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With a return to structured cuts and edgier styles, the haircuts of today allow hairdressers to be more creative behind the chair. With a plethora of popular silhouettes cutting hair today is so much fun because attributes from multiple styles and techniques are being combined to produce something fresh. “This pixie has alternating layers, graduation and disconnection contributing to a patchwork of movement in shorter lengths with a strong shape.

Any extra tips or techniques you can have in your back pocket for set work is essential because you never know what looks you’ll need to create. Mastering a solid professional curl set is ideal because it is the foundation for creating multiple looks while styling on set. To give you a competitive edge, Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of re:TREAT Color + Hair Design Studio  @annas_hair_retreat, is sharing her secrets for how to create a strong, workable base for session work.

Currently, clients are looking for haircuts that allow them a variety of finishes — especially if one of their options is low-maintenance with the ability wash and wear. Speaking to an expert in exactly that, Sam Villa ArTeam Member, Ellen Devine @ellendevinehair, spent years by the beach in San Diego, so she understands the love and importance of wash and wear hair. “