Sam Villa Blog

I'm really excited about the S Braid right now, it's a simple braid that's really eye catching and perfect for the summer months when clients want to control hair and/or create beachy waves. It'...

Braids, braids everywhere! Let's take braiding to a different level, more of a weave. Using four strands instead of three, learn how to create the illusion of a scarf or headband in the hair. The ...

Cutting naturally curly hair is all about keeping the integrity of the hair, the right technique can ensure that volume is created where desired, instead of frizz. Shakira's curls always seem to be...

Slice, Gather, Pull and Tie! Want to learn a simple technique to create attention in long hair and excite everyone in the salon? In this short, comprehensive clip Sam gives us the step by step with...

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...

Concentrator nozzles are included with most professional blow dryers and they are included for a reason - they allow us to work smarter, not harder! If you are serious about your finishing, you ...

Using a professional straightening iron to make ribbon curls may seem like a hassle, but in fact it is easier than you might think. The heat from the Sam Villa SLEEKR® Flat Iron makes creating a cu...

Let's thinking about adding value to the appointment time as we approach the Spring and Summer months! Sam takes us through his technique for a Waterfall Braid with a simple inside braid. He move...

We have two great technique for creating loose waves or soft curls that every stylist should add to their bag of tricks. These techniques allow you to create natural looking curls or waves using a...