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It’s iconic, it’s statement-making, and it can suit all hair types — the one-length bob never disappoints. “The Sleek One-Length Bob goes by many names and is a staple of the salon professional. Although simple in appearance, this cut has subtle but significant challenges when creating it. Methodical sectioning and the right tools can make this trending shape easy to execute,” explains Jesse Linares Sam Villa ArTeam and STRUCTURED hair @jesse.linares.  Keep reading below and watch the video to learn more about this classic cut and learn how to identify points of reference on the head to accurately section for precision, gain absolute control over the perimeter length, and check work to ensure balance and consistency.

“What makes ghost layers so exciting is that almost everyone can benefit from them, regardless of their hair density and texture. And, they offer the versatility of styling hair straight to look one length with airy movement, or texture can be added with a large barrel iron like the Sam Villa Artist Series 2-in-1 Marcel Curling Iron and Wand 1.5”,” explains Teresa Romero, Creative Director for Sam Villa and Artistic/Education Director for Jose Luis Salon @_teresa_romero. 

The shullet is a modern cut that blends the much-loved shag with the mullet. It combines the texture the shag is known for with a more dramatic shape for an edgy look. Speaking on the trend, Sami Skinner, Sam Villa Ambassador @samiskinnerhair says “I have a lot of clients who have been wearing shags for a bit now and are ready to jump into something new, yet don’t want to cut over their ears for a mullet shape. So, this razor cut shullet bridges that gap for them.” Keep reading to learn more about the trend and how to get the look!