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Beyond the Bob
Bring on the BOB! This low-maintenance classic cut is one of the most-requested shapes in salons today. Learn how to create several different bobs while saving time with Sam Villa’s layering and...

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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...

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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 ...

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How to Dry Cut the Perimeter on a Textured Bob (New Technique)
Dry cutting doesn’t have to limit your haircutting style. Discover a new technique to cut the perimeter of a textured bob with Sam Villa ArTeam, Jesse Linares. Try this freehand style for dramatic...

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How To Create A Consistent One Length Haircut (It’s All In The Details)
It’s all in the details! Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa
shares the fine details to solve one of the most common challenges hairdressers face when cutt...

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Challenges and Solutions When Cutting a Bob
The bob is a haircut that all stylists must learn to master in the salon. However, there are some common challenges that we encounter that when corrected makes difference between a good bob and a ...

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3 Ways to Cut a One Length Bob
How do YOU cut the perimeter of a Bob? Do you use two fingers to hold the section of the hair, the comb to brace the hair or do you use a single finger or the edge of your palm to hold the hair ag...

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Twist Cutting The Neckline of a Bob To Save Time
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 the video above, Sam shows us how to save time by Twist Cutting in the nape area.
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How To Cut an Asymmetrical Bob In One Simple Step
What is asymmetry in terms of hair cutting? It is simply a true diagonal line from short to long or
long to short, that's it!
Let's discuss a powerful and easy technique fo...