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Style & Texture
How to Blow Dry Fine Hair for Volume & Lift
If you’re struggling to style your fine hair, we’re breaking down how to add volume to fine hair with a blow drying technique proven to volumize the hair shaft to enhance maximum volume at the root...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Use a Hot Brush - Tips and Step-by-Step Tutorials
Hot brushes are a hybrid hair tool that blends the best parts about a blow dryer and a flat iron, this innovative styling tool allows you to achieve smooth, effortless hair with less fuss. It’s as ...

Style & Texture
How To Curl Your Hair - 6 Different Ways To Do It | Sam Villa
Breaking down six of the best ways to curl hair and how to curl hair with a flat iron, this step-by-step curl guide will show you how to use a curling iron or flat iron create everything from ribbo...

Blow Dry Techniques
The Ultimate Guide To Blow Dry Hair Without Damage
If you’re interested in creating a blow dry with a smooth, sleek or voluminous finish without damage, we’ve got you covered. Here, we’re detailing which products, tools and techniques you need from...

Skills
Pro Tips: How To Make Waves with A Flat Iron
Clients everywhere are looking for ways to ensure a flawless finish, and this season the perfect balance exists between hair being done, without looking too done up. For that reason, flat iron wave...

Haircuts
Extension Tips: How to Create Natural Blends & Bouncy Curls
In this tutorial, Jada Jenkins, Sam Villa Ambassador, Mizani Artist, and L'amour de Rose Salon Owner@jadajenkinsco, takes us through her tips to create a natural-looking, blended finish with extens...

Fringe
Top Bangs Trends & Styling Guide: Find Your Perfect Fringe
If you’re looking for a change but already love your hairstyle, fringe is a quick and easy way to transform your entire look. Fringe, a.k.a bangs, has come a long way from the straight-across versi...

Style & Texture
Wash and Go Curls: Easy & Fast Natural Curly Hairstyle
Searching for a quick curly style to celebrate your guest’s gorgeous natural texture? Look no further than these stunning wash and go curls from texture expert and Sam Villa Ambassador Ashley Brown...

Braids Ponytails & Updos
Elegant Bridal Upstyling with Caralee Pridemore
Brides are BACK, baby! Wedding stylists are super-busy these days helping guests get ready for their long-awaited special days. Proper preparation is the key to creating an elegant bridal upstyl...