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Fall Makeup That Stays PutTired of your makeup smudging, fading, or rubbing off every time you wear a scarf? Discover the best fall makeup products that actually stay put—no creasing,...
Co-Washing in Cold Weather: Yes or No?
Wondering if co-washing is a good idea when temperatures drop? This guide breaks down the pros and cons of co-washing in cold weather, who should try it, and...
How to Give Brunette Hair More Dimension This Season
Learn how to create dimensional brunette hair with Shades EQ toning, lowlights, and styling techniques. Perfect for stylists or anyone looking to enhance the...
Black Nails Are the Chic Power Move for Fall 2025
When it comes to fall nail trends, nothing makes a statement quite like black nails. Chic, dramatic, and endlessly versatile, black polish is more than just ...
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...
June 15 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Must-Have Hair Supplies To Pack In Your Carry OnSummer is officially here and we see travel in your future! The best part about traveling during the warmer months is the ability to pack light since swimsui...
June 06 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
5 Life-Changing Styling Hacks That Will Help You Survive SummerWhen heat and humidity are through the roof, the last thing you want to do is tend to your strands. What if we told you there were easy hacks that promise to...
June 05 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Crimping Is Cool AgainWhile this has been a salon favorite for a few years now, crimping has now become mainstream. As guests and salons begin to incorporate this into their lookb...
