Sam Villa Blog

Learn How to Boost Texture and Movement with Mandy McCullough Do you ever have long-haired guests who ask for “something new” but don’t want to give up any of their length? This long layered hai...

Master the Art of Hybrid Hair Cutting with Sam Villa The movement towards detached cutting, weight removal and lived-in organic texture is showing no signs of slowing down! Does that spell the e...

Brides are BACK, baby! Wedding stylists are super-busy these days helping guests get ready for their long-awaited special days. Proper preparation is the key to creating an elegant bridal upstyl...

Starting your own salon business is exciting and it’s also a major undertaking. One of the most important steps you can take early on is selecting the right professional salon equipment. Below, we’...

As our calendars start filling up with special events and nights out, now is the perfect time to learn how to create beautiful finishes for our curly and wavy guests! While there’s nothing wrong w...

We can smell the Eggnog Latte’s and Peppermint Mocha’s now! Twinkle lights are already popping up here and there, which means we’re just a hop skip and a jump away from the mistletoe! As we hea...

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...

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 – ...

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...