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"The Warrior of Light" was born because it’s very important to remember the energy we carry within, that which is capable of endowing us with inordinate power and savage bravery to face life as it comes. That’s why the headpieces vindicate our personal power through shapes that simulate sparkles with finishes that also remind us of ancient deities. The result is majestic and full of symbolism. Hair: Rafael Bueno Peluqueros @rafaelbuenopeluqueros Hair Assistant: Moises Utrera @moysesutrera Photography: Alberto Zaldivar @albertozaldivar Retouche: Alberto Zaldivar @albertozaldivar MUA: Lulú Pérez @_luluperez_ Styling: Julián @jeatelier Models: Isabella @isabella_dana Baira @baira_mlg Products: Revlon Professional @revlonprofessional_es Elegance Hair Extensions @elegancehairextensions

Remember our Christmas packaging in 2021? We are stepping it up this year to a new level. Biosense is going back to its roots in more ways than hair care. Our roots are important to us, and so is creativity. As a South African company, we are giving back to our community by enriching not only hair, but the creative people of our city. We have chosen four young artists In Grade 11 from a local school in Johannesburg to paint the artwork for the covers for our 2022 Christmas box covers. • • • • • • • • • Inspiration No 1 -Johannesburg Skyline Johannesburg, also known as eGoli, is the most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital of Gauteng Province. The city is affectionately known as ‘Jo'burg’, ‘Jozi’ and ‘JHB’ by South Africans. The Artist Saraswati Saijal Pather’s grandmother introduced her to art and she loves anything creative whether it be music, acting or dancing. She has a very deep connection with art and she says it has helped her through almost every aspect of her life. • • • • • • • • • Inspiration No 2 -Bo-kaap The Bo-Kaap is an area of Cape Town that was formerly a racially segregated area. When the apartheid was lifted, the new owners painted their houses in bright colours as an expression of their freedom. The Artist Venturous Skull values anonymity in their private life as they feel their art transcends society’s expectations. You can follow their art on instagram: venturous_skull. • • • • • • • • • Inspiration No 3 -The Baobab Tree Baobab is an essential ingredient in all our hair products. The Baobab trees store water in their trunks and their fruit has been associated with a number of remarkable health benefits. The Artist Paballo Mojahi has been to many schools with different cultures, races, and backgrounds, which inspires her to be authentic in her art. • • • • • • • • • Inspiration No 4-Rainbow Hair Biosense is all about roots, hair roots, cultural roots, home roots. Our products are as unique as our rainbow coloured nation. The Artist Skye Mackinnon has continuously been the top student in her art class and was awarded the trophy for most promising artist. Art is her passion and she draws and paints every day. Biosense will be auctioning the stunning original artwork pieces and the proceeds will go towards the girls’ college fund. Biosense is a proudly South African owned haircare brand that brings you back to your roots. If your salon is further interested in helping Biosense support and encourage our wonderful local creative culture and talent, contact Lindzey Turton. Email: info@twincare.co.za | lindzeyt@twincare.co.za Tel: +27 011 305 1600 Web: Twincare

