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REMINDER: 2024 WAGE INCREASES AND OTHER PROVISIONS In June 2023, EOHCB and UASA entered into a collective agreement for the period 1 June 2023 to 31 December 2025. Establishments are reminded of the following provisions which apply in 2024 as per the collective agreement: • 2024 Wage Increases (applicable nationally - Areas A, B, C, & D) 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 – 6%. The updated salary/wage schedules will be uploaded to the Council website in December. • PSC percentage applicable to Areas A and D The PSC percentage applicable to Areas A and D, for the purpose of calculating leave pay, notice pay, and severance pay, will be increased to 22% with effect from 1 January 2024. • Council Fees (Area B - Division 112) The Council Fees for Employers in Division 112 (pre-November 2017 salons) will be 90% of 1.3% for the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. The collective agreement is expected to be published within the next week and will be posted on the Council website as soon as it is published. HBSI FUND: COMPETITION In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the HBSI Fund is running a competition for Fund members. Please see attached HBSI competition (hcsbc.co.za) for distribution to employees who are members of the HBSI Fund. REMINDER: EXEMPTIONS RELATED TO HBSI FUND MEMBERSHIP: Exemptions apply for a calendar year. Establishments wishing to seek exemption from membership of the HBSI for 2024 must do so within the four-month period from September to December. If you have not yet submitted your application for exemption for 2024, please do so as soon as possible. If exemption is not applied for or granted within the specified period, an establishment will be required to make contributions to the HBSI Fund for the 2024 calendar year. Exemption hearings are scheduled for 24 November 2023 and 8 December 2023. The Exemption Application Form is available to download from the website (Annexure D) at www.hcsbc.co.za/downloads or you may request an application form via email from exemption@hcsbc.co.za. OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION: HAIRDRESSING On 3 October 2023, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, launched the Hairdressing Occupational Certificate as a fully funded programme at TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges. In his address, he pointed out that the hairdressing industry was estimated to contribute over R24.8 billion to the South African economy. As such, it was viewed as an industry that could create jobs and business opportunities for the youth including those in rural areas and townships. Commencing in the 2024 TVET academic year, students may enrol for the Occupational Certificate: Hairdressing at accredited Skills Development Providers (TVET Colleges) throughout South Africa. The Qualification is a 3-year programme which integrates theory, practical and workplace components. TVET colleges are to collaborate with accredited employers who have obtained approval through the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), to provide learners with the necessary workplace practical experience (a minimum of two days per week at approved workplaces), before they undertake a trade test (EISA – External Integrated Summative Assessment) and qualify as hairdressers. The funding will be provided through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and learners are encouraged to contact accredited Skills Development Providers to enquire about enrolment and application for funding. Learners will also be provided with the necessary equipment for the completion of their qualification. Once they qualify as hairdressers, the basic equipment to commence their employment journey or to start their own businesses within the industry will also be provided. The programme curriculum is also aimed towards promoting and developing entrepreneurship. Accredited TVET colleges will receive funds to renew equipment in their training salons. This is to ensure that the salons at the colleges are continuously maintained and fully functional at all times whilst learners are undergoing practical training. TVET colleges will also offer the six (6) Skills Programmes which emanate from the Hairdressing Occupational Qualification – Barber, Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant, Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant, Hair Colouring Attendant, Hair Cutting Attendant, and Hairstylist. The QCTO has accredited 17 colleges at 19 sites, in all 9 provinces, to offer this qualification from January 2024. There are a further 32 colleges that have begun the process to get their accreditation and are planning to offer the qualification from January 2025. CLOSURE OF COUNCIL OFFICES IN DECEMBER Please take note that the Council Offices will be closed for the December festive season from Friday 22 December 2023 until Tuesday, 2 January 2024. WEBSITE UPDATE The Council’s website has recently been “under construction” due to the loss of data which resulted from a migration from one host server to another. The most recent changes to the website were lost, but the documents are being updated and the updating will be finalised on Sunday, 19 November 2023. There is currently a note on the landing page indicating that the site is ‘’under construction’’ Once the documents have been updated the note will be removed, thus indicating that the update is complete. Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

