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Summer 2025 Blonde Hair Color Trends: The New Shades Everyone’s Asking ForAs blonding season heats up, everyone’s looking to lighten up — and this summer’s must-have shades are brighter, blonder and better than ever. The latest tre...
There are certain trends — ahem, the Rachel — that can influence an entire decade (the 90s) and subsequently new trends each season after that. Currently, wh...
The ‘90s and ‘00s revival is still going strong, and as we dive into Summer 2025, one early-aughts beauty trend is officially everywhere: Jelly Nails. Perfec...
Since the rule is usually “no white pants after labor day,” we tend to toss this tone to the back of our closets and beauty cabinets. But, whether for our lo...
June 04 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Top Tips for Healthy HairNow, 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 hun...
June 03 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Get The Look: Voluminous Glam WavesWith prom, wedding and event season upon us, glam waves are making a comeback in a big way. After achieving the look, getting waves to stay is the most commo...
June 01 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
One Aircut Two Ways: Picked & Natural or Effortlessly Blown OutBrush up on your haircut skills this season with a technique specifically created for textured hair.“The Mizani Aircut is a systematic approach to cutting te...
May 19 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Bridal Menu: A Great Tool for Building a Strong Bridal BusinessAs a bride, you simply don’t know what you don’t know, so deciding on hairstyles and finishes. After years in the bridal industry, Caralee Pridemore, Sam Vil...
May 16 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
The Best Shears for Creating Lived-In LayersDepending on hair type and length, adding layers to a cut can add a much-needed boost in overall style. It allows the wearer to create movement, add interest...
May 12 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
A Guide to Cutting Short HairIs there anything as exciting as making a big change? Few things make a stylist’s heart beat as fast as hearing that a guest wants a major transformation and...
May 02 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
3 Steps to a Runway-Ready ChignonWhether you want to get into session styling or already have and in, having a few go-to looks are key when working backstage. From fashion week to editorial ...
April 30 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Get The Look: Loose Festival WavesWhether you are attending Coachella, Stagecoach, Revolve festival or one of the many other activations in and around Palm Springs this year or watching from ...
April 30 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Tips for Cutting a Mod Bixie | Consejos para hacer un BixieTo gain inspiration and learn how to create the cut, watch Jorge Perez, Sam Villa Ambassador and owner of Hair Lab Studio 407 (Puerto Rico) @jorgedoeshair, d...