1-888-812-1115Creative Techniques
Sam Villa demonstrates techniques that will enhance your skills behind the chair.
Learn to Braid! Plaits, Rope Braid and Round Braid
In this video, Sam Villa demonstrates how to manipulate your fingers to create four different braids. You will learn the inside plait, the outside plait using a stacked finger position, a 3-strand twisted rope braid and finally, a 4-strand round braid!
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How to flat iron any hair type like a pro
In this video Sam Villa demonstrates the three principles of a flat iron and how to achieve smooth, sleek, straight hair using a comb and flat iron; he also shows how to use a round brush and flat iron to create a beautiful beveled finish.
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2 Techniques for Creating Finger Waves
Sam Villa demonstrates two different techniques using a Marcel Iron to create a variation of finger waves.
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Hairdresser Dexterity: Finger Exercises
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. Here are some finger exercises that you can do on a daily basis to create more flexibility in your fingers, wrist and thumb tendons.
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How-to Create a Waterfall Braid
Sam Villa demonstrates how to create a waterfall braid, but modified! Learn how you can create the illusion of a basket weave but with the character of a waterfall braid in this how-to video.
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How-To Create a Top Roll
Sam Villa demonstrates a quick and easy way to create a top roll using a couple of elastics, some grips (bobby pins) and your Sam Villa Paddle Brush!
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Bubbles Up Style Technique
Create a fearless, fresh and modern up style with just 6 ponytails! This video clip is packed with a "how-to section" and "step-by-steps" to create a personalized silhouette for your client!
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Split Curl Technique
Use your curling iron to create the effect of naturally curly hair. This technique will give you two types of curls: a tight curl and a loose curl! Watch the video to see how it's done.
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How-to Create an S-Braid
Learn how to create a really simple braid that visually has a lot of character and is also a conversation piece! Watch now and find out how to create the S-Braid!
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How to create a beveled fringe without any lines
Put down the blowdryer and round brush and pick up your SLEEKR Flat Iron to create a beautiful beveled fringe! In this video, Sam demonstrates how to use the heat from the flat iron to create a beveled fringe without any lines of demarcation. Watch, learn and get ready to create some beautiful looking fringes!
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How to cut a full fringe
Sam Villa demonstrates how to cut a full fringe in a few easy steps. He shows the correct finger angle and positioning to get maximum results with minimum effort. Sam also shows a simple way to bevel the fringe with a 9-row brush and a blow dryer.
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Coils Technique
Grasp this intriguing technique but don't get caught up with perfection! The beauty is in the technique! Design on full or partial heads by twisting and anchoring sections as you move around the head. Your possibilities are endless as you shape each section - beautiful hair for work or play!
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Slip Knot Technique
Sam Villa demonstrates a quick, simple and easy way to create the illusion of a braid. If you thought you could never braid, watch this.
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Scrimping Technique
Scrimping is one of Sam Villa’s signature texturizing techniques. It’s good for hair types that resist manipulation, like long heavy hair and fine hair with a smooth cuticle. It resurfaces the cuticle enabling it to hold texture and curl, and actually makes it last longer.
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