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What a year it’s been! Following on from 2020, who expected that 2021 would give us such a rollercoaster ride? It’s been a challenging year. We are so proud of the many salons and individuals who have bravely kept on keeping on, even if it has meant making changes to the business. We have seen so many positive stories, so many acts of kindness, so many people showing courage and fortitude as they regroup and rebuild. 2021 has been a cruel year for many. We are thinking of all those who have suffered the terrible loss of someone close to them, and are having to face a new year without their loved life partner, colleague, friend or family member. We wish you all the strength and courage you need, and we hope that 2022 is a kinder year to us all, where we see new growth, renewed health, and a stronger industry and society. This year, more than any other, has taught us that we need to prioritise the needs of society over the needs and rights of each individual. As hairstylists and beauty professionals, who are such an integral part of a society, you can only succeed if everyone succeeds. You can only be healthy if everyone is healthy. We all need to strive towards a mindset and scenario where we put our common needs first, and we do what is right for others. I hope that 2022 brings joy, success, growth, new opportunities, safety and good health to every one of us in this awesome industry. The Hairnews team will take a short break from 25th December, and we will be back on January 3rd. See you then! With love and best wishes, Jassy, Belinda, Beth and Brad – the Hairnews team!

From cutting-edge creative stylists to eclectic urbanites, Sebastian Professional supports the skills and artistic flair of those constantly wanting to experiment with style. The breakthrough care & styling product – in one bottle! Sebastian Professional’s breakthrough hybrid care & styling product, NO BREAKER, not only repairs, strengthens, and smoothens, but also maintains the hair’s natural volume and body. A dual benefit leave-in spray which both cares for and styles hair for the best of both worlds. Repairs severe damage NO BREAKER deeply penetrates the hair cuticle, repairing even severe damage due to styling and chemical processes by creating new bonds within the hair fibre for up to 99% less breakage*. Hair is smooth and soft whilst maintaining natural body and bounce. In salon, when mixed with a Sebastian Professional rinse-off mask, NO BREAKER provides up to 4 weeks of hair smoothness. * vs low conditioning shampoo Natural ingredients NO BREAKER is formulated with apple acid & styling polymers and is composed of 87% naturally derived ingredients. It is free of animal derived ingredients. NO BREAKER is brought to you by the brand that defined the dreadlock look, worked hair wet for the very first time, and created the hair crimper that styled a generation! To stock NO BREAKER in your salon, place an order with your Modern Hair & Beauty sales representative or call our Telesales on 0806 104 109. About Sebastian Professional Sebastian redefines the limits of fearless hair fashion with versatile, ground-breaking products that help you create styles from start to finish, day to night, professional to provocative. There’s no limit to what you can create! Follow Instagram Facebook www.modernhairbeauty.com

MAKE 2022 THE YEAR OF ACTION For centuries people have strived to understand how to become happier, wealthier and generally more successful in the things they do. Of all the disciplines that form the foundation of success, none plays a more important role than Philosophy. Philosophy leads to a better understanding of the what’s, why’s and how’s of life. Simply stated, an action causes a reaction which in turn leads to a result. It is no secret that we are in business to make money (the result), however, the size of the result (profit) depends on a better understanding of three things - what it is we want to achieve, why we want to achieve this result and how we should go about achieving the result. Most people understand the ‘what’ part of the equation. What do we want to achieve - these may fall into material, emotional, spiritual and intellectual results - all necessary to lead a fulfilling life? The ‘why’ part of the equation is also easy to understand. It makes sense to live a healthy lifestyle, be successful at work and enjoy successful relationships with family, friends, work colleagues and oneself. My Salon Software addresses the ‘What’ by creating a business system that correlates all day to day activities into Business Intelligence. The ‘Why’ is because if you don’t have business intelligence you are doing business in the dark. The ‘How’ is the key to success. Using the what, why, philosophy is the best way to keep staff focussed, motivated and productive. We’ve all been to seminars, and attended courses that address the what’s and the why’s but very seldom provide the how’s. During 2022 we plan to change that and all our monthly blogs will focus on the HOW. For example – how can I see if I am overspending on stock or, how can I better manage my greatest asset, my client database or, how can I motivate staff to become better achievers. These will be included in our 2022 Blog Series In 2021 we gave you “Business Insight”. In 2022 we will show you how to “Turn Ideas into Action”. All our past business blogs are available on our web-site free-of-charge – visit www.mysalonsoftware.co.za. For business advice please feel free to contact Terry 0836500952 | terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za or Aletta 0645046001| aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za.

