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Sam Villa

@samvillahair

A true champion for his fellow hairdressers, Sam Villa embodies the spirit of mentorship and innovation. His accolades, including 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame inductee, and 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award winner, reflect his unwavering dedication to elevating the craft. Sam's unique approach challenges conventions, igniting inspiration and driving positive change within the industry.

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Philip Foresto

@philipforesto

A renowned educator and stylist, Philip Foresto is a Redken Brand Ambassador and the visionary behind SALON ICON, a sought-after destination in Nashville's vibrant Music Row. His signature "Expensive Hair" technique has captivated stylists worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a leading industry influencer passionate about sharing his artistry and inspiring fellow professionals.

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Presley Poe

@presleypoe

With her trailblazing spirit and 23 years of hairstyling expertise, Presley is a true visionary in the industry. Her dedication to equitable education has created nurturing and creative spaces for fellow artists, making her a driving force in hairstyling.

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James Valiant

@hairbyjamesvaliant

With over 15 years of experience, James is known for his precision cutting techniques. In this lesson, he shares how to correctly identify Type 1 hair types and demonstrates how to create volume on Type 1B hair using a combination of layering and face framing cutting techniques.

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Rodrigo Araneda

@rodrigohairdresser

With over 25 years of experience and known for his passion and cutting-edge techniques, Rodrigo shares how to correctly identify Type 2 hair types and demonstrates how to create a shag haircut on Type 2B hair.

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Jamal edmonds

@lamajbackwards

With over 20 years of experience as an educator and master hair stylist, Jamal is the owner and creative director of Lamaj in the City in Washington, DC, where he continues to share his dedication to his artistry and expertise in textured hair. In this lesson, he demonstrates the top tips and techniques on cutting Type 3 hair.

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Michelle o’connor

@michelleoconnorbeauty

With over 20 years of experience, Michelle is passionate about sharing her cutting, coloring and styling expertise to all. In this lesson, she shares how to correctly identify Type 4 hair types and demonstrates how to create a freehand haircut on Type 4 hair.

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