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Contact us! Tel: 086 099 4163 Web: www.espconnect.africa Email: info@espconnect.africa A message from Karl Markwald, Founder of ESP In many ways our Hair & Beauty Industry post Covid is in a similar state to what it was in the 1990s when I started ESP. Then it was thankfully post apartheid. Now it is the modern social media age with the POPI Act as law. Which means if your client data isn't protected you are at high risk of up to jail time. Client data is an asset that has to be valued and protected like a wad of cash. This means everything now needs to be re-invented as our values and those of our clients have radically shifted in the social media age. No longer is paper based records "good enough". You have to have them under lock and key and that is working hard and not smart in this day and age. Back then as a young 22 year old Psychology based Computer Science Business Strategist post graduate I was looking for an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to our rainbow nation. As fate would have it I was fortunate to be introduced to an industry icon of the hairdressing world. Tony Martin of Yazo4Hair, an inspirational artist and business leader. He had the vision to seize the opportunity to move his salon to the V&A Waterfront when it was just a one hotel building with shops on the first wharf built. Now it is the premier retail space in Africa. Location! Location! Location! Tony endorsed my vison to use IT technology radically differently to benefit our industry. Not to computerize to cater to the accountants needs as the primary focus but instead focusing on the wellbeing of "people". Putting people before profit in the same way Ian Fuhr did with Sorbet. Which is why they were such a success in the last decade under his leadership. By leveraging the ESP systems and collaborating to extend the key technology these pioneering leaders reshaped our larger Wellness Industry into what it is now. The ESP Client Loyalty system was inspired by my work in London and LA and we collectively took it to a new level. Now it is an industry standard that others seek to imitate. ESP Cloud has gone on to surpass this standard working with the likes of Carlton Hair and Spas of Distinction to mention a few key players whilst interfacing to banks and their loyalty programs. Today with the POPI Law our personal DATA belongs to us and this changes everything. It's forcing Facebook/ WhatsApp / Instagram / Tik-Tok etc to change the way they all hunt for our attention as consumers. Our DATA is the bread crumb trail they are following. ESP Cloud at its heart has always been a Soul Based Platform that enables you to engage meaningfully with your staff and clients. It's why we stress the quality of Point-Of-Presence results in a quality Point-Of-Service. As an Organizational Psychologist this is my passion. Onboard to the ESP Cloud as we journey on this next chapter as a Collective Corporation. Taking our industry to the next level and positively injecting a makeover into your clients’ lives. Remember you are special! You have what no one has the right to do in society! You have the right to touch your clients daily, in a positive way unlike dentists and other invasive practitioners. Your touch changes their lives from the outside in. As a psychologist I assure you that you have a magic wand of Wellness in your hands and with the ESP Cloud you now have the best tools available to run your enterprise so you can concentrate on the magic at hand. ESP Cloud is here to help you capitalize on this unique gift that you have like the latest Thor Marvel Movie ... it's all about Love & Thunder. ESP has 6 Directors - All of whom are industry experts in their own right Contact us! Tel: 086 099 4163 Web: www.espconnect.africa Email: info@espconnect.africa

New Kadus TONEPLEX is a range of colour pigmented hair masks that combines the best of Kadus colour and care technologies. With names like Pepper Red, Candy Pink, Rose Gold, Coffee Brown and Pearl Blonde, your colour clients will think they have magic in a bottle. This comprehensive range joins the already established Pearl Blonde shampoo and Satin Grey mask launched early in 2021. The Best of Kadus Colour and Care Technologies Kadus TONEPLEX masks are gentle. The dermatologically tested formula counteracts colour fading and damage on hair generally caused by exposure to the sun, hot and salt water, chlorine and heat. Colour pigment is deposited to the hair to eliminate unwanted tones and revive the colour. Advanced Kadus PRO-PLEX Technology with maleic Acid strengthens the hair bonds to prevent further damage. With regular use of TONEPLEX between appointments, your clients will quickly discover the remarkable difference to the longevity of their colour, and the strength of their hair – as if by magic! Clean Formula Kadus TONEPLEX masks are formulated with no peroxide, no ammonia, no silicones, and no animal derived ingredients. This clean formula makes it ideal for all types of colour clients, from the mildly conscious