Milk_shake® colour gives you the stylist the greatest flexibility of colour options for your salon services and the answer to the needs of your clientele Whether your clients need a rich and luxuriant permanent colour solution or an incredibly flexible demi colour, milk_shake® expands your salon’s colour repertoire – making you the ultimate hair expert your clients need. The Full milk_shake® Colour Line – Infinite Flexibility and Colour Choices What does your client need? 100% grey coverage with ammonia-free conditioning permanent colour? to lighten as well as colour? The milk_shake® Solution: MILK_SHAKE® WONDER PERMANENT COLOUR Or does your client want: to maintain intense and brilliant colour tones, for those who lighten their hair and need to correct or enhance a colour tone for those with natural hair who only want extreme shine and conditioning for the hair’s structure quick processing time for your salon’s service efficiency The milk_shake® Solution: MILK_SHAKE® THE GLOSS COLOUR DEMI HYBRID COLOUR SYSTEM • • • • • • • • • • • • • Milk_shake® WONDER PERMANENT COLOUR High quality and pure pigments guarantees excellent grey coverage and long-lasting colour. Ammonia free conditioning permanent colour that that respects scalp and hair. The special milk_shake® wonder formula has been developed to achieve a delicate treatment with superlative results. milk_shake® wonder gives your clients: 100% coverage of greys up to 3 levels of lift protected scalp and hair a radiant, shiny, multidimensional result delicate and long-lasting colour hair colour that’s: ammonia free ppd free no added resorcinol sls and sles free paraben free silicone free milk_shake® wonder has been formulated with the concept of balanced molar levels which helps to obtain more intense colour tones. This avoids unwanted reactions between pigments and the formation of unwanted molecule and makes the colour long-lasting. Colour chart – milk_shake(R) Wonder Permanent Hair Colour The colour chart has 70 shades: 70 shades 14 tonal series 59 shades to colour, give grey coverage, lift and tone 3 highlifters to lift up to 3-4 levels (according to the hair type) 6 special shades to correct and increase colour tones for any shade 1 colourless shade to lighten any shade within the colour chart 1 colourless shade to desaturate and create lighter and brighter levels • • • • • • • • • • • • • For The Client Who Needs Rich, Fantastic Toning Results with a Demi Permanent Hair Colour MILK_SHAKE® THE GLOSS COLOUR DEMI HYBRID SYSTEM • Acidic Hair Colour Acidic hair colour develops a pH lower than the absolute value 7 which from a general perspective indicates a formula is neutral. The prerogative of an acidic colour is to tone the hair, without changing the structure or creating any regrowth effect. An acidic colour improves the condition of the hair and on particularly damaged and porous hair, prolongs the duration of the colour effect. What is milk_shake® the gloss colour demi hybrid system? Ammonia free acidic colour treatment in oil that gives fantastic toning results without lightening or modifying the natural colour and structure of the hair. to maintain intense and brilliant colour tones, for those who lighten their hair and need to correct or enhance a colour tone for those with natural hair who only want extreme shine and conditioning for the hair’s structure Why is milk_shake® the gloss colour the choice for your salon? Wide range of options available completes your in-salon service portfolio Not just colour but a regenerating treatment Enhances and elevates the salon – clients happy and loyal The milk_shake® the gloss colour colour chart contains: 35 SHADES with pigments + 1 NEUTRAL SHADES milk_shake® the gloss colour: TONES- CORRECTS – REGENERATES milk_shake® the gloss neutral: ILLUMINATES – DESATURATES – REGENERATES – RESTRUCTURES Quick, Efficient Processing Time: only 20 minutes milk_shake® the gloss colour is not just colour, but a treatment that, thanks to its active ingredients and the anti-porosity system complex, nourishes and conditions the hair, improving it with every single application. Thanks to the synergy with other milk_shake® products, the gloss colour creates new services that enhance the salon and satisfy the request of even the most demanding customers. Extend your Colour Options with A SPECIAL SYNERGY: The added value for milk_shake® the gloss colour, is that it can interact with other products. This allows you to create