About Sam Villa

CONFIDENTLY CUT, BRUSH, CURL, SHAPE, SMOOTH, STRAIGHTEN AND DRY.

Tools Designed With You in Mind

Sam Villa® is built on a simple belief: when hair professionals have better education, better tools and greater confidence, everyone benefits.

Founded by award-winning educator, leader and hairdresser Sam Villa, the brand combines professional performance with thoughtful, ergonomic design. From shears and brushes to dryers and styling irons, every Sam Villa tool is created with the needs of working stylists in mind.

For Canadian salon professionals, educators, students and beauty enthusiasts, Sam Villa Canada brings the brand's trusted professional tools and education closer to home.

Award Winning Educator, Leader, Hairdresser, Co-Founder

Sam Villa, The Man & The Brand

Sam Villa is recognized around the world for his commitment to education and his belief in sharing knowledge throughout the professional beauty community.

His decades of experience behind the chair, on stage and in the classroom have shaped the Sam Villa® brand and its approach to professional tools, education and the well-being of hairdressers.

“Sharing knowledge is the greatest gift we can give one another.”
– Sam Villa

Inspiration
Our hair-itage is education.
Education is at the heart of Sam Villa. The brand is dedicated to helping professionals continue learning, refining their craft and discovering new ways to create.
Versatility
Express your creativity confidently.
Adaptable to a wide range of hair types and physical needs, Sam Villa tools reduce damage to the hair and body so that creativity can flow no matter the hair type, length or desired style.
Ergonomics
Designed with you in mind.
Ergonomic shapes, balanced construction and lightweight materials help reduce unnecessary strain and fatigue, so creativity can remain the focus.

Professional Performance You Can Feel

The Sam Villa difference is built into the details.

Professional tools are designed to deliver:

Power and performance
Comfort and control
Ergonomic handling
Professional-quality construction
Versatility across hair types and techniques
Thoughtful features developed for working stylists

1976–1980

The Beginning

1976 | Graduates from cosmetology school

1980 | Opens Avant Studios

1994–2002

Education

1994 | Becomes a Redken Educator and moves to NYC

2002 | Becomes a Redken Education Director

2008

The Sam Villa Brand

2008 | Launches the Sam Villa® Brand

2008 | Launches Ergonomic Shears

2009–2015

Innovation & Growth

2009 | Launches Award Winning Electrics

2011 | Pioneers digital education, including the award-winning Aspire Tour

2014 | Wins Stylist Choice Award Favorite Young Company

2015 | Wins his fourth Stylist Choice Award Favorite Educator of the Year

2017–2023