to the most health and environmentally conscious. The Kadus TONEPLEX Range with PRO-PLEX Technology Besides home maintenance you can also use TONEPLEX in your salon for a quick colour boost or colour correction. ROSE-GOLD MASK – NEW With intense pigments. Refreshes warm blondes from 7/, Medium Blonde, till 10/, Lightest Blonde with a subtle rose gold hue. With anti-green correction on blonde hair. PEPPER RED MASK – NEW With intense pigments. Refreshes reds from 4/, Medium Brown, till 9/, Very Light Blonde. Red intensity will increase the lighter it is. With antigreen correction from 3/, Dark Brown, till 5/ Light Brown. Not recommended on lighter green hair due to the intense red pigments. SATIN GREY MASK With intense pigments. Refreshes light greys from 8/, Light Blonde, till 10/, Lightest Blonde with a subtle cool grey hue. Perfect for pre-lightened hair level 10/0 to achieve a cool iridescent grey colour result. Ideal for natural blonde and copper blonde hair to get a cooling effect. CANDY PINK MASK – NEW With intense pigments. Provides cool pink for natural Light Blonde (8/ and 9/) and for pre-lightened hair (9/-10/). COFFEE BROWN MASK – NEW With intense pigments. Refreshes browns from 5/, Light Brown, till 7/, Medium Blonde. With anti-orange/red correction. Blending grey roots. PEARL BLONDE SHAMPOO AND MASK – NEW With violet pigments. Refreshes cool blondes from 7/, Medium Blonde, till 10/, Lightest Blonde. Cleanses natural grey hair. To stock Kadus Professional in your salon, contact your Modern Hair & Beauty sales representative or call Telesales on 0806 104 109. About Kadus Professional For over 80 years, Kadus Professional has developed affordable colour, care and styling products that steadily deliver excellent results. Kadus was founded to specifically provide small salons and independent hairstylists with a comprehensive range of world-class hair products to assist them in affordably expressing their creativity. Continuous education keeps Kadus stylists up to date with the latest colour and cutting techniques and trends to afford you a tailored service that suits your hair care needs. Kadus products and services will exceed your expectations at a comfortable price. Follow Instagram Facebook

The EOHCB will be hosting a webinar which aims to equipment employers/management with knowledge and practical tools to ensure that when implementing disciplinary measures in the workplace, that it’s done procedurally correct, and that the measure is substantially fair and in-line with company policies and contractual obligations. EOHCB Contact Details Web: www.eohcb.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/eohcb Instagram: www.instagram.com/eohcbsa/ Twitter: twitter.com/eohcbsa

Signorile is refined, yet glamorously undone. A combination of accessible cuts and colours, which embrace natural styles, lengths and textures, layered with the sleekest blow dry, the barely there wave or an accessory to die for. The kind of effortlessly chic glamour that leaves you wondering just how they do it. Hair: Barry Maddocks – UK Creative Director, Haringtons @bazzamaddocks Jo Eykyn – Creative Head, Haringtons @joeykyn James Cavanagh – Creative Head, Haringtons @jd.cavanagh Jasmine Buckle – Creative Assistant, Haringtons @jasminejade_hair Make-up: Vanessa Elles, Vanessa Elles Make-up @vanessaellesmakeup Styling: Lewis Robert Cameron, LRC Fashion @lrcfashionstylist Photography: Philip Veitch, Veitch Photography @veitch.photography Film Production: Richard Watts, Artifact Multimedia @richartifact

Do you want to join our team? We are looking for 1 or 2 qualified stylist(s) for our upmarket salon in the centre of Plettenberg Bay. Evolve Hair and Nail Studio Address: 8 Church street, Plettenberg Bay Tel: 044 533 6029/30 Evolve is an upmarket salon in the centre of Plettenberg Bay, established since 1999. We are a small team and would like our team to be bigger! There is space for at least 2 more qualified stylists to join our team. Plettenberg Bay is growing and so is our client base! Depending on the schedule we can offer a full time or part-time position. You can make your own hours. Salary will be on a commission base. Products and colours to be used by the stylist will be paid by the salon. We work with Aquarelly and Paul Mitchell colours. We stock Kevin Murphy, MoroccanOil, Joico, Paul Mitchell, Redken and Biosense etc. On the premises we have our own coffee place called The Bean and our own IT company called Plettech IT solutions right in the centre of Plett. We might be able to organize an apartment from September (not included in salary). Send us your CV today! info@evolveplett.co.za

