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Making an Informed Decision about Vaccination – What you need to know A Vaccinated Industry is a Safe, Sustainable and Successful Industry Globally, the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing numbers in the UK, Canada and the US to rise very fast. The world reported more than 9.5 million cases just last week, which is a 71% increase compared to the previous week. Although the greatest increase is still in the Americas (+100%), every region in the world now has increasing case trends. This has an added effect on numbers hospitalised. "Omicron’s main threat is its extreme contagiousness. It is infecting so many people that even if a smaller proportion need hospital care, the absolute numbers are still enough to saturate the system.” This surge “comes on the back of all the prior ones. COVID’s burden is additive. It isn’t reflected just in the number of occupied hospital beds, but also in the faltering resolve and thinning ranks of the people who attend those beds. The health-care system will continue to pay these costs long after COVID hospitalizations fall. Health-care workers will know, but most other people will be oblivious—until they need medical care and can’t get it." Hospitals Are in Serious Trouble -The Atlantic, 7 January 2022 Omicron is inundating a health-care system that was already buckling under the cumulative toll of every previous surge. Click HERE for article. The largest numbers appear to be the unvaccinated individuals who are most badly effected by Omicron and needing hospitalisations and ICU treatment. What’s the outcome? Don't rupture your appendix or break a leg badly, have a heart attack or need cancer treatment. This is why elective, semi-emergency surgery or any hospital stays of any type in hospitals around the world are in short supply, including South Africa. What’s the good news? South Africa seems to have kept its caseload relatively low in this Fourth Wave of Covid-19 in comparison and seems to be passing the peak for Omicron. The death trend is still increasing, but this should be peaking soon, too. Deaths are currently 25% of the Delta wave. The epicenter—Gauteng— has reached a point in which all COVID19 indicators have peaked: Cases peaked at 90% of the Delta wave, hospitalizations peaked at 50%, and deaths peaked at 15%. Read HERE for global comparison - State of Affairs: Jan 10 - Katelyn Jetelina This may be the result of a number of factors: South Africa suffered badly during the initial waves, including the very recent Delta peak, leaving more people with natural immunity on top of their vaccinations Vaccination of the SA population, while slow, is building slowly Omicron has a very slightly less severe affect than the preceding Delta variant. Those who are double vaccinated and have suffered a previous case of covid (a large percentage of the population) are LEAST likely to suffer a severe form of Omicron and be hospitalised. Vaccination and developed immunity work. The mask mandate implemented by the South Africa government is showing signs of success. Despite complaints and unhappiness, it seems that mask use in SA is helping keep the viral load down to a manageable level in susceptible South Africans. Recent American tourists have even noted the careful compliance of even ordinary South Africans in using their masks properly and consistently, unlike the current mask-averse attitudes of so many in the US and in Canada also. Countries with mask mandates show lower caseloads overall compared to countries with no mask mandates. Can South Africans come out of this pandemic ahead of the rest of the world with these simple protocols of vaccination, masking and sanitising? As Ms Jetelina says, projections are incredibly difficult for many reasons: the situation in other countries isn’t necessarily the situation we’ll see here, we’re learning about Omicron as we go, and projections don’t take into account human behaviour - even simple masking up or willingness to be vaccinated. At the same time, continued infections in the unvaccinated individuals in the South African and global population is going to create an ongoing pool for variants to develop and the next variant may not be so forgiving. Until the majority of the global population is fully vaccinated and boosted, it will be difficult to get Covid-19 under control and no longer a risk both healthwise and economically. If we can continue the spirit of working together in adversity in South Africa, prevention of more dangerous variants and the successful recovery of the economy from the pandemic, so critically necessary, is not far in the future. Industry Vaccination: Safety, Sustainability and A Return to Normality

Olivia Binch makes her debut in the British Hairdressing Awards hoping to retain the title of Eastern Hairdresser of the Year for the multi award winning Mark Leeson salon group with her collection VINYL. Hair by: Olivia Binch @ Mark Leeson for Revlon Professional Make up by: Lauren Mathis Fashion by: Bernard Connolly Photography by: Richard Miles

