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Do you want to become a fully stocked, 24/7 professional retail store that is able to compete with the “big players” and offer your own clients e-commerce sales together with personalised vouchers that brand YOU to your clients? Clients who don’t buy in your salon can now order online through your unique link, or by nominating your salon at checkout. You receive the commission just as if the products were on your shelves. This allows you to SELL MORE and to SOLVE MORE as well as to REACH MORE new clients through effective marketing of your “online shop”! Products are safely couriered asap to the client’s door with green packaging and superb friendly service. Your commission of 20% on every order is paid monthly and you also get a report on who ordered what, so you know what your clients are buying! This allows you to make better decisions about your in-store stock! All this for just R99 a month! Get in touch with us today and sign up now to enjoy the many benefits of being part of the Salon Product Online family – more huge benefits are coming soon! To learn more please email info@salonproduct.co.za Web: www.salonproduct.co.za Tel: 082 891 8537 Sign up as an affiliate salon today: https://www.salonproduct.co.za/affiliate-register/

Great news for all those who are getting excited about the first-ever EOHCB Digital Champs. The EOHCB will be extending the 2021 Digital Hair, Nail, and Makeup Artistry Competition entry date! Competitors will now be able to submit their entries anytime up to midnight on 31 October 2021! We will also be adding two additional hair sections! • Creative Braiding • Bridal These are in addition to the current sections: • Gents Cut, Colour and Style • Ladies Cut, Colour and Style • Gents Classic Barbering • 3D Freehand Nail Tip Art • Fantacy Makeup More details about the two additional sections will be available by the end of this week. Remember you can enter as many sections as you like, with one entry per hairstylist in each section. Winners will receive incredible cash prizes, professional product and tool hampers, training and purchase vouchers sponsored by professional trusted Industry stakeholders. More information will be available soon. For more information, visit the competition link on the EOHCB website https://www.eohcb.co.za/competition Keep up to date with the latest industry news and competition updates by liking EOHCB’s Facebook page HERE. Web: www.eohcb.co.za

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Haute Coiffure Francaise is pleased to share with you a preview of its Autumn Winter 2021 - 2022 Line, which will be presented at its next event, on 12 September in Paris, at the Theatre des Folies Bergere, during the 11th Hair Congress. It marks the return of the Pariseienne interpreted by the new artistic team under the Artistic Direction of Christophe Gaillet. The two cuts of Ursula, our blond model, illustrate a cutting technique that allows a surface tapering without losing volume. The objective is to offer a design that allow for a beautiful regrowth over time, a guarantee of a perfect cut. Petra, our brunette model, wears a heavy fringe, emblematic of the Paris of the 70s, and still in fashion. In its volume version, it marks the return of the supple, modern curl, a favourite of the Fashion and Beauty press and the networks. Finally, Indira, illustrates Natural with a Nappy cut. Natural and happy, a symbolic trend for women with curly and frizzy hair. A HCF signature. Hair: Haute Coiffure Francaise Photographer 1: Pawel Wylag Photographer 2: Kamil Cichon Make-up: Izabela Szelagowska Stylism: Paula Dudziak Production: MKProduction

Even before the winners of the Wella National TrendVision Awards 2021 (NTVA) were announced, the party on Sunday 29th August was well on its way. When invitations for the event at Stardust Theatrical Dining went out there was an overwhelming response, and that tells you all you need to know about the celebration that followed! Host, comedian and actor Kurt Schoonraad, kicked off the celebration by introducing the NTVA judges. In a tight contest to find one winner among the Top 6 in each of three NTVA categories, Colour Artist, Craft Artist and Men’s Hair, the nine judges longlisted, shortlisted and finally cast their votes earlier in the day. MHB MD Chris Stofberg and host Kurt Schoonraad The Judges: Andrew Guilfoyle, Kelly Red, Guy Kleinhaus, Chad Hanna, Ezra Isaacs, Charles Junior Louw (abstained to vote in his category), Flo Neascu. Not photographed: Steven Phillips and Jean Witte. MHB MD Chris Stofberg welcomed guests with the just-in news that Modern Hair & Beauty, distributor of Wella Professionals, had won not one, but two HairNews Industry Awards. The