A recent Blog post by Associated Hair Professionals shares valuable tips and advise on how you can build and retain your clientele base as a stylist. “When I started my career, social media was not a thing. I didn’t have the luxury of posting before-and-after photos of the awesome hair I was doing, using hashtags to promote myself, or asking people to like and follow my page. That didn’t exist! So, I did the next best thing – I hustled. Here’s the thing: this is a customer-service industry and there can be dozens of salons or barbershops within a 10-mile radius. So, I hustled. I started out doing a lot of free or discounted work; if the client referred people or told their friends and family, I did their hair. I passed out business cards to every single person I met. I would go out to lunch and strike up a conversation with the server about her hair and suggest some neat color combos. I’d go out with my friends, mingle with people, and always work hair into every conversation because I was so passionate about it. But I also wanted to make this a real living for myself and needed to build my books to do so. Connect With Your Client When I finally had people coming in the door, I had to keep them. So, I made connections with them, starting with the consultation. I was honest with my clients; I offered the best professional opinion I could and made sure to ask many questions for detailed clarity so I would be offering them exactly what they were looking for. But I was always honest with them. If they really wanted something done and I just knew it wasn’t going to look good, I would suggest a plan B for them if it didn’t turn out the way they were hoping for. Because let’s face it—very few popular hair styles are made for everyone’s face shape. Look the Part Looking the part was key. Yes, looking professional, making sure I was put together. In the event I got bleach on my clothes, I had a sharpie handy to cover up the bleach spots. My hair was done every day, my nails were well manicured and polish was not chipped. My makeup was done, and I always wore a smile. The one thing I think some stylists forget is that the conversations are also a part of that professionalism. I left my problems at the door. If I was having a bad day, most certainly my clients did not know about it. This was their time to relax and enjoy the experience I was giving them, not to listen about how my best friend and I had a falling out the night before. Upselling Services And Products Being nervous about upselling services and products was something I had to overcome. I think stylists—and yes, we all know someone that falls into this category—think the price is too high or feel like they are a salesperson if they try to push product. I went to a CE class that revolved around selling product and why it is our job as professionals to recommend hair care products to our clients’ wash or style routine. I learned so much! And I tried and practiced exactly what I learned. And it isn’t salesy at all. I learned that when you perform a color service, you are recommending product to ensure your work lasts. An insurance policy, if you will, for the chemical service you’ve just completed. This will be your walking advertisement as your client goes out and about and does their daily routine. What was most fascinating about this class is the selling techniques I learned. I didn’t wait until checkout to try and get them to buy the product, it started the moment they sat down in my chair and the consultation began—asking the right questions and immediately suggesting we try this or that while they are there. Once I used the product, I would ask them what they thought and talked about the benefits it had for the integrity of their hair. It was as easy as saying, “Which one of these will you be taking home today?” I didn’t give them the option to say no, and it worked. Education Putting my education first helped me build and maintain my clientele. Every chance I got, I attended hair shows, learned about new products that came on the market, really dug deep into the health benefits of products we put in our hair, new trends and hairstyles—the list goes on and on, but this saved me in so many ways. The more education I got, the more I could educate my guests on what to use and why to use it. The great thing about this was I stayed in the loop of new styles so when I had that customer coming in for a “fohawk” or that balayage color, I knew what they were talking about and how to do it. This industry is always changing. Just because I learned how to do something one way 20 years ago, doesn’t mean there’s not an easier or better way on how to do it now. Rebooking Once I had a full book, I maintained rebooking every client that I could to keep my books consistent. However, over time I realized that to stay busy and keep my professional image, time was money, and I think we can all agree that when you have people in your chair, you are making money. So, when I had clients constantly showing up late with excuse after excuse, I had to make the difficult decision to fire them. These clients were making me run late for my next appointment, and as a result, I’d be running late for the rest of the day. Now I know what you are thinking—why would I do that after hustling to build my books? The answer is easy. In order to give the best experience to keep my on-time clients coming back, I had to weed out the ones who did not respect my time as a professional and make room for new ones who would. And I did exactly that. Before I knew it, my books started building even more! Remember, keep grinding and get your name out there. With social media and so many different platforms that are at our fingertips, it is easy to show the world what you are capable of. Don’t just sit around waiting for people to walk in the door and hope that when they do, they return to you. You must put in the effort to make this work in your favor—the world is your oyster”. Click HERE to read the original article.

Sex and Beauty Teases into new Salon Looks Sexiness is all in the eye of the beholder. I think it should be. Absolutely. My sex appeal, whatever it might be, isn’t obvious… at least to me. Sharon Tate. Fun and flirty hairstyles - Mikelah-Jayde Riley’s new collection called IT Girl explores the evolution of sex and beauty. “The IT Girl collection reflects the ‘girl next door’ appeal that was Playboy’s underpinning criteria for models in its heyday,” Mikelah said. Following on from that, hairstyles are inspired by major 20th Century female sex symbols, promoters of the Sexual Revolution, reinventing their allure and coquettishness typical of the era. “The hairstyles draw from famous looks worn by Marilyn Monroe, Farah Fawcett, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, Sharon Tate, Madonna, Christie Brinkley, Elizabeth Taylor and Bridget Bardot,” Mikelah said. “These are the girls on my moodboards.” “My biggest question was ‘how did we reach the sexiness of today?’. “My chosen sex symbols from the ‘50s to the ‘90s were different from influencers and female idols of today who a more sexually assertive and confident, so what was different back then?’ Mikelah said that back in the day, many styles were created with roller sets and hairspray but today there are so many more tools to hand that evolve these looks into more current, salon-friendly fashion. “This collection adds contemporary colour, volume and texture continuing the fun and flirty mood,” she said. “I’ve devised this collection by studying the looks that are currently trending on social media and they are all coming back, but for some they never really left, although I put my own interpretation on them.” Hairstylist & Colourist: Mikelah-Jayde Riley Salon: Mikelah-Jayde Studio @mikelah_jayde_studio Photographer: Meiji Nguyen Make-Up Artist: Nadia Duca Stylist: Juvelle Behrendorff