different and special services such as colour correction high-definition colour effects to bring only shine and conditioning to the structure of natural or colour-treated hair, without changing the colour already present in the hair. And Introducing: milk_shake® the gloss colour: MARBLE BLEND Inspired by the most recent trends, the 6 NEW milk_shake® the gloss MARBLE BLEND shades: completes the colour range options available to you the stylist your salon’s answer to the growing demand for cool blonde shades SIX SHADES DEDICATED TO LIGHT BLOND AND PLATINUM BLOND HAIR that guarantee fantastic colour toning results. TONES AND CORRECTS colour-treated and lightened hair IMPROVES THE CONDITION of porous and chemically-treated hair DOES NOT MODIFY the natural base colour THE COLOUR PROMISE Our milk_shake® colour philosophy gives authentic results to guarantee beautiful hair colour and shine over time. Contact milk_shake® today for more info on incredible options that milk_shake® can give your salon to make your colour services the backbone of your business! Contact milk_shake® on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Is humidity the number one enemy of your perfect hairstyle? NOW THAT’S JUST A DISTANT MEMORY Add milk_shake® lifestyling amazing anti-humidity protective styling spray for hair to your salon’s in-salon and at-home hair care regime for your clients. This summer, give your clients the joy of silky smooth, manageable, non-frizzy hair that shines with a mirror-like gloss, regardless of natural finish or colour-treatments! On humid or rainy days, hair can get a lot frizzier and your clients less than happy. The more porous, damaged or weak the hair is, especially if caused by aggressive chemicals, the frizzier the hair will seem, because the keratin in the hair is often weakened and therefore contains empty spaces within its structure that hold on to water much more than in healthy hair. A new humidity-proof technology for untreated or colour-treated hair. doesn’t weight the hair down, leaving the hair looking healthy and conditioned without any residue for a result that looks simply… amazing! fragrance-free hair is silky for days! Its state-of-the-art polymers are heat-activated and give structure with heat, creating a waterproof film that covers the hair completely, sealing the cuticle. The result? Absolutely amazing eliminates frizz for a long-lasting result protects from humidity with a waterproof effect maintains hairstyles for longer reduces drying time protects from heat gives a shiny and radiant finish protects from colour-fading doesn’t weigh hair down doesn’t leave residue makes hair silky, soft and conditioned increases manageability in hair Its formula, enriched with fruit extracts, gives a shiny, glossy finish with a mirror-like effect. Instructions for use apply to clean, damp hair divided into sections to ensure an even application of the product comb through lengths to distribute evenly proceed with styling for best results, do not apply other styling products before milk_shake® lifestyling amazing the anti-frizz and anti-humidity effect can last up to 2 or more washes. Enhance the natural beauty of hair with naturally-sourced ingredients. The active ingredients within milk_shake® lifestyling products are carefully selected for their conditioning and shaping properties capable of creating weightless, healthy styles. milk_shake® lifestyling amazing is enriched with organic apple, lemon and blueberry extracts that are protective, toning, emollient and conditioning. eco-friendly packaging The milk_shake® lifestyling amazing bottle is made with 50% recycled plastic Make frizziness a distant memory for your clients! Contact milk_shake on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Save up to 35% off selected brands, available until the end of November 2023. Available Specials: Avlon Keracare - 25% Off Bluebeards Revenge - 25% Off Hair Botox – 30% Off Hannon – 25% Off Indola – 30% Off Kerasilk – 25% Off Olaplex – 25% Off Pureology – 35% Off Schwarzkopf – 35% Off Buy your products online today www.salonproduct.co.za Give Your Salon the E-Commerce Competitive Edge For just R99/month with Salon Product Online, you can be a member salon with your own link and your own name at checkout, as well as your own personalised specials and marketing! Contact our friendly team today or simply sign up HERE to join immediately Web: www.salonproduct.co.za Email: info@salonproduct.co.za

