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Latest Hairnews Awards Update for all our stylists and salons and their fav Suppliers, Ranges and Educators: the Nominations Categories have been extended to June 10th with Voting opening June17th. Due to the huge number of late nominations for our SA Suppliers, we have decided to extend the Nominations deadline from May 31st to June 10th so that every nomination is included for our deserving Suppliers and their Ranges and Educators. Encourage your Loyal Industry Following to Share in your Important Role in the South African Hair and Beauty Industry Voting will open on June 17th so Suppliers – get your people motivated and ready to vote and make it count for their choice as fav Supplier and Educator in the SA industry! The Creative Category entries have closed and we are currently validating all the amazing entries we received to hand over to our Judges. The judging process will begin in two weeks. Here’s How to Nominate your Fav People! PRODUCT AND PERSONALITY CATEGORIES – NOMINATION AND VOTING These are nomination and voting categories where you can nominate the 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 loved Professional Product Range. Best Industry Educator 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 INDUSTRY EDUCATOR Category Summary & Requirements This is a voting category where you can nominate local educators within South Africa that you believe should win this award. An Educator that has truly inspired and empowered you with their dedication, knowledge & expertise and who has given you real inspiration to use in-salon! How to Enter • To submit your nomination, email belinda@hairnews.co.za • Your email heading should be Nomination - Best Educator. • You MUST also include your name, your salon name and city / town of residence. • You may nominate ONE Educator per email. • Give a brief reason for why you are nominating this Educator. __________________________________________________________ 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 have been EXTENDED to 10th of JUNE and the voting and judging will begin the 17th of June. The Hairnews Team wishes you all the best for your nominations!

Often used as a stick by adults to beat up younger people who don't do what they're told (a whole different conversation), attitude is the beginning, the middle and the end when we're talking about success. Unfortunately, there is no school that teaches attitude, and it's not something you can buy online. How do You Attain the Right “Attitude”? While you can’t buy it, you can grow it and cultivate it, and make it part of your personal success story. In fact, once you develop a PMA or positive mental attitude you can achieve anything you want. So how do we develop a positive mental attitude? Through Mind Power. Or focusing your mind on positive rather than negative things. I must warn you that it is easier to think negatively than positively which is why we have to grow and cultivate the power to think positively until it becomes automatic, like a habit. Gratitude Be grateful for what you have, whether it's by prayer, or positive thinking. Be grateful for the fact that you woke up this morning, some people didn't; be grateful that you have a job to go to, some people don't; be thankful for your 2-3 meals a day, many people don't know where the next meal is coming from! I think you get the idea. Think Forward It's difficult not to keep looking in the rear view mirror even though we are supposed to be going forward. So if you didn't have such a good day yesterday, don't start the new day remembering what went wrong yesterday. Rather start the day on a blank page and train your memory to only remember your successes and build the day on positive things. Carpe Diem. This exercise should be done everyday before you start interacting with people. So, in a nutshell, attitude starts with gratitude. This is what I like to call "dressing for success". If you are wearing nothing but a positive mental attitude you will not fail. Remember Gratitude creates Attitude and attitude lead so Altitude (Success). - Terry Miles, MD of My Salon Software Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Web: mysalonsoftware.co.za

