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Salons  – are you advertising for staff? Do you have a chair rental or nail tech space rental available? Industry professionals   – are you looking for a one-stop page to find just the right fit for your career? Cover All the Media Platforms & Placement on Our HN Dedicated Jobs Page Salons and Spas, Hairnews can offer you the full advantages of our social media cross-platform publication format for the most effective advertising impact of our Classified Adverts options. Not only do you achieve the maximum exposure across the platforms, but your advert is posted permanently to our  dedicated Jobs Page  on our Hairnews website for maximum exposure to potential candidates.   A Classified Ad is very budget-friendly and covers all the platforms, making it so easy for you. Your Advert features the following: Shared and boosted to our Facebook pages The Facebook Group of over 29,000 members of the SA Hair and Beauty Industry Shared to our Instagram page Videos of your gorgeous salon and team will be uploaded to our YouTube channel.    You need to gain the most attention to attract the best candidates for your team! Take Advantage of Our Dedicated Jobs Page Your ad is also attached to our “ Jobs ” button on the website, to be maintained there for staff and rental potentials to find easily. All we need from you is: Location of the salon The biggest selling points or advantages of the salon / the job Good photos of the salon  How to contact you if people are interested. If you need, we can tweak it for you too!   It’s difficult enough to attract just the right stylists/renters to fit your team, so let us make it easier for you and find the right people. Talk to Brad or Belinda at Hairnews to build your Team. Email: belinda@hairnews.co.za or brad@hairnews.co.za

Join us as we take you back to 2014, where it all began. Celebrate our birthday with prices dating back to 2014. Birthday Celebration 14-18 October 2024 Available while stocks last Terms and conditions apply Click HERE  to view our specials!

milk_shake® is a range of professional hair care products that believes in simple, joyful, spontaneous beauty.   Help your clients rediscover their natural shades and beauty with the milk_shake ® philosophy:   • healthy and shiny hair • spontaneous and natural beauty • superior salon service   Our secret? Ingredients of natural origin like milk proteins and fruit extracts that take care of every hair type.   Choose the Right Colour for Each of your Clients’ Unique Needs PERMANENT COLOUR milk_shake® creative milk_shake® 9 minutes milk_shake® beyond light • 100% grey coverage • colours hair permanently SEMI-PERMANENT COLOUR milk_shake® smoothies • colours hair with a natural result without lift • 75% grey coverage DEMI-PERMANENT COLOUR milk_shake® the gloss colour • tones colour-treated or lightened hair whilst improving the condition of hair • masks greys 50% DIRECT COLOUR milk_shake® direct colour • keeps colour intense between colour applications • gives colour tones to natural or colour-treated hair, whether more natural-looking or intense colour tones COLOUR LIGHTENING milk_shake ® light catcher spotlight • a complete and innovative range of lightening products • state-of-the-art formulas with guaranteed results EXCLUSIVE milk_shake® COLOUR SERVICES milk_shake® hair cocktail gives colour tones and conditions the hair for a delicate result milk_shake® cheesecake tones and nourishes the hair with a customisable result according to the target colour intensity milk_shake® colour sorbet revives hair colour for no rinse fresh and shiny colour tones   How Can milk_shake® Help your Salon? • high quality products that contain natural ingredients which nourish the hair • innovative techniques that deliver natural and customised looks • tailor-made professional salon tools that give added value to services Contact milk_shake® on: Email : marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Copper locks and boundless confidence achieved from Candice Roets at Painted Style Hair Salon in Boksburg, take a look! Click image below to view the Instagram post. Hair: Candice Roets Products: Schwarzkopf Professional Salon: Painted Style, Boksburg Follow Candice on Instagram @candice_painted_style @painted_style We'd love to feature your work! To get your styles, looks or colour formulas featured in Hairnews, send them either to brad@hairnews.co.za or DM them directly to our Hairnews Instagram page.

