Today’s women want choices, whether a client wants soft and sleek, loose and natural or wild and curly, hairstylists need to know the fundamentals of how to achieve these textures before they can break the rules and experiment. The Textur Curl technique takes classic curls and adds character to make them modern. Get the steps…

Discover what makes Sean Larusso’s salon, Madison Avenue Salon and Spa successful and why in-house and external education is critical to growing your business. Watch now…

Sam Villa has two great technique for creating loose waves or curls that every stylist should add to their bag of tricks. These techniques will allow you to create a natural looking curl or wave with a Marcel iron. The end result is a strong crest that appears to be done with finger waves and a lazy curl that appears more natural. Watch now…

The new trend is creating texture with color, and come spring, there will be a big change in hair color. Weʼve been seeing pastels for a while now, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj – this season they will be in full force – purples, oranges, pinks, blues. How do you adapt this trend for guests? Read more…

The blow dry is back and it’s better than ever! Super sleek is a given, and texture and volume are an option. The best finishes, both sleek and textured, can be achieved by following these simple Do’s and Don’ts…

Curly hair clients are unique because they are very knowledgeable about their hair, therefore, they have a lot of valuable info to contribute to a consultation. Listen more and talk less. Take time to learn about their curl pattern, how the curls fit together and evaluate shrinkage. The more you understand their hair, the more…

Today’s texture is loose, it’s critical for adding movement and life to a silhouette, and a razor is ideal for taking weight out and breaking up quickly…it slices hair at an angle, so the base of the hair strand remains wider than the end, creating softness and movement. Read more…

Hairdressers have been using chemicals to alter the surface of hair for years – color seals and adds shine, perms add curl and define, and straighteners calm and reduce frizz. Now there’s another option, the Sam Villa Signature Series TEXTUR Iron alters hair’s texture and gives stylists the ability to expand a silhouette or alter the surface, instantly.

We point cut with shears all the time, so why not think out of the box and point cutting with a razor? It’s a great way to loosen up blunt lines in a shape and add texture and separation immediately. Here’s how to point cut with a razor…

Fact: 50% of North American women have natural wave or curl and this hair type intimidates many stylists because it’s fragile, prone to frizz and unpredictable. Fact: Shying away from curly hair clients is bad business, because they are product junkies! Read on for more curly hair facts…