This Month’s Adventures in Real Shipboard Spa Life: Cruising the World Mervin Arthur Naidoo is from Pietermaritzburg, KZN and at 47 years old, has been a qualified hairstylist for 28 years, working in South Africa. He has spent the last year working onboard the magnificent cruise ship Island Princess, on a shipboard spa contract. He is sharing his exciting experiences and photos with us about the onboard life! Share Mervin's explorations through Indonesia in Part 1, with the amazing Komodo Island, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Click HERE! This contract is a world adventure – starting from Australia aboard the cruise ship ISLAND PRINCESS and making our way through the ports of the world, one by one, experiencing the most exciting sights and cities, people and food! In this Part 2, Mervin explores Dubai! My team - Hairstylists of ISLAND PRINCESS, getting powered up for the busy day ahead. Rafal, Poland Rosemin, Phillipines Mervin, South Africa International team of style and glamor #shiplife #islandprincess #worldcruise Dubai – Part 1 Dubai. A land full of wonder, magical places and opulence. A 'must see ' for people of all ages. Everything in Dubai is made as the biggest and best in the world. They have no worries about spending their money to entice the world to come and visit their country. In Dubai, you will not find any locals working anywhere. There are people from all over the world, working in Dubai. It is a mixture of pure cultures and ethnicities. No matter your job description or title, there is a job for you in Dubai. Dubai - Part 2 Hop on n off bus tour, seeing all the sights. The most incredible cityscapes – all the amazing buildings you see in the movies, even the Burj Khalifa of Tom Cruise fame! The Gold Market was mind-blowing. Gold and diamonds beyond belief. Dubai has heavily invested in infrastructure that makes it very easy to get around the city. There are cycling tracks, wide roads, lots of tour busses and taxis. There is a railway track that is built above ground level, running in all directions, that can take you to all the major stops. The Gold Market of Dubai More of the Gold Market - let’s go shopping! Dubai - Part 3 Another bus tour to yet more sights. How fantastic is this city? Dubai is always developing and growing. There is construction going on everywhere you look. New buildings and projects are always being added to the already crowded city. So what you see now won't look the same in 2 years! Dubai is a destination that one can go to over and over again, because it is always changing. Stay tuned for our next instalment where we explore Oman and into the Suez Canal and on to Jerusalem and Jordan! If you want the experience of a lifetime that will expand your horizons to the limits and make you a sought-after stylist in top salons all over the world, sign up now for your confidential interview with London Wellness Academy and explore the world while making an awesome salary and jumpstarting your career as a stylist! Sign up HERE and set yourself on a career path that will change your life! Web: www.londonwellnessacademy.com

Are you looking to improve your salon software setup and increase the efficiency of your bookings, services and retail turnover? My Salon Software is the trusted industry standard for the successful salon owner and entrepreneur in South Africa. A booking platform that incorporates On-Line Bookings, Point of Sale and your Client Relationship Software. As part of our Winter Price Promotion, we can offer you significant savings to help expand and make your business thrive in the months ahead. Prices include Site Set-up and data Porting from Excel and Training. 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 Web: mysalonsoftware.co.za

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of creating this incredible balayage, styled by Nadine from Flow Hair Designs. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Technique: This is my unique balayage technique I used which involves airtouch and some teasy lights around her hairline to create a beautiful blend. I used Schwarzkopf Blondme bond enforcing premium lightner 9+ with 20vol developer for the amazing lift. After the lift was done we rinsed and before glazing we applied Schwarzkopf color enabler’s hair primer. The glaze was Schwarzkopf professional Vibrance 9,5-19, 9,5-21 with a drop of 9-65 and 6vol. After the processing time we rinsed and applied Schwarzkopf color enablers hair sealer for 30seconds. Stylist: Nadine Goslin Products: Schwarzkopf Professional, ghd Salon: Flow Hair Designs Follow Nadine on Facebook @nadine_flowhair 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.