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A New Global Competition to Showcase the Unlimited Creativity Presented By KAO Salon Division The theme this year of the Global Creative Awards is TURN YOUR VISION INTO ART Three things separate a true creative artist from a dreamer: extraordinarily creative ideas, the ability to bring them to life, and doing it so well that it inspires others to reach for greatness too. IMAGINE, CREATE AND INSPIRE. And now we celebrate the winners of the National Division of the Technical Categories on this global stage! These brilliant creatives from our own national industry have competed first at the national level, and the Gold winners will move on to the international live competition. Let’s meet our South African technical category winners and celebrate their amazing achievements! • new talent colorist of the year Age is not a prerequisite for creative excellence. This category is designed for stylists with less than five years of experience to show their talent and technical ability. Please congratulate our Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners! GOLD Winner – Yvette De Beer SILVER Winner – Nicoleen Coetzee BRONZE Winner – Vee Govindasamy • creative colorist of the year The ultimate color competition. This category was open to all stylists with the passion and drive to compete in the world of color. Our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners are: GOLD Winner – Bernadine Bennie SILVER Winner – Ilanie Bronkhorst BRONZE Winner – Mia Crous Plus: We must add a special mention to Creative Colorist Finalists Shawn Bubb and Melody Dean, for their outstanding entries! • creative haircutter of the year This category was open to all passionate haircutters , with our winner showed the world her work is a cut above with this precision cutting competition. Congratulations to our Gold winner! GOLD Winner – Yvonne Bryson OUR GOLD winners will go on to the fantastic LIVE Competition in October 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands! Oct 2nd @RAI Amsterdam • Live competition global creative awards • Community / Barand Activities • Fashion Show evening • After Party Oct 3rd @RAI Amsterdam • Artists Sessions • Goldwell Artists hands on Styling tbd @Kromhouthal (tbd) • Farewell Event # globalcreativeawards # gogoldwell # kmshair # oribeobsessed Follow us on Social Media Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Congratulations to every nominee in the categories for which an industry vote was required! We were astounded by the awesome levels of support, and the numbers of votes that poured in. It was incredible to see the spirit and enthusiasm that these awards generated for the nominees! It’s so encouraging to see the passionate levels of support that salons have for the Suppliers and Products they love – and this, more than anything, translates to clients in the form of retail sales and services that can be endorsed with confidence and passion. Congratulations, too, to our industry educators who rock the industry, inspiring and empowering others! We are privileged to have the most amazing, educators in South Africa, who have influenced the lives and careers of thousands. Our winners deserve such praise, but the truth is that the biggest winner is our hairdressing industry. We are proud to see the passion and proactivity that has and will continue to see salons through the good times and the more challenging times alike! Thank you all for your participation and votes in the Hairnews Awards. We asked you to 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! Winner - Sybil Joharie - Modern Hair and Beauty – KZN Silver Award - Natassja Newman - Twincare International/Head of Education Bronze Award - Kira Ziegelmeier - Goldwell South Africa We asked you to nominate a Company or 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 that has gone the extra mile and shown you they truly care about your salon business. Winner - Slick Salon Solutions Silver Award - Twincare International Bronze Award - Unique Cosmetics/BM Hair Botox We asked you to nominate a Best Treatment / Repair Product that you have found most helpful and effective in restoring damaged hair to optimal condition and health, with shine and strength, resulting in a happy client who can enjoy a wider range of services and maintain healthy, vibrant hair. Winner - 72 Hair Replenishing Mask Silver Award - BM Hair Botox Repair Treatment Bronze Award - L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Range We asked you to nominate a Best Hair Regrowth Range – after Covid, this has been an even more important issue for many salons who have had to find solutions for clients experiencing hair loss. Please share the range you have found most helpful and effective in boosting hair regrowth and scalp health. Winner - Nioxin Hair Regrowth Range Silver Award - DS Laboratories Revita Hair Regrowth Range Bronze Award - Goldwell Dualsenses Scalp Specialist Range *Special Winner - Popular Consumer Vote for Locally Produced Direct Sales Range: Bionic Hair and Beauty 4 Step Hair Growth Range All winners will receive an exclusive handmade “Leaf” trophy by Ignatius Chinyani who is a renowned local artist and sculptor living in Johannesburg. The Leaf is symbolic to us this year as it depicts Hope, Renewal and Growth for our Industry! The Winners’ trophies and finalist’s certificates will be sent out after the Creative Categories winners are announced on the 3rd September.

