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Razor cutting has long been a go-to for stylists who want to soften texture, build movement, and break away from overly structured silhouettes. But if you're ready to take your razor skills to the next level, Sam Villa is sharing a technique that blends the technical with the visual—and the result is effortless, seamless layers with just the right amount of “controlled chaos.”

In his latest free tutorial, Seamless Layers: A Razor Cut Technique, Sam Villa—Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa®, and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken—demonstrates Shift Cutting, a dry cutting method using the Sam Villa Signature Series Razor that creates visual movement, preserves length, and leaves the hair with a soft finish.

There’s a lot of buzz around “invisible” or “hidden” layers—and for good reason. These techniques add volume and movement to a haircut without visible layers or altering the existing shape. For clients who like the silhouette of their current cut but want more lift at the crown, invisible layers are a subtle but powerful solution.

Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and stylist at Structured Hair (@jesse.linares), demonstrates how to enter an existing shape and subset a new internal layer to create the appearance of movement without visibly changing the haircut.

Renowned hairstylist, educator, and industry icon Sam Villa is set to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Beauty Vision Awards, taking place September 14th in Kansas City, MO.