You are invited to take part in the most prestigious competition in the hairdressing industry – the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2023. Each year we look for visionaries of the industry within two categories, so pick yours to suit your skill set and creativity. Participate to become the next National TrendVision Award (NTVA) winner and earn the chance to proceed to the International TrendVision Award 2024 (ITVA). Bring your personal vision and craftsmanship to life by showcasing your unique skills against other emerging South African stylists. You will compete against a backdrop of spectacular creativity and feel the incredible thrill of vying for one of the two titles. TrendVision Award is where the future industry stars are made. EXPLORE your creativity, DEVELOP your skills, BUILD your confidence, and RAISE your profile to BECOME the next rising star! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY *Competition Launch: Thursday 29th June 2023 **Photographic entries open: Friday 28th July 2023 Photographic entries close: Friday 25th August 2023 Top 6 photographic entries per category announced: Thursday 7th September 2023 **Final event, winners declared: Sunday 1st October 2023 THE CATEGORIES Colour Visionary COLOUR Visionary is a COLOUR category, complimented by CUT and STYLING DIMENSIONALISING​ Ligthness Violet continues to evolve this season! Often used to neutralise unwanted warm golden hues- we now experience the full extent of its multitasking capabilities. Add a touch of serenity and playful escapism with purposeful tones of the digital lavender enhanced by the potency of clear blonde.​ Showcase the Wella Professionals colour spectrum by creating stunning colour that is multi-dimensional, glossy, healthy looking and premium. We see high shine and movement, using complementary and harmonized tones. Let’s create dimensionalised lightness showcasing the beauty that evolves classic looks but twists them into a new era showcasing endless possibilities. Using our most advanced lightener, Blondorplex, KPME+ for richness and intensity, Illumina Color with superior shine, Glazing with Shinefinity, Color Touch for toning, the choice is yours. Craft Visionary CRAFT Visionary is a CUT and STYLING category, complimented by COLOUR New hair, real me…. People haven’t been able to express themselves as they normally would. Using home cut and colour for quick fixes, when not being able to go back to the salon. And now it’s time to reveal the me I want to be! This is your time to showcase artistry and craftmanship and provide the consumer with the best hair look and feel that they desire! People are looking for high-quality service and expertise, high-definition colour and a master hair cut that is crafted with professionalism. Judging The Top 6 competitors in each of the two categories will be notified via email on the 1st of September 2023. An announcement of the Top 6 will be made on Thursday 7th September on Wella Professionals, MHB social media platforms and HairNews. Top 6 competitors in every category will be invited to attend the National TrendVision Awards 2023 final event in Cape Town on the 1st October 2023. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each category will be declared at the event. The People’s Choice Award in each category will be open for voting at the final event and winners will be announced at the event. Head over to our Modern Hair & Beauty Website or check out our BIO @wellaprofessionals_sa under NTVA 2023 Want to know more? Watch this space….. More details to follow on the *29th of June 2023. PS: We know the excitement is getting real BUT *We would strongly advise that you wait for the competition launch date before creating your look. The Rules & Regulations and T & C’s will only be available on the 29th of June 2023. **Take note that the National Trend Vision Awards for 2023 will be purely based on photographic entries and technical documentation to support your entry, no practical will be required.

An incredible finished look from Jeanine Bezuidenhout in Pretoria. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Technique: • Halo framing • Baby lights and ribbons to keep dimension • Tipping out the ends to keep the colour refreshed • #blondme lightener used to create my look • Glazing was done with #igoravibrance 9-1 • finished her of with a treatment and massage using #fibreclinix Barber: Jeanine Bezuidenhout Products: Schwarzkopf Professional, ghd Salon: Nudo Hair Lab, Pretoria Follow Jeanine on Facebook @jeanine_nudo_hairlab @nudohairlab_pta @nudohairlab_on799 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.

