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This awe-inspiring collection created around the concept of fluidity of water won the Haircutting Award at the 2020 Global Image Awards – and not only this, as Chris Baran also won the coveted Leo Passage Gold Trophy –in honor of the late Pivot Point founder– given to the competitor with the highest cumulative scores.
Precision Cutting Championship 2020 by Palmer&Company International
Friday, 08 May 2020 16:04Palmer&Company International and friends are running an online Precision Cutting Championship in different countries. This gives the hairdressers at home the chance to be involved in a national event in their country, with out leaving the comfort of their own home!
Sam Villa gets a Haircut! How To: Make Fine Hair Look Thicker and A Receding Hairline Less Noticeable
Friday, 11 October 2019 15:00For the first time ever, Sam Villa, the stylist who teaches stylists, is the one sitting in the chair! Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa, reveals the secrets behind his coif and demonstrates techniques to combat low hair density and a thinning hairline.
Graduation is a great way to add interest to a haircut, especially shorter styles, because the variance in weight can be used to create cool shapes and accents. Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa, says there are 5 things to think about in order to execute graduation correctly.
Change your Mindset: 6 Precision Cutting Tips by Andrew Carruthers @ Sam Villa
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 23:27“When you’re precision cutting, you have to think much smaller in terms of tools, tension, elevation and sectioning to achieve the exactness it requires. You have to take big ideas and break them down,” says Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa.
Haircutting How To: Combining Techniques to Add Value for Guests
Wednesday, 18 January 2017 00:19Gone are the days of joining a tribe and doing things one (or their) way. The key to success in 2017 will be combining techniques from many different tribes to achieve modern looks that add value to guests.
How To! Precision Bob Haircutting by Joseph Longmore at Sam Villa
Thursday, 08 December 2016 16:21Craft hairdressers are playing a major role in bringing the haircut back. Joseph Longmore, Sam Villa Show Ambassador, explains how these stylists’ pursuit of excellence has brought precision cutting into the limelight.
Top Three Tips! Save Time With Efficient Cutting Techniques by Sam Villa
Thursday, 03 December 2015 17:11“Whether you are a stylist that works in a salon, on stage, does runway or shoots editorial, time saving tips and tricks allow you to do more, better,” says Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa. Here are his top three tips: