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White Nails: The Unexpected Mani Trend Taking Over 2025Since 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...
Blonde hair has always come with much more responsibility than other shades. From upkeep to hair damage, any blonde knows the lengths you need to go to keep ...
By now it’s well known that washing your hair every day can actually be detrimental to the normal function of your scalp and the health of your hair. If you ...
The sleek, ultra shiny, perfectly glazed glass skin trend has made its way into hair and this season we’re seeing a merging of trends with the debut of the G...
April 08 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Simplifying Men’s HaircuttingWith the onset of androgynous styles, both men and women are embracing new shapes and shorter silhouettes. Barbers and stylists alike utilize both shear-over...
March 31 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Support Fellow Artists By Breaking Into BeautyBreaking Into Beauty is a day of inspiration and education with top talent from our industry. It’s a movement to promote comradery and mentor the new genera...
March 24 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Clean Your BrushesClean brushes aren't just important because of hygiene. Clean brushes allow you to style hair more efficiently and with better results. Whether at home or in...
March 21 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Spring Cleaning: How To Refresh Your Tools For A Successful Season AheadIt’s beginning to smell a lot like spring and while the flowers are blooming right on time, there may be a few things that you need to be catching up on! Has...
March 18 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Top Tools To Complete Your KitWhether you work backstage at Fashion Week or have back-to-back appointments at the salon, your days can be stressful. One way to make your life easier? Pack...
March 03 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Understanding The Undercut with Andrew CarruthersIf you’ve ever wondered how stylists get the perfect lob, bob or unbeatable pixie and crop it is most likely because they are using an undercut to some degre...
February 24 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Must-Haves Tools Of The SeasonSpring is around the corner, and, whether you work backstage, on the go or at the salon, it’s always a good idea to stock up on the latest hair products. Che...
February 20 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How eLearning is Changing The Shape of EducationeLearning allows stylists with increased access to education from distant locations at a relatively low-cost — without the travel expense or time commitment...
February 12 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How-To: Ruffled Waves with Sam VillaWith the onset of texture and natural looking styles, waves are the new go-to style of the season. While they’ve evolved, everything from beachy and loose to...