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Self-care is something we can all get on board with—after all, who doesn’t want to look after their own well-being, reduce their stress, and indulge in a little pampering every now and then? But for stylists, the idea of self-care is often easier said than done. In an industry where time is money, spending 8 to 10+ hours a day on your feet—often with very minimal breaks, let alone a full-blown 30-minute lunch—is the norm. While we always advocate for periodic rest breaks, sometimes it just isn’t feasible. But that doesn’t mean you have to let your own health and well-being go by the wayside. 

Most clients will, at some point, go through the question of whether or not to cut their hair short or leave it long. With the uptick in bobs circulating around the internet on models, bloggers, and even your close friend group, you’ll see an increase of clients asking if they should make the cut. Depending on their face shape, texture, and lifestyle - a shorter look could be a welcomed change. We will continue to see the trend of long highly-textured bobs and shags as a focus for consumers, but the classic bob is also resurfacing with an element of modern trend, which is texture,” says Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa. If you’re looking for a way to modernize the classic bob, Carruthers has a few quick and easy tips to create the look everyone will be asking for. 

No matter the occasion, if your client is asking for an upstyle - most likely they need it to last! Often created for special events - whether it is a night out or an all-day event, you’ll need to prep them with a foundation that will get their upstyle to last. We chatted with Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member about her 4 key foundation techniques that provide a solid anchor for upstyles. With prom and wedding season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to brush up on these skills!