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Blow Dry Techniques
Wellness Behind the Chair: Staying Grounded, Healthy, and Connected During the Holiday Rush
As we head into the busiest stretch of the year, we’re sharing wellness tips that help you take care of your body, your mindset, and your fellow stylists, too.SHOP TOOLS | Scroll To Read

Cutting
The Top Tools for Ergonomics & Efficiency Behind the Chair
In this guide, we’ll walk through the top tools that protect your health, enhance performance, and prepare you for the busiest seasons behind the chair.
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Wellness & Ergonomics
The Stylist’s Guide to Ergonomic Cutting
Stop the strain and extend your career. Learn the core principles of ergonomic cutting during Sam Villa’s Sheargonomics month.

Fundamentals
Wellness Behind the Chair: Tools & Tips to Feel Better While You Work
From how your shears fit in your hand to how your blow dryer feels after a long day, below we're offering tips on how to create a healthier, more mindful routine behind the chair.
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Fundamentals
Hairdressers: How To Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis
Hairdressers can often suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. It’s essential to know how to protect and care for your most valuable tool—your body. Here, we're...

Wellness
Being Present & Finding Connection — Steps You Can Take to Make a Change
Focusing on the health and wellness of those in the beauty industry has always been paramount for Sam Villa. From engineering shears for ergonomic comfort to offering business tips for a successful...

Business & Marketing
Mindful Manifestation with Daniel Mason Jones
How to Create Your Dream Life as a Stylist
“Everything that we do, everything that we are, and everything that we will become, comes from manifestation.” -- Daniel Mason Jones
As stylists, we lov...

Fundamentals
How To Hold Your Shear and Comb In The Same Hand While Cutting Hair
While at shows and on the road many of you ask Sam how he holds his professional shear and comb in one hand while
cutting hair. This trick will take some practice but when...

Business & Marketing
Proper Posture for Hair Stylists | How to Cut Hair Comfortably
Body position when cutting hair is crucial for different reasons. I know first hand just what happens when you don’t take the time to correct your body positioning and trust me, not only did my n...