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Unique, Texture, Movement, Strength, Structure, Dream like Beauty. Classic shapes made avant-garde. A collection that embraces the beauty & Strength of woman. A unique beauty, A Surreal Beauty. Hair Shannon Dowd Salon: Zibido Hair, Hamilton, New Zealand Photography Ryan's Daughter Makeup: Velvetine Makeup & Hair Styling: Shannon Dowd

Often the question is asked; Why is there a need for a Bargaining Council in the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty Industry? WHAT IS A BARGAINING COUNCIL? A Bargaining Council is a body that is established by one or more Employers’ Organisations and one or more Trade Unions. It must be registered under the Labour Relations Act for a particular industry. WHAT ARE THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF A BARGAINING COUNCIL? Concluding and enforcing collective agreements Preventing and resolving labour disputes Establishing and managing a dispute resolution fund Promoting and establishing training and education schemes Establishing and managing schemes or funds to benefit its parties or members Making and submitting proposals on policies and laws that affect a specific sector or area Certain bargaining councils have the status to resolve labour disputes in the same way as the CCMA. Therefore, the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to preside over labour disputes in a specific industry, if an accredited bargaining council exists. The impact of a Bargaining Council versus the Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997 within the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty Industry is as follows: Bargaining Council Main Collective Agreement: Industry specific conditions of employment is negotiated by the EOHCB and UASA with mandates received from the Industry The Board of the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty comprise of Employers and Employees active within the Industry represented The Main Collective Agreement entered into between the parties to the council (EOHCB & UASA The Union) is implemented and facilitated by the Bargaining Council Staff Clear industry regulations are defined and clarified. Compliance inspections are conducted by Bargaining Council Agents The conduct of Agents is managed by the Board of the council Industry operational and educational standards are implemented and facilitated through the council Collective bargaining through the council allows for an Industry Pension Fund and Sick Pay Fund (including Maternity Leave Benefit) Dispute resolution managed by the council VERSUS Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997: Determining conditions of employment allows little to no possible input from the Industry Lack of industry-specific regulations Ambiguous compliance requirements Employment compliance are conducted by Department of Employment and Labour Inspectors High frequency of issuing subpoenas to Salon Owners for inspections The Department of Employment and Labour has poor industry knowledge The conduct of Labour Inspectors is managed by the Chief Inspector No Industry Benefits, unless implemented by the Employer and agreed upon by the employee No maternity leave benefits No mandated pension funds Dispute resolution managed through the CCMA The National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty is represented by the Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty (EOHCB) and United Association of South Africa (UASA The Union) who represents the Industry (tri-party). Industry Benefits through the council and parties to the council: Industry-specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated The Bargaining Council is mandated to ensure industrial compliance Opportunity for all parties to have direct input towards industrial change Employers and Employees are afforded industry-specific representation Unique industry characteristics can be addressed such as: High percentage of female employees Unique Health and Safety risks High number of new salons entering the market etc. Benefits of Representing Bodies: EOHCB Opportunity for Employer to provide industry change Labour representation and consultation which is cost effective Access to and representation at conciliation and arbitration Employer representation at Bargaining Council Board: (a) Input regarding Agent conduct (b) Input regarding Commissioner Conduct (c) Input regarding Bargaining Council matters UASA The Union Opportunity for Employee to provide industry change Union membership benefits Union representation on relevant matters: (a) Salon-level disputes (b) Disciplinary action (C) Representation at conciliation and arbitration Employee representation at Bargaining Council Board: (a) Input regarding Agent conduct (b) Input regarding Commissioner Conduct (c) Input regarding Bargaining Council matters Non-Militant dispute resolution approach The National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty positively impacts the Industry through: Industry Pension Fund: Implemented to ensure Employees have adequate retirement funds in place when leaving the industry, and should an employee become disable, that a disability benefit can assist with the impact of permanent disability. In the event of death, the fund also provides a death benefit payable to the Employee’s beneficiary. Leave: Ensure that Employees have adequate time to rest, recuperate and attend to family responsibilities. Sick Pay Fund: Funded by both Employer and Employee. Additional sick leave days are provided, as well as a maternity benefit. Working Employers and Legal Owners may also belong to the Industry Sick Pay Fund. Occupational Clarity: Wage and salary clarifications based on job definitions and qualifications. Hours of Work: Sundays, Public Holidays, meal intervals, and overtime hours and remuneration therefore is negotiated based on Industry-specific needs. Target-driven Employment: Commission structures are strictly negotiated with priority in ensuring salon viability whilst an employee is on leave. Let us compare beneficial conditions of employment and risks contained in the Main Collective Agreement of the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty which are negotiated by the EOHCB and UASA The Union, to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of South Africa, which sets the scene in terms of the benefits of a Bargaining Council in an Industry. Now herewith an illustration of how a Bargaining Council is financially beneficial to an Employer by using remuneration calculations for work performed on a Sunday, when a Sunday forms part of the ordinary working hours per week or Personal Services Commission (PSC) is to be paid for annual leave, notice pay (when an employer waives an employee’s notice), and severance pay. In both these illustrations, we apply calculations based on Area A (The Provinces of Gauteng (excluding the Magisterial Districts of Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Pretoria and Wonderboom), Province of Free State, Kimberly, East London, Humansdorp, Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, the balance of all Magisterial District of the Eastern Cape Province, balance of all the Magisterial Districts of Northern Cape Province and all the Magisterial District of the North West Province (excluding the Magisterial District of Brits, Rustenburg and Mankwe). Please remember that remuneration for Sunday work and Personal Services Commission percentages differ for other areas as per the Main Collective Agreement. In summary, we wish to emphasize the Pros & Cons impact on Employers and Employees should an establishment within the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry operate under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997. Employees: Cons – Loss of Employer contributions to Pension Fund Benefits Complete loss of Pension fund Loss of Sick Pay Fund Benefits Maternity Leave Benefits Loss of Mandated Wage Increases Loss of Industry Representivity Pros – Short-term Saving Fewer month-to-month costs More Pay During Annual Leave Uniform is completely paid by employer Longer Lunch Breaks Less administration and paperwork No claim issues as there are nowhere to claim from. Employers: Cons – Staff receive fewer benefits Longer Notice Periods Sunday work hours are double-time Shorter preparation times for Bargaining Council cases Increased costs for staff uniforms Pros – Fewer mandated monthly costs - No Pension Fund / Sick Pay Fund Less Administration regarding employment compliance No Compassionate Leave for staff No prescribed wages Less severance pay due to staff in retrenchments For more important advice to ensure you follow the correct labour practices in your salon, please contact your local EOHCB HERE. Web: www.eohcb.co.za Youtube: eohcb SA Facebook: facebook.com/eohcb Twitter: @eohcbSA Instagram: @eohcbsa

