How to Cut Face Framing Layers

Discover how to cut face framing layers using diagonal sections and high elevation for an extremely soft face framing haircut! Sam Villa creates an approach that is easy to replicate and creates predictable results.
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[@Juteooo]

I like how Sam is so specific in explaining how to do everything so perfectly. He answers all your questions beforehand. Really excellent job!

[@samvillahair]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

You are a HAIR GOD!!!

[@C_HTX]

I can always rely on Sam Villa to help give me clear, well informed, educated advice on hair😍

[@samvillahair]

Appreciate you, thank you my friend 💜

[@elizabethhouse6259]

As a “baby stylist” I truly appreciate you and your team!

[@deiadraper6358]

The perfect teacher for this day and time the way I've been cutting hair for 52 years everybody said I was born with a pair of scissors and a curling iron now on 73 too old to be able to do it you are the best teacher that I have seen for over 50 years I guess I learned from the best now you're the Next Generation best I understand everything you're saying if your cut down on one side it's going to flip if you cut up on the other side it's going to turn under your wanted to turn under if your cut down on one side cut down on the other side if you're caught up on one side cut up on the other side distance plus guide equals length would purchase your dry shares but don't know if I'm going to live long enough to use them enough I really enjoy your videos cuz everything you say makes sense there's no excuse I wish I had this platform there's no excuse for bad haircuts with you around teaching the way you teach sorry for the length I digress

[@samvillahair]

This really touches our hearts Deia! Thank you so much for the love.

[@RoroRoro-bf3qm]

Sam Villa Academy is the best in you tube. The way that Sam and Andrew explain techniques is amazing

[@stacy9089]

Roro Roro - I had the honor and privilege of working with Sam for 5 years. I worked for Redken NYC as a colorist and finishing artist. Working alongside Sam was always inspiring. It was also intimidating. 😬

[@samvillahair]

Thanks so much!!!

[@contentomnivore]

I saw this technique done by a hot-shot stylist years ago on a style show. I duplicated it once. Best. Haircut. Ever!! Since then, I've been explaining this very same thing to many hair dressers. They all look at me with that the deer-in-headlights look. SO frustrating! I will be saving this video to show to a hair STYLIST in the hope that they know what I'm talking about and can do it for me.

[@pattiburtonsalmonsen3202]

Content Omnivore same here, it’s really sad how they don’t keep up on the classes that are providing, you never stop learning, a lot of so called stylist don’t even know how to do a basic layered cut or point cutting, it’s really frustrating.

[@AshleyB-xh1qh]

New stylist watching this to see if there's a better way to do things than the ways I've been taught. I'm trying this out on my daughter today and I bet it turns out great. This is a lot like the V cut video I watched in school, the front sectioning and cutting is the same minus the texturizing. That cut turns out perfectly so I'm sure this will look fantastic. Thank you for all the free education you offer online. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't watch all these videos and become a better a better stylist. I'm always amazed at how many ways there are to do the same cut! Each stylist leaves their own mark on their designs. My hope is that my clients love my interpretation of the cut and that I can do what I love doing, which is make people feel better about themselves 😊

[@dnllmaurer1]

You're a master hair designer & brilliant teacher. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Much love & abundant Blessings!

[@sillyalena]

I love the way you teach, in depth, but straight and to the point. Thank you so much✨👏✨

[@kmoore3875]

Because of Covid, I tried this technique on my own hair. Easy to do yourself and results are fantastic. Love it. Love it. Love it.

[@nancyf7179]

I've been cutting my hair as well and came across this technique. Glad it received positive feedback

[@yuanitaklatt4854]

such great education! thank you for the reminder about comb placement, so important.

[@trinaraylee6922]

Wow. I love this. I would never dare try to cut my own hair, but am fascinated and love watching the instructional tutorials on how it's done. Then I can discuss what I want with a new hairdresser and make sure I get what I want and not what they want.

