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Celebrity-Inspired Bangs to Try in 2026Celebrity-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...
From cherry red to milky white, these are the timeless nail colors that never go out of style. Consider this your definitive guide to classic manicure shades...
September 16 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Ring Braid Step-by-stepWith the anticipation of back-to-school and the upcoming fashion weeks, we are always on the look for inventive new styles. In this tutorial, Anna Peters fro...
August 24 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Style A Shag Based On TextureThe shag has always been a unisex style – a soft silhouette with lots of layers and tons of texture. The cut creates a great amount of fullness throughout th...
August 12 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Texturizing Tips For Fine HairDoes fine hair get your (style) down? We get it! Often stylists don’t know what to do when a finely textured client sits in their chair. While it may seem li...
August 02 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Game-Changing Tools Every Stylist Needs This SeasonSummer is in full effect, which means clients will be rushing to the salon looking to you to breathe new life into their dry, brittle and sun-damaged strands...
July 26 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Fresh Ways To Update Your Upstyle“If you look on the streets of Paris and other fashion-forward urban areas, women are wearing simply wrapped elongated twists, rolls and buns versus the trad...
July 18 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Update Your Face Framing TechniquesEvery piece of art needs a perfect frame, so when designing guests’ haircuts, make sure to frame their faces! Arguably one of the best things about a finishe...
July 04 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Building a Community - Sam Villa ProfessionalYou might often wonder or be asked, “What is the best part about being a hairstylist?” More often than not, the community is mentioned. The hairstyling commu...
June 27 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Hair Hacks: Curling Iron TricksNo matter your skill set at one time or another, whether a stylist or a client, chances are you will have burned yourself with a curling iron. The immediate ...
June 26 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Size Matters—Especially When It Comes To Your Curling IronStanding in the styling tool aisle of your favorite beauty retailer can be intimidating. From flat irons to volumizers to curling wands, there are hundreds o...