In a way, my trips to London to attend Salon International have made me what I am today. So it’s a big deal for me to say that next year I’ll be going to Hair Expo instead. As I did last month, I’ve been attending off and on since the very first Salon International in [...]
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Sam Villa Considers a Change of “Fish Pond” Venue
In a way, my trips to London to attend Salon International have made me what I am today. So it’s a big deal for me to say that next year I’ll be going to Hair Expo instead. As I did last month, I’ve been attending off and on since the very fir
Sam Villa Talks Trends
In a new video on his website, Redken Platform Artist of the Year Sam Villa talks about where he sees the direction of hair heading. Check it out! (If the above link doesn’t work, visit http://samvilla.com/education.php?id_cat=13&id_subcat=67
Sam Villa Urges: “Complete, Don’t Competeâ€
We talk a lot about teamwork in a salon, but that’s because it’s so important. When I visit salons, I see that the best ones have a great sense of everyone working together—many voices but a single heart. Think of the movie Th
Sam Villa Urges: “Complete, Don’t Compete”
We talk a lot about teamwork in a salon, but that’s because it’s so important. When I visit salons, I see that the best ones have a great sense of everyone working together—many voices but a single heart. Think of the movie The Great Escape: H
Sam Villa Gives a Glimpse at Life on the Road
A lot of hairdressers would like to travel the world educating other stylists. Working with Redken, I have the opportunity to do this frequently, and I would certainly encourage any talented cutter or colorist t
Sam Villa Lets the “Buzz†Drown Out the “Little Voiceâ€
I’m frequently asked, “What’s the buzz?†For me, hair follows fashion. All year I’ve been talking about the collision of fabrics and silhouettes that sees, for example, a billowy chiffon skirt topped with a black crop
Sam Villa Lets the “Buzz” Drown Out the “Little Voice”
I’m frequently asked, “What’s the buzz?” For me, hair follows fashion. All year I’ve been talking about the collision of fabrics and silhouettes that sees, for example, a billowy chiffon skirt topped with a black cropped leather jacket. Met
Sam Villa Challenges Hairdressers to Be Team Players
At a lot of salons I visit, the owner begs me for help in changing the competitive atmosphere that can turn off clients. Successful salons bring together not a group of individuals, but a team of individuals. How much do you contribute to your sa
SNEAK PEEK: Masks to be Auctioned Off at Spirit of Life Gala
For City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry 2009 Spirit of Life Dinner & Masquerade Ball honoring Pureology’s Cheryl and Jim Markham, American Salon publisher and event co-chair Brett Vinovich asked some of the top names in the beauty
