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Lip Oil Nails Are the Glossy, Sheer Manicure Taking Over FallLip oil nails are bringing their juicy, glass-like finish into fall 2026 with sheer shades of cherry, rosewood, caramel, and berry. Discover how to get the g...
If your hair always feels dull, dry, or difficult to style, your routine may be missing the basics. Learn why cleansing, hydration, and scalp care are the ke...
Want your lipstick to survive coffee, lunch, and everything in between? Makeup pros share the simple prep, layering, and setting tricks that help lip color s...
We spoke with Daniel Mora, Wella Professionals Ambassador, about what it means to position your salon as trend-forward today, why differentiation has become ...
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...