
Sam Villa Named New Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken
In his new role, the brand’s longtime educator will continue to partner with Redken in new ways for 2017.

In his new role, the brand’s longtime educator will continue to partner with Redken in new ways for 2017.

The Sam Villa ArTeam’s pursuit of the precision haircut.

Was Redken Symposium 2017 the best EVER? Ask some of the people who have been attending for years and the answer is YES! Details here.

Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education, was at the Redken Symposium 2017 to launch his "baby", the new Artist Series Shear, designed with new and exciting technology to help any stylist perfect a cut. We put him (and the shears) to the test by asking him to trim an overgrown fringe.

The Sam Villa Company has announced the promotion of Andrea Skokan to National Sales Manager.

Dubbed the “chick fade,” women are requesting detached areas undercut right down to the scalp. Andrew Carruthers, director of education for Sam Villa, points out the subtle differences when creating an undercut on a woman.

Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa, demonstrates how using vertical versus horizontal sections while clipper cutting can yield very different results.

Sola Salon Studios, one of the largest and fastest-growing salon studio franchise in the United States, is going big for its third Sola Sessions event of 2016, increasing the number of attendees and expanding education opportunities into ...

Geneva Cowen, artistic director for Sam Villa, dived into barbering after years of working primarily in color and women's design. Her men's shoot showcase classic, retro-inspired looks that are on-trend for today's man.

Has your client tried to go red before, but it never quite turned out the shade or tone she wanted? Getting your client to her ideal shade of red will keep her coming back for future visits with you! Here's a great example of a process that ...

The hair, makeup and nail art competition, Global Beauty Masters, announced the winning team in an exciting finale aired April 25, 2016. Working against five other teams in the challenge to create an avant-garde “Phoenix Rising” ...

Are you watching TLC’s Global Beauty Masters, a hair, makeup and nail art competition show that challenges salon teams to create their best looks on a model, and then to be judged by industry experts and celebrity hosts? If not, you can ...

Enter Premiere Orlando’s “Beautiful Experiences” contest for the chance to win an exclusive session with one of six beauty industry leaders:Larisa LoveRobert CromeansJan ArnoldAnna CantuSam VillaKelley BakerYou must ...

Cosmoprof and Loxa Beauty hosted a premiere party for TLC’s Global Beauty Masters, a hair, makeup and nail art competition show, at Christopher Guy Showroom in West Hollywood, CA on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. MODERN SALON joined more than ...

Most salon hair services end with a blowdry, and every stylist knows that product is essential both for styling and for heat protection. But stylists should also know that the WAY products are applied can make a difference in how well they ...
Does receiving just a handful of “likes” on your Instagram post ruin your day? Were you caught off-guard by a personal attack on Facebook? Those are just two of the battles you face in what Sam Villa calls a “war zone of ...

Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, has spent a lifetime (professionally!) learning, practicing and sharing cutting and styling techniques. Key to much of his success has been efficiency. “Whether you are a stylist that ...