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Master the Art of Hybrid Hair Cutting with Sam Villa The movement towards detached cutting, weight removal and lived-in organic texture is showing no signs of slowing down! Does that spell...

Brides are BACK, baby! Wedding stylists are super-busy these days helping guests get ready for their long-awaited special days. Proper preparation is the key to creating an elegant bridal upstyl...

Starting your own salon business is a major undertaking, and a big part of that is selecting professional salon equipment. While most hairdressers already own some basic tools, it takes more than a...

As our calendars start filling up with special events and nights out, now is the perfect time to learn how to create beautiful finishes for our curly and wavy guests! While there’s nothing wrong w...

We can smell the Eggnog Latte’s and Peppermint Mocha’s now! Twinkle lights are already popping up here and there, which means we’re just a hop skip and a jump away from the mistletoe! As we hea...

In my many years of supporting and coaching others both within and outside the hair industry, there has been a massive challenge around goal setting. For some, it seems that a specific, measura...

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...

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 techniques: Technique #1 – ...

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 Sam Villa’s layering and...