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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...
May 05 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Stylist Secrets: How To Work Together as a TeamFrom working in the salon, on set, or to bring a creative vision to life — the team you surround yourself with is essential.
May 01 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Consultation Tips: Listen Between the LinesIf a guest marches in and asks for an extreme transformation, ie. a pixie when they have long hair, Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam V...
April 28 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
A Message from Sam Villa About National Teacher Appreciation DayEducators play such a vital role in the lives and careers of the students they teach. From helping them build and grow their foundations to offering them exp...
April 22 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Celebrate Salon Professionals on National Hairstylist Appreciation DayAs hairdressers, we transform lives. We are essential to human’s well-being. People might not remember what their hairdresser does, but they remember how w...
April 17 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
The Top Tips for Cutting Appointment Times In HalfAccording to Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, his global following of salon professio...
April 14 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
3 Tips For Cutting the Perfect PixieFor new or returning clients, cutting a pixie can be daunting for both the stylist and guest, which is why Mandy McCullough, Sam Villa Ambassador, Redken Ar...
April 12 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Haircuts That Can Be Worn Air-Dried or Blow-DriedIt’s beautiful to see clients everywhere embracing their natural pattern. While they may be primarily wearing their hair wavy, curly or coily, many also want...
April 09 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Top 10 Tips for Re:Inspired HairFrom weddings to proms, birthday parties and evening soiree’s, as restrictions begin to lift so does everyone’s hopes for a festive season ahead. No matter w...
April 03 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Speedy Style: Boho Updo Step-By-StepTake a peek at this quick and easy step-by-step from Sam Villa Ambassador Twylla Jane (@twyllajaneto) to achieve a Boho Updo in minutes that’s so speedy and...