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Flat irons can create a wide array of styles. From curls to crimps, bevels and smooth and sleek. Nothing parallels to their ability to get hair straight, but if used incorrectly, have can become flat, dry and even dull. Andrew Caruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, offers 4 tips for smoothing hair with polish and movement.

As stylists, we are forever driven to learn new techniques for styling and tips for coloring. As we evolve, sometimes it is imperative to go back to our foundations and practice the fundamental concepts to be able to use them in a new way. There are three types of cutting guides - stationary, traveling and spatial over direction – each one serving a specific purpose.  Watch Andrew Caruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, demonstrate each guide and the outcomes they create. Follow the video and read on below. 

With prom, weddings and summer soirée’s around the corner it is always a good idea to have a new, innovative style to create. As stylists, sometimes you need to push yourself artistically. Sam Villa, co-founder of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue believes it’s important to always be learning new techniques because the key to becoming a better hairdresser is through education. His latest creation turns a simple twisted knot technique into an updo. Follow along with the steps below to get the look!