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Sonder is the realization that every person we meet has a complex life, just like our own. It reminds us to be empathetic and form genuine connections. In a world divided by prejudice, Sonder encourages us to understand and care for one another. The hair itself is raw, fresh, feminine, and minimalistic. It accentuates the natural texture and movement, while the makeup is clean, enhancing the beauty of each individual. Which revels against the imagery we are seeing in AI creations. All the looks are created to be easily replicated even in the busiest salon days, empowering hairdressers to deliver exceptional results with ease. Hair by Candice Mckay using Davines Supported by @yvdamaen and @katia_prou Mentored by @richardashforth Photography by @jackeamesphoto Production and styling by @clarefrithstyle Make up by @madsmua Video by @glntrvs Behind the scenes captured by @vishalbaharani and @la_malpartida

Inspired by silhouette and structure using hair as the fabric. Seductive, bold and exaggerated shapes create a flirty feel and showcase the sensational craftsmanship of working with textured hair. Stunning, interesting and ever changing - just like our hair industry - are the themes I wanted to encapsulate with hair in this collection. Hair: Melissa Timperley Photography: Michael Young Make-up: Faye HJ Cumberbatch Stylist: Rubina Vita Marchiori

Hey there salon owners! Are you looking for a shampoo that will wow your clients and keep them coming back for more? Look no further than RejuvX Moisture Shampoo! RejuvX is your go-to supplier to keep your retail and salon thriving, your clients’ hair healthy and radiant, and build your reputation as a salon to trust for quality service and products. Rejuvx Moisture Shampoo – Retail Hair Care for Healthy Hair & a Healthy Bottom-Line for your Salon This amazing shampoo is packed with natural ingredients like aloe vera, argan oil, and avocado oil that will deeply moisturize and hydrate even the driest and most damaged hair. Your clients will love how soft and silky their hair feels after just one use. Restores Hair's Natural Shine RejuvX Moisture shampoo also works wonders on dull, lifeless hair. Its formula is designed to restore your hair's natural shine and leave it looking vibrant and healthy. Say goodbye to flat, lackluster hair and hello to glossy, luscious locks! Protects Hair from Environmental Stressors We all know that our hair can take a beating from environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays. RejuvX Moisture shampoo contains antioxidants that help to protect hair from these damaging factors, leaving it looking and feeling its best. Safe for All Hair Types One of the best things about RejuvX Moisture Shampoo is that it is safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair. It's gentle enough to use every day and won't strip hair of its natural oils. So why not give RejuvX Moisture shampoo a try in your salon? Your clients will love it! As a hair salon owner, it's essential to provide your clients with the best hair care products possible. With RejuvX Moisture Shampoo in your retail arsenal, your clients reap the benefits of healthy, manageable, luxuriant hair in the dry winter months, and you benefit with increased client satisfaction, and a justified reputation for quality. RejuvX can help you enhance your retail offerings, helping you attract new clients and build a loyal customer base, with an excellent return on your investment! Contact your milk_shake® rep to put RejuvX into your salon’s Hair Health Retail Portfolio! Contact milk_shake® on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULES: Substantive Negotiations between the Employers’ Organisation for Hair, Cosmetology And Beauty (EOHCB) And UASA – The Union The Salary Schedules to the Main Agreement have been updated on the Council’s website (www.hcsbc.co.za) in accordance with the agreement reached between the Employers Organisation for Hair, Cosmetology and Beauty (EOHCB) and UASA – The Union. The agreement reached between the parties is effective from 1 June 2023 for members and for non-parties from the date of publication of such by the Minister of Labour. Div 101 • Div 102 • Div 103 • Div 104 • Div 105 • Div 106 • Div 106 (New Scope) • Div 107 • Div 108 • Div 109 • Div 112 • Div 113 • Div 114 • Div 115 • Div 116 • Div 117 URGENT REMINDER: Postal Returns It remains extremely important that establishments who receive their Returns by post, provide the Council with their email addresses for the purpose of receiving Returns going forward. Please send your contact email addresses for purposes of correspondence with the Council and receipt of Returns to accounts@hcsbc.co.za or to amend@hcsbc.co.za. Alternatively, EOHCB members, may provide consent to EOHCB to provide the Council with their contact email addresses. Click HERE CONSENT FORM or go to www.hcsbc.co.za Please note that a failure to receive Returns does not exempt establishments from complying with their legal obligations! COUNCIL STAFF UPDATES Please see below updated information and contact details for the Council staff newly appointed to the following positions: Sudarshan Poovalingam – Legal & Compliance Manager (Johannesburg Office) sudarshan@hcsbc.co.za Tel: 0861 427 227 Precious Mlambo – Case Management Manager & Office Supervisor (Pretoria Office) preciousm@hcsbc.co.za Tel: 012 682 0175 Tel: 0870 941 816 Melisha Dhanuk- Credit Controller & Office Supervisor (Durban Office) melisha@hcsbc.co.za Tel No: 031 201 1193/5 Itumeleng Motsaapheko – Credit Controller (Johannesburg Office) itumeleng@hcsbc.co.za Tel: 0861 427 227 Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