MHB Education Team took the award for Best Online Education 2021, singling out Sybil Momple-Joharie as Best Educator 2021. On stage at Stardust the excitement was rising as we edged closer to the announcement of the NTVA winners. But first, entertainment. Burlesque dancers with magnificent hair by the now-award-winning(!) MHB Education Team writhed and teased across the stage to thunderous applause. MHB salon awards for Best Retailer and Best Colour Salon followed. MHB Education Team, winners of HairNews Best Online Education 2021. L-R: National Education Manager Elizma Crous, Sybil Momple-Joharie, Mariska Treurnicht, Cassandra Bailey, Sheila da Silva, Jonathan Jordaan, Minette Geyer. Unable to attend were Jane Alves, Carla Saraiva and Lynette Cronje. The night’s raison d'être finally arrived and the Top 6 in each category were introduced. The extraordinary level of craft and mastery in this year’s Top 6 was evident and judging a winner could not have been easy. And so, the announcements began with overwhelming joy and support for the winners from all those present. Colour Artist Gold Award: Charles Junior Louw, Excentric. Junior won the International Creative Artist Award in 2020. He became the first South African to win this category. Silver Award: Juané van der Walt, Scar Bronze Award: Nicholas Anamourlis, Nikolas Michael Craft Artist Gold Award: Juané van der Walt, scar Silver Award: Terry Scott, Terry Scott Hairdressing Bronze Award: Jenna Marais, Excentric Men’s Hair Gold Award: Tannah-Gracie Robinson, Shag High Voltage Hair (unable to attend) Silver Award: Fabio Macchia, Shag High Voltage Hair Bronze Award: Joni Anderson, Shag High Voltage Hair The People’s Choice Awards in each category were voted for online by the public. Colour Artist People’s Choice: Nicole Deacon, Deacon’s Hair Craft Artist People’s Choice: Melody du Plessis, Visions Stylin’ Chic Men’s Hair: Fabio Macchia, Shag High Voltage Hair Congratulations to all the winners. As part of their prize, Junior and Juané will attend the Destination Event 2022 in Gran Canaria where they will have an opportunity to develop their craft with other passionate colleagues from the Wella community. South Africa’s Men’s Hair Gold Award winner Tannah-Gracie will compete against all other country gold winners and the Top 5 will be selected in March 2022, they will receive and invitation to the Destination event in 2022. Thanks to all who attended the NTVA event in-person and to those who watched the live feed. It was a night that will not easily be forgotten. TrendVision 2022 – get ready for a NEW category We welcome the introduction of a new category in the competition: Natural Texture Artist. The focus will be on wavy, curly or coily hair and will take its inspiration from the model’s natural hair texture. This development means that we can we look forward to a more diverse competition in 2022 than ever before. Follow Us Instagram wellaprofessionals_sa, mhb_sa, mhb.online Facebook @WellaSouthAfrica, @ModernHairBeauty, @modernhairbeauty.online

What an amazing launch that will transform your colouring in-salon and open up new creative opportunities! LightDimensions from Goldwell is a new family of products packed with advanced technology. It includes powerful lifting performance of up to 9 levels, as well as the most flexible freehand solutions to create any shade and any technique with any level of lift. The LightDimensions range includes integrated BondPro+ technology and is perfectly matched for you to customise each individual look. Choose from the SilkLift high performance lighteners with Anti Yellow System for the clearest and most even results, and the Brightener for the perfect finish. SilkLift: The best hair condition after a lightening service* for ultra shiny, soft and smooth hair. Mix and match between four different lightening powders. You can customise the consistency of the product for your perfect creative needs, by simply adding the Goldwell System Thickener. SILKLIFT STRONG – up to 9 levels of lift SILKLIFT ZERO AMMONIA – up to 6 levels of lift SILKLIFT CONTROL PEARL – lift and tone control with up to 7 levels of lift SILKLIFT CONTROL ASH - lift and tone control with up to 7 levels of lift SILKLIFT 2in1 SERUM – for intensive care and to stabilize the counteracting pigments within SilkLift Control SILKLIFT CONDITIONING CREME DEVELOPER – available in 3%, 6% or 9%. *compared to leading competitors New Brightener: The perfect finish for your lightening results with a controlled amount of lift of up to 1,5 levels. Now, you can soften contrasts for the most naturally blended looks or boost your lightening results with the new customizable Power Toning service with @Pure Pigments. BRIGHTENER NATURAL - For levels 7-9 BRIGHTENER