What a stunning blonde, made with beautifully placed babylights for a soft, shimmering, multidimensional result, and very chic effect! Here’s how this look was achieved using Milkshake products. Full head baby lights 7N 10 vol Toner - 10.0/10NN 5 vol #bobsandbeehives #hairculture #bobsandbeehivesgoingboutique @milkshakehairsouthafrica @sa_hairstylists Love this work? Follow Bobs and Beehives for more! https://www.facebook.com/BobsandBeehivesHairCulture

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. We invite you to share your work with us and the world. You have the talent, we have the stage for you. Take the chance to show the world what a true creative does: Imagine, Create and Inspire. Now is the time to start planning. Choose your category, plan your looks, and start preparing your entry ready to submit. Entries can be submitted online between Thursday 1 July and Thursday 15 July. Amazing prizes await the winners of the Kao Global Creative Awards – you could be one of them! Categories to Choose From: Technical Awards and Editorial Categories Technical Awards: New Talent Colourist is the only technical award that is open this year, and will be judged on photographic submissions only, competing on national level first, then on international. Editorial Categories (Photographic collections): You can enter one or more of the categories below. Men‘s hairstylist of the year Show your mastery and expertise in men’s styling, barbering and grooming by creating a collection of cutting-edge men’s looks. Salon team of the year Channel the creativity of your entire salon team. Create a style collection that represents your shared vision and show the power of your team. Avant garde stylist of the year This is pure unbridled creativity. Push the boundaries of conventional hairstyling and dare to inspire with your collection of visionary work. Editorial colourist of the year Express your vision in colour. Create an editorial colour collection that showcases colour creativity, precision and vision. How to Enter Step 1: Go to www.globalcreativeawards.com, and set your location to Africa> English (ZA). Step 2: Download the briefing kit and technical heads that you will need for your entry. This will give you all the information on exactly what is required and be sure to read the rules and entry requirements carefully. Step 3: Create your entry and do the photo shoot! Make sure your entry abides by all the category rules and then submit it on the www.globalcreativeawards.com website, between Thursday 1 July and Thursday 15 July. There are fabulous cash prizes for each category winner, as well as global editorial coverage with Estetica, and a stunning trophy for each category winner. Do you have any questions? Rather ask and be sure! The friendly Kao education team is standing by to answer any questions you have. Contact your area educator or call 011 312 5070.

