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Excellent Security – Alarm – Generator – Boom Gate Access Squarebubble Hairdressing is centrally located in the heart of Bedfordview in the humble Kloof Mall. With no major chain stores in the building it is a destination salon conveniently placed right off the N3 highway from Van Buuren off ramp. Surrounding are the busy Village View shopping center as well as Bedford shopping centre just down Kloof road with all major grocery stores, mouthwatering restaurants, pharmacies and banks. The Kloof Mall offers 24 hour security guards as well as controlled boom gate access. The salon is equipped with an alarm and has recently had a generator installed so loadshedding does not affect business. Squarebubble salon staff use Davines professional colour and are stocked in Davines retail for homecare. The staff consists of 2 members who work for the salon (and are Davines master colorists), 2 rental hairstylists, 2 nail technicians, 2 beauticians as well as 3 operators and a receptionist at the front desk. The salon has space for one more hairstylist who is equipped with a clientele who would like either a rent a chair option or to work on a commission basis.The salon is newly renovated with lots of cupboard space for a new member to store their things under lock and key. Ownership of the salon has recently changed as of 1 March 2020 and despite the pandemic is still going strong! The salon is also fully covid-19 compliant in protocols. Please take a look on Facebook or Instagram or contact Kalpesh to view the salon. • Contact person: Kalpesh • Phone: 011 455 1626 • Email: hairsalon@squarebubble.co.za

An easy step by step video on how to create the sought-after beach waves look using Goldwell’s incredible new Nuwave. If you love Nuwave and would like to offer your clients the very best in trendy, beach-wave looks, contact Goldwell on 011 312 5070.

Fabulous, funky and well loved brand KMS is launching a new initiative to raise awareness among salons and clients about the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The Clean Sweep Initiative includes several exciting new programs to further the brand’s sustainable journey. Firstly, product packaging and ingredient transparency are taking centre stage. “Sustainability is now at the forefront of the collective consumer consciousness.” explains Kristof Stengele, Associate Director KMS. “Individuals and our stylists are taking more and more measures to ensure their own lifestyles are sustainably minded. Rightfully so, they now demand the same, or more, from the brands that they use.” The amazing new KMS sustainability efforts include: Environmental / Sustainability Icons: KMS will start to integrate the new Kao Environmental / Sustainability icons into the collection. KMS will create consistent and uniform labelling across all digital and physical touch points, to showcase measures such as responsible sourcing, mindful water usage, minimalistic and responsible packaging, as well as product and ingredient transparency. Ingredient Transparency: From the very beginning, KMS has been dedicated to using the finest ingredients to create superior and high performing hair care products. Now, the brand is taking it further by allowing consumers to easily search an in-depth database of the key ingredients on the KMS website. Packaging Recyclability: All KMS Shampoos and Conditioners are packaged entirely out of PP (polypropylene), making them 100% recyclable. Aluminium Reduction: To reduce the eco footprint, KMS has partnered with the Ball Corporation to switch to a lightweight aluminium can, saving a total of 1.4 tons of aluminium every year. The innovative and patented technology reduces the weight of the can by 15% without affecting the packaging integrity, while also reducing the can’s carbon footprint by approximately 12%. Exciting and encouraging news for all lovers of this iconic and relatable brand. To find out more about stocking KMS in your salon, call Kao South Africa on 011 312 5070.

Raeesa International is currently looking for experienced stylists and apprentices for their upmarket new venue that opened doors in February. Currently the TwinCare Hairstylist of the Year 2020 and Salon International Up & Coming Stylist of the Year 2021, Raeesa offers a fantastic opportunity for stylists to not only work with an affluent client base in trendy Parkhurst, but also the opportunity to learn and share new skills and techniques. Having trained with the likes of Jen Atkin, Mounir, Toni & Guy, Berni Ottjes and more, Raeesa is looking to build a team of creative collaborators in offering clients a luxury experience. The salon is based in Parkhurst, Johannesburg Contact: Raeesa Dawood Tel: 084 678 6461 Email: info@raeesainternationalhair.com

We love this gorgeous look created by Shag High Voltage, Port Elizabeth, and published on the Wahl Professional Facebook page. It shows that it’s not just short looks that can be created with a Wahl clipper – but also fabulously fashionable longer looks that combine length with stunning style and perfection of lines. If you love Wahl clippers, follow their Wahl Professional page HERE.