Looking for an ideal space to launch or expand your hair business? This fully furnished hair salon is now available for rent! Features: Stylishly designed interior with modern decor Equipped with salon stations, styling chairs, trolleys, mirrors and more Shampoo bowls and drying stations included Reception area with waiting space Ample storage for products and tools Prime location with high foot traffic Utilities included (please inquire for details) Location:  Northlands Deco Park, Northriding, Johannesburg Perfect for established stylists or newcomers looking to hit the ground running. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact:  Mone at 0836391432 or mone.viz01@gmail.com  to schedule a viewing or for more information.

Get listed on  The Radar  and boost your online presence on SA’s leading Hair Industry platform.   Brand suppliers, academies, learning centres, salons and stylists- all at the click of your finger.   Need to find out who supplies that fabulous new range your clients are asking for?  Need supplier, stockist or rep details for your favourite brands?  Want to start out with the best education possible, or enhance and upgrade your skillset with a learning centre in your area? Need to find the stylists, salons, spas and beauty professionals closest to you?   We at Hairnews understand the importance of finding the information you need FAST.  The Radar  has dedicated buttons on our website for easy searching for just what your salon needs - all at your fingertips on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Check it out  HERE :   As a supplier, how can you miss this opportunity  to place your brand listing on the primary informational site for the SA hair and beauty industry?    Salons  – do you need to expand your client base? Propel your salon to better visibility and allow people to search for salons and stylists in their area.   Academies and Learning Centres  – where the budding learner stylists and barbers of SA can find you easily!   We promote the Directory monthly  in Hairnews and on our social media to keep your listing top of mind and   easily accessible to your target market, stylists, salons, barbershops, spas, beauticians and clients in SA.   If you would like to expand your own brand, whether you’re a supplier, salon, stylist or academy, get yourself on The Radar with the Hairnews Online Directory,    Contact us for more information. Belinda  at  belinda@hairnews.co.za Brad  at  brad@hairnews.co.za

With 6 options to choose from, My Salon Software has a solution ranging from "One-Man-Shows" to enterprise set-ups such as salon groups and franchise operations. Our platform allows you to access your system anytime, anywhere, using any smart device such as Desktop PC, Mac, Tablet or Cellphone, provided you have a stable internet connect. It can be used on both Windows and Apple Mac devices. No need to do backups as your data is automatically backed up in “The Cloud”. So your data remains safe so that, if your computer crashes or your device gets stolen, you just login using another device. We have an online solution to suit any size of business. Entrepreneur: Perfect for a one-man-show and rent-a-chairs. Entrepreneur Plus: Small businesses with up to 3 staff members My Salon Software Standard: Unlimited staff and logins and limited reports. My Salon Software Pro: Full business system with multiple KPI reports. Unlimited staff and logins. My Salon Software Corporate: This solution is ideal for groups with branches which operate under a Head Office or “Mothership”. My Salon Software Franchise: Ideal for Franchisees to run their own business under a Franchise operation. For more information call us NOW: Email:   info@mysalonsoftware.co.za   Email:   terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 650 0952 Email:   sune@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 484 2960 Visit us on:   www.mysalonsoftwareint.co.za

People always ask me how Nebeau started. Business strategists will say that I was ready to seize an opportunity when it presented itself. But I think it was more a blessing when I was down and out and needed a new start. I had just quit my job at a very toxic workplace and did not know where to go from there. I felt lost, frustrated and hopeless. I decided to have my hair done to lift my spirits - we all know the power of a new hairdo! My stylist told me that she was approached by the then distributer of Inebrya in South Africa to distribute the range in the Northwest province. And there, right in the stylist chair, Nebeau was born. Initially it all felt like a whirlwind, and we did not know our scissors from our clippers. In a matter of two months the business went from provincial distribution to taking over the distribution from the previous distributor for the whole of South Africa. We were going national! I still remember, our very first sale was a 1L Keratin Restructuring Mask to Carol’s Hair in Florauna Pretoria. It feels like every sale to every customer is imbedded in my mind. Over the years salons came and went (especially during and right after Covid), but many of our customers are still with us today. That just proves to me how loyal and true customers are. As we grew, we could not handle all the tasks and duties ourselves and had to expand our support base. A business owner can only be successful if she surrounds herself with exceptional people. And boy o boy, do we not have an exceptional bunch of reps and support staff! The journey has kept me more than a little busy, led to the odd sleepless night and a few tears, but more than anything I have had a great amount of fun and are still enjoying it every day. I raise a toast and say thank you to incredible clients and an immaculate team. Here’s to the next 10 years! Nolene Owen Founder / Director Nebeau

