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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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The first-ever EOHCB Digital Hair, Nail, and Makeup Artistry Competition is being held this year. IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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 31 October 2021 at 24h00! We will also be adding two additional hair sections! 1. Creative Braiding 2. Bridal Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of the EOHCB has agreed to the hosting of a photography-submitted digital competition which will run from 1 July 2021 until 31 October 2021. There are five sections catering to professional hair, nail, and makeup artists. Winners will be announced via our digital platforms with incredible prizes to be won, sponsored by our trusted professional industry partners. THEME – GRAFFITI Here’s more information on the categories, and exactly how to enter this fabulous competition. Either click the links or scroll down. Get inspired and start dreaming up your winning looks! Competition Sections and Rules Entry Form Entry Requirements Sponsors 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/contact-

This year, for the first time, the EOHCB Competition has gone digital. IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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 31 October 2021 at 24h00! We will also be adding two additional hair sections! 1. Creative Braiding 2. Bridal Here are 5 fabulous reasons why YOU should enter. It’s easy! You don’t need to travel. No stress about getting your model to the venue! Simply take photos in the correct format, submit them in the correct way, and you are entered! And yes, ordinary photos taken from your phone are fine, as long as they show the hair clearly. It’s free! No entry fee or other expenses. The only cost you have is the minimal expense of creating your fabulous look. This makes the competition much more accessible and affordable for all! There are fabulous prizes up for grabs! In every category there will be amazing cash prizes, product prizes and more. This is your chance to win big and show your creativity to the whole industry – the results will receive great publicity too! There are amazing competition categories for every stylist, as well as barbering, nails, and fantasy make-up. You can enter all categories but you may only enter one look per category. Take a look at the category descriptions. Remember – the theme to inspire you is Graffiti. Competition work is something that will improve your skills, give you wonderful work to add to your portfolio, get your name out there and take your career to the next level. So if you have a salon filled with talented stylists, encourage them all to enter this year and take a step towards recognition in the industry! Click belowfor all the rules, categories, and how to enter. Remember entries close on 31 October 2021. Competition Sections and Rules Entry Form Entry Requirements Sponsors 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/contact-

It’s easy to enter the first-ever EOHCB digital competition, and stand in line to win fabulous cash and product prizes! IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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 31 October 2021 at 24h00! We will also be adding two additional hair sections! 1. Creative Braiding 2. Bridal Here is a step by step guide on how to enter: 1. Choose your category and create your look – the available categories are below and you can enter one entry into each category. (one entry only per category and remember the competition theme: Graffiti). Gents Cut, Colour and Style Ladies Cut, Colour and Style Gents Classic Barbering 3D Freehand Nail Tip Art Fantasy Make Up (for make up artists) Click HERE for a full list of the categories with the rules. 2. Photograph your work – this can be done with your phone and for the hair categories, it must be done from 1 metre away, on a white background. 4 head and shoulder (upper body) shots must be submitted – front, left side, right side and back. Don’t retouch or edit your work. 3. Fill in the entry form which includes your signature that your work is your own, and your model’s signature that they agree for the photos to be used. 4. Email the entry form and photos to competition@eohcb.com by latest 31 October 2021. Make sure your entry has been correctly received and that you receive confirmation of this. Remember that very large emails might not go through so your email should be less than 10MB when sent. Here are the links below to all the competition categories, rules and entry form! Competition Sections and Rules Entry Form Entry Requirements Sponsors 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

This year, for the first time, the EOHCB Competition has gone digital. IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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 31 October 2021 at 24h00! We will also be adding two additional hair sections! 1. Creative Braiding 2. Bridal Here are 5 fabulous reasons why YOU should enter. It’s easy! You don’t need to travel. No stress about getting your model to the venue! Simply take photos in the correct format, submit them in the correct way, and you are entered! And yes, ordinary photos taken from your phone are fine, as long as they show the hair clearly. It’s free! No entry fee or other expenses. The only cost you have is the minimal expense of creating your fabulous look. This makes the competition much more accessible and affordable for all! There are fabulous prizes up for grabs! In every category there will be amazing cash prizes, product prizes and more. This is your chance to win big and show your creativity to the whole industry – the results will receive great publicity too! There are amazing competition categories for every stylist, as well as barbering, nails, and fantasy make-up. You can enter all categories but you may only enter one look per category. Take a look at the category descriptions. Remember – the theme to inspire you is Graffiti. Competition work is something that will improve your skills, give you wonderful work to add to your portfolio, get your name out there and take your career to the next level. So if you have a salon filled with talented stylists, encourage them all to enter this year and take a step towards recognition in the industry! Click below for all the rules, categories, and how to enter. Competition Sections and Rules Entry Form Entry Requirements Sponsors 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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We have the following exciting positions open, this would be suitable to candidates in the Cape Town area or any candidates wanting to relocate to Cape Town. GENTS TRAINER Join us as our trainer; assist our current staff compliment in staying on trend with the latest in the field of Barbering. You should be proficient in all aspects of barbering, and have the ability to train. You would be responsible for the technical aspects of training as well as the softer aspects such as retailing and customer service – this is an exciting and challenging position and we are looking for a candidate who wants to transition from being on the floor into more of a teaching role. Exceptional growth potential into the arena of Gents Grooming. We are open to applications for barbers as well. BEAUTICIAN We are looking for a qualified beautician with experienced in facials and facial treatments. We are opening a beauty bar in our Canal Walk store and this would be an exciting and inventive way to combine the full service aspect. We would love to consult with the right candidate in the development of our menu and service offering so this position would be ideal for a candidate whom is experienced and wants to transition from being restricted to being more autonomous and creative in terms of service offerings. Excellent and unlimited growth and earning potential. LEARNERS After the massive setback our industry has endured Partners Hair is excited to host the next generation Hairdresser – we are looking for entrants into the field of hairdressing to join our team. We have an exceptional internal training module and our proven methods and sales driven approach allows new entrants the opportunity to become motivated well rounded stylists capable of not only achieving exceptional technical heights but to also combine this with unbreakable business savvy. If you are looking to break into the industry and want to leave your mark on the industry early on, join our team and watch your career take off. All applicants can email their CV though to hr@partnershair.co.za PARTNERS HAIR DESIGN Address: Corner Riverstone Road and Cornwall Place, Kenilworth, Cape Town Tel: 021 7971979 Fax: 021 7971813 Email: hr@partnershair.co.za Web: www.partnershair.co.za

