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We are currently looking for a highly motivated senior hairstylist to work in a contemporary, industrial style, high-end aesthetic spa. This is an exciting employment possibility for an established hairstylist who wants to have their own business, but without the overheads or day-to-day worries of running administration. You will also have the opportunity to hire juniors and / or assistants for yourself. SkinMiles Spa offers excellence in hair styling and medical aesthetic treatments, including chemical peels, needling devices and wellness retail. Our dedicated team is focused on providing expert hair and beauty wellness advice to our clients, in a luxuriously calm and tranquil setting. Be part of a team that consistently strives to offer its customers an unsurpassed experience built on the best level of service. Education/Experience: • At least 3-5 years working experience as a hairstylist • NQF level 4 qualification, on passing trade test Personal Traits: • Excellent communication skills • Immaculate grooming • Energy and passion • Willingness to go the extra mile • Initiative Duties and Responsibilities: • Reporting directly to the spa manager • Welcoming all clients in a friendly manner • Delivering 5* service to all clients • Upselling and retailing to every client Job Type: Full-time For enquiries please email your CV and recent photo of yourself to dralek@skinmiles.com

The Kao Salon family of almost 2300 stylists from around the globe came together in Amsterdam to experience the Kao Salon Global Experience - two days full of extraordinary shows, an exciting competition and inspiring artist sessions. Amsterdam was the host city for this year’s Event on October 2-3, 2022. Kao South Africa Salon Division are the proud distributors of the popular Goldwell and KMS brands! As part of this fabulous adventure, Kao Salon here in South Africa featured an exciting Lucky Draw Competition for all their supporting salons, with the prize as a an amazing sponsored trip for the winning stylist to Amsterdam to fully enjoy the Kao Salon Global Experience in person, with their Kao Sales Rep! Between October 2021 and February 2022, any Goldwell or KMS orders placed to the value of R5 000 qualified for one ticket in the lucky draw. Our Managing Director Steve Leahy drew the lucky winner who was Celeste Farrell – stylist/salon owner with Strands Durban, KZN, accompanied by her Kao rep, Kailee Campbell. They travelled together with the South African team contestants and Craig Hopkins, National Education Manager, Kao Salon Division SA, and attended all the Kao events, with Jean Witte of Synergy Hair in Cape Town, who travelled to the event on her own. The intrepid travellers are back now, and here are their exciting stories of such an amazing experience! • • • • • • • • • • • Celeste Farrell – stylist/salon owner with Strands Durban, KZN Winning competitions aren't something that happen often to me so of course I was totally shocked and so so happy to be handed such an amazing opportunity! On the Sunday we got to see all the amazing artists that were competing in the show prepare their models for the event. We could walk around and soak up all the talent exuding out from the artists. There were stands that had all KOA products displayed and we could ask questions about the products and really get to know them in depth. The educational part of it all was absolutely incredible and there was such a vibe, everyone was so happy to be there and so eager to learn and share their knowledge. It's actually hard to put into words the atmosphere of the evening. To have so many people in one room with a shared interest and love for hair and colour was something so special. Everyone was on such a high. The artists really produced some incredible work and KOA really knows how to host a party. I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say that having this opportunity and going to Amsterdam and getting immersed into our world on an international level was a huge eye opener! I have come back with such a renewed love for what I do and am so proud of what our country put out there in the competition. The highlight of my trip was to connect with people of the same interests as myself. I have made some special friends out of this trip and am forever grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity! • • • • • • • • • • • Kailee Campbell - Durban Sales Representative for Kao South Africa Salon Division It was all really quite surreal! We knew that there was a lucky draw for our clients and if the client won then their rep would accompany them but I didn’t really think it would be one of my clients and I would be the lucky sales representative! I was completely shocked and on cloud nine when Steve called out my client and myself as the winners! Every appointment with Celeste, between April and September, there was always a discussion about visas, weather in Amsterdam, what we were packing, what we were planning to wear for all the occasions like Gala Evenings etc. We definitely kept the hype up between the two of us in KZN. We also had a WhatsApp group with Craig Hopkins, Kira (our Cape Town educator) and all the SA gold winners of the Global Creative Awards - as you can imagine, it got very busy leading up to departure. In a nutshell, we arrived in Amsterdam on Friday 30th September, and explored the city. Saturday was prep day for all gold winners - they needed to prep their models and do various run throughs for the competition. Celeste and I had a day at leisure - exploring the city, visiting the Palace and shopping. For Saturday evening, we were invited to join the UK Teams Welcome Party at The Gallery @Art’otel - was wonderful to meet other contestants, educators and Kao employees from the United Kingdom. Sunday – The Main Event Sunday was what we were all waiting for - there were buses arranged to collect and drop off every 30min from the various hotels around Amsterdam. The contestants left earlier to set up and get ready for the competition. There was definitely a buzz in the air, you could feel the excitement as we’d all been waiting and anticipating this event since 2020! The coming together of like-minded, creative people who are all passionate about the same brands. The RAI Amsterdam was where the event was held. There were various activation areas with new product launches, a stage where guest artists were demonstrating cuts and colour work and then there was the live show - all the contestants competing for Gold! It was great to just take your time and stroll through, you could sit and watch a live show on stage, find out more about new product developments or watch the contestants in action. That evening was the Gala Event - absolutely mind blowing! I think this was my favourite part (it’s hard to only pick one favourite part!) Everyone was dressed to the nines… gowns and suits - all on another level!!! There were about 2500 people there so you can just imagine! The scale of it, the setup, the technology - brilliant filming, amazing entertainment and music. The vibe was insane! We saw one of Angelo Seminara’s and Mario Krankl’s collections and of course, the much anticipated winner announcements - both editorial and technical categories. After this, we went to a different hall and had a huge party. Photo booths, various bars, canapés and we simply danced the night away! Again, it was all so well organised with buses and shuttles taking us all back to our hotels. Monday – Artists’ Sessions Monday started slightly later, as they took the inevitable hangovers into account. There was a much more relaxed feel. We returned to the RAI for the artist sessions - presenting on stage was J.7, Evolve, Stacey Ciceron, Huub Eysink, TAZ Hair Co and Angelo Seminara. In the afternoon, the internal KAO staff had access to a very exciting talk about Kerasilk. Monday evening, our last evening, we went to the farewell party which was at a different venue - Sugar City. Candy floss stations, cocktails, drag queens, canapés and food stations, open bars, two dance floors… what more could you ask for to finish such a spectacular event? Just the cherry on top! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to travel with, our SA team were just fab! We all got along so well and I feel I’ve definitely made some friends for life! The biggest thank you to KAO South Africa for allowing me the opportunity to go, to Craig for keeping an eye on us and ensuring everyone was happy, and of course to Celeste, the best travel buddy! I was fortunate enough to stay for a few extra days with a friend who lives in Amsterdam so I got to spend a little more time in the very cosmopolitan, fun and dynamic city! Kao Global Awards 2022 were an absolute treat, and I look forward to next year’s awards in Chicago! • • • • • • • • • • • Jean Witte – Synergy Hair salon owner My motivation to go to KSGE was twofold. The first was to see Angelo Seminara. I have always been in envious of his innovative forward-thinking creations and have always wondered about his process of conceptualisation. He seriously didn’t disappoint: his message was clear. Write your ideas down when they come as they might not make sense at the time, but some day you can revisit it and it can blossom into something amazing. We can always draw on our history and experiences in life for inspiration. The second was to watch the competition, as a judge of competitions and as a competitor. I wanted to see if I could identify the winners and find out what makes them successful. It was clear to me that these winners have learned, worked and practiced the Goldwell way until it really is second nature. This is an element of judging, and by mastering it, it makes it less stressful on the competition floor. Placement of an application is practiced for many months until it is second nature. Conceptualisation for the next future competition starts now. Although the “theme is not known”, it is easy to incorporate colour mix once it has. The energy throughout the event was electric, it was clear that all aspects of each event was well thought out, from layout to food to education and entertainers and more. The prizegiving was out of this world! It was amazing to see the number of supporters for contestants from around the world and makes me feel it would be fantastic if South Africa could have more people in the audience to really cheer them on! I will say that our South African team held their own on a very, very tough competition floor! If they continue to work this way, they will move to the top very easily! One of my favourite artist on the education stage