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Be Your Best Brunette: Tips & Tricks for Brown ShadesThere’s a reason brunettes wear so well. Brown hair holds dimension naturally, which means it doesn’t need frequent lightening to feel elevated. Instead, the...
Celebrities are trading high-maintenance color for the soft, smoky blend of greige lights—a chic fusion of grey and beige that makes natural silver look inte...
Not all hair products are created equal. Some deserve a splurge, others are perfectly fine to save on. This guide breaks down where to invest, where to save,...
Start the new year with a ritual that nourishes more than just your hair. Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, hair oiling is the ultimate act of mindful self...
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...
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 ...