“Razors are really fun to work with, they allow stylists to create beautiful shapes and textures that are extremely difficult to replicate with shears,” explains Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa.

“There’s a strong beauty and confidence that surrounds women who embrace their natural hair texture, but learning what works and what doesn’t can make a world of difference in how enjoyable their morning routine is,” says Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam.

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.

Goldwell National Artist, Steven Picciano, evaluated the model’s natural skin tone and eye color to create a color story, enhancing both with saturated red and copper expressions. Here’s how to create this color as well as styling instructions from KMS Artistic Director, Sonna Brado.

As we approach the days of Labor Day road trips and holiday travel, we share this step-by-step with you on how to get “road trip ready” blonde from Eufora International. See the before and after below, along with the step-by-steps for both the color and cut!

When creating the illusion of a sleek, short hair style, simply twist the sides to appear as an undercut to give your silhouette a very modern, polished look. Here’s how to create this style from KMS National Artist, Patrick Higgins.

"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.

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.

"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. 

Learn how to create a whimsical pastel haircolor using a juicy color combo mixing peach, orange and strawberry hues!