A natural blonde look giving an incredible feel and shine, created by Bernadine Bennie at Beauty on First. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Process: This clear natural Blonde needed no toner at all. I used @goldwellsouthafrica Silklift Ash with 30vol and followed up with Color revive cool blonde at the basin. Hair: Bernadine Bennie Products: Goldwell Salon: Beauty on First, Edenvale Follow Bernadine on Instagram @bernihairbee 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.

When someone asks you 'how's business?' and you reply, 'business is quiet', have you ever thought that that reply 'business is quiet' could in actual fact be a self-fulfilling prophecy? What do I mean by that? Well, business is dynamic - in other words it comes to you because of something you have done to invite it. There are laws that influence the things you do and one of the most powerful is the law of attraction. Simply put 'business goes where it's invited, stays where it's wanted and grows where it's nurtured'. So, if you think business is quiet, it sounds like a good time to start 'making a noise'. Noise is just a vibration of energy designed to attract somebody's attention which is exactly what you need to do. It doesn't matter how you do it, but you need to attract the attention of your clients as well as a potential clients. If you are already in the habit of pre-booking your clients that is because you invited them back to the salon at the end of their last visit. There really are so many ways to invite clients back to the salon: 1. Check on your data base for clients that have not returned to the salon for over 3 months. Via your SMS marketing, invite them to do so and offer them 20% off their next docket if they respond to this 'we miss you' promotion. 2. Remind all your colour clients not to wait too long between salon visits to keep their colour 'fresh and fabulous'. Maybe offer 25% off the treatment if they book within a few days. Once again take advantage of your SMS marketing function - clients respond much quicker to an SMS that to an email. 3. Offer pensioners 'special offers' during the early, quieter times of the week. 4. On high-priced luxury treatments such as Brazilian and Micro-Keratin, have on-day specials that clients can't say no to! 5. If you are running a loyalty programme, offer double or triple loyalty points to regular clients when they recommend new business to you. Get your Staff Involved Run an 'information promotion' for your staff whereby they have to tell a story (information) about other products and services and reward the staff member that up-sells the most for the day or week. To make it interesting, tell staff that if they don't sell a retail product, they have to buy one! (Only for brave salon owners!) These are just a few ideas - with a little imagination and motivated staff you really should have no reason to say ‘business is quiet’. Like dropping a pebble in the water, every invitation you send out is an action that will generate a reaction. - Terry Miles, MD of MySalon Software Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Web: mysalonsoftware.co.za

We are looking for stylists to join our Bedfordview salon! Become part of Gary Rom Hairdressing Bedfordview and join the team in our beautiful and spacious salon in the well-known Bedford Centre! The Gary Rom brand has been a leading luxurious brand in South Africa for many years. We believe in quality over quantity and excellent personalised client services where every client feels that their “hair needs” are being catered for. We ensure you receive the best training and education the industry has to offer with competitive earning opportunities. We strive to educate our stylists and staff to be the best of the best in the industry. We are looking for creative, well driven, dynamic, professional and hard-working hair professionals to become a star stylist. We can’t wait to meet you! Lezanri and Charice. Join our Team and email your CV to: Lezanri@GaryRom.co.za

