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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!

Whether you want to get into session styling or already have and in, having a few go-to looks are key when working backstage. From fashion week to editorial shoots you never know when you’ll need a quick and easy change of style. Evie Rivera, Sam Villa Ambassador @eviedzine, travels the globe working Fashion Week in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Toronto, so she has her fair share of tricks to manage the backstage mayhem.  One of her go-to's is a sleek chignon.  It’s easy and fast and puts the spotlight on fashion.  Learn how to build this runway-ready chignon below!

Whether you are attending Coachella, Stagecoach, Revolve festival or one of the many other activations in and around Palm Springs this year or watching from the comfort of your couch, you can still add a little festival fashion to your hairstyle. Festivals are seen as an ideal place to try on something new and go outside your comfort zone. Whether attending a show or just being inspired by one,  Karla Valenzuela, Sam Villa Ambassador @kolor.me.karlaa, is sharing an easy technique for creating loose festival waves perfect for accenting a colorful headscarf.  See it here.