Welcome to BHE Stylers and Air Dryers: we offer the perfect solution for all your salon hair styling needs! Our innovative hair styling tools are designed to provide you with the best results in your work, leaving your clients with spectacular results and hair that is healthy, shiny, and styled to perfection. BHE Stylers and Air Dryers are made with advanced technology and high-quality materials to ensure that you get the best results every time you use them in your salon or at home. Our products are designed to provide a complete range of styling options, from sleek and straight to curly and voluminous. Our BHE Stylers are the perfect tool for creating a variety of styles. Equipped with advanced ceramic heating technology that evenly distributes heat throughout the plates, styling is accomplished with no damage. With temperature control options, you can choose the perfect heat setting for the hair type, ensuring that hair remains healthy and vibrant. The BHE Air Dryers are designed to dry your hair quickly and efficiently. With powerful motors that provide fast drying times, the ionic technology helps to reduce frizz and static, leaving hair looking smooth and silky. With a range of settings, including heat and speed options, you can customize your drying experience to meet your unique hair needs. At BHE, we understand that everyone's hair is unique, and that's why we offer a range of products to suit all hair types. Whether hair is thick, curly hair or fine, straight hair, our products are designed to provide you with the perfect styling solution for your creative styling work! BHE styling technology offers a range of benefits that can help you run an efficient salon that produces fantastic results for your clients: Reduced styling time: BHE styling tools are designed to heat up quickly, making your work quick and efficient for more clients per day. Hair Protection: - ceramic and ionic technology protects hair, distributing heat evenly, and reducing frizz and static, leaving hair looking and feeling healthy and smooth. Money-saving Investment: By investing in high-quality BHE styling tools, you get a specialised tool to lasts for years, reducing the need to replace them frequently. The Two Most Important Tools you Need in your Salon for Efficient Time Saving and Amazing Results for your Clients BHE STYLERS: ORIGINAL & WIDE The unique BHE Styler protects your clients’ hair while you style, thanks to its SMART plates that help to keep your hair healthy and strong: Kera Therapy protein infused plates assists in smoothing the cuticles and heal the hair, giving ultra smooth gliding and the ultimate shine. Unique Ion lock technology locks in the negative ions on the hair for a smoother shinier longer lasting style. Intele sense on the plates - ensures an even heat distribution on the plates for effortless and smooth gliding and styling. Advanced temperature control – with a temperature range from 100 Degrees to 220 Degrees allows you a whole range of finishes in your creative work - from natural curls and waves to smoothing a blow dry. Train your styler to memorise your favourite temperature setting International voltage for global travel Hibernation mode: automatically kicks in when the irons have been switched on, but not used for 20 minutes. Two Year Guarantee BHE AIR DRYER The BHE Air is the lightest and most powerful hairdryer currently on the market, designed to make your creative work so effortless and uncomplicated! The outstanding results so easily achieved speak for the fabulous effectiveness. Equipped with the latest and most innovative technologies: i-OZONE technology & i-TORRENTE - for hair well-being, shine, and long-lasting color. Ionic Technology - negative ions neutralize the positive ions in the hair, which can cause frizz, smoothing the hair cuticle, resulting in silky, shiny hair. Meanwhile, it also helps to reduce drying time, to further prevent frizz. Ceramic Technology - produces infrared heat that penetrates the hair shaft, drying the hair from the inside out, distributing heat evenly, preventing hot spots that can damage hair and create frizz. Adjustable Heat Settings - you control the temperature of the air, avoiding damage and frizz. 3 Speed settings 3 heat settings Cold shot Lock Button Lightweight, Powerful and Easy to Use - The ergonomic design of the BHE Air Dryer makes it easy to hold and use, even for the extended periods of time you need to work every day in the salon with your clients. 240g 2000 watts Brushless motor speed: 100k rom Warranty: 12 months Talk to us now about adding these Must-Have Tools for your best creative work in the salon! Web: www.bhehair.co.za Email: info@bhehair.co.za Tel: 021 552 2369 Facebook | Instagram

Phenomenon. Reflect, refract and disperse. Bold fusion of colour blend, saturation of dye and purity of form is partnered with pearled innocent styling. Robert Kirby Hair by Robert Kirby and ID Hair at Robert Kirby London Assisted by: Orshi Pavai Make-up: Maddie Austin Photographer: Andrew Kimber

