
4 Ways to Add Texture to Blunt Cuts
After multiple seasons of long layers and single-length styles, textured cuts had their comeback in a really big way. Clients are looking for more texture to add dimension and interest to styles, so having the ability to create modern texture in multiple ways with multiple tools is important. Keep reading for a few tips from Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam Member, as he demonstrates 4 ways to add texture to blunt cuts.
#ArtistsSupportingArtists - THINK Before Sharing
Recently the recipient of the International Hairdressing Awards first International Hair Influencer of the Year Award, Sam Villa has an important message for us all - THINK before sharing. “Sharing is the greatest gift we can give one another…to support each other so we can all grow and prosper together,” says Sam Villa, originator of the #ArtistsSupportingArtists movement (along with Andrew Carruthers/Education Director of Sam Villa) and recipient of the International Hairdressing Awards first International Hair Influencer of the Year Award.

Stylist Self-Care: How to Care for Yourself Behind the Chair with Sam Villa
Self-care is something we can all get on board with—after all, who doesn’t want to look after their own well-being, reduce their stress, and indulge in a little pampering every now and then? But for stylists, the idea of self-care is often easier said than done. In an industry where time is money, spending 8 to 10+ hours a day on your feet—often with very minimal breaks, let alone a full-blown 30-minute lunch—is the norm. While we always advocate for periodic rest breaks, sometimes it just isn’t feasible. But that doesn’t mean you have to let your own health and well-being go by the wayside.