Looking for a fresh, new braiding technique? The "pull back ladder braid," coined by Sam Villa, Redken artistic director and founding partner of Sam Villa, takes only five minutes and makes a major statement!The Braid:1. Take a slice ...
There are a lot of factors at play when considering if you want to open and run your own salon; being the most talented stylist on your team doesn't necessarily equate to business savvy, according to Sam Villa, founding partner of Sam Villa ...
Bobs can be adapted to compliment nearly any face shape or hair texture. They can be classic, edgy, or quirky, and in spite of their simplicity, they always speak volumes about the personality of the individual.The bob never really loses its ...
Sam Villa offers an overview of his mood board for a recent shoot and shares the importance of the board for the team.
Sam Villa shares why sectioning is so important, especially for disconnected cuts.
Jimmy Fallon worked the red carpetS at both the VMA's and EMMY's. Redken artists Keri Bailes and Brayden Pelletier were behind the scenes at the MTV awards keeping his locks in place. Get the HOW TO here.
Sam Villa shows how to create a slip knot braid--it's all about rhythm!
Alicia Hergott, best known as Little Snips, stands tall at 4 feet. Learn more about what it takes to be a professional hairdresser with dwarfism.
Whether you're a recent beauty school grad or a seasoned vet, Sam Villa has a few pointers for building your career as a stylist.
Sam Villa shows HOW TO create "Controlled Chaos" in this video using a razor and powerful sectioning.
Haircare should change with the seasons! Here are five summer hair solutions to keep hair healthy through heat, chlorine, salt and more.
Founding Partner of Sam Villaâ and Redken Education Artistic Director,Sam Villa recently welcomed Geneva Cowen, a salon owner and educator based in Anchorage, Alaska, as Artistic Director.
See how Alice Ness gets maximum root lift and texture using a variety of tools while creating her finish at ARTIST SESSION.
Alice Ness shares how she created her braided and heavily textured look from the fall ARTIST SESSION, shown on page 66 of MODERNs May issue. Get the 360 overview here.
The Spring 2014 ARTIST SESSION was the best ever. Top top top speakers, models, location, goody bag and ATTENDEES! Get the details here.
Take a tour of the Elysium Salon of Lincoln Park, NJ.
Straighten hair faster by slowing down not speeding up. Sam Villa shares his top tips on perfecting a silky smooth finish.