Tokyo/Darmstadt, 1 August, 2022 – Underlining its global commitment to reduce its carbon missions to be net-zero by 2040, Kao signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by online retailer Amazon and environmental advocacy group Global Optimism. As a signatory of The Climate Pledge, Kao agrees to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis, implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement and take action to neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Kao already set new targets for realizing a decarbonized society in 2021 and is aiming to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to be net-zero by 2040, and become a carbon negative company by 2050. Sustainability is at the core of Kao’s corporate philosophy and ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan. The Japanese word 'kirei' describes something that is clean, well-ordered and beautiful, all at the same time. Implemented in 2019, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan encompasses three main pillars, namely “Making my everyday more beautiful”, “Making thoughtful choices for society”, and “Making the world healthier and cleaner”. Included in these pillars are 19 key leadership actions, which include decarbonization and the development of clean and environmentally safe products. By 2030, Kao commits to improve consumers’ quality of life, promote a sustainable lifestyle and make the world healthier and cleaner through decarbonization, zero waste, water conservation and air and water prevention. Kao aims to be net-zero carbon by 2040 and carbon negative by 2050 in its business activities. To achieve its global goal to reduce its carbon emissions to be net-zero by 2040, Kao is accelerating its carbon reduction pathway by transitioning to non-fossil fuels, implementing measures to further reduce the environmental impact of its products across the entire lifecycle, and proactively introducing innovative technologies. As part of these measures, Kao installed the largest photovoltaic power generating facilities for on-site power generation at its Sakata Plant in 2021. Since last year, the company was also able to further reduce its scope 1+2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, achieving 100% renewable energy on all 55 logistics sites in Japan, the Sumida Complex (including the Tokyo Plant), and the Sakata Plant. In the EMEA region, all factories and owned offices operated by Kao Consumer Products have been using 100% renewable electricity since 2014. Furthermore, energy saving measures were implemented, resulting in a 31% reduction in energy consumption since 2010. In 2022, Kao made its production and administrative facilities in Germany and in the UK climate neutral by complementing its existing efforts to reduce and prevent carbon emissions with a compensation program to offset currently unavoidable emissions. Until 2025, Kao plans to further reduce its carbon footprint in the EMEA region by continuing to cut water consumption, installing LED lights in its facilities, switching to low energy consuming cold mixing process and reducing waste in its production sites. By 2030, the plan is to replace any fossil fuel heating with alternative heating technologies. “In order to achieve the goals set by our Kirei Lifestyle Plan, we are fully committed to becoming net-zero carbon by 2040. Beyond our own efforts, we believe that strong alliances and partnerships make all the difference. By signing The Climate Pledge, we are part of a meaningful network of some of the world’s largest and most important companies that act today for a better tomorrow”, commented Dave Muenz, Managing Executive Officer and Senior Vice President, ESG, Kao. “We are thrilled to welcome Kao to The Climate Pledge,” said Sally Fouts, Global Lead of The Climate Pledge at Amazon. “Urgent innovation and collaboration from the private sector, across regions and industries, is critical in order to decarbonize the global economy at scale, and The Climate Pledge offers the opportunity to join a community of leading businesses, all committed to transformational action on climate. We look forward to working with Kao and the more than 300 signatories of the Pledge to achieve this ambitious goal, together.” About Kao Kao creates high-value-added products and services that provide care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet. Through its portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people in Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. Combined with its chemical business, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,420 billion yen in annual sales. Kao employs about 33,500 people worldwide and has 135 years of history in innovation. Please visit the Kao Group website for updated information. About Kao’s Kirei Lifestyle Plan Over the past 130 years, Kao has worked to improve people’s lives and help them realize more sustainable lifestyles – a Kirei Lifestyle. The Japanese word ‘kirei’ describes something that is clean, well-ordered and beautiful, all at the same time. The Kao Group established