For 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.

People love the polish of flat ironing, but sometimes it can create hair that doesn’t want to move, hence the term “broomstick ends.” 

It’s on the runways of New York, Paris and Milan… at Cartier and Tiffany… and comes in anything from sunglasses to fancy cars. Rose gold, that opulent, shiny yet muted, soft feminine pink that makes everything a little bit more chic is now available in professional tools!

Other than opening a salon and advanced education, curating a shear collection is probably the largest investment a hairdresser will have to make and manage.  

"Layers of different textures and mixing fun prints had a strong presence on the runways, which of course will have a major influence on how we play with hair. There will be more artificial texture created with irons, mixed media almost, with braids and twists heightening the effect," explains Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam.

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.

Education is the heart of Sam Villa, building long-lasting and successful careers for hairdressers is their passion. This month Artist Studio launches, a user friendly, online learning platform consisting of a collection of curated videos accessed via membership. 

During the holiday season, a boho inspired festive look that can go from day to night is the ace up every party girl’s sparkly bell sleeve. It’s not up, it’s not down, it’s both! Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member, gives easy steps for a Bohemian festal creation that’s the perfect amount of everything merry.

The thought of fall conjures up comfy layered clothing and finally letting hair down from being tied up in summer pony tails, braids and buns. And this season, natural texture and curly locks have swept back into our hearts.

"More women are embracing the shag these days, because the new version is softer and adaptable to most hair lengths and textures,” says Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam.