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 Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, is joining forces with Extend Events to lend his expertise on how to blend extensions by increasing movement, volume and texture with cutting and finishing techniques.

Nothing ruins a hairstyle quicker than the impact of frizz and the end of summer can be one of the most humid times of the year. Naturally, minimizing frizz is a major focus this season, especially for those with naturally curly hair. To help cut down on the effect, Ashley Brown, Sam Villa Ambassador and Mizani Artist @ash_hairbarbie, is sharing tips on how to tame frizz in high humidity.

Color before cut? Or cut before color? When it comes to planning out color placement, the haircut will have a great deal of influence on the finished look. If your client is planning a drastic chop or changing their layers, it is always a good idea to cut hair prior to color to ensure you won’t lose precious color placement once you’re finished. If your client will be sticking with their go-to style and only slightly changing their length, chances are you can get away with applying color prior to cutting. This is why the consultation is always so crucial. When color is being placed in combination with layers, it is important to know that information before mapping out a plan to ensure that they complement one another. Ellen Devine, Sam Villa Ambassador @ellendevinehair, explains why.