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Bobs & Lobs
Rock & Roll Haircut Refresh
Level-up Your Bang and Fringe Trims with Manda Ziegelman
Keep your guests rocking on by refreshing those shags and textured punk cuts in-between full haircuts! These specialty cuts are built to l...

Bobs & Lobs
ICONIC: The Modern-Day Bardot Haircut
Look out-- the 60’s are making a comeback! The “Bardot cut” has been making appearances on runways and red carpets for over half a century, and it’s back on trend once again.
Inspired by French...

Waves & Curls
Curls Run the World
Blonding and Styling for all Curl Patterns with Lindsey Marie Olson
With over 60% of the North American population rocking textured hair, it’s never been more important for stylists to build co...

Braids Ponytails & Updos
Braid Magic with Twylla Jane
How to Create Three Whimsical Braided Hairstyles
Do you ever get bored of doing the same styles over and over?
Most artists get stuck in a creative rut now and then. That’s why it’s so importan...

Business & Marketing
Social Media 101 with Blake Reed Evans
“I know I should be doing more on social media, but I’m SO busy already!”
If that sounds like you, know that you’re not alone! Social media is constantly evolving and it can be overwhelming to k...
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Braids Ponytails & Updos
Braids & Up Styles Tutorials - Ultimate Guide [35 Videos]
No matter the occasion, braids and upstyles are always in! You can wear a simple braid to tame frizz on a casual day or create a more complicated upstyle for a formal event – especially during wedd...

Business & Marketing
Cosmetology Students: How to succeed at Cosmetology School
Becoming a Hair Stylist is unforgettable and filled with inspirational learning. You have the gift of a trade filled with endless opportunities!
The future is yours.
With so much excitement to get ...

Pulled Donut Braided Updo (It´s Like Magic!)
Ignite your creativity for several new looks with one jaw-dropping style! In this video, Sam Villa, Redken 5th Avenue Global Artistic Ambassador and the Co-Founder Chief Creative Officer of Sam Vi...

The Difference Between Horizontal and Vertical Layering for Haircuts (Create your roadmap)
Create the roadmap to your style by sectioning your layering pattern for your haircut, prior to cutting. Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa shares the key differences between ver...