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The Effortless Hair Color Trend Defining Fall 2025First, there was the Boho Bob—a textured, undone take on the classic cut that gave us movement, freedom, and just the right amount of edge. Now, hair’s free-...
Your Guide to Actives: What to Know About Retinol, Vitamin C & Acids
Skincare actives like retinol, vitamin C, and chemical exfoliants can seriously level up your routine—if you know how to use them. In this guide, we break do...
Face-Framing Fringe Is Everywhere in 2025
Changing your hair color has become one of the most popular ways to switch up your style. The fact that there are constantly a dozen hair color trends to cho...
The Right Way to Clean Your Makeup Brushes (And How Often to Do It)
Cleaning your makeup brushes is essential for better makeup application and healthier skin. In this guide, we break down exactly how often you really need to...
August 30 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
How to Create Effortless Ghost WavesWant to master that effortlessly undone, "cool girl" hairstyle that looks like you woke up flawless? Say hello to ghost waves — the dreamy, soft waves that a...
July 05 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
The “It” Hair Tool of Summer 2025Sun-kissed hair, sticky foreheads, and spontaneous weekend plans — styling in the summer has always required a little more creativity and air conditioning. B...
June 25 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Create Seamless Layers with a Razor: The Shift Cutting Technique by Sam VillaRazor 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...
June 03 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
How to Cut Invisible LayersThere’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...
May 30 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
Sam Villa Honored with a Lifetime Achievement at the American Beauty Vision AwardsRenowned hairstylist, educator, and industry icon Sam Villa is set to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Beauty Vision Awards...
April 10 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
2025 Hair Trend: How to Cut the Perfect One-Length Bob with a Side PartThe classic bob is making a major comeback in 2025, and this year it’s all about a one-length bob with a side part. According to Joe Chesbro, Sam Villa Ambas...
March 10 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
Mocha Mousse: The Pantone Color Trend Taking Over Hair Color in 2025When it comes to trending hair colors, few shades have captured attention quite like Mocha Mousse. As the Pantone Color of the Year for Hair, this hue stands...
February 23 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
The 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Blow Drying Hair This SeasonBlow drying is about more than just drying hair—it’s a craft, a performance, and often, the finishing touch that transforms a client’s look from good to abso...
January 20 2025 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Curl Your Hair - 6 Different Ways To Do ItGet the curls you want with these hot tool tips from Sam Villa detailing how to curl your hair 6 different ways!
