Q&A with Sam Villa
Stylists ask the questions and Sam gives his answers in this ongoing educational segment
Hot Tips for Cutting Crowns
When cutting crowns it's all about degrees of length! Discover when you should cut the crown area shorter or longer depending on the desired result.
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How-to cut an even blunt line front-to-back
One of the most difficult things to do is cut an even blunt cut from back to front, as your line progressively gets shorter or longer. By working with a comb as your guide it allows you to easily see your line and helps when cutting an even blunt line. Watch and see how it's done!
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How-to eliminate a strong center part
Learn two great ways to eliminate a strong center part! In this video, Sam demonstrates how to alter growth patterns using a paddle brush or comb and a blow dryer! Follow these simple steps and say goodbye to that center part!
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Point cutting tips for all hair types
Sam Villa demonstrates hot tips for point cutting coarse-straight hair, fine hair and curly hair. Discover how-to easily fan the hair for deep and shallow point cutting and learn how to extract weight and add pliability for all hair types.
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Cutting behind the ear without leaving gaps
When cutting the area directly behind the ear it can appear very thin and sparse. This can be a result of many different things. In this video, Sam demonstrates how-to maintain weight and length behind the ear. Use the tricks in this video and your gaps will be gone!
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Tips for client follow-up
Following up with your clients is critical, especially when you are a new stylist trying to build up your clientele base! When and how often should you follow up with your clients? Watch for some great tips from Sam Villa on client follow-up!
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How-to create more volume in thick hair
Sam Villa demonstrates a quick tip to create more lift and volume for clients with thick hair. So put down your teasing comb and watch this video to create volume that will last all night long!
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Learning from your mistakes
Some of the best discoveries happen when we make mistakes! Sam Villa encourages you to make mistakes but to learn from each and every one of them! Watch this Q&A with Sam Villa and learn how you can turn mistakes into a positive behind the chair!
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Should fine hair be cut short or left longer
When cutting fine hair is it better to cut it short or leave it longer? Should you blow dry for volume or no volume? Learn these answers and more in this new Q&A with Sam Villa!
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Which way to direct your triangle sections
When using triangle sections for cutting high density and low density hair, which way should you point the triangle for the best results? Watch now to learn when you should point your triangles up and when you should point them down for layering and volume techniques.
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How to handle clients that cancel or no-show
Have you ever had a client cancel on you at the last minute or even worse, never showed up at all? Sam Villa has some tips for how to handle these kind of situations. Watch and learn how you can set yourself up to run a successful business behind the chair!
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How to make thin hair in the front appear thicker
Sam offers solutions for clients that have thin hair in the front and want to create the illusion of their hair being full throughout.
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Education for stylists on a budget
Whether you are a new student or an experienced stylist, continued education if necessary for you to be the best you can be behind the chair. Sam Villa offers some tips for finding the best education out there...
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When not to use a razor
Understanding when to use a razor and when not to use a razor is important to know for the end result you are trying to achieve. Watch as Sam explains when he would use a razor and when he would avoid using a razor to cut hair.
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Make low density hair appear thicker
Scalp see through is the most common problem in low density hair. But never fear, there is a way to camouflage with color! Here are some hot tips for which colors to use to make fine hair appear thicker and fuller.
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Cutting fine hair wet or dry
When do you cut fine hair dry and when do you cut fine hair wet? Sam shares when he would choose to cut hair dry when working with fine hair in this new Q&A video.
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How to cut an asymmetrical bob
Creating an asymmetrical bob can be challenging and time consuming. Sam Villa shows you how to take the guessing game out of an asymmetrical bob by cutting a horizontal line instead of a diagonal line for maximum results with minimum effort. Watch and see how it's done!
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How-to improve the condition of fine hair
Sam Villa talks about how to improve the condition of fine hair through the use of Redken's Intra Force treatment.
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How to cut layers without making them look choppy
Learn the secret to cutting layers to either reduce weight or create more of a textured, choppy look in this Q&A video from Sam Villa.
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Creative inspiration for your haircuts
This week's question comes from Isiah Akron who asked, "What is your process when you are coming up with a new cut? Where do you draw your inspiration from?" Inspiration is everywhere—on the streets, in music and in fashion; you just need to be aware of your surroundings and let the inspiration find you!
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Best blowdrying technique for volume
Our question this week comes from Jason Pierce who asked, "Sam, what is your favorite blowdrying technique for volume?" It's a great question that actually goes beyond the blow dryer. Using the proper brush with your blow dryer can make the difference for achieving volume. Watch the video to learn how you can create awesome volume!
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Disconnection or Blending - Which is preferred
To disconnect or not to disconnect, that is the question send in by Marie Kieffer. Disconnection provides a sense of texture, movement and volume that blending can't offer. Once you learn how to communicate disconnection to your clients, the days of blending haircuts will be behind you.
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Using triangle sections to create hidden volume
Triangle sections are great for when you want to determine how much weight and length you want to take off. In this Q&A Tamyra asked, "When you make the triangles on the top of the head (referring to CutOuts DVD) for layering, are you using a guide or making your own?" Watch and learn what you can do with triangle sections!
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Removing unwanted volume over the ears
Sam Villa demonstrates how to remove unwanted volume over the ears by using a triangle section. This technique is also great when cutting mens hair. See this technique now!
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Cutting curly hair with consistency
Holly asked, "Sam, I have a fine long-haired curly client who loves her hair long; when I cut the back she always ends up coming back in a few days later and there are always these random curls that are longer and out of place, even though I cut the back the same length. Help!"
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How much time to dedicate toward education
Basil from Freelance Salon in San Diego, CA asked Sam, "How much time per week should I put in towards education and practice?"
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How to create volume in low density fine hair
Chantee asked, "What about low density in the top? Is there any technique for that other than adding hair?" Watch the video for a quick tip from Sam Villa about how to create more volume in fine hair.
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Products to avoid for fine hair
Cherri asked, "What products do you avoid for fine hair?" Click the video to learn more about the products that Sam recommends and those that you should avoid for fine hair.
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When to use a razor on fine hair
Jeffery asked, "I am never quite sure when to use a razor, if at all, on fine hair." Watch to hear Sam's response!
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