Sam Villa Blog

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 Salo...

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...

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...

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 strate...

(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-carpet lo...

(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 PER...

How to Create Your Dream Life as a Stylist “Everything that we do, everything that we are, and everything that we will become, comes from manifestation.” -- Daniel Mason Jones As stylists, we lov...

Soft, lived-in texture and natural movement are two of today’s hottest hairstyling trends. But creating a beautiful textured cut isn’t as simple as blending, blending and more blending! Several f...

The shag cut is one of today’s hottest trending hairstyles. When it comes to creating this heavily-requested haircut, it’s important to be intentional with the tool you select (razor or shear?) a...