Often the question is asked; Why is there a need for a Bargaining Council in the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty Industry? WHAT IS A BARGAINING COUNCIL? A Bargaining Council is a body that is established by one or more Employers’ Organisations and one or more Trade Unions. It must be registered under the Labour Relations Act for a particular industry. WHAT ARE THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF A BARGAINING COUNCIL? Concluding and enforcing collective agreements Preventing and resolving labour disputes Establishing and managing a dispute resolution fund Promoting and establishing training and education schemes Establishing and managing schemes or funds to benefit its parties or members Making and submitting proposals on policies and laws that affect a specific sector or area Certain bargaining councils have the status to resolve labour disputes in the same way as the CCMA. Therefore, the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to preside over labour disputes in a specific industry, if an accredited bargaining council exists. The impact of a Bargaining Council versus the Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997 within the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty Industry is as follows: Bargaining Council Main Collective Agreement: Industry specific conditions of employment is negotiated by the EOHCB and UASA with mandates received from the Industry The Board of the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty comprise of Employers and Employees active within the Industry represented The Main Collective Agreement entered into between the parties to the council (EOHCB & UASA The Union) is implemented and facilitated by the Bargaining Council Staff Clear industry regulations are defined and clarified. Compliance inspections are conducted by Bargaining Council Agents The conduct of Agents is managed by the Board of the council Industry operational and educational standards are implemented and facilitated through the council Collective bargaining through the council allows for an Industry Pension Fund and Sick Pay Fund (including Maternity Leave Benefit) Dispute resolution managed by the council VERSUS Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997: Determining conditions of employment allows little to no possible input from the Industry Lack of industry-specific regulations Ambiguous compliance requirements Employment compliance are conducted by Department of Employment and Labour Inspectors High frequency of issuing subpoenas to Salon Owners for inspections The Department of Employment and Labour has poor industry knowledge The conduct of Labour Inspectors is managed by the Chief Inspector No Industry Benefits, unless implemented by the Employer and agreed upon by the employee No maternity leave benefits No mandated pension funds Dispute resolution managed through the CCMA The National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty is represented by the Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty (EOHCB) and United Association of South Africa (UASA The Union) who represents the Industry (tri-party). Industry Benefits through the council and parties to the council: Industry-specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated The Bargaining Council is mandated to ensure industrial compliance Opportunity for all parties to have direct input towards industrial change Employers and Employees are afforded industry-specific representation Unique industry characteristics can be addressed such as: High percentage of female employees Unique Health and Safety risks High number of new salons entering the market etc. Benefits of Representing Bodies: EOHCB Opportunity for Employer to provide industry change Labour representation and consultation which is cost effective Access to and representation at conciliation and arbitration Employer representation at Bargaining Council Board: (a) Input regarding Agent conduct (b) Input regarding Commissioner Conduct (c) Input regarding Bargaining Council matters UASA The Union Opportunity for Employee to provide industry change Union membership benefits Union representation on relevant matters: (a) Salon-level disputes (b) Disciplinary action (C) Representation at conciliation and arbitration Employee representation at Bargaining Council Board: (a) Input regarding Agent conduct (b) Input regarding Commissioner Conduct (c) Input regarding Bargaining Council matters Non-Militant dispute resolution approach The National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty positively impacts the Industry through: Industry Pension Fund: Implemented to ensure Employees have adequate retirement funds in place when leaving the industry, and should an employee become disable, that a disability benefit can assist with the impact of permanent disability. In the event of death, the fund also provides a death benefit payable to the Employee’s beneficiary. Leave: Ensure that Employees have adequate time to rest, recuperate and attend to family responsibilities. Sick Pay Fund: Funded by both Employer and Employee. Additional sick leave days are provided, as well as a maternity benefit. Working Employers and Legal Owners may also belong to the Industry Sick Pay Fund. Occupational Clarity: Wage and salary clarifications based on job definitions and qualifications. Hours of Work: Sundays, Public Holidays, meal intervals, and overtime hours and remuneration therefore is negotiated based on Industry-specific needs. Target-driven Employment: Commission structures are strictly negotiated with priority in ensuring salon viability whilst an employee is on leave. Let us compare beneficial conditions of employment and risks contained in the Main Collective Agreement of the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Skincare, and Beauty which are negotiated by the EOHCB and UASA The Union, to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of South Africa, which sets the scene in terms of the benefits of a Bargaining Council in an Industry. Now herewith an illustration of how a Bargaining Council is financially beneficial to an Employer by using remuneration calculations for work performed on a Sunday, when a Sunday forms part of the ordinary working hours per week or Personal Services Commission (PSC) is to be paid for annual leave, notice pay (when an employer waives an employee’s notice), and severance pay. In both these illustrations, we apply calculations based on Area A (The Provinces of Gauteng (excluding the Magisterial Districts of Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Pretoria and Wonderboom), Province of Free State, Kimberly, East London, Humansdorp, Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, the balance of all Magisterial District of the Eastern Cape Province, balance of all the Magisterial Districts of Northern Cape Province and all the Magisterial District of the North West Province (excluding the Magisterial District of Brits, Rustenburg and Mankwe). Please remember that remuneration for Sunday work and Personal Services Commission percentages differ for other areas as per the Main Collective Agreement. In summary, we wish to emphasize the Pros & Cons impact on Employers and Employees should an establishment within the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry operate under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997. Employees: Cons – Loss of Employer contributions to Pension Fund Benefits Complete loss of Pension fund Loss of Sick Pay Fund Benefits Maternity Leave Benefits Loss of Mandated Wage Increases Loss of Industry Representivity Pros – Short-term Saving Fewer month-to-month costs More Pay During Annual Leave Uniform is completely paid by employer Longer Lunch Breaks Less administration and paperwork No claim issues as there are nowhere to claim from. Employers: Cons – Staff receive fewer benefits Longer Notice Periods Sunday work hours are double-time Shorter preparation times for Bargaining Council cases Increased costs for staff uniforms Pros – Fewer mandated monthly costs - No Pension Fund / Sick Pay Fund Less Administration regarding employment compliance No Compassionate Leave for staff No prescribed wages Less severance pay due to staff in retrenchments For more important advice to ensure you follow the correct labour practices in your salon, please contact your local EOHCB HERE. Web: www.eohcb.co.za Youtube: eohcb SA Facebook: facebook.com/eohcb Twitter: @eohcbSA Instagram: @eohcbsa