SILVER - For levels 5-7 Take a look at the incredible Collection Techniques below. LightDimensions is not only about stunning results, but also about sustainability! In fact, LightDimensions is the ultimate representation of Goldwell’s commitment to sustainability. The new SilkLift packaging has been transformed from a traditional box, to a FSC certified foldable pouch made of 80% less plastic, reducing the waste volume by 85%. All folding boxes are produced under climate neutral conditions. Do you love the sound of this incredible new launch? Try LightDimensions in your salon today and see the customisable creative results, perfect lift, and incredible condition for yourself! Email kevin.tabilo@kao.com or call 011 312 5070 and a friendly rep will set up an appointment to introduce it to you.

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Guest post by Bronwen Morris Green, written in support of the Industry Vaccination Campaign. Last week, we asked for your thoughts and real life stories of what you’ve experienced with covid in your life or in the industry, and why the vaccine is so important to you in your life. Bronwen Morris Green is a Senior Hairstylist, Lecturer and Examiner in Johannesburg. Her husband Jason Green died of covid pneumonia with cardiac involvement on 28/11/2020. This is her story. "My husband Jason Green was a prominent freelance bass player, music educator, national and international Examiner. He contracted Covid while working in the Eastern Cape from people who did not believe in wearing masks in November 2020. He gave it to me. We experienced the Beta variant. We were the first people we knew personally who had contracted Covid. We were never scared and worried more about the financial implications - me as a commission earner and him as a freelance musician. But we accepted that we were positive and decided to just get through it together. He suffered with stomach issues and fever. I suffered with sinus and extreme fatigue. We barely ate and could not focus on the TV. My sister delivered food and medicine to us. No one ever insisted we get an oximeter. It was the early phase of the Beta variant and being young and healthy, we assumed we would make it through with no problems. On Jason's Day 12, a friend randomly dropped off soup and an oximeter. I put it on my finger - oxygen saturation 95%. Jason's was 62% and asked me what that meant. I didn't know and told him to Google it while I got some medicine, vitamins and a protein bar for him to try to eat. He looked up and asked me to phone my two doctor clients and ask if we should call an ambulance. I was told yes and pack a bag. He was never blue, he never struggled to breathe, he was fatigued but we didn't realize it was from lack of oxygen. He was actually already hypoxic and Covid doesn't let your body know how serious the situation is. The ambulance took him to Busamed hospital in Modderfontein. I was glad he was close to home. He assumed he would go in for a bit of oxygen and be home later. He asked me to find oxygen for home. He hated doctors and hospitals and didn't like taking the bag I had packed for him. Two hours later he texted me a picture of him on oxygen. I called. It was the first time he sounded out of breath. The last words we exchanged on that call was " Bye bye baby, I love you". I was so fatigued and sick, I even napped that afternoon assuming he would come right with getting treatment in hospital. Four hours later my texts were still unread and I called the hospital. Jason had been put on the Non-invasive Oxygen Mask and had fought it a bit.... it's very unpleasant having oxygen blown into your face and the mask being strapped to your head like an octopus. They said they had mildly sedated him and I thought a good night of rest and medication would do the trick. I expected him to phone me grumpy in the morning moaning that they would keep him longer. Three hours later the Doctor called to say they were struggling to get his oxygen above 74%. There was a chance they would have to ventilate and he was still sedated. I was worried but hoped all interventions would work. At 1am, a lovely nurse called to say they had to fully sedate him and intubate for a ventilator. He had a 50/50 chance of surviving. I was home alone, sick with Covid and now extremely worried and panicked. As soon as they tried to intubate , he had a massive heart attack. They worked on him for over an hour. The same sweet nurse called at 4am and said, "Are you alone?". I said, " Yes, Tessa, you know I'm positive". She said, "Are you sitting down?" and very softly said "He's gone". He died at 2:47am Saturday 28 November 2020. I just could not believe it. I kept asking her if she was talking about the tall bald man. I