The Italian Bob Is Back—Here’s How to Get it
The Italian bob is making a comeback. Discover how this full, softly layered bob gets its signature bounce with the right cut and blowout.
The Secret to a Half-Up Holiday Style With Real Staying Power
Holiday hair is having a moment — and this season, it’s all about smooth waves, touchable texture, and that festive, camera-ready shine. The half-up look has become a go-to for parties, gatherings, and every celebratory moment in between. It’s elegant, it’s effortless, and when done correctly, it stays.
To help stylists and beauty lovers master a version that lasts from the first toast to the final dance, Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of re:TREAT Color + Hair Design and Studio, reveals her pro secrets. Peters breaks down exactly how to create a half-up style with waves that hold their shape, maintain their polish, and stay secure — no matter the hair type or holiday chaos.
PFW SS26 Agrees: Fringe Is In This Fall
Forget fringe? Not this season. Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman both proved that bangs are back when they stepped out at Paris Fashion Week with fresh, feathered fringes framing their long, glossy locks. True to that effortless French-girl vibe, their looks combined natural texture, soft layering, and perfectly undone polish — a masterclass in “simple yet sophisticated.”
To help recreate the look, Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Sam Villa Company and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, shares his expert tips for cutting and styling the season’s most sought-after fringe.