its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan in April 2019, which is designed to deliver the vision of a gentler and more sustainable way of living. By 2030, Kao aims to empower at least 1 billion people, to enjoy more beautiful lives and have 100% of its products leave a full lifecycle environmental footprint that science says our natural world can safely absorb. About The Climate Pledge The Climate Pledge is a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040 that forms a cross-sector community of companies and organizations, working together to crack the climate crisis and solve the challenges of decarbonizing our economy. The Climate Pledge was co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019. Q&A for Communications on Kao joining The Climate Pledge by Amazon and Global Optimism Tell us more about Kao Kao corporation is a leading Japanese consumer goods manufacturer and one of the world's largest suppliers of professional salon products. Kao was founded 1887 by Tomiro Nagase, the first product was Kao Sekken (Japanese “facial soap”), the first affordable high quality Japanese facial soap and has given the company its name. Today, Kao is one of the largest Japanese consumer goods companies, it has over 33,500 employees worldwide and is currently active in more than 100 countries. The company holds a portfolio of over 20 well-known and iconic brands, such as: Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown. What does “Kirei” mean? Over the past 135 years, Kao has worked to improve people's lives and help them realize more sustainable lifestyles – a Kirei Lifestyle. The Japanese word 'kirei' describes something that is clean, well-ordered and beautiful, all at the same time. In the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, Kao lays out its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy that is designed to deliver this vision of a gentler and more sustainable way of living. By 2030, Kao aims to empower at least 1 billion by 2030, to enjoy more beautiful lives and have 100% of its products leave a full lifecycle environmental footprint that science says our natural world can safely absorb. What is The Climate Pledge by Amazon and Global Optimism? The Climate Pledge is a cross-sector community of companies, organizations, individuals, and partners, working together to crack the climate crisis and solve the challenges of decarbonizing our economy. Bringing together those that are prepared to run the furthest and fastest, The Climate Pledge calls on signatories to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. Amazon co-founded the Climate Pledge with Global Optimism in 2019 and became the first signatory of the pledge. Signatories of The Climate Pledge agree to three principal areas of action: 1. Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis; 2. Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies; 3. Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially-beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040. What is Amazon’s Role in The Climate Pledge? Amazon is a global company, with operations across e-commerce, cloud computing, consumer products and devices, digital streaming, grocery, and more. Amazon co-founded and was first signatory of The Climate Pledge, which calls on organizations to commit to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. Amazon continues to work to reduce emissions across its operations to reach net-zero by 2040, as well as encourage other companies to join them in signing the pledge to accelerate their goals, plans, and programs to address the urgency of climate change. What is Global Optimism’s Role in The Climate Pledge? Global Optimism is a purpose-driven organization that exists to catalyze transformative actions in our world. The organization co-founded The Climate Pledge and is led by two founding partners: Christiana Figueres, former UN climate chief and Tom Rivett-Carnac, former political strategist at the UNFCCC, who together oversaw the delivery of the historic Paris Agreement, the first global accord on climate change. Global Optimism helps build The Climate Pledge community, and provides access to expertise across teams, industries, and NGO partners so that Amazon and signatories of The Climate Pledge can continue to accelerate action and meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early. Why did Kao join The Climate Pledge? • Overall environmental problems: Scientists tell us that we have a limited window to make unprecedented headway towards limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. No one company or organization can do this on its own and everyone must do their part—business does not operate in a vacuum. • Recently, Kao’s responsibilities have grown as well as the role it is expected to play in relation to tackling climate change caused by global warming. To be able to deliver a Kirei Lifestyle not only to today’s consumers but also to the consumers of the future, Kao has set new decarbonization objectives aimed at the realization of a decarbonized society. By implementing