phoned the hospital back twice to check if they had the right person. I called my sister, my father, Jason's two best friends, his sister. I was numb saying " Jason's passed away" while people shrieked and cried. He was in hospital for a total of 17 hours. He was 45 years old with no co-morbidities and was actually in the best shape of HIS life. We never had a cough or sore throats or tight chests or battled to breathe during the week. I couldn't make sense of it. The Doctor called and I begged her to allow me to come see him and say goodbye since I was positive. I was lucky it wasn't during the second wave. She said yes but I had to drive myself. My sister and Jason's friend drove behind me and waited in the parking lot. I eventually got hold of his sister and asked her to give the awful news to his mother. He was her last baby. I had to see him to understand he was dead. I would never accept it otherwise. I am very grateful I was able to see him and say goodbye. The Doctor kindly explained everything to me, how earlier interventions would only have left him disabled and told me how to take care of myself should I get worse. It had only been 4 hours but he was already cold, blue ears, nails and feet. There was a cut on his lip, I assumed where they had struggled to intubate him. There was a bruise on his nose from the oxygen mask. I called his mother, his best friend in England to say goodbye to him. I played him voicenotes and relayed messages from my sister, his sister, his friend downstairs. I was very aware of the fact that I was standing there alone and our family and friends should have been there with me. My father had organized the undertaker and when they arrived with plastic bags, it was time to go. I'm so grateful for the 45 minutes I got to spend with him, holding his hand, kissing his face and thanking him for being the wonderful husband he was. The hospital overlooks Modderfontein Nature Reserve where he had proposed to me. We were together for 7 years and married for 4 years. I had waited for the right man for me. We had a beautiful relationship. We communicated well, understood that our careers were intricately woven into our DNA and gave each other space to follow our dreams. We made decisions based on what was good for "The House" as we called it. What was good for both of us. We loved our chaotic schedules and the interesting people we worked with daily. Jason had a hilarious sense of humour and loved to make me laugh. We played pranks on each other because we didn't always get to spend every single night and weekend together. I've been in the industry for 25 years, worked on cruise ships as soon as I qualified. He encouraged me to diversify and 19 years into my career and I found my second love.... education. With his support and care, I earned my Assessor, Facilitator, Moderator, Coach & Mentor certificates and began freelance examining and lecturing at various colleges in Johannesburg and Pretoria while still servicing clients at the salon. We spent the first 3 months of lockdown together at home and it felt like a second honeymoon. We had so much fun together. But soon finances became difficult and we started to cut our budget drastically and he sold two thirds of his gear and 5000 strong CD collection. My UIF was slow to pay out and a fifth of my typical salary. He had zero government support and ended up not working for 9 months due to the country's lockdown levels. We kept tightening and tightening the budget as our savings dwindled. The second job he was able to do he got infected. He died on my Day 8 which meant I had to go a full week without anyone's help or family touching me. People came and had to sit outside my house while I lay or sat inside crying. My sister had to tell me what to write on forms because I could barely read from shock, brain fog and swollen eyes. I struggled with high heart rate and painful racing heart at night for 6 months. I saw a Cardiologist who admitted me into hospital for tests. I cried for 3 days straight in hospital. I am grateful that they found no permanent damage. A referral to a psychiatrist confirmed I have Covid Induced Anxiety Disorder and Long Covid. I still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, food and drink not tasting as they should intermittently and can barely string a sentence together after 9pm at night. The correct medication has helped a lot and I do my best every day to do what needs to be done. It's very tough. The person you need the most to help you through this is not there. Had we been vaccinated we would not have suffered so much trauma and Jason would not have paid the ultimate price. I do believe that as our industry expects us to be close and communicate with strangers and regular