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How to use different blending or thinning shears to achieve different results
A blending shear is great for removing interior weight, texturizing the surface layer, creating volume and even for entire haircuts! Choosing the right professional shear for you and the end r...

Men
How To Create Visual Texture in Fine Hair - Men's Haircut
The key to creating visual texture for our male guests with fine hair requires an aggressive approach. In this video, Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa® demonstrates an essent...

Blow Dry Techniques
Americana Men's Haircut Collection - Step By Step Haircut Instructions
Take a short road trip out of any metropolitan area and America is still primarily countryside and small towns. For the last few years, the Americana spirit has made its way out of those small town...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
The Gatsby Chignon
This hairstyle was inspired by hairstyles that we've spotted on Pinterest plus the hairstyles in "The Great Gatsby".
We're loving how easy this style was to create! This look will work for almo...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Get Professional Results When Blow Drying Your Hair
How many times have you left the salon after a fresh blow out, feeling and looking like the best version of yourself?
Fast forward to later in the week when you have to wash and style your hair at...

The Starburst Crown Braid Updo
The Starburst Braid has so many possibilities and the finished look is spectacular! In this video, Sam Villa demonstrates one way to create a Starburst Braid and provides the inspiration for you to...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
How To Do a Twisted Chignon
Step 1: Prep Your Hair
Take horizontal sections and spray a minimum of 6-8" away with Redken quick tease 15 backcombing finishing spray to protect the hair from heat and for maximum iron results
U...
Flat Iron Tips: Slow Down To Speed Up
One of the most common mistakes while using a flat iron to straighten the hair, is passing over the same section... over and over and over again. We have this thought that the faster and more time...
Waves & Curls
How To Create Beach Waves with a Flat Iron
A loose wave texture is quick and easy with the Sam Villa Sleekr® iron.
Use a horizontal section to part off the top and crown areas (these can be combined into one area)- clip this hair up loo...