Sam Villa Blog

Elevation, over direction and finger angle. You know all of these haircutting terms from hair school, but do you really understand what each of these terms mean and how they affect the end result ...

It's been proven that going 2-4 days in between washes is actually better for your hair. Washing your hair everyday can cause your scalp and ends to become dry, fade your hair color faster and let'...

As hairdressers, we are constantly researching and keeping up to date with current trends in fashion and in hair. It's our job to consult with our guests about what is popular now or what will be p...

When stylists get behind a cause the power is immense! We touch many lives and we are great listeners. Our guests pour their hearts out to us in happy times as well as sad times and we know what ty...

Here's a simple braid called the Pull Back Ladder Braid and it takes less than 5 minutes to create! The technique is simple to grasp and the end result is really cool! Try this on your guest in the...

When it comes to fine hair, the common tendency is to over layer the hair — especially in the perimeter. Let’s face the facts: you are always going to have more hair in the back of the head so you ...

Ponytails are one hairstyle that will always be in style for all women of all ages. There are many different types of ponytails you can create, but one of the most difficult to place in is the s...

When do you use a blending shear vs. a straight shear? If your objective is to remove weight easily and quickly, work smarter and pick up your  blending shear. What is a blending shear? A blendi...

Bangs are a great way to drastically change to your hairstyle without losing length. So whether you have a piecy fringe or a full and bold fringe, you can change the look and style of your bangs...