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Creating stunning hair color isn’t just about the formulation or placement techniques. It’s about taking care of the health of the hair from start to finish and ensuring clients are practicing home care routines to extend and improve the feel and appearance of their finished result.

When’s the last time you got a gloss? Contrary to popular belief, gloss treatments — like Redken Shades EQ — aren’t just for clients who regularly color their hair. Asking for a clear treatment is a surefire way to condition hair, hide split ends and add a high level of gloss to your finished style. Read on to find out why Redken Shades EQ Gloss is the treatment of the season, whether you color your hair or not! 

From stress to hormones, genetics and the natural progression of aging - there are multiple reasons why you may experience hair loss. An often difficult topic to discuss, many suffer silently without getting the support or utilizing the treatments they need. 

Additionally, there are very few natural skin and hair care products that address the issue of hair loss from the inside out, until now. From the start, Shiny Leaf has been dedicated to finding natural solutions for hair care products and the Shiny Leaf treatment is dedicated to treating hair loss and promoting growth. Read on to learn more about the benefits!

When a haircut, style or color isn’t working quite right, a great place to start is by looking at the layers within the hair. From showing off a shade to adding volume and movement, layers enhance a cut in more ways than one. To lock down layering, Sam Villa suggests the following 5 tips:

As we begin to think about spring and summer styles, clients everywhere will be on the hunt for low-maintenance ways to add a bit of shimmer to their go-to style. Similar to the application of subtle highlighters in makeup trends and tonal trends in design, trends in hair color will surround tone-on-tone colors and the ability to create shining shades. Take a peek at a few of our favorite color trends of the season and the techniques to create the look. 

After a dry season of chapped lips and applying heaps of moisturizer to try and save your skin we’re finally rounding the corner to more favorite weather, which also means better conditions for your hair! After spending the last few months combating frizz and static we’re all looking forward to more seamless styles. However, before we go from winter to spring there are a few hair care changes we’ll need to make to reset our winter hair routine. 

Slight bends or bevels in the hair are a great way to add interest to straight hair. While the look is usually created with a blowout, we've got a great tip to create it with a flat iron! A look that’s on trend this season, we’re highlighting a few ways to bevel ends on super straight hair when you’re short on time. Jamie McDaniel, Sam Villa Ambassador @jamiemcdhair, has a quick video on TikTok.

The pixie has been making the rounds as short haircuts trend everywhere. While this look can easily be tailored to any hair type, a few key details can make all the difference when creating the cut.

Choosing a new style gives you the chance to make a statement. “Hair is a powerful thing. It can reflect how we live life or feel and what we represent. More than ever, today's haircuts are a means of personal expression to define who we are,” explains Teresa Romero, Creative Director for Sam Villa. When making a statement with your hair, you can use a mix of length, color, and style to express yourself.

Behind any great work of art, there is a story. Within the fabric of hair, this story is told through color, cut and styling. Proving himself a master bringing together all of these elements, Allen Ruiz’s latest collection Lamia, earned him a 2023 NAHA as Master Hairstylist of the Year. Allen is no stranger to the NAHA’s, having won his first ever entry in 2007 for Stylist of the Year, he has entered ever since and now holds 4 NAHA titles. It’s no secret that there’s a precision to Allen Ruiz’s work that allows him to create fluid movement within a stagnant image — which might be why we’re so drawn to his creations. The latest, created on wigs features structured elements with exacting detail and a high-shine finish that’s out of this world. Hear more about Allen’s story, his collection and how he created this winning collection.

From growing out your fringe to adding more volume to your blowout — there are plenty of reasons to learn how to blend an existing fringe with a one-length haircut. Long, medium, or short, this essential technique can help you master a perfect blend while also giving your guest plenty of bounce and playful volume! Keep reading as Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, shares his secrets.

From 90s supermodel blowouts to disco curls, the verdict is in — it’s all about the voluminous finish this season, and we’ve got just the tips to get you there.