Sam Villa Named International Hair Influencer of the Year

(New York, NY) – The Sam Villa brand probably produces more free, high-quality, digital education than anyone else in the professional industry. And still Sam Villa and his team spend countless hours on the road connecting with people face-to-face…people who feel they already know the team due to their countless hours bonding with them online. Villa is focused on producing content with the intent to serve and build a relationship with hairdressers. A certain authenticity that cultivates inclusion, loyalty and perceived value. A message of #ArtistsSupportingArtists. It is for this reason, International Hairdressing Awards is giving Sam Villa the first International Hair Influencer of the Year Award on February 16th, 2020 in Madrid.

“I would like to thank the International Hairdressing Awards as I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the 2020 Influencer of the Year Award! To be recognized in the influencer world is truly humbling. I will never stop influencing and helping people, it’s just who I am…a teacher driven to be of value to an industry that has given me life in my career,” says Villa. “This award speaks to all influencers who commit to teaching, sharing and helping hairdressers be better hairdressers. THANK YOU!”

The award recognizes the impact and influence of Sam Villa in the world of social media – both for the total number of followers/impact on a global level and for exerting a positive influence in the industry.

“Social media is truly the center of our brand, we’re constantly interacting daily on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube to promote a community of inspiration, support and evolution,” says Villa. “If we can get people to interact on social platforms in a thoughtful, heart driven and compassionate way...can you imagine the effect it could have on our face to face relationships?” Not to mention the influence it could have on attracting younger stylists to the industry, supporting those struggling to stay afloat and those looking to make it to the next level.

Villa often says, “Sharing is the greatest gift we can give one another…to help each other grow and prosper, we all need to pay it forward.” He urges others to monitor intentions and motivation when on social media…and in person. To be mindful, and try to abide by his motto, “People buy people first, then they buy things.”

Sam Villa is co-founder of Sam Villa® (Allvus, LLC), the educational world of this 2020 International Hairdressing Awards International Hair Influencer of the Year, 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Victor, Intercoiffure America/Canada Member, Behind the Chair Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007), Favorite Overall Educator of the Year (2015) and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, can be experienced on samvilla.com. Stylists and salon owners have access to FREE digital education on hot tips and techniques and series like “Become a Better Hairdresser in 30 Days,” as well as insight into LIVE educational events and ergonomic cutting and styling tools (brushes, combs, thermal tools, shears and accessories). Aspire for MORE! Facebook: @SamVillaPros ;YouTube: @SamVillaHair; Twitter: @SamVillaPro; Instagram: @SamVillaHair; Pinterest: @SamVillaHair. Contact: Glow Communications (squinn.glow@me.com, 207-781-2598).