As a hairdresser, your hands are your most valuable tools! You must take care of them if you hope to have a long and pain-free career. Watch as Sam demonstrates a few finger exercises that you can do on a daily basis to create more flexibility in your fingers, wrist and thumb tendons.

When should you I a longer blade? A longer blade will give us better range of motion and be more comfortable vs. a shorter blade while cutting in specific areas and using specific techniques. Why struggle when picking up a longer shear will make all the difference? Work smarter, not harder by using a longer blade for the following techniques…

The #1 complaint from clients is that stylists take too much length off. Here’s a tip, gain their confidence and trust the first time they walk in the door and you will have them for life…

Most people with curly hair want to keep length on the top of the head to help weigh down the curl, but they also want a sense of softness and movement. Sam Villa’s “Weave and Blunt” technique is great for creating lift and softness at the crown area. Learn the technique…

Do you have the courage to cut the back of a BOB by twist cutting the ENTIRE section in one cut? Sure you do! In this clip Sam shows us how to save time by Twist Cutting in the nape area. With a little perseverance and practice, you too will soon be utilizing this technique in your day-to-day cuts.

Sam reveals a perfect technique to cut length utilizing his Reversible Blending Shear, resulting in hair that can flip up or under. Watch how it’s done…

It’s all about detached haircuts to create today’s looks. Watch as Sam gives us a clear view on removing weight resulting in his ‘hidden secret’ without losing length.

Shears are an investment for stylists, one of the most used and expensive tools in the bag, so prolonging optimal performance is a priority. Sam Villa uses his shears almost everyday – here’s how he keeps them in tiptop shape…

When it comes to shopping for shears, size matters! Many stylists with small hands seek shorter shears and those with larger seek longer shears, but it’s not the length of the blade that’s the main concern, it’s the size of the finger and thumb holes that are vital. Want the perfect fit? Follow these shear searching tips:

This is a great technique – especially when you’re working with men or women that wear their hair short around the ear. Watch this technique now…