Are you looking for a beautiful, well established and highly professional salon to rent space in and grow your business? Nicks Hair Studios is based in Bedfordview. We have space available for stylists with existing clientele. The salon also offers many other services, as we have a beautician, nail technician etc, all on site to make it more pleasurable and convenient for your clients. Contact Nick  on 073 468 2017 or 074 787 4444 Address:  19 North Reef Road, Bedfordview

Now is the time to submit your awesome work and nominate the superstar companies and products that rock your hairdressing world! These awards, which are done online and are free to enter, aim to recognize excellence, creativity, and leadership throughout our awesome industry! Below are the categories explained, with their requirements and rules to enter.   CREATIVE CATEGORIES – JUDGED Enter your own awesome work to be judged. We have seen so many incredible styles over the last year, and the local talent and artistry of South African stylists is hard to beat even on the international stage. Now you can push your creative genius and expertise to the limit!   Best Dramatic Makeover - Before & After Best Men’s Trendy Cut, Colour & Style Best Red-Carpet Glamour Look   PLEASE READ ALL CATEGORY RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING YOUR WORK.     BEST DRAMATIC MAKEOVER - BEFORE & AFTER Category Summary This is a judged category where you can enter your own work. This category is to show the amazing power of a dramatic transformation that has left your client feeling confident and beautiful again. Whether cut or colour – show us the  before and after’s  that you are most proud of. Photos do not have to be professional and can be taken in salon as long as the hair is clearly visible. You must submit  one before photo and two after photos  of your work. Requirements & How to Enter You must be a resident in South Africa to enter. You may submit a  MAXIMUM  of  two  (2) entries per category and each entry must be emailed separately. NO  cross over entries will be allowed in the creative categories. To enter, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za  with the subject  Best Dramatic Makeover Entry Entries must include your name, contact number, salon name and town of residence. Entries must include your model/client’s first name and  confirm that you have permission to publish their photos  on a public platform. Ensure your email is  NOT  larger than  3 MB . Please resize photos before sending. You must include  one before photo and two after photos  of your work as well as the information below. Each entry must Include a short description of the technique and what products you used to achieve the look.   BEST MEN’S TRENDY CUT, COLOUR & STYLE Category Summary This is a judged category where you can enter your own work. Cut, style and shape a male model to be ready to hit the streets! Any trendy cut, colour & style can be submitted that shows a combination of technical and creative skills. Fading and clipper art are welcome as well as other creative effects. Photos do not have to be professional and can be taken in salon as long as the hair is clearly visible. You can submit  up to three photos  of your work. Requirements & How to Enter You must be a resident in South Africa to enter. You may submit a  MAXIMUM  of  two  (2) entries per category and each entry must be emailed separately. NO  cross over entries will be allowed in the creative categories. To enter, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za  with the subject  Best Men’s Trendy Cut, Colour & Style Entry Entries must include your name, contact number, salon name and town of residence. Entries must include your model/client’s first name and  confirm that you have permission to publish their photos  on a public platform. Ensure your email is  NOT  larger than  3 MB . Please resize photos before sending. You can submit  up to three photos  of your work as well as the information below. Each entry must Include a short description of the technique and what products you used to achieve the look.   