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To gain inspiration and learn how to create the cut, watch Jorge Perez, Sam Villa Ambassador and owner of Hair Lab Studio 407 (Puerto Rico) @jorgedoeshair, demonstrate how to section for seamless silhouette shifts, interpret face shapes and create voluminous movement without sacrificing length in his rendition of the Mod Bixie here or take a peek at the tips below. It’s the perfect transitional cut for when a guest is growing out a regular pixie and the nape area gets too thick and starts to look like a mullet. 

Just because beach days are over doesn’t mean the beach wave is going anywhere this fall and winter! If you’re on the hunt for ways to simplify the trend, Karla Valenzuela, Sam Villa Ambassador @kolor.me.karlaa, has a quick and easy way to get the look. She knows that sometimes it is the simple things that bring so much joy – like learning how to create easy beach waves with a flat iron! The key to undone beach waves? Valenzuela says the secret is utilizing very light tension and a technique that massages the curl in instead of forcing the shape. Watch as she creates the shape in this video and check out even more tips to get the look below!

Classic 90s (aka noughties) styles have been popping up everywhere. While we can’t wrap our heads around butterfly clips, an iconic technique using elastics is back. “Remember slumber parties when we used colorful elastics to make designs in the hair? WELP, it’s back and I’m here for it!” Says Sam Villa ArTeam Member, Ellen Devine @ellendevinehair. Following the look she created on Instagram.  Below, she’s highlighting a step-by-step for creating a contrasting headband of colorful elastics that would make any bestie proud!