royal box no less) with a freshly shorn head cropped as short as the grass courts. While a clipper may seem like the way to go, try picking up your reversibl...
How To Get Shakira's Curls - Sam Villa Pro
Fundamentals

How To Get Shakira's Curls

Cutting naturally curly hair is all about keeping the integrity of the hair, the right technique can ensure that volume is created where desired, instead of frizz. Shakira’s curls always seem to be...