The stunning N Shanti hair and beauty salon in Gurgaon, India, was designed by Viveck Vermaa architects in 2015.

Finally, some real scientific research on whether professional or supermarket products are better at caring for coloured hair. The Product Advisor website looks at a number of well known supermarket and professional brands, testing them out and assessing their performance. Which performed better? We’ll give you a hint – the professional products outperformed the supermarket ones, with Wella’s Brilliance shampoo being voted the star of the show when it comes to caring for coloured hair. A great video – show it to your clients!

Congratulations to Senior overall winner Aubrey Louw from Style Bar in Tyger Valley, and Junior overall winner Erin Martin from Northlink College, who achieved top honours at the EOHCB Championships on 21 May. “What a successful event. Everyone did such great work” said Limya Kamaldien, Divisional Manager of EOHCB Western Cape, “Preparing and making sure the event is a success is a stressful task but we had a great team. Much love and appreciation to all involved.” Look out for the full list of winners, and some photos, coming soon on Hairnews!

Ekurhuleni West College Germiston campus is looking for a hairdressing lecturer. If you are interested or require more information about this position, please email your CV or enquiry to karenm@ewc.edu.za for attention Karen De Bruin Mängels

Melbourne’s award-winning Ibiza Hair presents their latest collection, FAMIGLIA, which pays homage to family and childhood memories. The collection has been nominated 2 x Finalists in the 2017 Australian Hair Fashion Awards: Victorian Hairdresser of the Year – Michael Piastrino Creative Colourist of the Year – Adrian Rotolo ‘Famiglia’ showcases cuts and colours inspired by childhood memories. Michael used dry cutting to create the desired styles, and Adrian created the stunning colours using a combination of freehand painting, foiling, and cleansing the hair. The collection proves that inspiration can be derived from any moment in time, item or a memory of a happening or something previously created.

Amazing skill! But where’s the stylist? You’ll love this funky time-lapse cutting video produced by Pops Salon, Russia.

Rolf Losken from Intercoiffure Education for Life reports. On Saturday 29 April, ten students from the Intercoiffure Education for Life Christel House salon did the hairstyles of actresses taking part in an amateur theatre production at the civic center in Bellville. Being there to supervise proceedings, I am pleased to be able to report how proud I am of their achievements. They worked as a team, were totally professional and did beautiful work. There were more than 35 actresses each one of them thanking our girls with a big smile. Products from new sponsors Davines were used. Thank you again, Davines.

The College of Cape Town is offering two short courses ideal for upskilling employees or giving newcomers to the industry a head start. The 10-day Haircare Operations Course (evenings) and 5-day Brisk Beauty Skills Course (afternoons) are now available. For haircare contact Mrs A Detering on 021 797 5540 or adetering@cct.edu.za. For beauty contact Mrs V Thamage on 021 797 5540 or vthamage@cct.edu.za.

Know your self-worth. Know that you are providing a unique service to people, that helps them make the most of their features, manage their hair, enhance hair health, and improve their confidence and image. You possess the natural creativity and the hard-won skills that allow you to make the very most of your talents, and your clients. Be proud!

We spend a minute with New York hairdressing superstar Simon Miller as he preps a model by torchlight... using a cutthroat razor! Mesmerising footage that captures the excitement of the buildup to a stage show. This was taken during the KMS launch in Rivonia, Johannesburg, on 28 May 2017. Watch out for more on this show, coming soon!

“Customise your work. It doesn’t matter how flawless or exquisite a haircut is if it’s not on the right person. It’s important to understand the aesthetics of your work so the hair suits the client’s facial features and shape, bone structure, complexion, body type and personal style.” From Damien Carney, Joico International Artistic Director

The imagination-inspiring Appearances Collection by Ethos Hairdressing, Manchester, UK About the collection, Adam and Sharon say, “Appearances is a collection of ideas brought to mind after studying the fascinating and varied change of colour that many animals display. Throughout history, people have changed their hair colour to change others perception of themselves and this is the same in the animal kingdom for defense and attraction. The variety of colour, tone and texture that we saw during our research inspired us to create a collection of colours and techniques. From simple on-trend global shades, to highly creative fashion techniques.” Hair: Adam Bryant & Sharon Peake MUA: Mary Jane Frost & Zoe Arena Styling: Jared Green Photographer: John Rawson