acidic pH demi colouring treatment for hair an oil-based ammonia-free acidic pH demi colouring treatment that guarantees amazing colour tones without lightening or modifying the hair’s structure THE RESULT? perfect colour and healthy, shiny hair glossy colour that reveals shine and colour tones, giving hair healthy, perfect colour. Milk_shake the gloss colour is not just hair colour but is also a treatment that nourishes and conditions hair through its active ingredients, making hair more and more beautiful after each application. Different when compared to traditional ammonia-free semi-permanent colour. Its acidic pH makes milk_shake® the gloss colour ideal for porous or damaged hair where colour-fading tends to happen more quickly. The final effect on the hair is glossy, long-lasting colour, guaranteeing visible improvement of the hair’s structure with each application. Within the z.one concept® colour ranges, milk_shake® the gloss colour can be positioned between a direct colour (milk_shake® conditioning direct colour) and a semi-permanent colour (milk_shake® smoothies conditioning semi permanent colour). Milk_shake the gloss colour • gives colour tones without modifying the natural colour and structure of the hair • improves the condition of porous or chemically-treated hair • tones and corrects colour-treated or lightened hair • hides up to 50% of greys • lasts 15-20 washes 30 shades for any colour toning need, plus 18 mixes which are a combination of milk_shake® the gloss colour and milk_shake® illuminate pure pigment in order to customise hair colour toning, resulting in high-definition hair colour. Specially Formulated Ingredients to Maximise Colour Retention with Incredible Hair Health Ingredients within the colour formula and the activator: Hyper-fermented prickly pear extract The prickly pear is a succulent plant particularly appreciated for the nutritional and nutraceutical properties of its fruit, rich in sugars, pectins, fibres, minerals, and vitamins C and E. Our choice turned to an extract which has a very high concentration of antioxidants obtained from fruit of Italian origin. The cutting-edge green technology of hyper-fermentation applied to the prickly pear results in an enhanced phyto-complex, with an increase of flavonoids and antioxidant strength. These bioactive substances counteract the free radicals responsible for damage to biological tissues, the cuticle protected to better resist external aggressions and preserve its integrity, giving intense and glossy colour for longer. Prickly Pear Extract is a combination of: 1. natural - because the extraction uses hydrolytic enzymes and yeast, and water as the only solvent 2. sustainability - because we recover parts of the fruit that would otherwise be lost 3. safety - through the step-by-step transformation under standardised conditions and rigorous quality controls at every stage of production. Amino acid complex An exclusive complex made with what and soy plant amino acids, restoring the natural keratin components of the hair, with essential elements for the integrity, strength and resistance of the protein chain. The hair is nourished and thus regains strength, radiance, smoothness and softness. Organic blueberry extract Nourishes the scalp and hair, providing precious phytonutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, with precious protective, toning and emollient properties, for radiant hair that is full of life. Specific ingredients within the colour formula Sunflower seed oil A natural emollient extracted from sunflower seeds through pressing, it is recognized for its nourishing and protective action and its antioxidant vitamin E content, enveloping the hair like a veil, strengthening the cuticle and restoring radiance to dry and damaged hair. Specific ingredients within the formula of the activator Integrity 41® Obtained by extraction from the floury residue of sunflower seeds that remains after separating the oil. Integrity 41® is therefore a special hydro-glycolic extract rich in antioxidant polyphenols. These powerful natural substances possess extraordinary protective effects from free radicals and stress factors that threaten the hair’s integrity, colour intensity and radiance. SHINE FOR ALL HAIR TYPES 4 specific services to enhance the natural beauty of hair in synergy with other products from the milk_shake® range • colour gloss Improves the quality of the result by toning, modifying or intensifying the colour of lightened or lifted hair. After a lightening service, just choose the ideal shade according to the desired goal. • hd shine Enhances natural or colour-treated hair by revealing its shine with a longlasting effect without the need for colour toning. The special NEUTRAL shade combined with milk_shake® integrity reconstruction system fibre sealant / step B guarantees a super-glossy effect to all hair types. • gloss and colour Combines two technologies of different colours to optimize grey coverage and colour tones in colour-treated hair. The combination of milk_shake® smoothies conditioning semi_permanent colour and milk_shake® the gloss colour acidic pH demi colouring treatment guarantees the best result in terms of coverage. • hd colour Intensifies colour tones in the hair, giving a customised high-definition toning effect. It is obtained by mixing milk_shake® the gloss colour with milk_shake® illuminate pure pigment, to obtain the maximum result for customised colour. Give your clients the incredibly healthy shine and customised colour they desire – speak to your milk_shake rep today! Contact milk_shake on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Some good advice to start off your week.