was Nicci Welsh: her work is clean neat and works well both onstage and in the salon and a must follow on instagram @nicciwelsh. And of course, our very own Salome de Wet hold her own on the international stage. She is creative, dynamic, and watching her move through the crowds and be so very kind to those who want a moment with her. I can’t help but feel proud of this amazing woman who has many more years of wowing the industry. We all have a lot to learn from her and she is a great example to all South Africans that if you are determined and consistent there is space for us on the international stage! The highlight of my trip? Getting my times wrong for the show event and arriving at the venue hours early! I decided to explore the venue and found myself backstage where everyone was prepping. This is where you learn the most. The stylists were very kind in sharing their knowledge with me and taking their time to answer all my questions this accidental add-on I will always be grateful for. It was lovely to hear and see the excitement of Kao new relationship with Intercoiffure Mondial. There is nothing more powerful than two renowned organisations joining forces - I can’t wait to see the results of this collaboration roll out! This trip was well worth the investment, we have been watching so much on line over the last 2 years, but there is nothing like being able to interact with others around the world and seeing things up close and real! We hope to see you all September 24-25, 2023 in Chicago! #globalcreativeawards #gogoldwell #kmshair #oribeobsessed #KSGE2022 #kaosalonfamily #kaosalondivision

Waves, Braids and Brides Long Hair Workshop 26-27 February 2023, Stellenbosch, South Africa If you already know and love Sharon, you’ll have no doubt as to why this is YOUR STYLING EVENT OF THE YEAR! And if you don’t know Sharon yet, read on – you’ll definitely want to get to know her! You see, she’s the legend that celebrity stylists turn to for training when the Oscars clients are calling, and the force behind this exceptional 2-day workshop that will elevate your styling game forever. This undisputed QUEEN OF STYLING has out-paced, out-styled, and out-lasted just about everyone, teaching and inspiring thousands of hairdressers all over the world. And now she is coming to you for her… GOING OUT IN STYLE 5 CONTINENT FINAL WORLD TOUR This will be the first and final time you can catch SHARON BLAIN in-person (in her classroom) delivering her on-trend styling genius. There is no-one on the planet with her 55+ years of experience and her 500+ awards! So now is the ONLY time to fulfill that bucket list dream and learn alongside one of the industry’s most loved international ICONS. Sharon will leave you spellbound as she imparts knowledge that will fast track your styling success. Skip decades of trial and error and BE THE CONFIDENT STYLIST NOW! Stay relevant, on-trend and in-demand with this high-powered 2-day WAVES, BRAIDS and BRIDES Long Hair Workshop: DATE & TIME Sunday 26 – Monday 27 February 2023 9:30am-4:00pm each day, with registration at 9:15am on the first day LOCATION STELLENBOSCH Hair Academy 25 Plein Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 2nd Floor, Good Hope Building De Wet Centre (Entrance at Courtyard) PRICING INCLUDES • Mannequin head for loan during the duration of the class • Styling products for the duration of the class • Workbook • Sharon Blain Education Certificate • Light lunch (Standard, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian available) WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Hair stylists, hairdressers, freelance stylists and bridal providers, recent graduates in hair and makeup, graduated or seasoned makeup artists and creative and artistic individuals looking for a career change. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? Hair fashion is ever evolving. In this 2-day hands-on workshop, learn a variety of on-trend looks for the upcoming red carpet, bridal and special event season. Covered in these action-packed 2 days are: • Stunning and innovative braids • Beautiful deconstructed up do's • The secrets to wave perfection • How to use chopsticks for simple fun looks • Statement ponies and SO MUCH MORE This creative course covers the core basic hair techniques every stylist must know PLUS how you combine these skills with simple but effective styles to ensure you’re on-trend with all the latest looks. If you’re looking for a class to push you artistically, while at the same time giving you the insider secrets to simplify complex looks, then join Sharon Blain as she rolls out her 2023 must-learn trends. GET READY TO... • Learn to prepare long lasting beautiful looks in a tight time frame • Learn quick and achievable techniques on different hair lengths • Gain more confidence to help you deal with demanding guests • Take your hair styling skills to the next level faster and easier • Enjoy a refreshing new approach to dressing long hair AND IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH, remember that this is your first and final chance to experience not-to-be-missed ‘A-GAME’ styling education live in the classroom with… THE QUEEN THE ICON THE FINAL WORLD TOUR. DON’T MISS THE MONUMENTAL LEGEND THAT IS SHARON BLAIN. Secure your ticket and find out more HERE. Follow Sharon on social HERE.