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

I don't' know what your current mind set is however one thing is for sure - if you don't have a plan, you are almost sure to fail. And if your planning doesn't include training and up-skilling your staff in all aspects of your business, the chances are good that you won't achieve the growth you are looking for. Success, and in some cases the survival of your business, depends on a number of strategies: Plan your goals and the areas you want to see growth Implement strategies to help you to achieve those goals Measure the success of those strategies on a regular basis Realise, from the beginning that on-going professional training is the key to achieving these goals. The importance of training or skills development. The first is 'mind skills' often referred to as the power of positive thinking. Your mind is a generator of thoughts and ideas but is also a receiver of other people’s thoughts and ideas. Mind skills, or should I say managing the energy created by mere thoughts, also influences the things that happen to you. Positive thoughts attract positive results while negative thinking tends to attract the opposite. The secret is to recognise a negative state of mind and immediately replace it with something positive. Simply stated, positive thinking is constructive while negative thinking is destructive. In order to build a successful clientele you have to have good 'people skills'. Fundamental to this is the ability to listen. Your clients come to you for your advice and expertise and the best way to offer this is via consultation. Uncover clients' problems, needs and desires by asking open questions and listen to what they tell you. In this way you become a solution provider and be recognised as an expert in your field. In addition you will need be empathetic and patient, the seeds you plant make take time to result in new business. The reality is we do live in a physical world where your 'creative skills' will always be in demand. And the way people look and feel about themselves contributes greatly to their own personal success. Be sure you fully understand what your client wants, if your creative masterpieces becomes a nightmare for the client you are going to have a very unhappy client. Keep checking with the client that you are giving her what she wants or needs. Many of the services we provide our clients contain chemical formulations that, when correctly applied will satisfy 99% of clients' problems, needs and desires. So it goes without saying that your 'science skills' are key to selling your expertise and keeping clients happy. You may understand the physiology of hair and skin and the many scientific advances have been made in protecting the integrity of hair and skin but that doesn't really count for anything until your client knows it. We talk about the perfect client experience similar to the experience of visiting a fine restaurant or a five-star hotel each of which has a strong focus on hospitality. So when our clients (guests} are in the salon or spa, our 'hospitality skills' should leave clients in no doubt that they are both wanted and valued to the point of exceeding their expectations and giving them the perfect salon experience. This display of hospitality ensures they will return for more and refer you to their friends and colleagues. The final skill to complete the skills toolbox is 'responsibility skills'. Nobody minds taking responsibility when things go well but not so when things go wrong. It is good to remember that successes are built on failures and it is better to have tried, failed and learned than to never have tried at all. Take responsibility square on knowing that 'if it is to be it is up to me.. This blog is one of a series of business insights which can be accessed on www.mysalonsoftware.co.za. If you have any questions or specific requests please email info@mysalonsoftware.co.za. For more information contact us HERE. Web: www.mysalonsoftware.co.za Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Aletta: 064 504 6001 | aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za Terry: 083 650 0952 | terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za

Cecelia @ Hair By, Tygervalley, CAPE TOWN Opportunity for a hairstylist and a barber for chair rental. If you are an established and qualified hair stylist or barber wanting to work more independently, then I can help you. I am offering rent-a-chair opportunities at my popular salon around the corner from Tygervalley Shopping Centre. Please contact Cecelia for more details on 084 729 9662.

Who’s in your team? Even if you are an independent worker you should still strive to create a collaborative environment with those who are nearby or your colleagues, as uplifting each other means uplifting all!