Sam Villa Blog

What do you do when a guest shows you inspiration pictures of several different haircuts? If you feel like a deer in the headlights, you’re not alone! But this is an amazing opportunity to design ...

The wolf cut is on track to be the hottest haircut of 2022… and clients can’t get enough! A hybrid of a mullet and a shag, the wolf cut is a continuation of recent trends towards lived-in, organic ...

Learn How to Boost Texture and Movement with Mandy McCullough Do you ever have long-haired guests who ask for “something new” but don’t want to give up any of their length? This long layered hai...

Master the Art of Hybrid Hair Cutting with Sam Villa The movement towards detached cutting, weight removal and lived-in organic texture is showing no signs of slowing down! Does that spell the e...

This is it - the last of the series of razor techniques and Sam finishes up with a dramatic fringe! Before we sum it all up let’s review the first three razor haircut techniques: Technique #1 – ...

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...

Do you struggle to create soft, diffused haircuts in curly hair? The Air Cut may be the solution! While many stylists choose a freehand, art-based approach to cutting textured hair (also called cur...

Removing weight and bulk is a foundational skill for every stylist to master. But with so many different variables at play, it can feel more like a guessing game than a science! Learn how to strate...

The shag cut is one of today’s hottest trending hairstyles. When it comes to creating this heavily-requested haircut, it’s important to be intentional with the tool you select (razor or shear?) and...