Sam Villa Blog

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...

(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...

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...

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 fac...

The shag cut is one of today’s hottest trending hairstyles. When it comes to creating this heavily-requested haircut, it’s important to be intentional with the tool you select (razor or shear?) and...

Level-up Your Bang and Fringe Trims with Manda Ziegelman Keep your guests rocking on by refreshing those shags and textured punk cuts in-between full haircuts! These specialty cuts are built to l...

Look out-- the 60’s are making a comeback! The “Bardot cut” has been making appearances on runways and red carpets for over half a century, and it’s back on trend once again. Inspired by French ...

  Blonding and Styling for all Curl Patterns with Lindsey Marie Olson With over 60% of the North American population rocking textured hair, it’s never been more important for stylists to build c...

No matter the occasion, braids and upstyles are always in! You can wear a simple braid to tame frizz on a casual day or create a more complicated upstyle for a formal event – especially during wedd...