Free Trade Test Prep Course Price: FREE - for stylists with at least 4 years experience. For hairstylists that are eligible to take the trade test under SSETA’s ARPL Programme, we offer a preparatory course, as an option of two courses: • a five hour per day, eight-day intensive course OR • a five hour per day, four-day course, depending on the student’s needs and how advanced the student is. This course is ideal for those hairdressers who have not been formally trained on the techniques necessary to achieve success. They may have all the skills to be qualified stylists but may not be accustomed to the formal terminology and methodology used during the exam. The course teaches all the key techniques examined on the trade test, preparing these hairdressers for successful formal qualification and success. Business Funding Initiative: The first 10 programme participants registered will be eligible to up to R50 000 in grants to start new businesses or expand existing ones upon qualification. Upskilling Discounts Discount specials available on further upskilling, competence certification or learning the basics to get started in the career of your choice in the African hair styling market. We are running discount specials on 3 courses, up to 60% off. The specials run until the end of January and the courses start the last Monday in January. Relax, cut and style – 5 day Short Course Ideal for students who are looking to learn the basics of creating a hair style. We teach students hair analysis, relaxer application, basic cutting techniques and styling. Hair braiding – 15 day Short Course This is an entry-level hair braiding course. Over a 15 day course, students will learn how to do box braids, kinky twist, rope twist, Havana twist, Marley twist, cornrows, and Ghana braids. Competency certification on completion. One month Course A crash course teaching practical hairdressing skills. This programme is targeted at individuals with little to no experience in the hairdressing industry. The course is ideal for students who may not have the time and/or money for the full-time course, but would like to obtain basic hairdressing skills. Competency certification on completion. SETA (Sector Education Training Authority) Accredited SAQA (South African Qualification Authority) Aligned NQF (National Qualification Framework) Aligned Royal Hairstyles Training Academy & Salon 3rd Floor, Works @ Main, 195 Main St, Johannesburg 2001 Tel: +27 11 334 2806 Whatsapp: +27 84 228 4318 Email: info@royalhairstyles.com Twitter: @royalhairstyles Website: www.royalhairstyles.com

Session stylist AJ Maud shows just how versatile a one length bob can be on his muse, Tilda. Hair by: A J Maud, Maud Salon, Brighton. Make up by: Grace Hayward Styling by: Evie Sherriffs Photo by: Chris Bulezuik

The stunning and well loved Kao, manufacturers of Goldwell and KMS among other top brands, has done it again! This magnificent achievement shows their commitment to a greener future and to producing planet-friendly, climate-friendly products that respect the environment. Leading international organization CDP has 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. After a global survey of businesses, 12,000 firms were evaluated for the ‘A List’, with only 14 selected for inclusion in all three categories. Kao has now been included in the Climate Change ‘A List’ for the third time, the Forests ‘A List’ for the second time, and the Water Security ‘A List’ for the fifth time. According to executive officer Dave Muenz, ““Receiving a triple-A score in CDP’s rankings two years in a row is a great honor and is a huge motivation for Kao to push even further to build and grow a purposeful business and help people live a more sustainable lifestyle, a Kirei Lifestyle. The Japanese word ‘kirei’ describes something that is clean, well-ordered and beautiful, all at the same time. We made some big decisions from last year, which we believe has helped us earn this recognition.” Identifying risks while integrating proactive plans and actions into the business strategy has been a top priority for this climate-conscious organisation. As CDP emphasises, “The scale of the risk to businesses from climate change, water insecurity and deforestation can no longer be ignored, and we know the opportunities of action far outweigh the risks of inaction. Leadership from the private sector is essential for securing global ambitions for a net-zero, nature positive and equitable world.” Congratulations to Kao for being one of the frontrunners in this regard, leading the way to a sustainable future. Would you like to stock the sustainable, planet-friendly Goldwell and KMS products in your salon? Contact Kao today and a friendly rep will visit your salon and demonstrate all the colour, retail, treatment and backbar products you would love to know more about! Call 011 312 5070 and book a rep visit today. Love Goldwell / KMS approach to ethics? Like their Facebook pages HERE for Goldwell and HERE for KMS

Two spaces available for Male/female stylists looking to rent a chair in Bedfordview. Carrington’s Hair, Nail & Beauty is located in a stunning, thriving salon next to a busy coffee shop off Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview. We are looking for two Male/female stylists to join us, with a full clientele and over 5 years’ experience. This is a brilliant opportunity to work well and flourish with an awesome group of stylists as a team. Please contact: Mandy Angelo Cell / WA: 083 597 0803 Email: mandycarringtons@gmail.com

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How can you make your salon more visible and searchable? How can you appeal to clients in your area? How can you reach clients seeking the products and services you offer? The Good Salon Guide South Africa is an online resource for South African salons which allows clients to search and find what they need, whether it’s a local salon in their area, a specific service they need, or a product stockist they are seeking. Now they can see pictures of your work, and your salon, learn about your specials, and contact you to book! The Good Salon Guide - South Africa lists: your location on a handy mapping function hair services and specialties you provide in-salon as many pics of your work and your salon that you’d like to promote beauty and other services you provide the professional brands you use in-salon and retail on a monthly or weekly basis, you can send us your specials and promotions and we can post them immediately to update the media platforms as stand-alone posts, for extra visibility clients can rate your salon! your membership to the Good salon Guide includes a subscription to Salon Product Online, which gives you the option to offer online sales to your clients through your own direct link, earning you a 20% commission on every sale existing Salon Product Online Subscribers are automatically eligible for marketing their salon on the Good Salon Guide website as an added value on their membership Your salon listing appears on the website, and will also be featured on the linked Facebook and Instagram Pages - 3 social media platforms for maximum reach. Outsource your marketing programme to us - all maintenance, updates and changes are done for you – just message us and we’ll upload them to 3 media platforms simultaneously, with no extra effort from you. All this for a monthly subscription of just R99! What’s one new client worth to you? Attract new clientele by being part of The Good Salon Guide South Africa! Become part of a powerful new portal that can propel your salon to better visibility and allow people to easily see who you are, where you are, and what you do. Perfect for a mainstream salon, a cosy home salon or a busy on-the-go mobile stylist with no time for paperwork! Email beth@goodsalonguide.co.za and she will send you an info form – your salon’s listing can be up and running on all 3 platforms within a couple of days! Just R99 a month brings you better local visibility, more clients, and the chance to easily publish what you offer to a wider audience! Take a look at our site now on www.goodsalonguide.co.za Web: www.goodsalonguide.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoodsalonguidesa Instagram: @goodsalonguidesa

