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Based 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 modern shad to allow the hair to move away from the face. Follow along with the steps and video below!

With Coachella around the corner and summer only a few weeks away it is time to refresh our arsenal of braided looks to keep up style looking fresh.  To get the most fashion forward braid inspiration, we spoke to Angela Cattaneo of @BeyondThePonytail. She created the ultimate Festival Braid tutorial! Follow along below.

Whether you’re chasing after little ones, attending meeting after meeting or just trying to find a way to balance it all, it’s hard to spend a lot of time on your hair. The good news? Having great hair—even on the go—is easier than you think! Add these quick and easy steps to your routine for great hair no matter where your day may take you.

When 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, toasts, dancing and photos – brides often want a WOW factor when it comes to their look. Find out how to get a style that will stay through the dinner, dancing and celebrating!

Anica’s collection pays homage to the 60s with a futuristic twist. Playing on the idea of classic trends revamped, she deliberately forecasts the next trend we are about to see.

Sharon Tranter draws on the 70s and 80s trend when it comes to her haircutting collection. While we’ve seen a resurgence of these trends, we find her take on it refreshing and sophisticated. Take a peek for yourself and be sure to read on to learn more about Sharon as an artist and her inspiration behind the piece.

There’s a shade of hair color that we’ve been dreaming about for a while now. Up until now we could only describe it as that natural shade of brown that is in between blonde and brunette. It encompasses the lightness of a level 7 blonde with the strength of a brunette. While we might have Starbucks to thank for this new trend, Horchata hair color is the shade we’ve been dreaming about.

While some stylists may specialize in styling or color, learning how to efficiently cut and shape short hair is a key skill that any stylist should add to their book, especially with androgyny being so in fashion. “Being proficient in short haircutting is really important if you want to build a wide variety of clients.  And, knowing different techniques that create unique textures in short hair is extremely helpful,” says Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa.  Read on and follow the video below to learn a few key techniques to creating texture in short hair with a razor.

FIRE dye first made its appearance on the social sphere when we saw it debut at London Fashion Week. This color changing hair dye – based on temperature – was the coolest thing we’ve seen since fantasy hair colors took the stage. A modern take on the mood ring, we’ve been mesmerized by video after video detailing the change in shades in mere seconds. Read on to find out the latest in mood color.

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Tones are all on trend with the season’s most in style colors and the aesthetic is such that these looks could be used on set for editorial work as well as for the consumer.

Your hair takes a beating during the winter months. From dryness to itchy scalp, colder temps are especially harsh on already-damaged tresses, leaving you with brittle, lifeless hair in need of some TLC. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the top products designed to fix all of your winter hair issues.