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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...
August 09 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
Top Tips For Client ConsultationsCommunication between two people is fundamentally one of the most important aspects of any relationship – be it stylist-to-stylist, client-to-stylist, partne...
July 28 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
Pulled Donut Braid UpdoLet’s talk donuts… not the maple glazed ones you dream about on the daily, the ones we use in hairdressing. In recent years, donuts have been instrumental fo...
July 27 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
5 Tips For Protecting Your ShearsWhen you decide to invest in higher-end materials like Molybdenum, you’ll notice that the shears hold a finer edge for a longer, but Sam Villa, the co-found...
July 25 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
Find a Tribe and Thrive - #SamVillaCommunityThere’s a reason why people form communities. They work together and lift each other up. Just like the support of a positive relationship – whether at work, ...
June 24 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
Educate & Inspire: Learn Where Sam Villa Draws His Inspiration FromSam Villa educates and inspires stylists behind the chair and throughout their careers. Recently we caught up with Sam at Premiere Orlando where he was hosti...
June 21 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
Quick & Easy Texturizing TipsWhen fashioning a new cut, knowing how to handle someone’s natural texture is one thing and knowing how to cut texture into it is another. Keep reading for a...
June 15 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Spot A True Left-Handed ShearAre you a righty or a lefty? Your brain ultimately decides which hand your body favors. While you can’t pick which hand is dominant, you can choose the right...
June 11 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
The Tools You Need For Undone TextureCurrent styles have taken on a more organic feel. Curls are more undone, waves are effortless and even straight styles have a bend to them. More polished tha...
June 10 2019 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Cut Curtain FringeOn the heels of fashion weeks, a new season of styles, and the change in temps, clients everywhere have been asking for fringe. Whether they are looking for ...