This collection was a dedication to my grandmother who was the epitome of effortless beauty. She was a true lady. This collection is close to my heart. Effortless Beauty is also Cabello’s slogan. Hair and Concept .. Stephanie Bellairs Salon: Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs, Mandurah, Western Australia @cabello_bystephaniebellairs Hair Assistant.. Yasmin Bellairs Makeup .. Laura Thomas Makeup assistant.. Brooke Wragg Stylist .. Rochelle Renwick Photographer .. Carl Keeley

Groomed Academy has launched an amazing competition to celebrate the launch of their online academy, and to make people aware of the incredible online training! The competition is easy and simple to enter and is open to all hairstylists and barbers with a love and passion for men’s hairstyling and trends. It consists of four photographic categories. • Creative Gents Hair Colour and Cut • Combination Haircut and Beard Style • Classic Gents Cut • Gents Latest Trends Cut You can enter as many categories as you like, but if you want to win the Grand Prize you will need to enter all four. The Prizes The Grand Prize for the best total scores across all four categories, is a trip to the UK in 2022, flights and accommodation included, to receive fabulous education and UK certification at the Mike Taylor Academy in London. The educational experience of a lifetime! The winner will also be interviewed and profiled in Hairnews. Four Category Prizes will also be awarded. Category winners will receive prizes to the value of R13,900 each – including an online Groomed Academy course, a Wahl Professional hamper, a Seb Man hamper, and all equipment required to do the online course. How to Enter Each Category This is a photographic competition and is open to all barbers and hairdressers. There are four categories. You can enter all categories to be eligible for the grand prize, but may only submit one entry in each category. All photos must be taken one metre away from your model, with your model against a white background, including the head and shoulders of your model. You can use a cellphone to take your photo or do a shoot as long as the photo is clear and you stick to these rules. • Firstly take a ‘before’ photo. • Then create your style according to the category requirements. • Then take four ‘after’ photos of your look from one meter away, with your model placed against a plain white background. ‘After’ photos will include: • Front (the finished look) • Back • Left side • Right side Then submit the five photos via We Transfer with your completed entry form, to info@groomedacademy.co.za. If you want to win the grand prize, you will need to enter all four categories. One entry per category. The Judges This competition will be judged by two expert judges in the UK: Mike Taylor, Director and Head Educator for the Great British Barbering Academy and Mike Taylor Education Fergal Doyle, Global Community and Engagement Manager for Wella Professionals. Entries will be numbered, and submitted to the judges anonymously. Competition Timeline Entries close: 30 November 2021 Finalists announced: 10 December 2021 Winner announced: 24 December 2021 Click HERE to view the online entry form. Click HERE to view the terms and conditions. Do you have any questions? Please email info@groomedacademy.co.za if you have any questions or need more information. Hints for Success Make sure you understand the category definition very well and that your entries suit the categories they are entered for. Creative Gents Hair Colour and Cut – you will need to understand trends and do current, edgy work Combination Haircut and Beard Style – look at the balance of the haircut and beard, and total look Classic Gents Cut – this is all about precision and perfection Gents Latest Trends Cut – you will need to express your fashion forward knowledge of trends Read the rules carefully. Make sure your photo is clear, with no shadows, and that it is taken a metre away from the model on a white background. The Groomed Academy Ethos Groomed Academy is not only for the training of barbers but for comprehensive groomers, allowing you to fully meet the grooming and hair needs of every gent who walks into your salon or barber shop. It’s about creating a phenomenal total result and how to give your clients the ultimate experience with full knowledge every step of the way through the service. We train you to become an expert in every aspect of grooming. For more information on our SA- and UK-certified courses either at the Cape Town or Mossel Bay Academy or online, email info@groomedacademy.co.za.

