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Which Angle Should You Use for Clipper-Over-Comb Haircuts? Horizontal or Vertical?

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

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The Sola Sessions Sept. 12: Education and Networking for Hair, Nails, Makeup and Skincare Pros

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 ...

Back in the Saddle: Men's Collection by Geneva Cowen

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.

TRANSFORMATION: It CAN Happen! Getting Your Client to Her Desired Red Haircolor

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 ...

SHE Salon from Mexico Wins TV's "Global Beauty Masters" Challenge

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 Global Beauty Masters on TLC? Episode 5 Sneak Peeks Here

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 ...

Sign Up to Win a Session with Your Favorite Beauty Industry Leader at Premiere Orlando

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 ...

"Global Beauty Masters" Premiere Party in Hollywood

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 ...

How to Apply Products before Blowdrying

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 ...

Artists Supporting Artists: Fight Social Negativity

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 ...