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How many of you have recommended a razor cut to that client who had just one unfavorable end result with a razor? Now we want to turn you on to controlling your razor angle to keep the ends of the ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Looking for ultimate polish in your finished blow dry’s? Well, then a paddle brush is your new best friend! Wrap drying with a paddle brush is second to none when it comes to a smooth and polished ...