We are growing! Flirt is expanding to a bigger, better salon. We are looking for a qualified hairdresser to join our team. Flirt is an upmarket full-service salon, providing specialist extension services. We are situated in the Cape Connection Lifestyle Village, Pretoria. Full time position Tuesday-Saturday 9-5. We stock leading brands. Full training and support given. 50% commission structure. We are fully booked most of the time. Free wifi, parking and security for clients. Juniors welcome. You don’t need own clientele. Join our dynamic team! Contact us today Email: admin@flirthair.co.za

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:

In this tutorial we show you how to get a mid fade for afro hair.

“BINARY” “Non-binary: not one thing or another” “Binary: two things at the same time” The concept of using two contradicting elements, together. It’s got that masculine sharpness, but it’s also got that feminine softer edge. It’s a combination of the two and not being fully one or the other. To strictly only be feminine or masculine is not necessarily relevant anymore. It’s much more socially acceptable now to be both at the same time. I wanted there to be no limits, and no stereotyping. To feel free to do and be what makes you happy. There are harder edges, and then softer, fanned-out ends. Parts of the image are in monochrome, and then there are pops of colour through the hair. There are circles which look soft to the eye, almost weightless, but then when touched, it’s a hard and fixed structure. My process starts by looking at elements of the art I want to create and then thinking about how I can put that concept into hair. With one look I began with the image of fire and then translate that into hair, all of its different colours and hues, and even its constant wave-like motion. This is the first time I’ve done colour work. I approached it like art and hand painted everything, so it would have a bespoke finish. I was really focused on gradients, to start with lighter colours and then blend it out into black. There are hard black edges to see the graphic line of the cutting, but then the internal soft diffused colours to give the hair more detail and separation. The green backdrop was inspired by, Binary code as seen in the Matrix, computer processor instructions, The use of two different symbols together often "0" and "1". I wanted a neutral colour that was not associated with a gender, like pink or blue. And this particular green can look at the same time either natural or artificial. The make-up is glam punk, which has the 90s vibe/trend currently seen on runways and Instagram. Our focus was on colour and the way it could blend together. We wanted one-half of the look to have a lived-in vibe, with an ‘imperfect’ smudgy eye, and to then have a really glam lip to conflict with it. I was especially draw to glam punk, as its genderless both boys or girls could wear any of the eye make-up. For the fashion styling, we wanted it to be masculine with a minimalist couture aesthetic. It needed to be an understated appearance, to not distract the eye, but then be luxurious when observed. Some looks were combined with a high necklines. Hair Stylist: Jude McEwen @jude_toniandguyperth Finalist, AHFA Hairdresser of the Year (announced 17th October 2022) Makeup Artist: Kylie O’Toole @kylieotoole Fashion Stylist: Emma Boseley @emmaboseley Photographer: Andrew O’Toole @andrewotoolestudios