The EOHCB with pride and excitement presents its second Digital Hair, Nail, and Makeup Artistry Competition! With the success of the 2021 digital competition and the risks and effects of COVID-19 still prevalent, we invite our members and the industry to enter the 2022 competition. The digital photographic competition commenced on 1 July 2022 and end 31 October 2022, with the winners announced on the 30th of November 2022 via our social and digital platforms. The EOHCB is hosting 9 sections this year (including an Instagram section), catering for Professional Hair, Nail, and Makeup Artist. There are incredible prizes to be won, sponsored by our trusted professional industry PARTNERS. Full details: https://www.eohcb.co.za/competition SECTIONS: Section 1: GENTS CUT, COLOUR, AND STYLE Section 2: LADIES CUT, COLOUR, AND STYLE Section 3: CLASSIC BARBERING Section 4: CREATIVE BRAIDING Section 5: BRIDAL Section 6: 3D FREEHAND NAIL TIP ART (FULL SET TIP APPLICATION) Section 7: FANTASY MAKEUP Section 8: NOVICE TALENT AWARD 2022 Section 9: THE GRAM AWARD 2022 More information on Entry Requirements, Photography Submissions, How to Enter and the Entry form can be found in the links below:

Check out this stunning work by @notcrossbunnie from Cellar Door Hair, Parkhurst. Sure to make you green with envy! CLICK BELOW TO WATCH

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Great news from London Wellness Academy! Cruise ships are sailing and there is massive demand and enthusiasm from all the cruise ship clients to go on their well loved voyages to exotic destinations around the world. This means in turn that there is a massive demand for motivated, enthusiastic hairstylists to work in the exquisite onboard spas. Hairstylists, as well as other beauty and wellness professionals, are being recruited now for contracts on board. This is your chance to change your life, see the world, visit exotic destinations, and earn tax-free dollars doing what you love in a busy, happy, holiday environment! With London Wellness Academy’s intensive training, and the onboard contract that follows, you will: • Take your skills to a new level and become an expert in your field • Travel the world on the biggest adventure of your life • Gain a certification and experience that is recognised internationally • Earn and save while working in the career you love, with top quality products and technology • Make fantastic friends, and memories that will last a lifetime Onboard contracts for spa professionals are nine months in duration. While you can choose to do one contract only, most people fall in love with the onboard world, and go on to complete further contracts. If you are keen to change your life, sign up today at www.londonwellnessacademy.com and a recruitment consultant will get in touch with you asap to set up a confidential interview and answer any questions you might have. Sign up HERE and set yourself on a career path that will change your life!

The Hairnews Team would love to congratulate Maria Gough, Janine Gough, Yvonne Bryson and ALL the Pasquallies on this incredible Milestone! Pasquale is proof that continuously striving for excellence results in success. Here’s to the next 50! We spoke to Maria Gough who had the following to say, “Pasquale Hairstylists has been my Life’s Work and I have had a great life because of hairdressing and the many hairdressers past and present who have been part of my life. Thank you to all of you and a huge thank you to my business partners Yvonne Bryson and Janine Gough. I would not have made it without you!” Click HERE to follow Pasquale on Facebook.

