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Be Your Best Brunette: Tips & Tricks for Brown ShadesThere’s a reason brunettes wear so well. Brown hair holds dimension naturally, which means it doesn’t need frequent lightening to feel elevated. Instead, the...
Why Celebs Are Leaning Into Low-Maintenance Grey: The ‘Greige Lights’ Hair Trend Gets Star Power
Celebrities are trading high-maintenance color for the soft, smoky blend of greige lights—a chic fusion of grey and beige that makes natural silver look inte...
Save or Splurge: Where to Spend Your Haircare Budget
Not all hair products are created equal. Some deserve a splurge, others are perfectly fine to save on. This guide breaks down where to invest, where to save,...
Should You Be Hair Oiling? The Ancient Ritual That’s the Perfect New-Year Self-Care Reset
Start the new year with a ritual that nourishes more than just your hair. Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, hair oiling is the ultimate act of mindful self...
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...
January 29 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
How to Create the Perfect Beach WavesThe key to it-girl hair this year was keeping things effortless. Among those looks, beachy waves rose to the top of everyone’s wish list. While you may have ...
January 28 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
Tips To Reinvent Your Style This YearAs we embark on a New Year of goals, movements, and trends we see one, in particular, come to the forefront of the styling world – the return of THE CUT! Sam...
