Sam Villa Blog

Boar Bristle vs. Thermal Round Brush: Which to Use?
Knowing and understanding which round brush you should use for your hair makes all the difference when you want to achieve a desired outcome.

Business & Marketing
How To Deal With A Client That Asks Too Many Questions
Asking questions is good, but some guests don't know when to stop and trust the professional. Andrew Carruthers, Cultural Ambassador for Sam Villa, realizes it can really throw a stylist off track...

Business & Marketing
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...