Embarking on a career at sea is the adventure of a lifetime, but what happens after you complete your nine month contract on board ship? Here are some career options that are available to you. We take a look at the life skills and career skills that are gained when working on board a cruise ship, and how this enhances your career CV and prospects for the future, and how the experience can supercharge your career as a professional. What are the biggest benefits of doing a cruise ship contract? It’s the most rewarding way by traveling the world and earning money, with a huge amount of self-discipline and entrepreneurial skills developed whilst enjoying an incredible lifestyle. All this while gaining experience working on international waters with a diverse clientele, working with a multiple of nationalities that takes you out of your comfort zone and teaches you people skills that you will just not experience in a spa on land at home. How can London Wellness Academy training help your future career? The training is strict and professional. You are trained to look and act professionally at all times, while the independent working environment builds your confidence and business acumen. Your business experience receives a broad range of training not only in running a business with specific column management, but you get to perform an array of many different services. In a land-based, fixed location spa or salon, treatments can be more repetitive, with less of a range in different services. Because at the academy they are trained in the tailor-made treatments, products and procedures used in the spas onboard that set us apart. An important factor in the quality we train for is striving to provide guests with the same quality treatments in any of our spas on any of our cruise ships. Personal Business Skills Development Being confident and comfortable with achieving targets plus having the ability to be adaptive in all scenarios is fundamental in team building and in your own success in the business! In an onboard experience, you work in a 5-star spa, needing to deliver 5-star quality every day, with a far more intensive, inspiring atmosphere. On land, you can set your own pace, but onboard it’s a fast-paced, challenging work environment You need to be flexible, energetic, and positive. You have an incredible opportunity gaining life skills and increasing your knowledge and experience in your profession, working with and on so many different nationalities from so many parts of the world! You gain so much experience and become goal-driven and expectations become higher, encouraging you to always strive for more. When employers see on your CV that you have worked onboard, they know that you are used to working under pressure of time and quality of services, that your personal skills and etiquette in dealing with guests is of the highest calibre. What sets our staff aside is a sense of providing the best quality at all times. So Many Career Options are Available to once you’ve accomplished your First Contract Onboard! • Renew Your Contract Many hairstylists find that they love the experience so much that they sign up for another contract, and often end up doing three or more. The advantage of this is you have a choice of ships after your first contract, and can start to plan your worldwide travels to include all the destinations you long to see. The more time you spend working on board, the more you will earn tax-free with all expenses paid, and the bigger your nest egg of savings will eventually be. • Becoming a Cruise Ship Spa Manager Yourself If you are keen to advance in your career on board ship, and you love the challenge of managing a team, then once you have gained sufficient experience, you can progress to managing an onboard spa. • Landing Your Dream Salon Job – At Home or Abroad! London Wellness Academy-trained staff are highly sought after, and top salon owners all over the world know what calibre of person they are and also the skills and work ethic that they possess. As a result, you can apply for a job at your dream salon, or in a related field such as an educator or technician, with a far greater chance of being accepted because your contract on board is a CV highlight that sets you apart and is internationally recognised. • Opening Your Own Salon If you decide to open your own salon after you complete your contract, you will have a nest egg of savings to invest in your venture and your skills, independence, retail experience, and work ethic will give you a great advantage in the world of business ownership. • Welcomed Back as an Incredible Asset to your Former Salon with a Whole New Business Skillset! More and more salon owners are supporting their staff in the decision to take a “gap year” and work on board, and are keeping their job open and welcoming them back into the salon after their contract. This is a win-win, as the salon benefits from your upgraded skills and expertise, and you are able to resume your career and continue building your clientele – while your incredible experience on board will also have prepared you for a salon manager, or art team, role. Completing a contract on board ship superpowers your career. It opens doors and brings new opportunities. It’s the adventure of a lifetime, offering an experience that you will remember forever. Your career options after your contract are literally whatever you choose! Completing a cruise ship contract is your passport to your dream job, even if it’s in that top salon where you have always dreamed of working. A cruise ship contract is a huge asset to your CV that is respected by top salons worldwide. Are you keen for the adventure of a lifetime, while earning an excellent income and working in the career you love? Get in touch for your confidential interview by signing up on www.londonwellnessacademy.com Sign up today!

We extend a heartfelt invitation to stylists to join us and be a part of one of the most stunningly unique salons in South Africa, an inspirational haven for your hair creativity and talent to shine. Commission or chair rental: your choice to create your own career with us to support you! The Art of Hair has its own exquisitely intimate atmosphere as an inclusive sanctuary where all needs are catered to – a complete hair experience and beauty rooms available for all needs, all under one roof. The interior has a complete New York Soho loft vibe, with the most incredible outdoor deli / European sidewalk café. Outdoors in an intimate fountain courtyard, our Director Richard Nienaber has created a stunning European street café style restaurant for his staff and their clients, with both a milkshake and juice bar, awesome deli and scrumptious bakery right on premises, with a coffee station and chocolate station for those all-too necessary pick-me-ups! Enjoy a fabulously intimate experience for both you and your clients, one they will look for excuses to come back to! A genuinely beautiful sanctuary to build your clientele and career and grow with all the support you could ask for. This past month we have devoted our theme to supporting children’s cancer awareness, a subject close to our hearts. See the recent salon décor tour published by Hairnews this month below. We have 23 brands on offer in our retail section for your clients and unlimited potential to build your revenue stream. Richard has travelled across the US, the UK and Dubai to gain the experience to empower staff members, and we offer unlimited educational opportunities for our stylists to keep your talent growing and thriving. Pauls’ fine eye for art and culture make The Art of Hair the most unique in the country, with an atmosphere to please all senses. We would love to have you join us! Please contact us and send your CV to: Cell: 063 773 8805 Email: bookings@theartofhair.co.za Address: 109 Langerman Dr, Kensington Jhb Instagram: @Theartofhair @Theartofexpressions_