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You don’t always realize how the small choices made each day can have an impact on your hair color. While booking regular salon appointments for touchups to refresh your shade or trim ends can make a big difference, sometimes this biggest color upgrade comes from regular care routines. From paying attention to how often you use hot tools to UV exposure and the quality of the water you wash with, all of these are contributing factors to the overall health of your hair and therefore the appearance of your color.  

There are countless reasons why you need a bonder — from heat damage to excess coloring or bleaching or simple everyday stressors. Each day our hair is subject to damage, which means you need to actively step up your routine to counteract it. Depending on your style and hair habits, there are various products that can be used at salon appointments and at home to increase the health of hair. Whether you’re new to bonders or have a deep understanding, read on to know exactly what to ask for in the salon and which products to pick up for home care! 

Heading into the winter months, clients are looking for low-maintenance looks that are closer in shade to their base tone. Formulating lightener will be based on your client's hair texture, porosity and ease of lift, while the desired placement will dictate the technique. Looking at these factors together will determine which lightener to use.

On November 14th, Andrew Carruthers/Culture Ambassador for Sam Villa, hosted Tailored Holiday Hair Tricks. In this live he was joined by Anna Peters/ArTeam, and Ambassadors Twylla Jane and Kauilani Goodwyn, alongside  Angela Cattaneo, Founder & CEO of beyondtheponytail | BTP Society, to share tips and tricks on how to make the festive season shine with beautiful holiday hair.  Tune in to see exactly what you missed!

Nothing quite compares to the feeling of a fresh color. Your shade is gleaming from root to tip and you feel as though you can conquer the world. The experience and upkeep is different for everyone, because of level, tone, placement and if you are a grey coverage or highlighted client. However, there is one treatment everyone should ask for in the salon no matter what your go-to color is — Redken Shades EQ! 

With so many new hair style and color trends on the horizon, we’ve all embraced a new styling routine this season to keep up with the trends. The only downfall? The extra services and heat can put added stress on your strands. Instead of abandoning a new look, ask for a few specific products and services in the salon and be sure to pick up the following bonder hair treatments for home care! 

Any extra tips or techniques you can have in your back pocket for set work is essential because you never know what looks you’ll need to create. Mastering a solid professional curl set is ideal because it is the foundation for creating multiple looks while styling on set. To give you a competitive edge, Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of re:TREAT Color + Hair Design Studio  @annas_hair_retreat, is sharing her secrets for how to create a strong, workable base for session work.

There have been endless haircut trends that have come and gone throughout the year. While some probably won’t stick around, there are a few standout trends. Below, check out the top 5 haircut trends to look out for in 2023.

Fall is an ideal time to update your hairstyle. You’ll notice most guests want a change around this time of year. As they transition from summer, they’re dealing with grow out and lightened hair. In addition to this, products and hot tools may have been neglected, so it is the perfect time to offer fresh options for a more polished look.  Mandy McCullough, Sam Villa Ambassador and owner of Fix Salon @FancyFinish, has 4 tips for guests, regardless of whether or not there is a significant change or just a reboot.

Whether you’ve decided to switch from blonde to copper or add face-framing highlights to your usual root touch-up, color is one of the best ways to express your style. However, sometimes when we switch things up (whether it's your hair color or your hairstylist), we can run into issues. Fixing color issues usually involves a color correction service. Minor troubles include brassiness or color fade. However, you might run into damage or placement problems on the severe side. To learn more about color corrections, keep reading.

All the glitz and glamour of a wedding can be quite a treat. But, once it’s time to head on your honeymoon, you won’t have a glam squad perfecting your curls or touching up your lips! Curious what to do when the wedding is over and the glam squad wasn’t invited on the honeymoon?  Caralee Pridemore, Sam Villa Ambassador and Founder of Sweetly Pinned @caraleestyles, has it covered – a low twisted bun perfect for poolside, as well as an exciting evening out. 

There are certain trends — ahem, the Rachel — that can influence an entire decade (the 90s) and subsequently new trends each season after that. Currently, while the modern day versions of the Rachel are trending all over town, another even more iconic movement is taking place — the rise of The Bob. It is no wonder the iconic shape continues to trend presently season after season, we've seen —The Diana Bob, The Boy Bob, The Boyfriend Bob, The Botticelli Bob, Fringed Bobs, The Airy Bob, The Jawbone Bob, The Chopped Bob, The Undone Bob, The Expensive Bob, The Italian Bob, The Butterfly Bob, and the latest Sleek Bob (aka "Slob"). Almost every season we’ve got a new name for it and the truth is, as individuality becomes paramount, we’ll continue to see new terms coined as the style is tailored to each person.