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As a bride, you simply don’t know what you don’t know, so deciding on hairstyles and finishes. After years in the bridal industry, Caralee Pridemore, Sam Villa Ambassador and Founder of Sweetly Pinned @caraleestyles, has heard many nervous brides ask all the same questions, so she saw it as an opportunity to educate.  She created a bridal menu - Hair Guidance for the Modern Bride, outlining important information about hair texture, length, color and style.  It includes a lookbook featuring a selection of styles on multiple hair types to help clarify what a bride wants and what can actually be crafted for them.

Depending on hair type and length, adding layers to a cut can add a much-needed boost in overall style. It allows the wearer to create movement, add interest or simply create a more stylized finish. For stylists, understanding graduation and layering can be a huge money maker behind the chair, because it provides an opportunity to transform the shape of a silhouette without forfeiting length. Jamie McDaniel, Sam Villa Ambassador @jamiemcdhair, breaks down the best shears for creating the three most popular layers: compressed, 90’s modern and shaggy.  See her demonstrate each below. 

Is there anything as exciting as making a big change? Few things make a stylist’s heart beat as fast as hearing that a guest wants a major transformation and take off a lot of length. The trend toward short hair is everywhere right now and for many, taking off multiple inches can feel extremely freeing. Whether you’re nervous or excited to help create this change, Becka Bradshaw, Sam Villa Ambassador @beckabradshaw, outlines a few simple principles to help guide stylists through the big cut!  See it here!