innovation in reduction and innovation in recycling with regards to CO2, Kao is aiming to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040, and carbon negative 2050 in its business activities. • By joining The Climate Pledge, Kao underlines its commitment to these objectives and joins forces with other companies and organizations, to address the importance and urgency of decarbonization for our environment and for our future. Kao has set its new decarbonization goals in 2021 already – what additional impact can The Climate Pledge make? • We believe we cannot do it alone – it takes all of us working together to achieve real and long-lasting change for our environment. • By joining The Climate Pledge we join 315 companies who sign up for the same goals – an impactful and important statement of commitment to decarbonization that underlines our own efforts, but at the same time underlines the importance and urgency of decarbonization. • The Climate Pledge community together is a whole-economy approach, which can influence vast value chains and supply chains to make real business changes feasible more rapidly. Together, we can send signals of demand that help deliver the transformational action needed to tackle the climate crisis. How does Kao plan to achieve its decarbonization goals? • Kao is accelerating its carbon reduction pathway by transitioning to non-fossil fuels, implementing measures to further reduce the environmental impact of its products across the entire lifecycle, and proactively introducing innovative technologies. • As part of these measures, Kao installed the largest photovoltaic power generating facilities for on-site power generation at its Sakata Plant in 2021. Since last year, the company was also able to further reduce its scope 1+2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, achieving 100% renewable energy on all 55 logistics sites in Japan, the Sumida Complex (including the Tokyo Plant), and the Sakata Plant. • In the EMEA region, all factories and owned offices operated by Kao Consumer Products have been using 100% renewable electricity since 2014. (Electrical energy is one of the energy sources we use). – Furthermore, energy saving measures were implemented, resulting in a 31% reduction in energy consumption since 2010. – In 2022, Kao made its production and administrative facilities in Germany and in the UK climate neutral by complementing its efforts to reduce and prevent carbon emissions with a compensation program. – Until 2025, Kao plans to further reduce its carbon footprint in the EMEA region by continuing to cut water consumption, installing LED lights in its facilities, switching to low energy consuming cold mixing process and reducing waste in its production sites. – By 2030, the plan is to replace any fossil fuel heating with alternative heating technologies. • In the Americas region, all factories and owned offices operated by Kao Consumer Products have been supporting 100% renewable electricity since 2019. Furthermore, energy saving measures were implemented, resulting in a 14% reduction in energy consumption since 2010. In US, Kao generates its own solar energy, which it aims to expand at every opportunity. Until 2025, Kao plans to further reduce its carbon footprint by continuing to cut water consumption and reducing waste in its production sites. • For its global initiatives in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain, Kao Corporation has been recognized, for the fifth consecutive year, as a Supplier Engagement leader by CDP in 2022, an international non-profit organization that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse emissions • In December 2021, CDP has also included Kao Corporation in its prestigious ‘A List’ across three categories for the second year in a row. Kao received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security. Amazon is regularly being criticised for its poor working conditions and business ethics. Why does Kao join an initiative by Amazon? • It is an initiative by Amazon and Global Optimism • The Climate Pledge has an important goal and is an impactful initiative – we believe, we can make a difference together and take a leadership position on climate change • 315 companies have joined the Climate Pledge so far – we are part of a worldwide network and work together to build a safe and healthy planet for future generations. Will Kao join other cross-industry initiatives related to its ESG efforts in the future? • We firmly believe that when it comes to creating real and long-lasting change in sustainability, it takes all of us – manufacturers, retailers, governments and consumers – working together. • We are regularly reviewing meaningful cross-industry partnerships in all different areas and have already realized some important collaborations • We are also part of relevant industry initiatives, such as the Holy Grail and The EcoBeautyScore Consortium and of various other packaging and logistics initiatives in the EMEA region Press Contact South Africa anke.sander-duncan@kao.com Contact Kao head office on 011 312 5070 for more information and to ask a friendly rep to visit you. Love Goldwell / KMS approach to ethics? Like their Facebook pages HERE for Goldwell and HERE for KMS

