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How To Blow Dry Hair - 6 Steps with Videos
The discipline of practicing new techniques adds value to our guest services. Product application and brush placement are both the keys to all successful blow dries for the best outcome. When we te...

Fringe, Perimeter & Layering - 4 Hair Cutting Techniques You Should Learn
Have you ever thought to yourself, "There has to be a better way to do this!" Take a step back for a moment and really think about what it is you want to accomplish and what are the best haircuttin...

Fundamentals
How To Find Creative Inspiration As A Hairdresser
The definition of the word inspiration can found as the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
We are all creative souls and we need ment...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Effortless DIY Bohemian Braided Hairstyle
Soft effortless bohemian hair is all the rave right now and if there is a braid involved it is icing on the cake! Who doesn't love combining braids and boho waves?? They are the perfect combo, like...

How To Create an Infinity Braid
In this hair tutorial we're going to show you how to create an infinity braid. Redken Artist Ellen Devine shared this hairstyle with Sam working backstage at a hair show and now we're going to shar...

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...

Fundamentals
Signature Series and Essential Series Shears Differences
Sam Villa Signature Series Shears vs. Sam Villa Essential Series Shears. You've probably heard about our shears but might be wondering, "What are the differences?" The type of metal used, the lengt...

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...

3 Ways to Use a Blending Shear When Cutting Hair
Thinning Shear or Blending Shear? Utilizing the correct tool is essential, and knowing the difference between a thinning shear and a blending shear will place the focus into perfect view for you.
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