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Recently, I have been seeing this "Viking Braid" exploding all over the internet for good reason! It is such a cool hairstyle! Casual with striking visual interest. This look is usually done with a...

When it comes to naturally curly hair, blow dryers can often cause grief rather than being of any help. In fact, some blow dryers actually work against curly hair; this happens when the nozzle dir...

Lately, we're seeing our guests with naturally curly hair embrace their natural curl and texture. They are choosing to keep their length and are excited to show off the natural movement and text...

A flat iron is used for more than straightening and smoothing hair. With the proper technique, you can use your flat iron to create waves, curls and so much more! Sam Villa Andrew Carruthers, Cu...

Lets reflect back on the '80s when crimped hair reigned supreme! Do you remember the massive bright pink & gold plated crimping iron that would leave highway-sized indentaions in the hair, oh a...

Don't lie, you've watched "Frozen"...at least 3 times, you know every single word to the songs "Let It Go" and "Love Is an Open Door" (you've probably lip synced it and put it on YouTube), and you'...

How do we support the finished look of a pompadour without a lot of pomades, gels and waxes that result in shapes that do not move around? How do we attain the look with more texture and volume an...

Haircutting is an exercise of many different elements. There is, of course, our technical aspect which helps us to execute the desired outcome. This is comprised of elevation, over direction, finge...

For those of you following our step by step tutorials on the Sam Villa Blog, welcome back! If you haven't seen my other hair tutorials, make sure you check them out by clicking here. I promise that...