The post-pandemic hair saviour and hair growth accelerator we’ve all been waiting for! INOAR presents the incredible new Japanese Silk Superfood Treatment, the saviour for your clients’ post-pandemic hair! With guaranteed and proven hair growth acceleration and decreased hair loss, and with effects that can last up to 3 Months*, you have the all-in-one answer that can do that, and also meet your clients’ real needs for soother, silkier, more manageable hair. *when Japanese Superfood Silk Mask is used along with a Sulphate-free INOAR Shampoo In less than 2 hours, you can give your clients: • A drastic reduction in hair loss • Accelerated hair growth • Hair that is softer and shiner than silk, smoother than ever before • 99% frizz reduction • Hair that is more manageable, with more elasticity • Hair that is full of strength and longevity • Enhanced and prolonged colour, that is UVA and UVB protected For all hair types. Fantastic results showing noticeable improvement in hydration, nutrition, shine, softness, strength and longevity on all hair types, including virgin- and / or colour-treated hair. The Inoar Japanese Silk Treatment has been developed with nano- & encapsulation technology that allows for enhanced penetration of the formula’s ingredients into the scalp, follicles & hair shaft.⁠ The nanoparticle ingredients rapidly diffuse into the hair fiber which results into improved hair moisture, gloss and lubrication, important for proper growth, texture, longevity and hair health. Formulated with recognized superfoods with proven results in accelerating hair growth and decreasing hair loss as well as their other benefits for hair, the treatment acts reconstructively, giving strength and resistance to hair. It is extremely moisturizing with natural UVA and UVB protection, high in anti-oxidants and softens the hair, adding intense moisture and nutrition. The formula also includes a blend of vegetable oils and and the encapsulation technology allows for a fragrance explosion when the treatment comes in contact with water, allowing a slow release of ingredients. Active Ingredients • Goji berry Maintains a healthy scalp and promotes hair growth • Blueberry Promotes hair growth and improves blood circulation in the scalp, which promotes hair health. Reduces hair thinning and hair loss • Sweet Cherry High in Vitamin A which regulates the production of Retinoic acid, which is important for hair follicles to grow properly. • Wheatgerm protein extract Beneficial for the scalp and encourages strength and elasticity of each strand. At the same time, nourishing vitamin E and lecithin act as building blocks to make your hair act strong and look healthy. • Hydrolysed Quinoa protein extract Nourishes and protects the hair follicle from root to tip. Prevents breakage. Forms a protective layer and encourages soft and shiny layer. • Flaxseed protein extract Provides elasticity: moisturizes, strengthens and protects the hair. Healthy scalp: reduced inflammation. • Artichoke extract Works as a protective shield to the cuticles of the hair shaft. • Amino Acids Promotes hair growth, adds strength and vitality and protect the locks from sun damage, boost collagenproduction. Easy to apply in-salon, the Japanese Silk Treatment is adaptable, and your processing time will vary according to the texture of your client’s hair: fine, medium or coarse, as well as how much volume reduction your client is looking for. In less than 2 hours, your clients can walk out your door with brilliant, silky-smooth hair. See the results BELOW for hair growth alone – just see this example from Karen’s own hair with 10cm of growth in 6 weeks! The Feedback from our Stylists We have had SUCH an incredible response to the treatment already! Here are some of our happy salon stylists, able to do so much for their clients now! Charles Junior Louw Excentric on Kloof and CJL Colour Bar, Cape Town "The BRAND NEW Japanese Silk treatment from INOAR is next level amazing. Hair growth acceleration and combating hair loss, with moisture and hydration, longevity, elasticity and strength. What more would a woman want? ⁠After we coloured Christi's hair, we used this amazing treatment to combat any hair loss issues. The shine it provides is next level and definitely a must-do in-salon treatment for 2022! ⁠To healthy hair!" Bianca Maloy Zhoosh, Worcester “Ladies, it’s a must have treatment..! This is a next level treatment..😁 Goodbye frizz..!!😁 Hair feels #soft #shiny #managable #smoother #frizzfree HAIR JUST FEELS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING..!!