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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...
April 29 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
How-To: Beach Wave with a Flat IronJust because beach days are over doesn’t mean the beach wave is going anywhere this fall and winter! If you’re on the hunt for ways to simplify the trend, Ka...
April 25 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
TikTok Hair Trend: The Elastic HeadbandClassic 90s (aka noughties) styles have been popping up everywhere. While we can’t wrap our heads around butterfly clips, an iconic technique using elastics ...
April 21 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Styling Hacks for Rock and Roll HairLooking for a new spin on rock and roll hairstyles? Manda Ziegelman, Sam Villa Ambassador @mandaziegelman has created a quick and easy how-to guide. They are...
April 12 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Get The Look: Half Up Side PonytailFrom prom to graduation and the start of wedding season, around this time of year it is ideal to have a few styles up your sleeve. In addition to the return ...
April 09 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Get The Look: The Octopus HaircutThe Octopus Haircut is a fresh take on the shag and reminds us of the beloved “Rachel” haircut made famous by Jennifer Anniston on friends. If you’re curious...
April 08 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
Textured Asymmetrical Bob Step-by-Step by Lindsey OlsenMany of us can get caught up in the chaos of everyday salon life, but it is inherently important to set time aside for the passion projects that help spark c...
April 05 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
The Beginners Guide to BraidingAdding braids to a hairstyle can be used for a variety of effects. From creating interest to cutting down on damage — braiding is an art that begins with fun...
April 04 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
The Dos and Don’ts of Haircutting DesignWhether creating a lived-in look or a detailed cut, when it comes to haircutting design it requires a great deal of precision. When it comes to results, ever...
April 02 2022 / Sam Villa Professional
The Latest Bridal Style Trend90s styles have been trending the past few seasons and this year they are also making waves when it comes to bridal styling. As weddings resume and couples a...