Sam Villa Blog

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...

The cold weather is upon us and we are starting to see our guests wanting to transition into longer hairstyles. However, longer does not necessarily mean “long hair”, it means longer than what they...

Anyone who straightens their hair knows it takes both time and skill, and they wish they had more of both. We have this crazy idea that the faster we go over our hair with the flat iron, it will sa...

RAZOR /rey-zer/ noun: A sharp-edged instrument used for cutting hair and shaving the face Stay right here, you are about to be challenged! We’re here to share an alternative and fresh approach to...

Taking care of a beard requires maintenance, and part of that maintenance involves trimming and shaping the beard to avoid stray hairs and keep a solid shape. As with any salon guest, the first st...

Triangles—how do they relate to hair? You may recall Sam first spoke about triangles in the popular haircut DVD CutOuts – Everything You need to Know About Cutting Fine Hair. In this haircut, S...

How do YOU cut the perimeter of a Bob? Do you use two fingers to hold the section of the hair, the comb to brace the hair or do you use a single finger or the edge of your palm to hold the hair ag...

Thick Hair Don't Care.... wait we do care! As if dealing with thick hair isn’t time consuming and frustrating enough, let’s throw in a dry and frizzy finish and I bet you are ready to lose your min...

Discover a simple method for cutting a full fringe in a few easy steps. You'll learn the correct finger angle and positioning to achieve a desired fringe with minimum effort. Finally, learn a simpl...