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Career|Articles|Apr 11, 2013

HOW-TO: The Bubble Technique - Create Bubbles in the Hair

You may have seen it in recent hair collections on modernsalon.com, at a beauty trade show, or, you may have even tried the technique out yourself. The Bubble Technique is a very simple and fast way to create a beautiful style or updo that looks complex. Whether it be prom, wedding or a holiday, this style is easy to do for any of your clients' special occasions.

Career|Articles|Feb 20, 2013

Mastering Swivel Shears

Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa brand and Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue, shows you in this video the ergonomically correct way to cut in any position with wrists straight, hands open and elbows down.

Galleries|Articles|Jan 2, 2013

Woven Romance

Right on trend with texture and braids, Sam Villa, educator and manufacturer, who has developed a professional line of tools and shears, created two whimsical looks for MODERN SALON’s Artist Session using the Texture iron microcrimper, braided adornments and imagination.

Career|Articles|Nov 29, 2012

How to Flatiron Wavy Hair, Avoid Damage and Create a Sleek Finish

As hairdressers, you use your straightening iron on a daily basis, but do you truly understand the principles of a flatiron and how to use it for optimal results? In this video Sam Villa demonstrates the three principles of a flatiron and how to achieve smooth, sleek, straight hair using a comb and an iron; he also shows how to use a round brush and flatiron to create a beautiful beveled finish.

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Career|Articles|Nov 7, 2012

HOW-TO: Cut a Wispy and Edgy Bob

Gone are the triangular, bubble-shaped bobs of the ‘80s, today’s bobs are soft and wispy with a narrow edgy translucence. Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa brand and education artistic director for Redken 5th avenue suggests collapsing the shape to make it look more modern.

Career|Articles|Sep 27, 2012

NEW TREND: The Tilted Fringe

Inspired by uneven skirts, geometric shapes and asymmetrical fashion silhouettes in current seasons, Redken's Sam Villa says free-hand tilted fringe is the ideal accessory to compliment the perfect imperfection of today.

Career|Articles|Aug 10, 2012

Bringing Home The Gold

Danielle Keasling, Modern's August cover artist, shares her feelings about ARTIST SESSION and how it made her a cover worthy artist.

Career|Articles|Jun 19, 2012

Zig Zag Sectioning

Want to try a new technique before cutting your client’s hair? Sam Villa, education artistic director for Redken 5th Avenue, suggests zig zag sectioning. Watch this video where Villa shows you how to achieve this technique.

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