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NEW Love Island recruit Sam Taylor believes he has a “secret advantage” over the other boys in the villa.

The hairdresser, 23, has revealed he plans to use his styling skills to win him one-on-one time with the ladies during the all important getting ready sessions.

Sam Taylor thinks he has an advantage over his fellow contestants
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Sam Taylor thinks he has an advantage over his fellow contestantsCredit: ITV
Sam plans to work his magic on the girls' hair in the villa
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Sam plans to work his magic on the girls' hair in the villa

Asked if he would be doing their hair every night, Sam told The Sun: “Yeah probably, to be honest.

“It’s definitely going to happen, I’m looking forward to it - it’s something different for the show as well. I’ve got to work my magic.

“It will be good to just see how they are and chat to them one by one.”

He added: “I’m definitely going to use it to my advantage.”

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Before entering the villa, Sam worked works at a salon in Sheffield.

The stylist also boasts over 4,000 followers on Instagram, where he regularly shares snaps of his incredible haircuts.

He warned his new fellow Islanders that when it comes to his profession, appearances might be deceiving: "I’d say not to judge a book by its cover because how I look compared to what I do for work might not necessarily add up.

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"You wouldn’t look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls' hair look pretty for a living."

Discussing why he wants to do the show, he revealed: "At this point in my life I just want the opportunity to find a real connection with someone.

"I’ve been looking for that connection for quite some time but I’ve never really found it — I’m hoping I find that spark in the Villa."

Sam will be entering the villa alongside a  cast that is much more career oriented than the usual roll-call of models and influencers.

Love Island cast 2024

Patsy Field -  an Influencer with a disability.

Samantha Kennyworks in a beauty salon

Ciaran DaviesWelsh hunk and rugby player

Mimii Ngulube - student nurse from Portsmouth

Jess White - shop manager from Stockport

Harriett Blackmore - pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker

Nicole Samuel - account manager and former champion dancer

Sean Stone - runs a sweet firm

Sam Taylor - a hairdresser with a love of tattoos

Munveer Jabbal - the oldest contestant in the villa this year

Ayo Odukoya - a footballer and former model

Ronnie Vint - best mates with Olivia Attwood's hubby Bradley Dack

Grace Jackson – Manchester based model who is followed by Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor, she is tipped to enter as a bombshell

So far the line up includes an account manager, a property surveyor and an investment specialist.

Maya Jama will be joining them as a host once again while she puts her matchmaking skills to the test.

The TV personality has already touched down in Mallorca ahead of the live kick off on June 3.

Sam is hoping to find love in the villa
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Sam is hoping to find love in the villaCredit: Instagram
The new batch will be entering in just a matter of days
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The new batch will be entering in just a matter of daysCredit: ITV
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