Sam Villa Blog

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

You're gonna dig this haircut technique for men with short hair! Men's Haircut Technique - Blending Shear Over Comb Have you ever had a male client tell you "I love the texture of my hair about 10...

As a hairdresser, your hands are your most valuable tools! You must take care of them if you hope to have a long and pain-free career. Watch as Sam demonstrates a few finger exercises that you can...

Slice, Gather, Pull and Tie! Want to learn a simple technique to create attention in long hair and excite everyone in the salon? In this short, comprehensive clip Sam gives us the step by step with...

Creating a zigzag section for haircutting used to be time consuming - we fumbled our combs, dropped them and then had to start allover again. Not anymore! Sam teaches us a speedy technique t...

Concentrator nozzles are included with most professional blow dryers and they are included for a reason - they allow us to work smarter, not harder! If you are serious about your finishing, you ...