Your stage is waiting. The 2023 Global Creative Awards is a spectacular opportunity for our own industry stylists to show their creative talent and mastery on the world stage. The South African Finalists are presented here with their inspiring artistic talent, as judged by the panel of our local judges on June 20th, 2023. The finalists’ images have been submitted to Kao head office overseas where an international panel of judges will determine the Gold, Silver, Bronze winners of each country. The Gold winners of each country plus their models will represent South Africa in the live finals in Chicago later this year. Our South African judges were: Craig Hopkins - Education Leader Kao Salon Division South Africa Bernadine Bennie - Goldwell Guest Artist, multiple Global Creative Award South African winner and salon owner Erika Rabie - KMS educator Left Craig Hopkins Middle Bernadine Bennie Right Erika Rabie - KMS educator Judging Criteria: All entries are presented to the judges by number only, no names given, to ensure fairness and impartiality. The jury guidelines were created to assist all jurors in maintaining the highest standard and to be objective when judging. The South African Finalists were: CREATIVE COLORIST OF THE YEAR SA FINALISTS: Brittany Roux of Blondies Hair Co of Vredendal, WP Ilanie Bronkhurst of Polished Pixie Hair Design in Benoni, GP Leandi Beukes of Parlor Hair in Cape Town, WP Melody Dean of Visions Styl’n Chic in Gansbaai, WP Sasha-Lee de Vries of Pasquale Hairstylists in Johannesburg, GP Creative Brief Find your inspiration for creative color – it can be anything! Your inspiration can be anything you choose – no need to follow a specific trend. Your entry should show your creativity and technical ability with color. Color creativity, harmony, balance and placement – all things to consider when you are creating your perfect look. Think about creating something original – not a copy of something else! What can you imagine? Judging Criteria - Entries will be judged in three main categories: CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY – 40% // originality // creative use of color TECHNICAL EXECUTION – 40% // technical execution // innovative use of color // harmony of color, cut & style TOTAL LOOK – 20% // appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion) // professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography NEW TALENT COLORIST OF THE YEAR SA FINALISTS: Caro Botha of Alchemy Hair Studio in Somerset West, WP Farzaanah Abrahams of Coiffure Ezra in Cape Town, WP Hilke Minne of Hugo the Hair Company in Cape Town, WP Robert Kressig of Synergy Hair in Cape Town, WP Vee Govindasamy of Blu Gel Hair Studio in Pietermaritzburg, KZN Creative Brief Find your inspiration for creative color – it can be anything! Your inspiration can be anything you choose – no need to follow a specific trend. Your entry should show your creativity and technical ability with color. Color creativity, harmony, balance and placement – all things to consider when you are creating your perfect look. Think about creating something original – not a copy of something else! What can you imagine? Judging Criteria - Entries to be judged in three main categories: CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY – 40% // originality // creative use of color TECHNICAL EXECUTION – 40% // technical execution // innovative use of color // harmony of color, cut & style TOTAL LOOK – 20% // appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion) // professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography CREATIVE HAIRCUTTING OF THE YEAR SA FINALISTS: Jean Witte of Synergy Hair, Cape Town, WP Nicole Sheree Rademeyer of Texture Incorporated in Strand, WP Creative Brief Create the perfect shape and express it through a technically excellent haircut. Your entry should show your creativity and technical ability in haircutting. Think about creating something original – not a copy of something else! What can you imagine? Judging Criteria - Entries will be judged in three main categories: CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY – 40% // originality // use of color to enhance cut TECHNICAL EXECUTION – 40% // technical execution // harmony of cut, color & style TOTAL LOOK – 20% // appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion) // professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography Check out the inspirational before and after shots by our Finalists and enjoy what these stylists are capable of when their creative talent is put to the test! The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced in mid-July. Wishing all the best to our own South African Finalists!

