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Fundamentals
Lived-in Precision
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...

Bobs & Lobs
Bob Haircuts: Graduated, Layered & Disconnected Techniques
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...

Fundamentals
How to Texturize & Cut Curly Hair
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...

Fundamentals
Weight Removal 101
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...

Business & Marketing
How to Prepare for a Bridal Hair Trial - 5 Tips for Success
(New York, NY) – How is a stylist supposed to meet a bride’s expectations on her wedding day? It’s a tall order, and bridezilla or not, there’s a lot of in the bridal hair market to make things PER...

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 fac...
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Braids Ponytails & Updos
Upstyles and Braids Tutorials: 35 Pro Videos | Sam Villa
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 wedd...

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...

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 ...