Season’s Greetings from the National Bargaining Council We are drawing to the close of another year in which COVID-19 has continued to have an impact on our lives and our industry. Our wish for you all is that this Season brings renewed hope, and that 2022 is a healthy, safe, and prosperous year for all! Council Offices – Closing and Re-Opening Dates The Council’s Offices will close at 12h30 on Friday, 24 December 2021 and will re-open on Monday, 3 January 2022. Should you need to communicate with the Council during this period, please kindly email: amend@hcsbc.co.za. Reminder: EOHCB Membership Fees 2022 The EOHCB Membership Fees will increase with effect from 1 January 2022. The Fees for 2022 were circulated with the previous Chronicle and may be accessed via the Council’s website. For those of you receiving your Returns and the Chronicle via email, you can click on this link http://hcsbc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Annexure-C-Jan-2022.pdf For any further info please contact the Bargaining Council and we will gladly assist. www.hcsbc.co.za/contact-us/

Men’s Christmas Party Hairstyles by Jim Shaw, Owner Of Toni&Guy Billericay And Award Winning Men’s Hairdresser. Sleek and sophisticated – sleek and sophisticated looks have been more popular than ever in 2021 and this will continue into the festive season with men looking for more groomed and polished hair looks for any Christmas parties they have. When creating this look I love teaming it with a deep side parting for even more of a statement finish. Products are also key when creating this look to create mirror like shine. After blow-drying the hair and straightening over to create a straight and smooth finish, apply a product that will tame frizz and flyaways and give the hair mega shine. One of my favourites is American Crew Pomade, which is perfect for creating smooth, shiny hairstyles and also giving the hair hold to allow the shape to stay in place all day/night long. Volumised quiff – For men who like to make an impression and have their hair stand out from the crowd, a volumised quiff is perfect. With this look it’s all about the shape and volume and it’s important to firstly start by creating the quiff using a hair-dryer and a comb, taking the hair back off the face and creating an initial quiff shape. Then, you can use styling products to mould the quiff and give it further volume and height. One of my favourite products for creating this look is American Crew Fiber, which you can apply into the hair prior to blow-drying to help with creating the style and after for long lasting hold and style control. Always finish by misting some hairspray through the hair to keep the style in place and to give the hair a touch of shine. Messy texture – for male clients who prefer a less polished appearance and want something a bit messier for the festive season, this hairstyle is a perfect choice and is very on trend. This look always looks best when paired with some choppy, textured layers and is a great way to give the appearance of thicker, fuller hair, particularly for those with thin hair types. To style, a salt spray like Label.M Sea Salt Spray is a must, which can be sprayed into damp hair and distributed with your fingers throughout the layers before being blow-dried or left to air dry to create a textured, edgy look with a matte finish.

The ultimate Christmas hair colour that oozes shine Comments from Suzie McGill, Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International, Scotland’s largest salon group and colour experts Red is THE colour of the festive season and it's not only trendy in terms of Christmas decor but also hair colour! Red hair is always a dominant hair colour trend for winter and there are red hair tones to suit everyone and their skin tone. Red also provides hair with mega shine - the perfect way for clients to compliment their Christmas party outfits! When opting for this hair colour in the salon, clients should ask their hairdresser about the perfect red for them and their skin tone. For lighter skin tones, shades of strawberry blonde and copper are extremely flattering. For medium and darker skin tones, vibrant cherry and red wine like reds look beautiful. However, these tones do require upkeep with haircare products to keep the shade looking vibrant, as well as long-lasting. For clients who don't want an all over red hair colour, adding red through the hair via highlights is a fantastic choice and will add depth, dimension and a warm glow to their hair for the season. A subtle sheen of red over brunette hair also looks incredible and is a great way to warm the hair up for the colder season. TOP RED HAIR TIPS TO INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT: Clients should leave their hair at least 48 hours before their first shampoo! The hair is still oxidising on the day of the colour appointment and clients can lose colour and shine if they wash their hair too quickly. Where possible clients should reduce heated styling, which can lead to hair colour fading and hair becoming damaged and not looking its best. If clients do need to style their hair with heated styling tools, they should always use a heat protection spray to protect their hair as much as possible. Clients should use a good quality professional shampoo, conditioner and hair mask to keep their hair in its best condition and full of shine. They should also avoid over washing their hair. This will strip their hair of its natural oils, which results in colour fading quicker. Instead, clients should try to only shampoo 1-2 times per week and use a dry shampoo between washes to absorb excess oil. Lastly, clients should keep their colour looking fresh and vibrant by visiting a professional salon regularly. Semi permanents are a great way to refresh colour and keep it looking shiny and beautiful.

