Sam Villa Blog

Layering
Long Layering and Face Framing
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...

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...

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...

Bobs & Lobs
ICONIC: The Modern-Day Bardot Haircut
Look out-- the 60’s are making a comeback! The “Bardot cut” has been making appearances on runways and red carpets for over half a century, and it’s back on trend once again.
Inspired by French ...

Layering
How To Cut Soft Layers In Longer Hair (Create Volume In The Crown)
Lack of volume makes up more than half of the hair complaints we hear from clients in the salon. Clients will spend hundreds of dollars on products and hours educating themselves on how to achieve...

Layering
How To Layer Fine Hair (Without Losing Density)
The power of a good haircut can change flat fine hair to a bodyful, trendy style. One of the biggest challenges for stylists when cutting fine hair is keeping the ends from los...

Layering
How to cut long layers in the back of the head -- VIDEO
We are certain most of you have mastered a long layering technique, there are so many out there! The following technique is quick and simple to achieve consistent layers throughout the entire head,...

Fundamentals
Twist Cutting to Create Layers in the Crown
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...

Fringe
Surface Razor Cutting For a Highly Textured Finish
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...