BEST RED-CARPET GLAMOUR LOOK Category Summary This is a judged category where you can enter your own work. For this category We are looking for timelessly glamorous and flattering red carpet hairstyles. Whether its old Hollywood’s sleek and sculptural updo with cherry-red lipstick, curls that have been beautifully swept up with jewelled accessories, or glossy bombshell waves. Photos do not have to be professional and can be taken in salon as long as the hair is clearly visible. You can submit  up to three photos  of your work. Requirements & How to Enter You must be a resident in South Africa to enter. You may submit a  MAXIMUM  of  two  (2) entries per category and each entry must be emailed separately. NO  cross over entries will be allowed in the creative categories. To enter, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za  with the subject  Best Red-Carpet Glamour Look Entry Entries must include your name, contact number, salon name and town of residence. Entries must include your model/client’s first name and  confirm that you have permission to publish their photos  on a public platform. Ensure your email is  NOT  larger than  3 MB . Please resize photos before sending. You can submit  up to three photos  of your work as well as the information below. Each entry must Include a short description of the technique and what products you used. Entries will close on the 30th November. PRODUCT AND SERVICE CATEGORIES – NOMINATION AND VOTING These are nomination and voting categories where you can nominate local Educators, Supplier and Professional Product Ranges within South Africa that have truly inspired, supported, empowered, and wowed you as a stylist or salon. Start thinking now about your fav Educator and Supplier and best loves Professional Product Range.   Best Service and Support from a Supplier Best Loved Professional Colour Range Best Loved Professional Retail Range   PLEASE READ ALL CATEGORY RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE NOMINATING YOUR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS AND PERSONALITIES.     BEST SERVICE AND SUPPORT FROM A SUPPLIER Category Summary & Requirements This is a voting category where you can nominate a Supplier within South Africa that you believe has given impeccable Service and Support to your business or the industry over the past year. A company who has gone the extra mile and shown you they truly care about your salon business. How to Enter: To submit your nomination, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za Your email heading should be  Nomination - Best Service and Support from a Supplier . You MUST also include your name, your salon name and city / town of residence. You may nominate  ONE  Supplier per email. Give a brief reason for why you are nominating this Supplier.   BEST LOVED PROFESSIONAL COLOUR RANGE Category Summary & Requirements This is a voting category where you can nominate your Best Loved Professional Colour Range. What Colour product range do you love working with the most? A quality range that offers phenomenal long-lasting results and ease of use, that allows for commercial and creative colour effects. How to Enter: To submit your nomination, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za Please Note A professional colour range is a range sold exclusively to salons and stylists. Your email heading should be  Nomination - Best Loves Professional Colour Range . You MUST also include your name, your salon name and city / town of residence. You may nominate  ONE  Professional Colour Range per email. Give a brief reason for why you love and are nominating this Professional Colour Range.   BEST LOVED PROFESSIONAL RETAIL RANGE Category Summary & Requirements This is a voting category where you can nominate your Best Loved Professional Retail Range. Which product range flies off the shelves and is an easy seller that clients love? A range that is versatile, effective, easy to sell, that enhances the salon’s service offering and which clients love and readily buy. How to Enter: To submit your nomination, email  belinda@hairnews.co.za Please Note A professional retail range is a range sold exclusively by salons and stylists to consumers. Your email heading should be  Nomination - Best Loves Professional Retail Range . You MUST also include your name, your salon name and city / town of residence. You may nominate  ONE  Professional Retail Range per email. Give a brief reason for why you love and are nominating this Professional Retail Range.   Nominations will close on the 31st October. The Hairnews Team wishes you all the best for your entries and nominations!

