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The Blonde Touch-Up You Can Book on Your Lunch BreakYour 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...
Summer 2025 Blonde Hair Color Trends: The New Shades Everyone’s Asking For
As blonding season heats up, everyone’s looking to lighten up — and this summer’s must-have shades are brighter, blonder and better than ever. The latest tre...
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...
January 18 2018 / Sam Villa Professional
The #1 Tool You Need To Add To Your ArsenalPaddle brushes are the unsung heroes of fabulous hair – they are a multi-tasking tool that can do much more than removing snags and tangles. Keep reading to ...
December 30 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
How To Get Effortless Beach WavesWhether you’re heading to the tropics for a little R&R this holiday season or you happen to live in a part of the country that gets sunshine year-round – lea...
December 28 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Demystifying The Most Common Hair MythsLooking forward to a plethora of good hair days in 2018? So are we! To get through the Holiday madness and prepare for the season ahead, we are demystifying ...
