Sam Villa Blog

Blow Dry Techniques
Mastering The Set-To-Dry
Learn How to Create Free-Flowing Volume With Mega Hold
Heads up-- Velcro rollers are back in a BIG way! As the trends toward dry cutting and high-volume finishes continue to grow, it’s time to rev...

How To Cut Highly Textured Fringe or Bangs With a Razor
This is it - the last of the series of razor techniques and Sam finishes up with a dramatic fringe!
Before we sum it all up let’s review the first three razor haircut techniques:
Technique #1 – ...

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 Sam Villa’s layering and...

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 Salo...

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 strate...

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 PER...

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...