There have been a number of exciting things happening at MySalon Software the past few months! MyBusiness We have had many requests to have all the great features in Salon Software be made available in a generic business system. Earlier this year we launched MyBusiness. Suitable for any kind of business that is looking for a Cloud-Based POS, CRM system that requires financial report. MyTime More and more clients are asking for the convenience of booking appointments on-line. So we launched MyTime, an on-line bookings platform clients can access from their phone or PC in which they can REQUEST an appointment from time-slots available on your appointment book. Clients are advised that theirs is an appointment request and is only confirmed once they receive confirmation from YOU. Loyalty Programme Recognising and rewarding clients is proving to be an essential tool for building a loyal client data base. Our loyalty programme allows clients to earn and spend points as well as earn bonus points for referring new clients. They can even gift their loyalty points to friends and colleagues. Business Blogs Sharing knowledge and know-how has always been the number one goal in the development of our software. We continue to share tips and ideas from our 'business toolbox' via the #1 industry newsletter HAIRNEWS (www.hairnews.co.za), as well as via our web-site (www.mysalonsoftware.co.za) This month's Star Feature PROFIT - Protecting your profit line. Profit or loss is on the line every day you open your doors and is nothing more than spending less and increasing turnover. In simple terms, if you spend 99c for every R1 you make you will never run at a loss. To make sure your costs are in line with your turnover, if not, increase turnover or cut back on spending. If you check your Statement of Income (income statement) on your system on daily basis and make decisions accordingly, it will be difficult NOT to make a profit. Contact us today about what My Salon Software can offer you as an owner looking to build your salon: Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Terry Miles - 083 650 0952 - terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za Sune Bothma - 083 484 2960 - sune@mysalonsoftware.co.za Christo - 083 302 0785 - christo@mysalonsoftware.co.za Web: mysalonsoftware.co.za

The New 000 Pre-Cleansing Range for Depot®: Specialty Care In-Salon and Retail Product Perfect To Prepare your Clients’ Scalps for Subsequent Treatments – Healthy Scalp Equals Healthy, Thick Hair A healthy scalp is the secret to thick, healthy hair. Just as we care for the microbiota within our digestive system to defend our health, we need to give care to the microbiota of the skin, that collection of microorganisms protecting the skin from external aggressors and bacteria. This includes our scalp where its microbiota safeguards the well-being of the scalp, contributing to keeping the scalp clean and itch-free. If the microbiota is affected, it can damage the hair follicles, making the scalp dry and irritated and making hair fragile. Barbers are demanding additional complete in-salon treatment preparation products for the scalp and DEPOT® has stepped up to answer that demand. DEPOT®’s 000 PRE-CLEANSING For the specific needs of the scalp, DEPOT® has created the new 000 PRE-CLEANSING range that contains ingredients of natural origin, rebalancing the microbiota of the scalp without affecting the areas of the scalp that are already healthy. A pre-cleansing range with two specific products to cater to the needs of the scalp. The formulae with grape, ginger, incense and nettle cleans and purifies the scalp, helping to restore the scalp’s optimal condition. NO. 001 RE-BALANCING CLEANSING GEL Exfoliating gel for scalp. Ideal to treat irritated or flaky scalp. Its formula purifies the scalp, preparing it for subsequent treatments. To Use: divide the hair into sections and distribute evenly over dry scalp using the applicator cap. Massage and distribute through and leave in for 5-10 minutes. Soften with warm water, then rinse. Proceed with the necessary shampoo. NO. 002 RE-BALANCING CLEANSING SCRUB Exfoliating scrub with bamboo microspheres. Its formula removes impurities and dead skin cells, preparing the scalp for subsequent treatments. To Use: divide the hair into sections and distribute evenly over dry scalp using the applicator cap. Massage vigorously for 5 minutes to allow for the microspheres to act on the scalp. Leave in for 5 minutes. Soften with warm water, then rinse. Proceed with the necessary shampoo. Active Ingredients Grape, Ginger & Incense Complex for Best Hair Growth Conditions Grape, ginger and incense work in synergy, acting as natural antioxidants, freeing pores from excess sebum, soothing irritation of the scalp and helping to establish the best condition for hair growth and well-being. It does not modify the physiological aspects of the scalp. GRAPE, GINGER AND INCENSE COMPLEX Glycolic nettle extract, reduces sebum, balances and regenerates. Bamboo micro-granules, have an exfoliating and purifying action. Your clients rely on your expertise as the barber or stylist to maintain their well-being and image in the world. Part of that is so easily provided with DEPOT®’s 000 Pre-Cleansing Ritual that enhances their hair that is the healthy, luxuriant crowning touch of the look they wish to present to the world. With real life answers to a real service need for your clients, you can create true loyalty through easily supplying the treatments they need for their health and wellness - special treatments that enrich and facilitate existing treatments. Speak to your stockiest or rep for The Male Tools & Co: DEPOT® Original Formulas 000 Pre-Cleansing Range. Take Note Trading are distributors of DEPOT and Milk_shake in SA Contact details: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Eclecticism: one way to think, live, and act that is caracterized by choosing opposed concepts, ideas, values, and trends and combining them to achieve an organic whole. The creative team of Carol Bruguera has been inspired by this school of thought to create ECLÉCTIKA, one collection that manifests the complexity of one empowered femininity, the one that conciliates hardness, sweetness, reason and passion, truth and darkness. Through this original way, in the setting of a baroque church and on trapezes and ropes that take them away from the earthly, the ECLÉCTIKA acrobats take to the aesthetic world the deepest concept and full of femininity, the one that contemplates a series of intense contrasts that melt with each other. In the case of ECLÉCTIKA, they do it in unimaginable degraded and antagonistic shapes joined in a whole. ECLÉCTIKA represents this concept through a combination of contrasted techniques and trends which, in the total, achieve harmony: playing to join a close-cropped cut that does not reach its maximum with the innocent beauty of wavy hair; combining its own natural hair tone with some worn effect fantasy colors; joining the most radical techniques with the purest trends. In terms of shape, it avoids the geometric haircuts, betting on the most organic transition possible. And, regard to the color, it is obtained by the most extreme technique: bleaching. This one allows playing with the fantasy tones in different directions, colors, gradients, and even with the worn effect intensity. The surprising contrasts of ELÉCTIKA position the collection as one of the most trending in the Catalan brand, which, since 2008, has been creating more than 20 artistic collections that bring to the streets the trends of the catwalks. Carol Bruguera has become one of the reference hairdressings chains and has repeatedly demonstrated its originality and artistic side. It has taken hair dressing to the limit with its hair shows and hairstyles collections, in addition to innovating in digital content and achieving important sector awards, like the HairBrained Video Awards and the AIPP Awards. These last are known as the “Oscars” of hairdressing. Hairdressing Director: Mia Carol Hairdressing Manager: Emma Sagristà Hairdressers Núria Codina, Sandra León. Queralt Martínez, Alberto Moreno and Gema Rivera Production Assistant Mireia Pons, Lídia Serra Make Up Aina Aranda Photography Ivan Raga Making of Photography Bárbara Ylla Audiovisual Production Natx Creacions Audiovisuals Design & Strategy Dadà&Co Circus Technician Miquel Carbonell Location Església de la Pietat (Vic) Models Nuria Alsina, Mar-i-cel Borràs, Carla Carol, Alba Guiteras, Judit Hidalgo Special thanks to Vic Turisme, Vic Punt Zero

