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The Difference Between Faux, Soft & Butterfly LocsWhen 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...
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...
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...
There's something undeniably iconic about '90s hair, and this summer, the look is coming back with some serious bounce. Enter the '90s Bob — a mix of the cla...
June 21 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Cultivating Gender-Free CurlsRegardless of gender, enhancing curls can be a challenge, it takes know-how and time to achieve polished defined texture. “Hair is hair…made up of proteins, ...
June 16 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Pro Tips for Cutting a 3-Tiered BobThe bob has been one of the top breakout trends of the past season with multiple variations gaining the limelight. Whether your client loves their go-to bob ...
June 14 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Now Trending: Lived-In StylesAs we head into summer, we’re mixing up styling trends with a new take on a trusted favorite — the lived-in look. Lived-in, slightly messy styles are the hot...
June 09 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
A Cordless Flat Iron Is a Must-HaveSticking to your wellness habits while maintaining your beauty goals can be challenging. Instead of skipping your workout or a good hair day, we’ve got a mus...
May 31 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Ghost Layers: Change Up a Look & Keep LengthIs your client looking for a change without sacrificing length? Ghost layers might be the perfect answer to add movement texture while keeping a lengthy silh...
May 27 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Upstyle Tips for Long HairStylists that do a lot of long hair work, extensions, and bridal styles, know the value of an iron with an extra-long barrel. It allows more hair to be wrap...
May 26 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
4 Questions to Ask at Every Salon ConsultationFrom new guests to your dedicated clientele — having a consultation before each service is such a great way to connect and ensure there are no miscommunicati...
May 23 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
A Quick & Easy Luxe Upstyle for Any OccasionSummer marks the season of glamor, glitz and getaways. Whether you’re looking a bridal, wedding guest, prom or graduation look, we’ve got a laid back option ...
May 18 2023 / Sam Villa Professional
Summer Bridal Trend: Boho BunBridal styles have a long lifecycle than most other trends. As we see a return to grand weddings and intimate affairs, one trend that isn’t going anywhere th...