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The Best Bob Haircuts for Thick HairFor years, anyone blessed with thick, voluminous hair have been told to steer clear of bob haircuts—and honestly, we get it. The fear of the dreaded "triangl...
The Blonde Touch-Up You Can Book on Your Lunch Break
Your time is precious and often there’s never enough of it when you need it—especially when your roots are showing. But with targeted services and innovative...
The Difference Between Faux, Soft & Butterfly Locs
When it comes to protective styles for textured hair, the creativity is endless. From classic cornrows to passion twists, there's no shortage of beautiful wa...
Everyone's Swooning Over Cappuccino Blonde
There’s a fresh shade making waves in salons and across social media feeds, and it’s as warm and comforting as your go-to cup of coffee. Meet Cappuccino Blon...
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...
May 31 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Cut A Modern ShagThe latest movements we’ve seen within the industry prove that anything goes. Trends may or may not be irrelevant and clients are wearing whatever pleases th...