Save 20% on all 72 Hair and Educated Beards products at participating salons! Contact SHIFT Holdings to find out more Shaun Wiegand: 079 459 6161 Email: shaun@hairlaquin.co.za Facebook: @ShiftHoldings Instagram: @shift_hairandbeauty Facebook: @72hairsouthafrica Instagram: @72hairsa Facebook: @educatedbeardssa Instagram: @educatedbeards

#SalonOnly #TradeOnly Are you ready to take your salon to the next level this Black Friday? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to boost your sales and attract new customers! With our amazing discounts on all our best sellers, you can give your clients the ultimate pampering experience while maximising your profits. Get your salon Black Friday ready and make it your most successful one yet!! Contact your sales rep, the office or direct message us with your salon details for pricing! * If you are a salon owner, hairstylist, barber or beautician and would like pricing please register your salon details HERE View Dapper & Dainty deals HERE View Issue Professional deals HERE View all DeMar Black Friday deals HERE * DeMar Agencies is a trade only supplier * DeMar Agencies will not display pricing online * If you do not own a salon and you would like to find your nearest stockist please send us your area: https://demar.co.za/contact-us/ * If you are a salon owner, hairstylist, barber or beautician and would like pricing please register your salon details HERE

REMINDER: 2024 WAGE INCREASES AND OTHER PROVISIONS In June 2023, EOHCB and UASA entered into a collective agreement for the period 1 June 2023 to 31 December 2025. Establishments are reminded of the following provisions which apply in 2024 as per the collective agreement: • 2024 Wage Increases (applicable nationally - Areas A, B, C, & D) 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 – 6%. The updated salary/wage schedules will be uploaded to the Council website in December. • PSC percentage applicable to Areas A and D The PSC percentage applicable to Areas A and D, for the purpose of calculating leave pay, notice pay, and severance pay, will be increased to 22% with effect from 1 January 2024. • Council Fees (Area B - Division 112) The Council Fees for Employers in Division 112 (pre-November 2017 salons) will be 90% of 1.3% for the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. The collective agreement is expected to be published within the next week and will be posted on the Council website as soon as it is published. HBSI FUND: COMPETITION In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the HBSI Fund is running a competition for Fund members. Please see attached HBSI competition (hcsbc.co.za) for distribution to employees who are members of the HBSI Fund. REMINDER: EXEMPTIONS RELATED TO HBSI FUND MEMBERSHIP: Exemptions apply for a calendar year. Establishments wishing to seek exemption from membership of the HBSI for 2024 must do so within the four-month period from September to December. If you have not yet submitted your application for exemption for 2024, please do so as soon as possible. If exemption is not applied for or granted within the specified period, an establishment will be required to make contributions to the HBSI Fund for the 2024 calendar year. Exemption hearings are scheduled for 24 November 2023 and 8 December 2023. The Exemption Application Form is available to download from the website (Annexure D) at www.hcsbc.co.za/downloads or you may request an application form via email from exemption@hcsbc.co.za. OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION: HAIRDRESSING On 3 October 2023, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, launched the Hairdressing Occupational Certificate as a fully funded programme at TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges. In his address, he pointed out that the hairdressing industry was estimated to contribute over R24.8 billion to the South African economy. As such, it was viewed as an industry that could create jobs and business opportunities for the youth including those in rural areas and townships. Commencing in the 2024 TVET academic year, students may enrol for the Occupational Certificate: Hairdressing at accredited Skills Development Providers (TVET Colleges) throughout South Africa. The Qualification is a 3-year programme which integrates theory, practical and workplace components. TVET colleges are to collaborate with accredited employers who have obtained approval through the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), to provide learners with the necessary workplace practical experience (a minimum of two days per week at approved workplaces), before they undertake a trade test (EISA – External Integrated Summative Assessment) and qualify as hairdressers. The funding will be provided through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and learners are encouraged to contact accredited Skills Development Providers to enquire about enrolment and application for funding. Learners will also be provided with the necessary equipment for the completion of their qualification. Once they qualify as hairdressers, the basic equipment to commence their employment journey or to start their own businesses within the industry will also be provided. The programme curriculum is also aimed towards promoting and developing entrepreneurship. Accredited TVET colleges will receive funds to renew equipment in their training salons. This is to ensure that the salons at the colleges are continuously maintained and fully functional at all times whilst learners are undergoing practical training. TVET colleges will also offer the six (6) Skills Programmes which emanate from the Hairdressing Occupational Qualification – Barber, Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant, Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant, Hair Colouring Attendant, Hair Cutting Attendant, and Hairstylist. The QCTO has accredited 17 colleges at 19 sites, in all 9 provinces, to offer this qualification from January 2024. There are a further 32 colleges that have begun the process to get their accreditation and are planning to offer the qualification from January 2025. CLOSURE OF COUNCIL OFFICES IN DECEMBER Please take note that the Council Offices will be closed for the December festive season from Friday 22 December 2023 until Tuesday, 2 January 2024. WEBSITE UPDATE The Council’s website has recently been “under construction” due to the loss of data which resulted from a migration from one host server to another. The most recent changes to the website were lost, but the documents are being updated and the updating will be finalised on Sunday, 19 November 2023. There is currently a note on the landing page indicating that the site is ‘’under construction’’ Once the documents have been updated the note will be removed, thus indicating that the update is complete. Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

An incredible copper touch up on this clients hair from Brittny Amorim at the Bang Bang Collective. Click image below to view the Instagram post. Description: @schwarzkopfpro #igoraroyal for this stunning copper 7-77 + 3% roots to ends Finished with the #hairsealerwhich gives the most beautiful shine Silky smooth blowdry done by beautiful assistant@staceballlz15with our #ghdhelios Silky smooth blowdry done by beautiful assistant @staceballlz15 with our #ghdhelios Stylist: Brittny Amorim Products: Schwarzkopf Professional, ghd Salon: The Bang Bang Collective, Cape Town Follow Brittny on Instagram @thebangbangcollective 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.

