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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...
July 19 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Removing Weight in a Heavy FringeTrying out a new haircut can be daunting. You think you know what you want until it happens and then you’re left wondering how to fix it for the next 6 month...
June 23 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Tips & Tricks for Postpartum Hair LossHaving a baby is a life altering experience, filled with beauty, surprise and a great deal of love. While your everyday life is sure to change, sleepless nig...
May 23 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Wedding Hair How-To: Tie The KnotWhen it comes to getting married, there are many details modern brides need to include before they tie the knot. Among the day full of events – speeches, toa...
May 16 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flat Ironing - 4 Tips for Smoother HairFlat irons can create a wide array of styles. From curls to crimps, bevels and smooth and sleek. Nothing parallels to their ability to get hair straight, but...
May 11 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
The Three Types of Cutting Guides - Andrew CarruthersAs stylists, we are forever driven to learn new techniques for styling and tips for coloring. As we evolve, sometimes it is imperative to go back to our foun...
April 28 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Hair Tutorial: Twisted Knot Updo - Sam Villa ProfessionalWith prom, weddings and summer soirée’s around the corner it is always a good idea to have a new, innovative style to create. As stylists, sometimes you need...
April 11 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Beauty Hack: Using a Can of Hairspray to Get a Perfect RollWhether at a shoot or on location, as a stylist sometimes you have to improvise. Sam Villa, co-founder of Sam Villa Professional and Global Artistic Ambassad...
April 08 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Why Layers Become Unbalanced - Andrew CarruthersCutting hair is all about precision and when it comes to layers, creating a balanced look has everything to do with your technique. Through travel, educating...
March 30 2017 / Sam Villa Professional
Haircut Tips For The Modern ShagBased on hair type and texture, there are a few ways in which to create movement within the modern shag. In this tutorial, Sam Villa shows you how to cut a m...