A high fashion, masculine collection using a combination of intricate skills from both hairdressing and barbering techniques, with the main focus being diversity. Hair: Jonathan Fisher, Palmer Fisher, London Photographer: Katherine Boyle MUA: Oliva Moss

Each individual should be treated with dignity and respect at work. Harassment of any kind is in no one’s interest and should not be tolerated at the workplace. This document has been compiled to offer guidelines to employers and employees to help avoid harassment. What is harassment? Harassment is an act or omission (or more than one act or omission) directed towards an individual at the workplace that is unwelcome, unwanted and has a destructive effect. Examples of harassment are - bullying; spreading malicious rumours, or insulting someone, particularly on gender, race or disability grounds; ridiculing or degrading someone – picking on them or setting them up to fail; exclusion or victimisation; unfair treatment, for example based on race, gender sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, HIV status, etc.; overbearing supervision or other misuses of power or position; unwelcome sexual advances – touching, standing too close and displaying of offensive material; making threats/comments about job security without foundation; deliberately undermining a competent worker by overloading and constant criticism; and preventing individuals progressing by intentionally blocking promotion or training opportunities. Employers have a duty to protect their workers from harassment and to inform and educate them about this issue. Employers are encouraged to develop a code of conduct on harassment. This can be done in consultation with employees and employee representatives. Harassment is one of the issues that are protected by the law, it is recognised as form of unfair discrimination if it can be linked to a listed or arbitrary ground of discrimination. Harassment is not only unacceptable on moral grounds, but may create problems for an organisation including— violating human rights; poor morale and poor employee relations; threatening the physical, psychological performance of employees; resulting in unexplained absenteeism, late coming and poor concentration at work; and creating a hostile, intimidating and offensive work environment which can lead to loss of productivity and worker resignations. ​ EOHCB Contact Details Web: www.eohcb.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/eohcb Instagram: www.instagram.com/eohcbsa/ Twitter: twitter.com/eohcbsa

I wanted to pay homage to all my favourite eras of hair and fashion in one collection. We shot in black and white for this collection, because I wanted the feature of each hairstyle to be purely the ‘shape and size’. Big hair and old fashion hair setting mixed with modern day haircutting skills, says it all in these six shots. Of course, with a futuristic 2021 feel added and hair and styling pushed further. The best and most glamorous hair trends of many eras was the starting point of this collection. Making it new for today, I also added to and exaggerated to create a forwarded thinking collection = Firefly. The Wieselmann brand provides fashion innovation to our clients. The Firefly collection holds all the components of the brand: glamour, dressed hair, clever, edgy and trend setting. All my collections start months before my actual shoot day, creating the concept on the hair. I turned back time and remembered my mum combing up sets in her salon in the 70’s. I went back on the tools and created some more modern versions of these. I also practiced and added to haircuts from the past to bring into today’s Aesthetic. I then spoke to Andrew O’Toole (photographer) and we decided on a black and white shoot to really show my exaggerated silhouettes and head shapes off. For makeup and clothes, we all agreed to go high fashion and glamour focused. Hairstylist: Dee Parker Attwood @deeparkerattwood_ Salon: Wieselmann Salon @wieselmann Photographer: Andrew O'Toole @andrewotoolestudios Make-Up Artist: Kylie O'Toole @kylieotoole Fashion Stylist: Ella Murphy @ellamurphy_stylist Production: Hart & Co. @hartandco

Stocking your shelves with retail is a big cash outlay for any salon, and many smaller salons cannot place large enough orders to qualify for bulk discounts. That is where consignment stock can assist you. With consignment stock, we place retail on your shelves, and you only pay for it once you've sold it to your clients. How it works: We will recommend fast-selling products for your salon, but you may request changes to suit your clientele. After the agreed time, we will perform a stock count of the items remaining on your shelf to identify the products that you sold. We will issue an invoice for the items sold, which is payable on receipt. Once paid, we will re-stock your shelf with the same or similar products that were sold, depending on stock availability. We offer a wide range of products to choose from, e.g., Inebrya, KS Botox, Onlys and XFLEX (for men). Please note that only retail products, and not technical products, can be placed on consignment. Visit our website www.nebeau.co.za for our full product offering. How to apply: Send an email to finance@nebeau.co.za to request an application form. Complete, sign and return with your FICA documents (i.e., copy of your ID and proof of address). WhatsApp: +27 18 468 1001 for more information and assistance. Email: iofficer@nebeau.co.za Web: nebeau.co.za