[@Zebra-c2j]

I'm a hairdresser. I cut my own hair at times. Basic cut no texturising blunt cut. I was so happy after. Even all over. My hair has thinned over the yrs. easier to cut. But you can't cut the length to the neck yourself....

[@esthergranela8137]

Me facinas todo lo qué haces parece tan practico y fácil pero quiero hacerlo y en la práctica me doy cuenta 🙈🙈😃😃😃😃 que tú : Puedes hacerlo rápido y fácil por que Eres un Artista ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Perfecto del cabello. Gracias gracias. Te admiro un montón ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AvonandUs]

I do this Mr villa..im glad i see u doing this..it makes me feel proud

[@rosalyna.843]

I just love SAM VILLA 😍 haircutting video !!

[@timandtina246]

Exactly what I was looking for today!! Thank you Sam!! As always, you delivered the best and easiest explanation for what I'm trying to achieve. 🤗👊👏👍🏻

[@carmrana584]

Sam. Thank u so much for this video. I’m actually learning layering right now in school. We are not in person. It’s all on the web. We are using pivot point. Great info but I find your videos help me out more. Hand position. Palm position arm position. Plus all those little tops n tricks you mentioned. Thanks again. This was a great help.

[@MsSlayerful]

You can become a hairstylist online now!!??? WHAT!?!?

[@Имяфамилия-ъ4б8ц]

You are the best in the KZbin👍like a teacher and like a showman.

[@maryvanasse826]

Your manequinns color is gorgeous Sam!

[@oluluolt819]

You're awesome Sam Villa, I love your technical for haircuts. Thanks 👍

[@ashleycruz684]

Best education ever!!! Sam best educator! Thanks

[@stacy9089]

Ashley Cruz - Absolutely by far the best in the industry!

[@samvillahair]

Thanks so much to you both!

[@shelly5200]

Thank you Sam showing face framing 😊 my favorite style myself !

[@freeatlast1810]

Fantastic work. Phenomenal explanation and video. Thankyou very much.

[@annagonzales894]

Love your techniques and styles!! I have learned So Much more from your Teachings!! Thank you :)

[@LulyTubee]

I dont even have an interest in cutting hair but I love me some Sam Villa xo

[@jeenalhadad4587]

I swear every time I saw ur video like inspiration into my heart .. u supportive..love u SAM ❤❤❤

[@trevorbuchanan6226]

Thank you Sam for shareing your genius : and your humility shines brightly via simplicity . I love you man . God bless

[@dollylove237]

Such a great teacher

[@JoseRivera-te9hw]

I recently found out about reverse layering from Sassoon. I'm so excited that you're sharing this technique with us, too. Thanks, Sam. 😘

[@samvillahair]

Sammy got inspired by watching the Sassoon team in London last year and has been using the technique a lot!

[@JoseRivera-te9hw]

Sam Villa Hair Tutorials good for you, Sam. Keep up the good work. 😘

[@renee8813]

Beautiful and simple.Thanks Sam! 🙏❤️

[@TheArtisanTarotTBMoon]

I wish more hair stylists would take your advice on cutting layers without removing length.

[@trinaraylee6922]

YES, THIS!! Stop cutting the length unless the client specifically says cut it. Thank you, Sam!!

[@lisaryherd4685]

Yes!!!!

[@maureenmifsudlepre4758]

@@trinaraylee6922 .p

[@patronsttroll5712]

Only ugmos are that scared of losing length. 🤣

[@TheSushi1983]

Super agree

[@kricketmckay757]

Oh I can’t wait to try this tomorrow!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@seviregis7441]

Great job, looks beautiful. I saw Cindy Crawford with the same cut a while back and loved it.

[@kumarjay2360]

Sam sir your tecnic very very use full and fantastic

[@Claudesalon]

brilliant in explaining and techniques to use. Thanks so much

[@joanmorgan4389]

If only I could find a stylist who would take the time to learn these superb techniques. It would have to be someone who strives for excellence and truly cares about executing and delivering a cut and style of this caliber. I have never found a stylist who cared enough to follow through as you have demonstrated here. You sir, have integrity and an incredible level of talent and skill. Thank you for showing how it's done.