Numerous studies have shown that businesses can thrive when they prioritize collaboration and foster a sense of belonging among their employees. Research indicates that companies with a strong sense of belonging can experience a 56% increase in productivity and a 50% reduction in employee turnover. However, many companies do not fully understand the importance of psychological safety in creating an environment that encourages collaboration. To create high-performing teams, it is crucial for companies to invest in psychologically safe work environments. This article will explore what psychological safety is, why it is important, and how leaders can promote it in the workplace. Psychological safety refers to the feeling and belief that one can express their thoughts, opinions, and ideas without fear of degradation or shame. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety is a basic human need. Creating psychologically safe work environments is critical for fostering high-performing teams and retaining employees. The term "psychological safety" was coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, who defined it as a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. Establishing norms is critical to success and participation when it comes to creating psychologically safe environments, according to Edmondson and Harvard Business School professor Jeff Polzer. Leadership reactions and responses to team members are more important than speaking out for creating a psychologically safe environment. Psychological safety can act as a buffer against undermining behaviors that drive people away from various industries. Developing a psychologically safe work culture has numerous benefits, including enhanced employee engagement, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, encouraging creativity and new ideas, improved employee well-being, creation of brand ambassadors, reduced employee turnover, and boosting team performance. 7 reasons psychological safety is Important at Work An effective team values psychological safety as much as they do physical safety and performance standards. Developing a psychologically safe work culture has many benefits, including: Enhanced employee engagement When team members feel safe at work, it’s easier for them to engage. This could be in a team meeting, solving problems, collaborating on projects, and engaging with their customers and peers. Additionally, safe teams inspire employees to be fully present at work versus dozing off or counting the hours until the workday is over. Fosters an inclusive workplace culture It’s more important than ever to make all team members feel included. Safe workspaces welcome diverse teams. They allow all team members to flourish regardless of gender, colour, race, background, or political preferences. The result is a rich give-and-take experience where everyone feels connected and part of a united front. It encourages creativity and new ideas In order for creativity and ideas to flow organically, team members must feel safe expressing themselves. Imagine how many inspired ideas were never shared because a team member didn't feel safe sharing. Improved employee well-being Mental health highly contributes to overall well-being. When employees are mentally healthy, it's easier for them to perform at an optimal level and avoid stressors that keep them from doing their best. It creates brand ambassadors Creating a psychologically safe workplace is one of the best ways to inspire team members to constantly brag about you. Team members can’t help but gush about how wonderful work is when they’re being treated right. Reduced employee turnover A recent study reported that team members who feel psychologically safe at work are less likely to leave. In the end, why leave a company that treats you with respect and makes you feel safe and valued? There are horrendous costs that come with interviewing, hiring, and training team members (among other costs). High employee turnover isn’t sustainable for successful businesses. Boosted team performance When you have got highly engaged employees that don’t want to leave, teams perform. When you have an inclusive workplace culture, brand ambassadors, and inspired ideas, teams perform. When you have healthy employees in addition to all of the above, you have got a winning recipe for boosting team performance. In summary, creating a psychologically safe work environment is essential for developing high-performing teams and retaining employees. Leaders can promote psychological safety by establishing norms and reacting positively to team members. The benefits of a psychologically safe workplace are numerous, including enhanced employee engagement, increased creativity, and improved employee well-being. 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

Just what Stylists, Salons and Barbershops Need – Where to find their favs fast Stylists need to be able to find just the right products, services and equipment to support their creative talents and salon efficiency and service your clients to the best of your ability. We at Hairnews understand the importance of finding the information you need FAST. We get so many requests and questions every day directed to our IG and FB Pages, on the FB Group, and to our general Hairnews info@hairnews.co.za email, that we have pushed forward with the SA Industry Online Directory for Brands as a dedicated button on our website for easy searching for just what your salon clients need - all at your fingertips on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Check it out HERE: Need a supplier or stockist or brand manager for your fav brands? Need to find out who supplies that fabulous new range your clients are asking for? You can search right when you need the answer immediately! Suppliers – Promote yourself and make your brands and reps easily accessible to your market. As a supplier or educator, how can you miss this opportunity to place your brand listing on the primary informational site for the SA hair and beauty industry? We are promoting updates to the Directory every month to keep your listing at the top of mind. With an annual fee for a year-long listing in the Directory, we will be promoting the Directory every month in Hairnews and on our social media throughout the year to keep your brands at the top of mind for stylists, salons, spas and beauticians in SA. Contact us for the annual Directory rate per year and the easy template to make yourself even more accessible to your market. Your HN website listing will include your brands, company head office location, contact details and your brand managers if you would like to include them! If you’d like to include your current stockists and area reps – please do. We are constantly adding to the Directory as we go so if you’d like your brands included, contact us: Beth at beth@hairnews.co.za Belinda at belinda@hairnews.co.za Brad at brad@hairnews.co.za Our Educational Institutions and Colleges Directory will be coming soon also!

Blonde hair is probably the most difficult hair to fade. This is how I approach blonde hair on a classic fade. I like to use the Wahl speed comb to establish my weight line and then I use my clippers on a half to get in my fade guide. my favourite clippers I’m using at the moment is the Wahl metal senior, the Wahl cordless legend as well as the Wahl cordless detailer. I like to work visually on the weight line of this haircut as well to really see the build up of weight on the lighter hair types. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Barber: India Choo Products: Wahl Professional Follow India on Facebook @barberella_cuts 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.