Patrick Cameron Presents Access Long Hair: Live on Stage at Salon International in London Looking for long hair inspiration? Then look no further than Patrick Cameron’s Access Long Hair: Live presented for the first time at Salon International on Sunday 9th October at 12 noon. Patrick has always immersed himself in the digital world and was an early adopter of online education and when the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down, Patrick very quickly established himself as the one to tune into with his weekly Education in Isolation sessions on both Facebook and Instagram. Never one to rest on his laurels, Patrick has built on the national and international success of his digital live events, which he was recognised with an MBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours for his work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patrick is launching his new member’s club Access Long Hair and bringing his live show to Salon International. The presentation included beautiful step-by-step long hair techniques combined with essential tips that hairdressers can use to increase their income from long hair. Patrick’s #motivation and #creativity are not just a set of hashtags but a way of life. With an Instagram reach of 3.3 million, a fiercely loyal following on Facebook and TikTok, Patrick understands just how powerful a tool social media and digital education can be. In his own inimitable style, the maestro of long hair, shared techniques that will give hairdressers the tools to grow and develop their long hair business. “We are all working to make money and what better way to do that by doing something you love. Hone your craft, practice and be inspired by others around you”, says Patrick. “The main focus of Access Long Hair: Live, is helping everyone add to their own sets of skills and talent and finding inspiration from the lessons that my life experience has taught me.” “With Access Long Hair: Live, let me give you the tools for business success,” concludes Patrick. Patrick’s new presentation links perfectly with his Access Long Hair TV – think Netflix for long hair. The Access Long Hair hub is home to his vast library of over 300 step-by-step videos and makes learning easy, fun and informative giving viewers the skills and techniques to develop their own long hair business. Learn in your own time and try out new techniques to give your clients the most stylish long hair looks for every occasion. The hub offers exclusive free content for members, such as webinars, and direct contact to Patrick and other hairdressers through forums. Development of long hair education is what Patrick Cameron Access Long Hair is all about.

OPI IS DISTRIBUTED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY MODERN HAIR & BEAUTY Say hello to Nature Strong™ by OPI, our first-ever vegan, natural origin nail lacquer. It’s made up of ingredients you can trust and doesn’t require your clients to choose between performance and natural, because, well, they shouldn’t have to. We poured every effort into making a long-lasting (up to 7 days wear and tear), highly pigmented (so many bold colours!) vegan, and cruelty-free nail polish that stays on so you and your clients can stay natural. No compromise is needed! Good-for-you ingredients Nature Strong's formaldehyde-free, non-GMO formula is made up of good-for-you, quality plant and mineral-based ingredients like sugar cane, wheat, corn, and clay. We proudly carry the Vegan Society seal, meaning our formula is free of animal-derived ingredients, chemicals, and fillers you may not want in your cruelty-free nail polish. Our bottle and cap are made with 20% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic which means it’s made with recycled materials. We didn’t add any additional bleaching so you’ll notice that every cap looks unique – there are imperfections like swirls of colour or melted grey plastic which creates a taupe-like colour that looks slightly different across each bottle. What does “natural origin” mean? Good question. Our formula is up to 75% natural origin. This means the classic lacquer ingredients that make up that portion of our formula are derived from nature instead of synthetic origins. This includes both plant and mineral-derived ingredients. We only include cosmetic ingredients with greater than 50% natural origin in our calculation which is done to the best of our knowledge in accordance with ISO standard 16128 (parts 1 and 2). Is Nature Strong formulated without extra stuff? You bet. This is a big one and something we really care about. Our natural nail lacquer is formulated without that extra stuff you may not want in your polish or on your nails. OPI Nature Strong is a formaldehyde-free nail polish, as well as without formaldehyde resin, parabens, triphenyl phosphate and more. Without the same ingredients of a regular nail lacquer, does it perform the same? We hear this question a lot and the answer is yes. There are a lot of lacquers on the market that are natural but don’t hold up, which can be a major let-down, so it was important to us that Nature Strong delivers the same performance you love in our original Nail Lacquer. This formula still contains natural origin nitrocellulose for adhesion and offers