[@Tyndalic]

As a former stylist I was often frustrated getting my hair done, because it didn’t seem like the stylist cared as much as I did in techniques. I realize I probably frustrated them by telling them exactly how I wanted them to do it. Ha-ha-ha! I only wish I could see the back of my head when I cut my own hair.

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

Great technique ,thank you !

[@beri1985]

woow! this was instructive - i really lived it. The other day my friend asked me to cut her hair like that.. but i was thinking of doing it the regular way - but this is much easier ! thank you!

[@TheFarkhondeh]

Thank you Mr Sam Villa,great .

[@NadiaNadia-be6ro]

Sir you are really vvvvvvvvvvvvvv great teacher. I respect and regard you.lots of love and respect from nadia farooqi from Pakistan.

[@PoojaMidha]

Awesome technique. Never heard that or seen before. You are amazing

[@MrNetsolutions]

Thanks a lot for teaching us.

[@ಅಮೃತಬ್ಯೂಟಿಹಬ್]

Wow i just love this🤩

[@lilialisa1490]

It's unbelievable 🔥👍

[@desertmoon610]

Perfect teaching

[@joangoonetilleke7602]

You are such a great teacher Sam

[@samvillahair]

Thank you Joan

[@fearnot7500]

Sam is amazing

[@kanchanmathema2564]

You r the best.keep uploading such videos.thanx

[@samvillahair]

lots more to come!

[@joyesjohn2785]

Very nice hair cut God bless you

[@bellydancer3146]

Thanks 😊

[@TanveerAhmad-wc5xb]

Wow very good teach and thank you

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

I absolutely loved it!!!!!

[@moshadabali3764]

Allot of respect for you in my heart ❤ you are a inspiration for us sir, I love this technic sir 👍❤

[@samvillahair]

Thank you!

[@hairstyleshafeek2549]

Nice job

[@pimthita6814]

Wow so beautiful 😍

[@sibkiss2009]

Nice, it is magic

[@aymane000pp6]

Thanks for your help good job 👍👏❤️

[@alfetkadhim4085]

Thank you so much

[@jyotisinghal890]

I am Big fen of you u are really hard work and god bless you.n all the best ever forever.😄😄😄

[@vasanthkandasamy928]

Your teaching techniques are superb! At 1:25& at 2:15, please inform us whether the shear cuts the hair at 90 degrees. Holding the hair with the fore and middle fingers, while cutting is 90degrees

[@mirchesamardjioski3478]

Thanks always I got answers what I have in my mind. You make my life easier ❤️👍🙂

[@sanjeevsen7361]

Nice sir I love your work

[@tsymobile272]

Thank so much for good knowledge and good technical

[@ceciliasolario1258]

I've learned so much from you! Please tell me, are there any hair salons in Las Vegas that do your techniques?

[@nAiLs.LiPs.lAsH3s_hAIr]

Thank you im going to start doing this 😉

[@hansnickerson3589]

I like what you did

[@paulettelee6667]

Great info

[@NeboAllen]

I love how you come up with new techniques, then share them with us!💕 I will give this one a go. Could you show us this technique with a side part please? (Would they just be disjointed from each other?)

[@samvillahair]

Thats always a tough decision... sometimes it's best to still cut from center and then just adjust the balance of the perimeter lengths. Sometimes when cutting too specific to a part, it makes it so the it can only be worn in one spot. But, honestly, there is plus and minus points to both approaches. If you cut off of the part, it has to be slightly disconnected from each other.

[@NeboAllen]

@@samvillahair thank you for getting back to me!🙂👍

[@sarahgriego769]

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[@scarlettthestylestudio6312]

Great video, thanks 🙏

[@mzdebbiecakes23]

I get stuck when the hair is about mid back length or longer and they want a face frame . So Sam does the same still apply whee you said keep going until there is no hair to cut ?? Can you do this technique on a real person with LONG hair past bra length PLEASE ‼️‼️‼️

[@brandied.7706]

My same EXACT issue! I love this technique, but don't know how to NOT sacrifice the length in the back. I REALLY wish there would be a response to your question.

