Sam Villa Blog

Twist Cutting with a Razor to Add Texture to Hair
Twist cutting is a great razor haircut technique to use on coarse hair that needs the edge loosened up to take away a blunt line. Let's assume you just cut a bob and you want to go back through an...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Stacked Combo Braid | Festival Hair Braid 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...

Bobs & Lobs
Challenges and Solutions When Cutting a Bob
The bob is a haircut that all stylists must learn to master in the salon. However, there are some common challenges that we encounter that when corrected makes difference between a good bob and a ...

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 ...

Client Consultation
Overcoming Difficult Hairlines - How To Collapse The Neckline For Your Short Bob Haircuts
Nape hairline interference! You know that hair is going to pop up or straight out from the head the minute you cut
it, right? Wrong! Not if you know how to manage it! In this clip Andrew Carrut...

Cutting Hair With a Razor: Do's and Don'ts
How many of you have recommended a razor cut to that client who had just one unfavorable end result with a razor? You know the one, “I don’t ever want my hair to be cut with a razor again!” A lo...

Fringe
Statement Fringe | How To Cut Short Full Bangs
Strong fringe has been trending for quite some time. You may already have had guests coming in requesting a very short fringe as seen on the runways or in fashion mags.
One of the challenges w...

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...

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...