clients face to face, we should be vaccinated, so no one else has to experience the hell I have been living through while putting on the work face. I have been fully vaccinated and I am so grateful for this level of safety, for our families who have been rocked by Jason's passing, for our friends who still miss him, for my peace of mind that I will not have to have such a severe Covid experience again should I contract a different variant. My entire family and all our close friends have been vaccinated understanding the severity of the virus and I encourage all to get vaccinated. " • • • • • • • • • • • We’ve asked some of our top professionals in the industry to share their thoughts with us and each week we’ll be sharing their stories for you to enjoy. If you have a positive experience you’d like to share with us on the vaccine and the differences it’s made in your personal life or your salon and with your clients’ appreciation of their salon experiences, please send to Beth at beth@hairnews.co.za, with a photo you’d like us to use! Industry Vaccination: Safety, Sustainability and A Return to Normality

This collection is the result of a trip to Iceland, which draws inspiration from the cold tundra and its strange beauty, with its chilling cold, blue waters and skies, snow and landscape. The history of the people run deep and gods and goddess are much a part of their culture. So, I focused my muse around the Winter Goddess of the North, Skadi. She was the driving heartbeat of the collection. And I wanted her strength, courage and fierceness to come through. For each look, I used different techniques to create the headpieces that the models wear. The teardrop headpiece was fashioned out of zip ties and individual three strand braids laid on top. No hair ties were used to fasten the braids only a unique glue that holds hair and dries clear. Hair: Jamie Wiley @jamiewileyhair Hair Assistant: @hairbysaraameiss Photography: Cody Rasmussen @codyras MUA: Angelica Perri @angelicaperrimakeup Styling: Cloak Wardrobe @cloakwardrobe Designers: @davidkomalondon | @balmain | @moniquelhuillier @dionlee | @cushnie Models: Jessica Witkowski @jesswitkowski Kelsea Campbell @kelsea.campbell Tayla Marie @taylamarieofficial All with Fenton Models - NYC @fentonmodels Products: Pureology @pureology Video: Jamie Wiley @jamiewileyhair

Get your FREE Hair & Beauty Catalogue! Simply fill in your delivery details at: https://www.handsdown.co.za/catalogue/ to get your free catalogue delivered. The catalogue is your ultimate companion to all your salon needs. Browse furniture, hair, & beauty products from 100’s of local and international brands supplied by Lime Light and Hands Down. Contact us on: Hands Down Stikland (CPT) Address: 3 Traka Road, Stikland, Cape Town, 7530 Store Tel: 021 944 8703 Telesales: 021 944 8700 Email: sales@handsdown.co.za Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00; Saturday 08:30-12:30 (closed on Sundays and public holidays) Hands Down M5 Park (CPT) Address: Unite 5, M5 Business Park, Eastman Road, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405 Tel: 087 092 0422 Email: sales@handsdown.co.za Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00; Saturday 08:30-12:30 (closed on Sundays and public holidays) Lime Light (JHB) Address: Block B, Tripark, 17 Eastern Service Road, Kelvin, Sandton, 2090 Tel: 011 262 2451 Cell: 064 540 6180 Email: online@limelighthb.co.za Web: www.limelighthb.co.za Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00; (closed on weekends and public holidays) Visit Now: www.handsdown.co.za

What has stood out the most in our industry in the last year and a half is the way everyone has pulled together and supported each other and their clients. Even the clients themselves have come to the front in support of their beloved stylists, all joining en masse to the largest FB Groups to add their voices in loyalty and solidarity. Stylists and salon owners have put so much heart and consideration into surviving the lockdown and recovering, sharing creative ideas on what can be used when materials are in short supply, where can supplies be found and who can provide employment for each other’s staff as salons reorganise and relocate. Brilliantly creative solutions were found for communication with clients in a time when face-to-face was impossible and social media became the go-to platform of existence. An industry known for its creativity and artistic flair sprang into action. Many of our nominators took the time to express how the contributions of their nominees to the industry in the last eighteen months were so important and worthy of respect, both suppliers and salon owners/stylists. Below are the heartfelt tributes which were submitted with each nomination. Kevin