Sam Villa Blog

You've seen the names... reversible blending shear, 42-tooth blender and the invisi...what? You've watched the techniques, but knowing which blending shear is right for you can become overwhelming ...

Twist Cutting: taking a section and twisting it out of it's natural direction to increase over direction and elevation on the outsides of that section. Here at Sam Villa we use the twist cutting...

Body position when cutting hair is crucial for different reasons. I know first hand just what happens when you don’t take the time to correct your body positioning and trust me, not only did my n...

RAZOR /rey-zer/ noun: A sharp-edged instrument used for cutting hair and shaving the face Stay right here, you are about to be challenged! We’re here to share an alternative and fresh approach to...

Taking care of a beard requires maintenance, and part of that maintenance involves trimming and shaping the beard to avoid stray hairs and keep a solid shape. As with any salon guest, the first st...

Triangles—how do they relate to hair? You may recall Sam first spoke about triangles in the popular haircut DVD CutOuts – Everything You need to Know About Cutting Fine Hair. In this haircut, S...

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...

Fall is a great time for makeover madness! When the chill hits the air guests are ready for a change, especially those with sun-bleached locks they're definitely ready for deeper richer tones. ...

The foundations we learned in school included the principles of setting the hair with rollers. Reach back, do you remember what you were taught about blow drying hair with a round brush? Off Ba...