Sam Villa

TIP OF THE DAY: 3 Efficient Cutting Techniques

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 ...

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Sam Villa Mourns the Passing of Friend and Colleague Jimmy Smith

The Sam Villa Company recently issued a press release:The Sam Villa Company mourns the sudden passing and loss of one of their beloved and valued employees, Jimmy Smith.  Smith was Manager of Customer Advocacy and joined the company in ...

Sam Villa Promotes Amy Wurtele

Beth Carson, co-founder and president of Sam Villa, announces the promotion of Amy Wurtele to Director of Products & Logistics effective immediately.“This promotion recognizes the value and talent Amy has brought to her previous role ...

TRANSFORMATION: The Pro To Pro Refresh

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA loves a good transformation. "I live for the minute I can put a before and after side by side and see the change," she says. "As a hairstylist, we can be ...

Bye Bye Brass, Hello Ash

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA was thrilled her client found her on Facebook. "She drove from a different county to see me.  She explained that she had had a few previous attempts at balayage, ...

TRANSFORMATION: Time To Change

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA.  says "Years of the same blonde on top, red underneath, called for a big change for my client. She's a busy mom who doesn't want to be a slave to the ...

5 Tricks to Make Your Blowouts More Voluminous

Time for bombshell blowouts! Sam Villa, founding partner of Sam Villa and Redken education artistic director, gives a how to that packs mega volume. “Some people have difficultly drying their hair due to the size and weight of their ...

COLOR CORRECTION: Uneven To Bombshell Blonde

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA, was thrilled with the opportunity presented by this client. "She has had several attempts at platinum, both professionally and non-professionally.  There were ...

How-To: Crossover Loop Ponytail from Sam Villa

The ponytail - quick, sophisticated and versatile. Without fail, women turn to it for many occasions because it can be everything - casual, dressy, youthful, sophisticated, funky and classic. Sam Villa, Founding Partner of Sam Villa and Redken ...

How-To: Gatsby-Inspired Bridal Updo

Increasingly often, brides are requesting styles that are more formal for their ceremony but can be transitioned to looser, playful styles for the reception (can you blame them?).Geneva Cowen, artistic director for Sam Villa, created ...