Tabilo – National Sales Manager Goldwell / KAO “I would like to nominate Kevin Tabilo for this award as it was obviously apparent that he was bleeding alongside us stylists when he started the #untieourhands movement during lockdown. Having been in the industry for years he has an in-depth understanding of our industry and just what it meant to us as creatives to 'have our hands tied', but also as people forced to shut down our salons with no offer of alternative support in many cases. “ • • • • • • • • • • • • “I nominate Kevin Tabilo for the #untieourhands movement for industry leadership. He survived Covid and after coming back into society, he wanted to make a difference and be a voice for the industry, and to be a peace maker for the in-fighting that was happening.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “Kevin started the #untieourhands digital protest when salons were forced to shut during lockdown. He showed tremendous leadership in his desire to help his colleagues across the country fight for their rights to work. This is commendable.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “I know that you need to be a SAFFA living in ZA but I hope that you allow me to vote on this even though I’m living in the UK but still in the industry. Still keep a keen eye on my ZA industry Familia & love for all the grinders back home putting effort still into the ZA industry. I’m nominating my vote in for my good mate and colleague Kevin Tabilo for the “Best Lockdown Leadership “ He’s been through some rough times but cream always rises to the top when he’s been down struggling with issues thrown his way. So please allow this nomination with open arms!” Chris Stofberg – Managing Director Modern Hair and Beauty “Chris is well known as a family-oriented man who wears his heart on his sleeve and genuinely cares about the people in the industry.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “He was informative during lockdown, keeping in touch with personalized videos. He is a positive attribute to the industry.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “He has just been the most amazing boss, not just in lockdown but in the 6 years I have been with the company. He definitely pioneered the industry during lockdown with a great “going-back-to-the-salon” plan of action. He is an amazing support system for both his staff and the industry. He deserves this award because of his kind heart and commitment towards the industry!” Stav Dimitriadis – CEO Twincare International “Stav was so supportive during lockdown. In particular, he organised the Future of Hair and Beauty 2020 - Online seminar held during lockdown to give industry hope! Stav also launched all innovations by Twincare to survive lockdown successfully.” The Redken Artist Network South Africa “Throughout lockdown we all had to work together on videos, education, training, and check-ins. Without them and Redken, there would have been no purpose in those uncertain days. Not only did they check in on each one of the Redken artists, but I believe they made a difference in all of our lives. Charlene has a sense of calmness about her that makes you feel everything will be okay. Maritza is a rock, she became my best friend, she is a cheerleader, a believer, and an energizer bunny. Richard is just amazing with his faith, hope and the ability to bring out the best in everyone. What a rockstar team they were!!!” Emma Kriek - Goldwell Representative “We nominate Emma from Goldwell as the best representative. She always made an effort to see us and even during lockdown she was always available. By far she is a true ambassador of her brand. Always helpful and smiling.” Ursula Brett – Social Media - Hairstyles South Africa powered by Salon Central (RIP: Ursula sadly passed away earlier in 2021) “I nominate Ursula Brett for her heartfelt leadership during Lockdown and after, her unfailing support of industry organisations, standing up to misinformation, and standing firm against those trying to divide the industry. Her excellent management of the Hairstyles SA group not only kept the industry informed but also inspired the consumers, keeping them enthused and supportive of their stylists. She was an amazing, strong woman, standing up to adversity with style, class, poise, and ultimate professionalism.” Corinne Macchia - Owner/Stylist Shag High Voltage Hair “It's no secret that the initial hard lockdown period was an extremely difficult and trying time for all of us in the industry, but I am so fortunate to be able to work in a salon environment where colleagues are considered family. It's because we are all so close that we were able to witness Corinne rally and hustle every single day, but never for herself and ALWAYS for