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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...
2025's Top Bob Hair Cut Trends
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...
Jelly Nails Are Back (and Better Than Ever) for Summer 2025
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...
White Nails: The Unexpected Mani Trend Taking Over 2025
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...
September 18 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
The Best Styling Tips for BlondesCut, color, style. All three of these elements can work together to completely alter your overall look. From placing color to enhance a cut, or styling hair ...
September 17 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Pro Tips for Working with WigsOne aspect of hairstyling that doesn’t often get covered in cosmetology school is working with wigs and units. The addition of these skills can help every as...
September 12 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Blend Hair ExtensionsSam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, is joining forces with Extend Events to lend his ex...
September 08 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
How to Style Naturally Curly Hair to Tame FrizzNothing ruins a hairstyle quicker than the impact of frizz and the end of summer can be one of the most humid times of the year. Naturally, minimizing frizz ...
September 06 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Cut First, or Color? The Latest Tips on Color Placement & LayersColor before cut? Or cut before color? When it comes to planning out color placement, the haircut will have a great deal of influence on the finished look. I...
September 05 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
How-To: Silk Press + WaveLooking for a new style to match the #sweaterweather? With cooler weather approaching and back-to-school season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to ma...
September 03 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
The Beyond Project and Sam Villa Partner at ABS 2021 for Salt + Light Coalition’s Workforce Development ProgramIf you’re looking for a beautiful way to give back to the community, join the Sam Villa Company to learn more about Beyond Project during the 2021 ABS Show i...
August 31 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Sam Villa Named Educator of the Year at the 2021 NAHA AwardsSam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken is named 2021 NAHA Winner for Educator of the Year! ...
August 14 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Photoshoots On a Budget: Trade For PrintWhen branching into editorial or competition work, finding the time, money, and resources to complete your vision can be the first big hurdle to get over. Be...
