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Here are some of the top ways to brighten your hairstyle for spring to get an uplifting and refreshing look!

Whether you’ve abstained from your normal blow-dry routine during quarantine or simply haven’t put much thought into the process — upgrading your routine by cleaning your brushes between use (or at least once a week) will create a longer life for your tools and better finish when it comes to your style. 

From patterns to type, routine, and environment, with unique parameters also comes unique sources of damage. To understand how best to treat damage, you must have an understanding of the root cause and how it is impacting your hair type. Keep reading to learn more about the most common types of damage and tips on how to revive your hair. 

Excited about your upcoming hair color appointment? For the best possible outcome, prep your hair before your appointment. From inspiration to how to wash beforehand, read on for some of our top tips!

There’s been quite a buzz surrounding Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis and their wash routines, much of which has ended in hilarious responses to the media from the couple. However, all games aside, many people are probably looking at their own hygiene routines and asking the question: How often should I wash my hair? The fact of the matter is that this really depends on a range of factors, which we’ll get to the bottom of the matter below.  

From pixies to bobs, quiffs and new takes on the classic curtain, short hairstyles everywhere are being reimagined. As more clients learn how to style their individual cuts it is now more important than ever to have the right products to complete the look. 

The blonder the better? Not always! While the summer season was full of highlight appointment after highlight appointment, as we make our way into winter clients are looking for easy ways to darken their tone and add depth to their style. Whether they are looking for a permanent solution or something that still allows them to go lighter in the spring, brush up on a few tips and tricks to get the color they’re after and keep the hair in the best condition possible. 

On average, a person’s hair grows at a rate of about ½ an inch every month. However, everything from what you eat, to the products you use, to hormones and environmental factors can affect your hair’s ability to grow. Read on for a few ways to correct imbalances and promote healthier, faster-growing strand

The Octopus Haircut is a fresh take on the shag and reminds us of the beloved “Rachel” haircut made famous by Jennifer Anniston on friends. If you’re curious how to create the cut and if this is a good option for your clients, keep reading for expert advice from Mandy McCullough, Sam Villa Ambassador and owner of Fix Salon @FancyFinish, who was recently highlighted in Allure magazine for her trending octopus haircut technique. “People are ready for the next trend…this is a shag on steroids and works well on both straight and textured hair,” says McCullough. 

Whether creating a lived-in look or a detailed cut, when it comes to haircutting design it requires a great deal of precision. When it comes to results, every stylist aims for predictability. This is why understanding the fundamental dos and don’ts of designing a haircut comes into play. This can reduce those moments where there is an unwelcome finish or surprise result.  

Looking for a new spin on rock and roll hairstyles? Manda Ziegelman, Sam Villa Ambassador @mandaziegelman has created a quick and easy how-to guide. They are headed to Columbia with their band to play a couple of shows at a punk rock festival. Before they left, they shared nifty tips and twists on how to style rocker hair. While all the cool shags, mullets, layers, sexy volume and organic low key texture can be seen on YouTube, how to style a wet set, create definition and paddle brush waves are highlighted below. 

With a return to structured cuts and edgier styles, the haircuts of today allow hairdressers to be more creative behind the chair. With a plethora of popular silhouettes cutting hair today is so much fun because attributes from multiple styles and techniques are being combined to produce something fresh. “This pixie has alternating layers, graduation and disconnection contributing to a patchwork of movement in shorter lengths with a strong shape.