all of us. Whether it was handling the admin of sorting out TERS or physically driving to staff members homes to hand over money to make sure they would be able to feed their families for the week, no task was too big for Corinne. It didn't end with us either, she helped wherever and whoever she could, all while trying to maintain a business ready to be opened once again and be there emotionally for her family. I am certain that she has touched so many people’s lives through her acts of kindness and motivation. There wasn't a day that went by without communication from Corinne, and she consistently made sure we would all always have a smile on our face and stay motivated and inspired for when the time came for us to go back to work. She has always been a strong leader that is able to combine an incredible business brain with an unfathomable amount of compassion for people, and lockdown showed us exactly how fearless and selfless she truly is.” Alexia Chrysafis – Owner Fox and Davidson Hair Design “Lockdown was hard on all hairstylist and salons, but I think Alexia was amazing at how she tried her best to make sure the salon stays in business and help her staff get some money in, even if it was just selling products to clients and claiming for UIF. She was truly supportive and accommodating in any way she could help, even while she was on maternity leave with a newborn at that. She is truly an amazing boss, leader and business owner.” Aileen Share - Hairlounge “She's the best leader I've had. She has taught me so much and for a lot of other people, to do better in everything, and we look up to her and her work. She has such a good heart, someone who reaches out to help everyone.” Debbie Le Roux – Owner The Cutting Room, Lonehill “Debbie owns two salons and made huge personal sacrifice to assist wherever she could with her staff, without retrenching anyone. Her landlord was unsympathetic with rental, and Debbie, unselfishly, carried the full burden to ensure continuity for her entire staff and clientele once lockdown was lifted. Throughout lockdown, Debbie was in continuous communication with her clientele, and when lockdown was lifted, she ensured a promotion on products and services to ease the client burden and a busy re-start for her staff. Ultimate Professional Stylist, Manager, Owner.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “Debbie showed such amazing leadership over the hard lock down period. She was able to retain her staff and keep all her customers but supporting both over these hard times. Debbie found inventive ways of supplying her customers with products once the levels were dropped and keep in contact with all her customer to make sure they can contact her for any questions or concerns over the lock down. Debbie runs an amazing business and is loved by all her staff and customers.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “I nominate Debbie Le Roux owner of Cutting Room because Debbie is the most selfless human being I know. She single-handedly kept our salon afloat. Not only our salon but she mustered the inner strength to encourage other salons to keep their morale up during the brutal lockdown. Our thanks and loyalty go out to Debbie for being the most amazing boss and leader.” • • • • • • • • • • • • “Debbie Le Roux, as a Salon owner her attention to detail and dedication to her client’s needs is out of this world AMAZING!“

This is such a hot topic and there’s so much on our minds in the last year that we are putting together as much information as we can for everyone in the industry, to keep us and our clients safe and get back to normal as soon as possible! Salons and spas are a haven for our clients, a sanctuary away from the hectic trauma of the world. Let’s keep ourselves and our clients as safe as possible. Top 3 COVID Vaccine Myths | A Doctor Explains We found a great video by ZDoggMD and would love to share with you. We’re all so worried and he explains it so simply and easily! Here are three big vaccination myths, explained. It’s so refreshing how he says it is okay to question or be skeptical, but careful where you look for the answers. This is such a useful link to look at for yourself and send to your friends who are concerned. We’ve asked some of our top professionals in the industry to share their thoughts with us and each week we’ll be sharing their stories for you to enjoy. If you have a positive experience you’d like to share with us on the vaccine and the differences it’s made in your personal life or your salon and with your clients’ appreciation of their salon experiences, please send to Beth at beth@hairnews.co.za, with a stellar photo you’d like us to use! Industry Vaccination: Safety, Sustainability and A Return to Normality