For psychological safety to work for teams, everyone has to commit to it — including leaders and team members. To develop a culture where psychological safety is the norm, managers can try out these four psychological safety exercises: Pose a check-in question Make a practice of taking 3 minutes at the beginning of meetings to pose a non-work-related, check-in question to participants. This allows people to see each other from a different angle and as whole people rather than just a role. Host an Anxiety Party This term is a practice used by the Google Ventures design team. It creates a structure for bringing anxieties out in the open. It also normalises vulnerability and uncertainty. Have each person spend 10 minutes writing down all the work- and project-related anxieties they felt. Then go around the circle, and share their biggest anxiety. Let their colleagues rank each anxiety on a scale of 0 (not troubling at all) to 5 (I strongly believe you need to improve this area). These parties are not about problem-solving — they give people a structure for sharing and building trust with peers. Start alone Make use of pre-work, silent individual reflection, and writing down ideas prior to having a group begin brainstorming or weighing in on someone's work. This allows people to participate equally. It also works against the "piling on" that happens when a powerful voice moves in one direction and suddenly everyone else agrees. Share your stories Employees follow the lead set by the leaders. When a manager shares their mistakes or struggles, the team has a model for how to share and be supportive of each other. Being vulnerable is not the same as not having a filter. As a leader, be clear about what your intent is in sharing a story. It should be to build trust and deepen your relationship with the team, not to unburden yourself. Key actions for developing a culture of psychological safety Psychological safety does not just come from the top. Team members need to take responsibility for creating a better environment for each other. Practice active listening during meetings and brainstorming sessions Ask thought-provoking, open-ended questions Give support and ask for support when needed Show empathy, care, and concern for each other Praise, encourage, and express gratitude for one another Express their creative ideas and politely encourage others to do the same Give each other the benefit of the doubt when expressing challenges 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/eohcbsa/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/eohcb | Twitter: twitter.com/eohcbsa Instagram: www.instagram.com/eohcbsa