Sam Villa Blog

Fundamentals
How To Quickly Create A Zigzag Part
Creating a zigzag section for haircutting used to be time consuming - we fumbled our combs, dropped them and then had
to start allover again. Not anymore! Sam teaches us a speedy technique t...

Fundamentals
Cutting Curly Hair - 'C' Shaping Technique
Our natural habit is to "slide" our shear through sections of naturally curly hair. Doing so, will cause the shear to "rip" through the section and your client will definitely feel the discomfort!...

Bobs & Lobs
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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Fundamentals
How To Remove Weight From Thick Hair
It's all about detached haircuts! Sam gives us a clear view on removing weight resulting in his "hidden secret" without losing length.
This effortless technique is done in a snap:
Isolate the top...

Client Consultation
How To Tame Fly-Aways + Flat Iron Trick For Smoothing Hair At The Roots
Would you like to know two ways in which you can control unruly fly-aways at the root after you've finished an awesome professional blow dryer?
This first technique is great for calming fly-aways ...

Fringe
How To Extract Weight & Add Volume With a Blending Shear
Have you ever had a client who wants to keep her hair long in the front but it drives her crazy because it always falls in her eyes? Is there a solution? You bet there is and Sam will take us on...

Fundamentals
How To Choose The Right Comb For Your Hair
The comb is the most misunderstood tool in the industry. Many stylists cut and re-cut hair over and over again because they haven't used the proper comb to get the right tension and line precision...