[@cookiedavis180]

Love this♥️

[@alveeraalveera9381]

U r great Sir!!!!

[@vallievi]

You are a genius

[@NishaSingh-eq8wd]

Thnx sir

[@secrets7898]

Love this

[@stylenarts8446]

Thank-you so much sir

[@ennovyd.7910]

I do you twist and cut all the time, Could you please show me a quick and easy way to cut a classic 70s feather cut on long hair... Charlies angel style, but more modern

[@clarkcain1201]

What would you call this hair style and do you have a video showing how to do this type of cut

[@fatimahob6365]

What about when I layering my own hair?

[@ayafarag3125]

Still very difficult to make both sides balanced😭, but I'm really grateful ❤️❤️❤️thank you 💗

[@aribella6913]

Thank you.

[@serin3122]

ياله من شرح مفيد احببت ان أكون مصفف للشعر لانه يوجد امثالك اساتذة جيدين في الوصف

[@MsSlayerful]

You are such an amazing teacher!!! I learned SO MUCH about what I've been doing wrong on my own hair just from this one video... Thank you so much!!!

[@samvillahair]

We would recommend that you locate a Redken Artist in your area. Most Redken Artists have attended extensive training with Sam Villa himself or with the techniques that Sam uses. They are highly skilled and they will be able to help with your hair / any hair challenges! You can use the link below to locate a Redken Stylist or a Redken Elite Salon in your area! Redken Salon Finder: www.redken.eu/en/salonlocator

[@corysaldana334]

Hi de Guatemala 🌹

[@hairstyleshafeek2549]

Thenks for sir

[@sudharao486]

Nice sir

[@Justme77400]

Those shears would only work with your hands, I suspect, sir! Nice work!!

[@deeniislamiksenter4940]

Very nice superb sir very good job god always bless you and your family's ameen very nice dear sir

[@debrab4729]

Would you do this with the diamond cutting technique or one or the other?

[@samvillahair]

You absolutely could combine the two techniques!

[@krystalskyebrisson9512]

I've begun doing vintage wet-sets and was told I'd get better results if I had a middy haircut. However, the middy is only attractive if you style it everyday... Do you think this would be a good alternative? I really hope to hear from you. Thank you in advance for your time. Kind Regards, Krystal Skye

[@samvillahair]

Hi Krystal, the "middy" cut is very heavy so you are correct... it doesn't look very good if you don't take time to style it well. This could be a good alternative because the layering will have a much softer look. When styled with the rollers, it won't have quite the same vintage look to it, but will still look very beautiful.

[@krystalskyebrisson9512]

@@samvillahair Thank you so much for responding! I'm excited to find this alternative & appreciate you for sharing your beautiful techniques & wisdom. 💇‍♀️❤ All the Best, Krystal Skye

[@harpen696]

Luarbiasa master

[@jackietaylor3188]

love your content with this cut though you are on the right pushing to center and the second side you are pushing away from center? Why

[@simmesimme9568]

My dream cutting

[@thomasbrown5705]

Hi Sam. Ive noticed you flip your comb. Try this comb I invented. Its named the ego comb it's available on Amazon or for license.

[@Ροζαγκικοπουλη]

Είσαι ένας από τους καλύτερους κομμωτές.....

[@natureonusbs4222]

Super

[@matildaefrosi6689]

Super❤😋

[@samvillahair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Paperdollscrafts]

I love your videos they are the best they say that you cant cut hair because your 8 I dont listen I follow you and do it and today I did a video of hair can you see it

[@koushikmanna9296]

hello sir i want to join

[@brigitb4850]

Sam, get some clear plastic frames for your glasses, they will look really good on you and more youthful and updated.😍😍😍

[@samvillahair]

We will pass that on to Sammy :-)