Sam Villa Blogs
Blow Dry Techniques
Mastering The Set-To-Dry
Learn How to Create Free-Flowing Volume With Mega Hold
Heads up-- Velcro rollers are back in a BIG way! As the trends toward dry cutting and high-volume finishes continue
to grow, it’s time to...
How To Cut Highly Textured Fringe or Bangs With a Razor
This is it - the last of the series of razor techniques and Sam finishes up with a dramatic fringe!
Before we sum it all up let’s review the first three razor haircut techniqu...
Bobs & Lobs
Beyond the Bob
Bring on the BOB! This low-maintenance classic cut is one of the most-requested shapes in salons today. Learn how to
create several different bobs while saving time with ...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Lived-In Upstyling with Anna Peters
Weddings are back-- and lived-in, organic upstyles are hotter than ever! Brides today are loving updos with natural
texture, according to Redken Artist, Sam Villa ARteam member and re:TREAT Sal...
Waves & Curls
Silk Press with Al Campbell
Naturally textured hair with higher or tighter curl patterns isn’t just a trend-- it’s a movement! As more and more people are embracing their natural curls and coils, now is the perfect time to...
Fundamentals
Texturizing & Cutting Curly Hair Solutions with Ashley Brown
Do you struggle to create soft, diffused haircuts in curly hair? The Air Cut may be the solution!
While many stylists choose a freehand, art-based approach to cutting textured hair (also called cur...
Fundamentals
Weight Removal 101
Removing weight and bulk is a foundational skill for every stylist to master. But with so many different variables at
play, it can feel more like a guessing game than a science!
Learn how to strat...
How to Create the Perfect Glam Ponytail
(New York, NY) – Jada Jenkins, Sam Villa Ambassador, Mizani Artist and L'amour de Rose Salon Owner @jadajenkinsco, is all about the perfect glam ponytail right now. Whether creating a red-carp...
Business & Marketing
How to Prepare for a Bridal Hair Trial - 5 Tips for Success
(New York, NY) – How is a stylist supposed to meet a bride’s expectations on her wedding day? It’s a tall order, and
bridezilla or not, there’s a lot of in the bridal hair market to make things...