💃💃” Candice van Niekerk Hyper-Cut Hair Salon, Goodwood, Cape Town “The results are like no other treatment we have ever used. The hair is super soft and shiny. Most impressive thing is that the curl is not compromised but the hair is so manageable! The frizz control is also amazing.” Gail Viljoen My Hair Affair, Worcester “A complete transformation, hair metamorphosis and moisture, moisture, moisture. The Inoar Japanese Silk is a luxurious superfood treatment that leaves our clients' hair looking and feeling smoother than ever before. In less than two hours in our comfy salon chair and your hair experiences a change of a lifetime. Hair that is soft, smooth and shiny like silk, with strength and longevity, frizz-free and manageable hair and amplified colour.” Wessel Gerber Vat Dit Kop Toe, Durbanville, Cape Town "I'm have been using the Inoar Ghair Brazilian and B-Perfect Botox treatment. I did not think its possible to formulate a better treatment.....until the Japanese Silk Super Food Treatment! The hair feels amazing: soft, manageable and with movement. The reduction of hair loss and acceleration of hair growth are a bonus! I'm amazed! The Japanese Silk Treatment is also a game changer to keep hair extensions in a prima condition! " Liana Venter Inicio Hair Design, Durbanville, Cape Town "I love the way all my clients enjoy the renewed elasticity in their hair! " And Clients have been raving about the amazing changes they’re seeing Our clients say: 💜 "It is the first time in months that my brush is clean after brushing my hair! No more hair fall – the best and quickest results!”⁠ ⁠ 💜 "I cannot believe that the results were this instant. There was no hair in the shower the next morning. Its like magic!”⁠ ⁠ 💜 "I just wanted to say a huge thank you! Where have your products been all my life” Two weeks in and WOW – incredible results”.⁠ For best results: For the best results over time, and to enhance the longevity of the treatment, it is of utmost importance to use the Japanese Superfood Silk homecare mask. Encourage your clients to use the mask as part of their homecare routine for longevity, silkiness, softness and to keep moisture and hydration locked in, promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. Home Care Directions Step 1 – Wash hair with any INOAR sulphate-free shampoo Step 2 – Apply the Japanese Superfood Silk Mask and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly Step 3 – Style as usual. Use INOAR’s Magic Spray, Thermoliss Balm or Kalice Leave-in for heat protection. You owe it to your clients to give them the very best that haircare technology & innovation can give them! INOAR South Africa Head Office 012 346 1721 Info@inoar.co.za www.inoar.co.za Pretoria / Mpumalanga (excl Nelspruit) / North West / Limpopo Michelle Marais michelle@inoar.co.za 082 314 7566 JHB / KZN / Nelspruit Elani Viljoen elani@inoar.co.za 082 498 1402 Western Cape Este Prince este@inoar.co.za 082 565 0056 Eastern Cape Please contact Head Office Free State & Northern Cape Chantelle Venter Chantelle@inoar.co.za 084 265 4661

The Shecare repair range repairs damaged, treated and limp hair, from the scalp to the ends of the hair shaft. For Hair professionals, the range offers 4 unique benefits: #1 - Two Fantastic Hero Products Through two hero products, the Repair Scalp treatment and the Repair Magic spray, the treatment line addresses both scalp health and hair loss prevention, as well as restoration of the hair’s optimal keratin structure to improve its strength, brightness and volume. Both the scalp and hair shaft are treated. #2 - Fast and Efficient - Completed within 15 minutes To keep up with the fast pace of living, the full professional protocol can be completed within 15 minutes. This fast salon protocol will ensure quicker rotation of clients, and less time for clients sitting in the chair before getting back to the responsibilities of daily life. #3 - New Textures & Packaging – Services a Pleasure and Environmentally Protective The revised range brings us new textures & packaging, in line with sensory requirements and environmental needs. The new elegant, ergonomic and sensory packaging is filled with beautiful fragrances that will take the client on a sensory journey. #4 - Combine with Color/Bleaching Same Day, Same Sitting! The treatment line can be combined with color and/or bleaching services on the same day and in one sitting, without having to wait a few days after the technical service to give the client a restorative treatment. The professional protocol is recommended 1 time per week for a month, and includes the following steps: • Repair Scalp Treatment • Repair shampoo • Repair Magic spray • Repair mask • Extra shine lotion When combined with a colour or bleach service, the Repair shampoo and Extra Shine lotion may be omitted. Include SheCare for your Retail Customers for Easy Home Protocols For the retail customer, the treatment line offers an easy home ritual, taking no more than 10 minutes to ensure healthy, strong, hydrated hair. The whole range is 100% natural and vegan, without compromising on efficiency. The home protocol is recommended 1 time per week for 3 months, and consist of the following steps: • Repair Shampoo • Repair mask The Repair Magic spray may be added for severely damaged hair between the shampoo and the mask. For more information on the new Shecare range, contact us: Click Shecare Reconstruction & Repair – Nebeau Phone or WhatsApp: 018 468 1000 Email: marketing@nebeau.co.za