This stunning vanilla blonde colour, created by Blu Gel Salon in Pietermaritzburg and using Goldwell products, took nearly two years to reach this glossy end result from a starting point of dark brown. Slow and steady wins the race and what a result it is! Congratulations Blu Gel - follow their page HERE for more stunning work!

The concept of target setting excites the blood of winners and achievers at the same time, it horrifies anyone who either lacks ambition or cannot take pressure - A word regarding the latter - if we didn’t have pressure, we wouldn’t have diamonds. There are many things in life over which we have no control however; achieving goals is not one of them. In fact we are setting and achieving goals almost daily and have done so from the moment we learned to negotiate for the things we wanted. The more we want, the harder we work to get it. A good example of setting and achieving goals is a young lady whom I worked with. She had been on the ships for a number of years before she came and worked in one of my salons. While on the ships she became very good friends with a girl who ended up living in Canada. For a while the young lady wanted to visit Canada to see her friend but was always put off by the costs. During a performance review she told me of her goal - to visit her friend in Canada so we created a goal plan. To remind her of her goal she created a ‘dream board’ in her section. On the dream board were pictures of Canada as well as pictures of her and her friend. Secondly we created ambitious targets split between services and retail. Thirdly she opened a separate bank account for her Canada trip into which she placed all her retail commission together with services commission in excess of her monthly needs. One year later she spent an unforgettable holiday in Canada. She set and committed herself to this goal, reminded herself every day of the end game and achieved monthly targets for both services and retail. She achieved her goal because she really, really wanted to. Don't think of targets in just monetary terms but rather as a series of strategies that will ensure achievement of goals is on going. For example, have a new client strategy. Retaining your existing clients will ensure a constant income but growth comes from getting new clients of which referrals are the most reliable. Upgrade chemical clients to include a treatment. Very few (if any) operations are performed without an aesthetic and antibiotics to protect patients. We should be offering the same protection to our chemical clients. Introduce another product or service. Your clients are shoppers and will respond to any offer made to them particularly if recommended by someone they see as an expert. Pre-book the next appointment before the client leaves the salon. When done effectively your clients will visit your salon at least one more time a year and, just doing this, could grow your turnover by 15%. These strategies will help to achieve monthly turnover goals. Using the My Salon Software target function gives you daily updates on whether you are going to achieve or even exceed your target. For example, if you set yourself a target of R50,000.00 for a working month of 25 days your daily target will be R2,000.00. If you do more than that on any day the system revises your daily target by dividing the balance of your target by 24 days (one day less). And so on. The system also calculates your estimated turnover if you over-achieve consistently on your daily target. There is nothing more motivating than to see the reward growing with your effort. Simply put, by failing to set goals (planning) you are unconsciously planning to fail. Add to this business’s magic ingredient, a positive mental attitude, and any goal becomes achievable. And the final thing on setting and achieving goals - whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right! For more information contact us: http://mysalonsoftware.co.za/contact-us-hair-news/ www.mysalonsoftware.co.za info@mysalonsoftware.co.za terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 083 650 0952 aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 064 504 6001

