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Any extra tips or techniques you can have in your back pocket for set work is essential because you never know what looks you’ll need to create. Mastering a solid professional curl set is ideal because it is the foundation for creating multiple looks while styling on set. To give you a competitive edge, Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of re:TREAT Color + Hair Design Studio  @annas_hair_retreat, is sharing her secrets for how to create a strong, workable base for session work.

Currently, clients are looking for haircuts that allow them a variety of finishes — especially if one of their options is low-maintenance with the ability wash and wear. Speaking to an expert in exactly that, Sam Villa ArTeam Member, Ellen Devine @ellendevinehair, spent years by the beach in San Diego, so she understands the love and importance of wash and wear hair. “

Now, more than ever clients and stylists are placing a large focus on increasing the health of the hair. From self-care to scalp care, everyone is on the hunt for the best ways to cut down on damage. “No one wants damaged hair…yet the daily habits of many people are contributing to dryness and breakage, and they don’t even realize it. Knowing what to do and what to avoid is important.  These are some of the steps I share with my guests to help minimize habits that hurt their hair,” explains Teresa Romero, Sam Villa Artistic Director and Artistic/Education Director for Jose Luis Salon @_teresa_romero. Keep reading for a few of her top tips to reverse damage and get healthy hair.