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Men are growing out their looks this year and opting for more laid back styles, this doesn't mean messy though - see how to embrace a longer look while still keeping it kempt. Whether you turn to fashion houses or your favorite social media icons for the latest inspiration, there is no doubt about the latest hair movements for men. Tailor a new style for your clients, pick up a few tips for home care or ask your barber or stylist for a new do. Keep reading for a few of our favorite looks.

Now we live in a time when silver is one of the most fashionable colors to don –whether it’s a festival vibe, real-life cosplay or even your own natural color embraced. But be warned: silver hair is not for the faint of heart—so before you make the decision to take the plunge, here are some points to consider.

It’s all about YOU! We are entering a new era of bespoke styling that is tailored at enhancing everything that is most unique about you. From hair types to hair color, there is no longer a one size fits all option and your haircare should follow suit. 

Babylights are a great way to create a natural-looking gorgeous glow and Lindsey Olson, Sam Villa Ambassador (@lindsey.marie.olson) is sharing her secrets to get the look on textured hair. 

Season after season, with a return to texture, the Shag has without a doubt been summer’s styling hit. Each season new iterations appear and while you may have heard about the Bobcat cut, the shag’s wilder sister, The Wolf cut, is starting to dominate the headlines and take over TikTok with its flattering layers, dimensional texture, and eye-skimming fringe. 

Ready for a new season of style? We’re all looking forward to refreshing our styles to hit the ground running so below we detail some of the top hair trends of 2022 and the best ways to get the look. 

As haircuts take on shorter lengths, we’re constantly on the hunt to find new shapes and style trends that offer a fresh look for a new season. This season, we’ll see the mixie (mullet + pixie) cut everywhere. A natural progression as you grow out a pixie or look for a fresh take on your mullet, the mixie combines a shaggy quality and in-between length that suits many unique textures. Learn more about this growing trend and the best ways to style it below.

Let’s face it, whether you like it or not, your hair is old! With the average person’s hair growing at a 1/4 of an inch a month, think about how long your shoulder length or long layers have been around. In addition to this, over time as we age, so does our hair. From getting thinner to losing shine and elasticity — everything from heat styling to hair color and sun exposure can cause damage. However, your style doesn’t need to suffer. Make a few haircare swaps this season to turn back the hands of time. 

Each season there are countless new hair trends released — from cuts to color and endless style sensations. Learning how to decode the look and explain it to your stylist starts with understanding a few basics about hairdressing. As one of the more complex aspects of hair design, we’re going to start by taking you through hair color basics to give you the vernacular needed to get the look you’re after.  

There is a big misconception that the rise of damage from color halts once you leave the chair. The truth is after blonding services hair is increasingly compromised for up to two weeks following the use of a lightener. This is due to the alkaline state the hair is in following these services. The best way to repair weak bonds during a blonding service? Redken Shades EQ Bonder Inside! 

Now, more than ever clients and stylists are placing a large focus on increasing the health of the hair. From self-care to scalp care, everyone is on the hunt for the best ways to cut down on damage. “No one wants damaged hair…yet the daily habits of many people are contributing to dryness and breakage, and they don’t even realize it. Knowing what to do and what to avoid is important.  These are some of the steps I share with my guests to help minimize habits that hurt their hair,” explains Teresa Romero, Sam Villa Artistic Director and Artistic/Education Director for Jose Luis Salon @_teresa_romero. Keep reading for a few of her top tips to reverse damage and get healthy hair. 

Whether it’s from coloring your hair, heat styling, or mechanical damage, all hair textures and types experience breakage. However, some experience more damage than others. This is why every guest can benefit from knowing how to reduce the factors that lead to compromising hair health.  With fall and winter dryer air approaching, Ashley Brown, Sam Villa Ambassador and Mizani Artist @ash_hairbarbie dives deep into how to identify breakage, how to prevent it, and the various ways to wrap hair for ultimate protection.