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The Bubble Bob Instantly Gives You Fuller-Looking HairThe bubble bob is quickly becoming 2026’s most flattering haircut, thanks to Selena Gomez’s plush, rounded take on the trend. Designed to create the illusion...
Celebrity-inspired bangs are defining 2026 hair trends, from soft curtain fringe to bold micro bangs and glossy blunt cuts. Inspired by style icons like Dako...
Learn why color fades over time and how ULTIMATE COLOR helps maintain vibrancy, shine, and a fresh salon finish for longer.
Minimalism is having a precision moment—and nails are leading the charge. After seasons of long lengths, bold shapes, and maximalist designs, Spring 2026 bel...
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...
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...