There are a lot of Dynamics (moving parts) in your business: booking clients, ordering stock, staff scheduling, booking staff leave and time off, all going on while you are conducting your normal business. AND “EVERYTHING” relies on communication. Whether you are partners trying to agree on common strategy, or salon owners trying to manage and motivate staff, or service providers consulting with your clients you need to understand that “communication is the lubricant that keeps your business running smoothly”. Alan Greenspan, American economist and Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Bank for almost 20 years was quoted as saying "I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I actually said". Whether you can make sense of that or not, the underlying message is that you don't always understand exactly what you hear. Verbal communication - as in the above example, make sure the person on the receiving end gets the same picture in their mind as you, the sender, have in yours. Paint pictures with your words. Listening - very often bad communicators are bad communicators because they don’t listen enough. Remember God gave you TWO ears and only ONE mouth. Why do you think that is? Non-verbal communication - Anything you tell someone needs to be believed which requires both trust and respect so body language is crucial. Always look people in the eye and ‘smile’. Your smile is the window to your heart, and your eyes, the window to your soul. Collective knowledge - each of us knows some things but nobody knows everything. Collectively, we know EVERYTHING. Visit us on:   www.mysalonsoftwareint.co.za Contact us: Email:   info@mysalonsoftware.co.za   Email:   terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 650 0952 Email:   sune@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 484 2960

The hairdressing and beauty industry in South Africa is dynamic and diverse, offering numerous career opportunities. For employers in this sector, effectively navigating the legal landscape when implementing learnerships/apprenticeships is essential. This article explores key aspects of compliance, focusing on how the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) governs learnership implementation and the importance of the compliance checklist. For additional information on understanding learnerships and apprenticeships, please contact your EOHCB representative. Learnerships Defined: Learnerships are structured work-based learning programs that lead to an NQF-registered qualification. These programs are related to specific occupations or fields, such as electrical engineering, hairdressing, or project management. Managed by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), learnerships combine theoretical and practical learning to develop practical skills, typically culminating in a trade/occupational qualification. A learner/apprenticeship contract is a critical component of these programs. Legal Framework The Skills Development Act (SDA) governs learnerships, ensuring they provide structured and quality education. Employers must comply with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the BCEA when implementing learnerships. Schedule 2 of the LRA outlines the requirements for fixed-term contracts, including learnerships. Key Compliance Points: Contract Duration: Learnership contracts must specify the duration, aligning with the qualification period. Fixed-term contracts must adhere to the provisions of the LRA. Remuneration and Benefits: Learners are entitled to stipends or allowances according to legal requirements. Benefits such as UIF registration must be provided to learners. Termination: Employers must follow proper procedures for contract termination. Compliance with BCEA provisions ensures fair treatment of learners. Compliance Checklist Registration: Register learnerships/apprenticeships with the relevant SETA to obtain a unique reference number. Training Plan: Develop a comprehensive training plan that aligns with the qualification framework, incorporating both theoretical and practical components. Workplace Mentorship: Appoint a skilled mentor for each learner or apprentice to monitor progress and provide guidance. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and progress, and submit required reports to SETA. Remuneration and Benefits: Pay stipends or allowances as per legal requirements and provide necessary benefits, including UIF registration. The Role of EOHCB The Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty (EOHCB) plays a vital role in promoting industry standards. Employers should engage with the EOHCB for guidance, updates, and compliance support to ensure they meet all legal requirements and maintain high standards. By adhering to relevant legislation, creating a supportive learning environment, and collaborating with industry bodies like the EOHCB, employers can successfully manage learnerships/apprenticeships. Compliance not only ensures a skilled workforce but also contributes to the industry's growth and sustainability. Effective management of learnerships/apprenticeships is integral to the development and success of the hairdressing and beauty industry. For any further information or enquiries please contact the EOHCB representative in your area by clicking HERE . EOHCB Contact Details Web: www.eohcb.co.za | YouTube: www.youtube.com/@eohcbsa7855 Facebook : www.facebook.com/eohcb | Twitter: twitter.com/eohcbsa Instagram: www.instagram.com/eohcbsa