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Being on set can feel vastly different from the momentum of the salon. There is a different type of pressure that comes along with a new sense of freedom and expression. “Finding your artistic voice is one of the most powerful experiences. Though it feels magical when you capture an image/look, like we did shooting this collection, the entire process was not rushed. It was rooted in trained discipline with an openness to push boundaries,” explains Manda Ziegelman, Sam Villa Ambassador/ Global Redken Artist, of a recent shoot with the Sam Villa Team. “The opportunity to work in person with a team you adore is quite a magical place to explore your creativity.” Read on as Manda shares their experience and tips for cultivating creativity on photoshoots. 

When stylists began to cut this shape again, no one knew that this texturized, tailored cut would shape the way for many other trends and hybrid cuts. Since the shag became popular again, cutting services have skyrocketed and we’ve seen a return to learning how to build shape within a cut over all else. Keep reading to learn more about the shag and why it’s so important to today’s trends.

How easy is it to change a part? Top stylist Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, explains how to train hair to switch directions.