Think Pink! The prettiest colour trend for hair is here: milk_shake® pink lemonade the new pink hair care routine for your salon retail and happy clients! Perfect for your clients looking for a bright, enchanting change that doesn’t affect natural hair colour. A fresh and fun hair care line to get that glamorous and sought-after pink hair tone: Two pink lemonade products to cleanse and condition the hair with a gorgeous pink colour tone that lasts just a few washes, toning blonde hair with pretty pink tones, so anyone can dare to go for ultra-pink glamour without committing to it. Light, very light or platinum blonde hair? Then milk_shake® pink lemonade is perfect for you! The milk_shake® pink lemonade products give incredible results & takes care of your hair too: The unique pink lemonade formulas contain milk proteins and grapefruit extract, two extraordinary ingredients from nature that have a deep action on the hair, giving a pink colour tone without compromising the hair’s beauty and vitality. Milk proteins: give strength and nourishment and guarantee soft, manageable hair. Grapefruit extract: with a conditioning and invigorating action, it releases a boost of well-being. Fall in love with the new fresh and sweet pink grapefruit fragrance. pink lemonade shampoo A gentle shampoo for blonde or lightened hair Contains pigments that give hair a touch of pink. Use: apply evenly to damp hair. Lather, then rinse. Repeat if necessary. For best results, leave on for 2 to 5 minutes. Follow with milk_shake® pink lemonade conditioning cream. pink lemonade conditioner A conditioning cream for blonde or lightened hair Formulated with pink pigments, it softens hair while adding pink tones. Colour intensity may vary depending on how long it is left on for and how often it is applied. Use: after washing hair, apply evenly to damp hair or to select strands to create fashion effects. Leave on for 5 to 20 minutes depending on the desired intensity, then rinse thoroughly. The milk_shake® pink lemonade range is ideal for blonde base levels 8-10. Speak to your milk_shake® rep about stocking such a divine sensory experience and treat your clients to all the sheer health and well-being you can offer them. Contact milk_shake® on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

At Authentic Beauty Concept, we are known as advocates for soft, authentic, and beautifully wearable hair – but with products so versatile in an industry so creative, we also believe in empowering our hairdressing community to push boundaries and express themselves through work which brings their visions to life. Deftly combining the undone vibes synonymous with Authentic Beauty Concept with a more editorial edge, the Muted Seventies collection comprises a series of images, oozing with texture, detail and strong silhouettes. Inspired by the era known for eclectic fashion, music, and cultural revolution, Muted Seventies reflects the diversity of one of fashion’s most referenced decades. Creatively led by brand ambassador Joseph Ferraro, a team of experienced stylists from across our community worked together as a team for the overall concept, while each producing their own striking individual look. From staple soft seventies waves to a soft mullet and full- bodied curls, this collection is a modern spin on a seriously stylish era. Hair: Joseph Ferraro Hair: Matt Surplice Hair: Kirby Blyth Hair: Danielle Woollen Hair: Kelly Vowles Hair: Ryan Nicoletti-Dowd Hair: Joseph Ferraro, Matt Surplice, Kirby Blyth, Danielle Woollen, Kelly Vowles, Ryan Nicoletti-Dowd for Authentic Beauty Concept Photo: Chris Bulezuik

The Hair Republic - KZN: Last Monday saw The Hair Republic presenting a collection of inspiring upstyles. Five stylists ranging from industry icons to young up and coming stylists shared their take on quick and easy options for gala functions! A fabulous morning of interactive sharing! Let’s get sharing! Would you like to share your special event with the industry? Please email belinda@hairnews.co.za

Growth is in our DNA, Create A Better Future for Yourself TODAY. Cutting Room Lonehill is looking for new team members to join our vibey, established and people-orientated team. We believe that growing our stylists to their full potential and building lasting client relationships are the cornerstone of our team’s success. Situated in the heart of Lonehill, Lonehill Shopping Centre offers a variety of shops and Cutting Room is conveniently situated right next to Woolworth’s. We have a healthy passing trade and are well supported within the community, so growing a client base is easily within your reach. Requirements: 5+ Years in the Hairdressing Industry, having worked as a stylist MUST be able to work with colour MUST be able to do different colour techniques MUST be exceptionally good with different cutting techniques as well as styling techniques MUST be a team player Neat and presentable. Get in touch with us today! Contact Debbie on 082 505 6204 or email cuttingroomlonehill@gmail.com Growing A Business Means Having the Right People in Your Team - Are you our perfect fit? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Reach the industry on our dedicated JOBS page! If you're looking to advertise any available positions for stylists, nail technicians, beauty therapists, rent-a-chairs and more, then drop an email to belinda@hairnews.co.za or brad@hairnews.co.za so we can help you fill that position.