Sam Villa Blog

Our natural habit is to "slide" our shear through sections of naturally curly hair. Doing so, will cause the shear to "rip" through the section and your client will definitely feel the discomfort!...

Using a professional straightening iron to make ribbon curls may seem like a hassle, but in fact it is easier than you might think. The heat from the Sam Villa SLEEKR® Flat Iron makes creating a cu...

Do you have the courage to cut the back of a BOB by twist cutting the entire section in one cut? Sure you do!! In the video above, Sam shows us how to save time by Twist Cutting in the nape area. ...

It's all about detached haircuts! Sam gives us a clear view on removing weight resulting in his "hidden secret" without losing length. This effortless technique is done in a snap: Isolate the top...

Professional shears are an investment for stylists, one of the most used and expensive tools in the bag, so prolonging optimal performance is a priority. Sam Villa uses his shears almost every day,...

Let's thinking about adding value to the appointment time as we approach the Spring and Summer months! Sam takes us through his technique for a Waterfall Braid with a simple inside braid. He move...

We have two great technique for creating loose waves or soft curls that every stylist should add to their bag of tricks. These techniques allow you to create natural looking curls or waves using a...

Would you like to know two ways in which you can control unruly fly-aways at the root after you've finished an awesome professional blow dryer? This first technique is great for calming fly-aways ...

You're going to love this simple braiding technique called the "S" Braid! Visually, think of hippie couture and adding character to it. A lot of girls are taking sections of the front temple areas,...