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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...

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...

Jenny Strebe has been in the hair industry for 14 years 6 of those years were spent as an Educational Director at Toni & Guy. Jenny has been featured in magazines and websites all over the worl...

Androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is the most common cause of hair loss and will affect up to 70% of men and 40% of women at some point during their lifetimes. Classic andr...

How often should you see your stylist? This is one of the most common asked questions but with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our hair tends to take the back seat. But also, we just simply...

One of the most important decisions that you can make when placing disconnection in your undercut shapes is how high or low you take the part. Probably the most important view that we must consi...

For years we've used our flat iron to create smooth, sleek and straight styles. Slowly, we've discovered this tool does more than straightening our hair! From loose waves to tight ribbon curls, you...