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We at Kao South Africa, your salon exclusive partner, thank all our clients from the bottom of our hearts for your amazing support in these trying times. We are looking forward to growing stronger together with you in 2022! Wishing you a well deserved relaxing festive season, and an amazing start into the New Year. Your Kao Salon Division Team Tel: 011 312 5070 Love Goldwell / KMS approach to ethics? Like their Facebook pages HERE for Goldwell and HERE for KMS

Novex and Impilo Beaux has the solution for your client's homecare regime. NOW IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAXIMISE YOUR SALES$$! We have two avenues when it comes to benefiting from Novex. 1. Become a stockist or; 2. Use the Impilo Beaux online resellers portal, create the desired link to a product line and simply share that with your client. Your client link will be unique to your sales profile, and you will be able to track your sales and commission$$$. It is as simple as: Spread the love and build your customer base during consultations Log in to your unique Impilo Beaux Resellers profile and create tailored product bundles for your customer. Share this unique shopping link with your customer for them to make the purchase Once the sale has been completed, your 10% commission will be loaded to your profile. Save this commission for a rainy day or cash out as required, your choice! T&Cs apply. 3. Make use of both the above points 1&2, so if you run out of stock, don’t miss out, share the link and Impilo Beaux takes care of delivery. 8 Reasons to stock Novex Brand number 1 in Brazil (Nielsen); ­­­­­­­ Cruelty Free; Professional quality; Products developed with natural ingredients; Compatible with all hair types; Vegan ranges available; Multicultural: the brand of diversity; 100% Brazillian Brand. 11 Amazing ranges to choose from; Hair stylists and beauticians alike, the most important influencers in the trade! A vast majority of your salon clientele are not purchasing their homecare maintenance products from your salon, so why miss out on earning commission on this side of retail? You know your customer the best, so why not recommend products that you can trust? Find just the right NOVEX product range for your client’s hair and skin needs with our Diagnostic Tool! www.impilobeaux.co.za/diagnostic So don’t miss out on retail sales commission - become a reseller today!! 1. Become a stockist: Please complete these documents here 2. Become a Reseller: Please complete these documents here *Once you have completed the above documents you can email them to info@impilobeaux.co.za or info@novex.co.za or If you want to get in touch or have questions get in touch here or call us on (021) 020 1480. Follow us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impilobeaux/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impilobeaux/

Thriving Upmarket Salon for sale in a beautiful big space with an incredible, expansive seaview. A hair, health and beauty focused studio, perfectly situated in Amanzimtoti, Durban. Spacious room available for: Hair (5 stations and 3 basins) Nails and Beauty Massage rooms Currently a Hairstylist, Beautician and a Nail technician are on premises. Such a unique, warm and inviting atmosphere with 2 rooms and 1 extra open space, all overlooking the beach and the sea waves rolling in. A loyal clientele has been with us for over 10 years, with potential to grow more with loads of foot traffic! Situated in a very busy centre, walking feet, shops, and parking garage. Operating database system in place with card facilities. Coffee bar not included in the sale. If you are a serious buyer, please contact me ‪072 170 6522 for more info!

“Time flies when you have fun” - Albert Einstein Wow, we can’t believe that it was 12 months ago that we started 2021 with the COVID cloud still hovering over us and we thought … how are we going to get through another year. Well, here we are at the end of 2021, and we have achieved great brand growth, thanks to our loyal milk_shake salon owners, dedicated milk_shake sales and distribution teams and the milk_shake admin team in Cape Town. Not without its challenges, this year has proven to be an ongoing mental battle to remain positive, financial viable and personally healthy. It is absolutely amazing to witness our participating salon owners adapting to the challenges of the global lockdown, reduction in client bases and most of all, smaller and less frequent docket values. We are therefore extremely proud of our salons who have shown resilience during this troubling times and we commend them for remaining true to their craft, chasing their goals and objectives and most of all, working extremely hard to provide and income for their families. Well done to you all! The milk_shake team plans to have yet another exciting year in 2022 with great product launches, professional and retail discount strategies and educational programmes focussing on both product and business activities. We look forward to the New Year to share these great initiatives with our salons and the market. The milk_shake team remains positive about the hair industry in South Africa, especially with milk_shake Italy investing heavily globally to re-ignite our milk_shake salons’ professional and retail turnover in 2022. For those families who have lost a loved one this year, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you and your loved ones a Blessed Festive Season and trust we will meet you in good health in 2022. Love The milk_shake SA Team Contact milk_shake on: Tel: 021 552 2369 | Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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