Sam Villa Blogs
Fundamentals
Upgrade Your Texturizing Skillset
Soft, lived-in texture and natural movement are two of today’s hottest hairstyling trends. But creating a beautiful textured cut isn’t as simple as blending, blending and more blending!
Several f...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Use a Hot Brush - Tips and Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
Could hot styling brushes be the ultimate hair hack? These hybrid tools
combine a hairbrush with a blow dryer and/or a flat iron, promising easy and
no-fuss styling.
Thanks to new ...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Braids & Up Styles Tutorials - Ultimate Guide [35 Videos]
No matter the occasion, braids and upstyles are always in! You can wear a simple braid to tame frizz on a casual day
or create a more complicated upstyle for a formal event – especially during ...
Fundamentals
How To Find Creative Inspiration As A Hairdresser
The definition of the word inspiration can found as the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
We are all creative souls and we need ment...
Fundamentals
Signature Series and Essential Series Shears Differences
Sam Villa Signature Series Shears vs. Sam Villa Essential Series Shears. You've probably heard about our shears but might be wondering, "What are the differences?" The type of metal used, the lengt...
Bobs & Lobs
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 ...
Fundamentals
How To Hold Your Shear and Comb In The Same Hand While Cutting Hair
While at shows and on the road many of you ask Sam how he holds his professional shear and comb in one hand while
cutting hair. This trick will take some practice but when...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create Volume On Top Of The Head | The Volume Zone
Do you recall practicing roller sets back in school? Whether you loved them or not, those roller sets actually gave
you the foundation skills for blow-drying! You may also...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Apply Mousse Before Blow Drying
What is the volume zone? The volume zone is the most critical area for a client that calls for a styling product to
add volume for balance in the haircut. The focus area would be across the...