Sam Villa Blogs
Bobs & Lobs
Beyond the Bob
Bring on the BOB! This low-maintenance classic cut is one of the most-requested shapes in salons today. Learn how to
create several different bobs while saving time with ...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
Lived-In Upstyling with Anna Peters
Weddings are back-- and lived-in, organic upstyles are hotter than ever! Brides today are loving updos with natural
texture, according to Redken Artist, Sam Villa ARteam member and re:TREAT Sal...
Waves & Curls
Silk Press with Al Campbell
Naturally textured hair with higher or tighter curl patterns isn’t just a trend-- it’s a movement! As more and more people are embracing their natural curls and coils, now is the perfect time to...
Fundamentals
Texturizing & Cutting Curly Hair Solutions with Ashley Brown
Do you struggle to create soft, diffused haircuts in curly hair? The Air Cut may be the solution!
While many stylists choose a freehand, art-based approach to cutting textured hair (also called cur...
Fundamentals
Weight Removal 101
Removing weight and bulk is a foundational skill for every stylist to master. But with so many different variables at
play, it can feel more like a guessing game than a science!
Learn how to strat...
How to Create the Perfect Glam Ponytail
(New York, NY) – Jada Jenkins, Sam Villa Ambassador, Mizani Artist and L'amour de Rose Salon Owner @jadajenkinsco, is all about the perfect glam ponytail right now. Whether creating a red-carp...
Business & Marketing
How to Prepare for a Bridal Hair Trial - 5 Tips for Success
(New York, NY) – How is a stylist supposed to meet a bride’s expectations on her wedding day? It’s a tall order, and
bridezilla or not, there’s a lot of in the bridal hair market to make things...
Business & Marketing
Mindful Manifestation with Daniel Mason Jones
How to Create Your Dream Life as a Stylist
“Everything that we do, everything that we are, and everything that we will become, comes from manifestation.” -- Daniel Mason Jones
As stylists, we lov...
Fundamentals
Upgrade Your Texturizing Skillset
Soft, lived-in texture and natural movement are two of today’s hottest hairstyling trends. But creating a beautiful textured cut isn’t as simple as blending, blending and more blending!
Several f...