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Sam VillaEducation Artistic Director |
Motivating, creative, passionate, energetic, inspiring… these are just a few thoughts that come to mind at the mention of Sam Villa’s name. Sam possesses a unique blend of technical and artistic skills, and a contagious spirit that draws people in and makes them want to learn! It’s no surprise that he was chosen as the Favorite Platform Artist and Educator at the prestigious Stylist Choice Awards in 2007.
Sam has more than 25 years experience as a platform artist and educator for major salon professional companies. Part of the Redken family for the past 11 years, Sam is Redken’s Education Artistic Director and is in constant demand at international and domestic trade shows and in-salon programs where his progressive teaching approach enables stylists to absorb new techniques quickly and for practical use in the salon.
Sam is also a lead Facilitator at the Redken Exchange in New York City where he teaches a variety of design and trend sessions to salon professionals from around the world. As Redken’s Design & Training Consultant, Sam is part of the team that trains the entire domestic artist network, Exchange facilitators and Field Staff in motivational, presentation and technical skills. He is a key member of Redken’s New York Fashion Week Artist Team, where he works backstage creating beautiful hair for designer runway shows. Beginning in 2008, Sam will be featured on the Redken.com website as spokesperson for consumer consultations.
Sam is also a lead Facilitator at the Redken Exchange in New York City where he teaches a variety of design and trend sessions to salon professionals from around the world. As Redken’s Design & Training Consultant, Sam is part of the team that trains the entire domestic artist network, Exchange facilitators and Field Staff in motivational, presentation and technical skills. He is a key member of Redken’s New York Fashion Week Artist Team, where he works backstage creating beautiful hair for designer runway shows. Beginning in 2008, Sam will be featured on the Redken.com website as spokesperson for consumer consultations.
Sam has a unique ability to inspire, motivate, and entertain while teaching. His dynamic stage performance and design techniques are the result of his passion to learn. “I believe, that those who teach must never cease to learn,” he says. Known for his down-to-earth, refreshing approach to education, Sam has a way of putting people at ease as he shares fresh, exciting design concepts.
In 2008, Sam will launch his website, www.samvilla.com, along with his own brand of digital media education and styling tools for salon professionals. Digital media products will include DVDs of Sam’s unique teaching style filmed in salons throughout the country, as well as podcasts and webinars available through samvilla.com. Sam’s styling tools are all designed exclusively for his brand and the special techniques he teaches. The Sam Villa line will include a signature series of shears, brushes and combs; heat styling appliances and accessories for the salon professional.
In 2008, Sam will launch his website, www.samvilla.com, along with his own brand of digital media education and styling tools for salon professionals. Digital media products will include DVDs of Sam’s unique teaching style filmed in salons throughout the country, as well as podcasts and webinars available through samvilla.com. Sam’s styling tools are all designed exclusively for his brand and the special techniques he teaches. The Sam Villa line will include a signature series of shears, brushes and combs; heat styling appliances and accessories for the salon professional.
Sam’s accolades include, BehindtheChair.com Favorite Platform Artist and Educator 2007; and Favorite finalist 2002, 2003, 2004; Redken Platform Artist of the Year 1998; “Master of the Craft” Award from the Art & Fashion Group 1992; Finalist in the North American Hairdressing Awards Classic Category 1991.