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Style & Texture
Trick for Removing Tangles with a Detangling Brush
When your hair is full of tangles what is the best way to get them out? This detangling brush trick that we're going to share with you is really simple and after you watch the video you will think...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Get Long Waves With Your Blow Dryer & Round Brush
When we need to create beautiful soft waves, we usually pick up our flat iron, but there is more than one way to create a new soft wave! A blow dryer and round brush is the perfect combo to create...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Stacked Combo Braid Tutorial | Festival & Boho Hair Inspiration
My name is Torie Bliss and on Instagram you can find me at @glambytoriebliss. I am totally obsessed with everything boho, but
boho hair is at
the very top of my list.
Stacked combo braids a...

Style & Texture
Simple Rosette Flower Braid Hairstyle Tutorial for Medium to Long Hair
We have a simple little trick to add character to a traditional 3-strand braid, creating a rose-like finish. The Rosette Braid is the perfect way to accessorize a braid or to change up a hairstyle ...

Style & Texture
How To Hide a Hair Elastic Using an Awesome Hairpin Trick
We all have guests who have children that play sports and love a braid to keep their hair out of their face. We've got a cool trick to hide the elastic used to secure the braid without adding or p...

Style & Texture
Fishtail Braid Updo | The JLO Braid
At Sam Villa, we like to think, say and do things differently to challenge, inspire and motivate our viewers to change things up. This braid you're about to learn is no different.
Watch and follow ...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create Volume On Top Of The Head | The Volume Zone
Do you recall practicing roller sets back in school? Whether you loved them or not, those roller sets actually gave you the foundation skills for blow-drying! You may also recall the gaps in the...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Apply Mousse Before Blow Drying
What is the volume zone? The volume zone is the most critical area for a client that calls for a styling product to add volume for balance in the haircut. The focus area would be across the top ...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Curl Your Hair With a Round Brush and Blow Dryer
Creating long-lasting curls with a round brush and blow dryer requires more than simply wrapping and releasing the hair. For professional stylists working with medium to fine hair types, understand...