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Communication between two people is fundamentally one of the most important aspects of any relationship – be it stylist-to-stylist, client-to-stylist, partner-to-partner, or friend-to-friend. Due to this fact, the first lesson most stylists learn in school is the art of the client consultation. It is the first step when meeting new clients and should be the cornerstone at the beginning of any appointment. While time can often be rushed behind the chair, there are a few key steps that should never be overlooked. Keep reading for a few of our favorite tips and tricks to complete a successful client consultation every time.

Let’s talk donuts… not the maple glazed ones you dream about on the daily, the ones we use in hairdressing. In recent years, donuts have been instrumental for creating volume, height, and architecture within updos. Used in a new creative way in this tutorial, Sam Villa is showing us a new way to use our trusted donut.

When you decide to invest in higher-end materials like Molybdenum, you’ll notice that the shears hold a finer edge for a longer, but Sam Villa, the co-founder of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, says routine maintenance can highly prolong the cutting life of any shear. Keep reading for a few tips on how to protect your shears.