up to 7 days of wear and shine without fading, goes on easily, and dries fast. Yes, yes, and yes. How many shades are there? Our 20 brand-new shades offer a range of neutral earth tones, bright pops of colour, and bold, timeless hues in crème formulas and shimmers. Every shade was inspired by what we love about nature and will empower you to take on the world. And that’s not all, we created an optional Top Coat designed to add extra shine and protection to your manis and pedis. Dusty rose, magenta pink, and bright yellow (Knowledge is Flower, Emflowered, Make My Daisy) embody a love of blooms big and small. Cobalt blue, bright desert turquoise., and a cool blue (Shore Is Something!, Cactus What You Preach, Raindrop Expectations) channel water in all its forms, while others offer a nod to favourite organic fruits and vegetables. Stock OPI in your SALON Nature Strong™ by OPI is available from MHB Telesales on 0860 104 109 or from your Modern Hair & Beauty sales representative. All 20 shades are also be available at MHB Online. www.OPI.com Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter ______________________________________________________________ About OPI As the number one salon brand worldwide, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. With exceptional formulas, fashionable colours, and iconic names, OPI’s heavily pigmented lacquers are super-rich, long lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. When used in a professional service, colour can last up to seven days. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics. OPI is guaranteed only when purchased through authorised professional beauty outlets and prestige stores. ______________________________________________________________

Exemptions - Application for Exemption for 2023 PLEASE NOTE: Applications for exemptions for the 2023 calendar year may be submitted from 1 November 2022. You may request the Exemption Application Form from exemption@hcsbc.co.za. Exemptions are granted per calendar year, or part thereof, as may be determined by the Exemption Committee. Exemptions that were granted for 2022 do not carry over and you must re-apply for exemption for the 2023 calendar year. When applying for exemption for multiple employees, only one application form needs to be completed. However, an individual letter from each employee, as per the example given in the Exemption Application Form, must be provided. For Pension Fund exemption applications, please ensure that the Broker/Intermediary Form is properly completed and that the current membership schedules of the alternative Fund are provided in relation to the employees to whom the application relates. Should you wish to apply for exemption from the Pension Fund, bear in mind that exemption will only be granted if the alternative Pension Fund is equal to, or better than, the HBSI Pension Fund. Compliance is an important factor that is considered in exemption applications. Applicants must ensure that their accounts are up to date and that all employees are registered with the Council. Pension Fund: Update on Foreign Nationals Verso, on behalf of the HBSI, has issued an updated newsletter regarding foreign nationals’ claims and bank accounts. The newsletter can be accessed through HERE. (hcsbc.co.za) Regarding “foreign national” members, the National Labour Migration Policy (“NLMP”) affects all foreign nationals who current resides in the Republic of South Africa. The only “foreign nationals” who are not affected by the NLMP are those who obtained permanent residence or those who are refugee permit holders (Section 24 permit/maroon ID document). As a Fund, we totally understand your sense of panic and uncertainty faced for example by the cancellation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (“ZEP”) by the Department of Home Affairs which have now been extended to 30 June 2023. First of all, we want to reassure you that pension fund benefits are always due and payable, irrespective if you are a South-African citizen or Foreign National. With this newsletter, we will try to answer some of your questions already received regarding the pension fund withdrawals by the Non-South African Members. Please click HERE to read the full document that includes documentation required and FAQs for pension fund withdrawals by Foreign Nationals. Electronic Returns Reminder For those of you who do not receive your Returns electronically you can access the document on the Council’s website www.hcsbc.co.za. We appeal to all establishments who have previously elected to receive their Returns by way of post, to opt for email correspondence. The Council will consider a postage charge going forward. The change to your option can be notified to the Council by way of an email to amend@hcsbc.co.za. Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cerése Hair Design in Hillcrest, Durban, hosted a special day on the 21st of October alongside Goldwell to pamper all our customers with complimentary Kerasilk Scalp Facials and to celebrate all our Breast Cancer Survivors. We had some of our breast cancer survivors with us that day and it was overwhelming to hear all the incredible survivor stories. We’re so happy to be able to share our pics of our day in PINK with you!