Putting nature first, milkshake meets the needs of stylists who are concerned about a healthy, sustainable environment as well as the health and nurturing of your clients’ hair. Why should you choose Milkshake? • Because we are dedicated to protecting the environment as much as we are to protecting hair. • Because all of our products are made in Italy following the strictest guidelines provided by EU regulations, for the best haircare experience possible. • Because every day, we are committed to providing excellent products and service, while constantly working towards an eco-friendly approach to haircare. • Because we want a sustainable future for everyone, and our planet. Food for Hair – Plastic-free Formulas Packed with Goodies Feeding your hair is just as important as feeding your body. That’s why we are committed to using high percentages of the best natural ingredients which are often organic. Whenever possible our formulas are sulphate, paraben and salt-free, and we never allow microplastics in our products. Z-one concept does not carry out or commission animal testing. Research and Innovation for the Future World We are approaching the use of biotechnologies which have their own unique benefits. By using natural engineering to get the most out of raw materials, we reduce waste, as well as reduce human impact on the materials and the soil. Packaging – Less is More to Protect Planet Earth We know that packaging has an impact on our planet, so we have chosen materials that significantly reduce the environmental impact of our brand. Our plastic bottles are made from 50% recycled plastic and can easily be recycled. The aluminium we use can be recycled forever. Any paper used is made from responsibly managed sources and is recyclable. Merchandising – Supporting Salons Sustainably We want our salons to look beautiful and to help your clients have the best experience, sustainably. We are opting for beautiful, durable and long lasting wooden and metal furnishing items, or paper from sustainably managed forests. Resources – Green Energy, Zero Impact, Carbon Offset We choose to use 100% certified sustainable energy at our headquarters. We care about nature, print only when necessary, and recycle our paper. We offset our paper use by planting trees, and to further reduce environmental impact, traffic and pollution, our employees work from home where possible. Charity – Supporting People, Protecting Nature We regularly contribute to charities as part of our company ethic for social sustainability, and do regular charitable drives that support a wide variety of causes from breast cancer prevention to the fight against the extinction of polar bears. Measurable Quality and Transparency We believe in quality, transparency and measurability, and that’s why we have opted to be ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2018. This helps us to closely monitor our processes, reducing wastage and maintaining top quality service and customer satisfaction. We love Planet Earth! To join the milk_shake family and become part of the company’s green, eco-friendly ethos, contact our friendly team today. Contact milk_shake on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

This is your chance to start a new life and make a career move to the fastest growing destination in SA! Gerald Wells Hair and Beauty Professionals is so busy in our fabulous location in Ballito, that we are urgently seeking additional stylists to move to the area and join our team. Would you like to change your life and make a move to beautiful Ballito? You will enjoy: • An amazing lifestyle, access to stunning beaches, glorious weather year round • Unpolluted, healthy, low-stress environment where you can be happy • Creativity in our busy and successful high profile salon where clientele are waiting, with brilliant earning potential • Being part of a friendly, supportive team in a state of the art, knowledgeable, dynamic environment Contact Gerald Wells for more information. Email your CV or any questions to gerald@geraldwells.co.za

Optic is the latest collection from 2021 International Hairdresser of the Year, Danny Pato. Photographed by Mara Sommer, Opticwas inspired by the 1960s: Op Art, fashion, architecture and a monochromatic palette. “I wanted to take some of the movements and obsessions of the 60s – space travel, New Wave and rebellion – and reimagine them for today”, said Pato. Hair is the collection is high-contrast black and white. A long bob (lob) has shattered layers of black and white; finger-waves are set to create a finger-like illusion; a shorter haircut has disconnected layers that integrate into each other to create a choppy effect; long dead straight hair, half-and-half black and white, features playful polka dots; curly hair is fully brushed out big and voluminous to catch the air; a sleek bowl cut is contrasted with a long, structured panels. The scale and patters of the dresses, designed by Pato, create playful optical illusions for the viewer. Hair & Art Director: Danny Pato Salon: D&M Hair Design Photographer: Mara Sommer Stylists: Danny Pato & Rachel Morton Makeup Artist: Kiekie Stanners Producer: Ryland Wood Product Company: Davines Models: Jenna Watermeyer, Lauren Keeline and Lydia Grace from Red11 Models, Bernie Anker and Ella Wong from Unique Model Management.