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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...
February 08 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Shear-Cut Shags: When to Use a Shear Versus a RazorThe shag haircut has taken on many iterations since its return to popularity the past few seasons. With shape, silhouette and finish being tailored to indivi...
February 01 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
Meet the Sam Villa Ambassadors“This pandemic has turned our industry upside down, and it has forced us all to reassess what we do and how we do it. With mobile devices being the new clas...
January 30 2021 / Sam Villa Professional
5 Time Saving Hair HacksA great way to bond with your clients, either in the chair or from a distance, lies in the ability to give them solid styling advice. It adds value to your s...
December 25 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
Hair Tutorial: Elegant Holiday UpstyleUpstyles are taking on an elegant edge this season and this sweeping twist is the perfect style for any occasion. If your client is looking for a festive way...
December 20 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
A Guide to Cutting the French BobWith a return to tailored cutting, bobs of all shapes and sizes made their way into trend forecasts all over the world. One of the most iconic stemmed from a...
December 14 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
Developing Your Blow Dry Skills with the New Sam Villa Essential Series Blow DryerAsk any experienced stylist the key to creating the perfect blow-dry and they’ll agree it’s all about prep, tools, and practice, practice, practice! Whether ...
December 01 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
Live Education: Just Cut it OffAs bobs, lobs and everything in between has gained popularity the past few season’s, we’ve seen a return to the art of cutting. After a few long months of pu...
November 27 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
3 Quick Tips for Blow Drying Easily Tangled HairAccording to Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa, there are three things to focus on when blow-drying hair that tends to tangle easily – prod...
November 18 2020 / Sam Villa Professional
Tips for Drying Hair FasterBaby, it’s cold outside and no one wants to leave the salon (or house) with wet hair. Around this time of year, there’s a great rush to get out of the house ...