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Xavier at work, surrounded by chaos, at Salon Xavier, Sag Harbor, NY

Best Kids Cut Ever!

Xavier Merat, owner of Salon Xavier, Sag Harbor, NY, shows how he can execute the perfect kids cut on a ten year old boy while surrounded by his younger brother, a microphone and a recording device. He's a PRO!

Ensure the fringe is soft and feminine with plenty of movement through the back.

How to Cut and Style a Modern-Day Mullet

by Alison Alhamed

In the right hands, this mullet can be super contemporary, edgy and fashion-forward. Here's Phillip Haug's tips on cutting and styling this look that has traditionally been eye-rolled.

Five Tips To Mastering The Bob

by Maggie Mulhern

It is a classic and a silhouette that every hairdresser should know how to perfect. But creating a bob is really more detailed than you think. Get a breakdown of the cut and learn the five MUSTS to mastering the shape.

Career

Cutting Trends from Sam Villa Director of Education

by Anne Moratto

Andrew Carruthers, hairstylist, life coach and Sam Villa Director of Education shared life lessons and presented two cutting demonstrations for Bellus Academy students on Monday, August 12.

Cutting The Perfect Face Frame - Video Tutorial

by Maggie Mulhern

Learn how to cut the perfect face frame from Kelli-Ann Fahey, Moroccanoil Professional Artistic Team member and top educator.

How to Create Internal Graduation on a Blunt Bob

by Anne Moratto

“Next time a guest wants a cool blunt bob that’s a bit leaner through the perimeter with the illusion of more fullness, international graduation is the way to go,” says Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa.

Career

Why it Makes Sense to be a Curl Expert

by Michelle Breyer

Although more than 60 percent of the population has curly, coily or wavy hair, only a fraction of stylists are trained to work with texture. There is only one curl-trainedstylist for every 32,000 curly people, according to DevaCurl, which has trained thousands of stylists at its Academy.

How to Cut and Blend Clip-On Bangs

by Mary Kaleta

Often, clients debate whether the decision to get bangs is a good one. With Hotheads’ Bangover, clients are able to switch up their look without long-term commitment (or regret!).