Too little is said about the role of receptionists in the success of your business. Reception is not just a person, it is a function. So even if you don't have a full time person in the job whoever answers the phone or deals with the client at the desk is playing that role. It's good to remember that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression and that the front desk is both the first and last contact clients have with you. So what we are really looking for is a balance between effectiveness and efficiency. Efficiency will ensure the admin is done properly and effectiveness to make sure clients keep coming back. Booking appointments or selling time. We all know how important it is to get appointment details right, but did you ever consider, that “selling” appointment times could increase your monthly turnover by 20-30%. We all know certain times of the day, week or month are more popular than others. For example the value of a Monday appointment is nowhere near the value of a Friday or Saturday appointment. Likewise appointments might be more popular in the first and last week of the month and less popular in the middle two weeks. So the trick is to try to book appointments during those quieter times. Popular appointment times are popular for a reason so try to avoid booking those until the last minute. Re-booking before the client leaves the salon. It’s great to see bookings at the beginning of each week. There is nothing worse that starting the week with an empty appointment book. The advantages of booking clients’ next appointment are numerous: It makes it so much easier to achieve turnover targets. Clients enjoy the benefits of your services the more often they visit your salon plus, they end up spending 15-20% more each year. Plus the receptionist has the opportunity to “sell” the quieter times as mentioned earlier. Increasing sales 80% of clients who do not repurchase products before leaving the salon is usually because they weren't asked to. Stylists are busy attending to the client’s immediate needs and often don’t remember to remind clients about home care. By just browsing each client's buying history your receptionist could provide a subtle reminder as she is finalising the client's docket. The result could be a staggering increase of 25% in retail sales. Makes you think! www.mysalonsoftware.co.za info@mysalonsoftware.co.za terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 083 650 0952 aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 064 504 6001

Please email your CV to sandra@dnasalon.co.za on contact Sandra Williams on 083 293 0836 to schedule an interview.

Dear EOHCB Members & Industry, In the link below are the Alert Level 1 Disaster Management Act Regulations effective as of 28 February 2021. Please note that the Personal Care Sector Specific Protocols published 19 June 2020 remain in place and must be adhered to in order to continue business and employment operation during alert level 1. CLICK HERE For any other information or advice the EOHCB will gladly assist – please contact your local representative. www.eohcb.co.za

A fabulous and inspiring reminder. Be that crazy person!

Do you pride yourself in the blondes that you are able to create in your salon? Then by now you might have heard of the black shampoo and conditioner taking the market by storm and the amazing toning ability of these products Bio-Kinetic created in 2016. Boosting Retail Sales in your salon! For the past 5 years these 3 ash products have been at the forefront of giving thousands of blond clients a new look. They are still the top retail sellers for almost all salons who stock them, as they give a new outlook on blond maintenance and toning. When are these products recommended as retail? • Your client is going Blond after having dark hair, yellow and orange pigment can be a nuisance. Not anymore! • A client desires a Silver/Grey/Ash blond, without the purple! • When the hair has a warm undertone that is undesirable, these products will supress it with ease! • Purple pigmented products just don’t give you the desired colour, try these! • To give white grey hair a darker grey colour. Here is how to give your clients the look they want! Bio-Kinetic’s BLACK Pigment technology makes our Ash Range the ultimate when it comes to a balanced toning effect, without the purple look. The craze for silver blonde hair is as alive as ever and growing! Go Ash Cleanse is a toning shampoo formulated with BLACK pigment technology to compliment the Bio-Kinetic Ultimate Ash conditioner and Eezi Ash spray in creating the ultimate ash effect. Go Ash is highly effective in reducing unwanted gold/copper undertones in the hair and will give a neutral silver look on lighter shades of blond. This cleanser has a moisturizing, salt-free, pH correcting formula that will minimise colour fading and leave the hair more manageable and well-toned. Ultimate Ash Conditioner is a toning conditioner BLACK pigment technology. It has remarkable toning ability, supressing unwanted yellow and orange undertones in the hair. The product will leave the hair feeling softer and more manageable. This product has a pH correcting formula to help reduce colour stripping. Used on light shades of hair colour, it easily creates and maintains a silver-grey, platinum, or grey hair colour. Use in conjunction with Go Ash Cleanse and Eezi Ash spray for an even greater effect. Eezi-Ash is a spray-on, leave-in, detangling conditioner with BLACK pigment technology. Its fantastic toning ability allows the user to easily tone the more problematic areas of the hair. Simply spray the product where you need it most, i.e., orange/yellow root area of ends. This product will leave the hair feeling softer and more manageable. It will also help reduce the porosity of the hair, leaving the hair feeling silkier. Unwanted yellow or orange undertones are no match for Eezi Ash, as they are disguised with only a few sprays. “Dare to be Different” and give these a try, YOU and YOUR clients will love the look! Email: info@bio-kinetic.co.za Cell: 082 410 2205 Tel: 012 661 8738 Web: www.biokinetic.co.za Facebook: @biokinetichaircare Instagram: @biokinetichaircare

Dear Industry Here is a handy and comprehensive reference guide for the updated wage schedules for hair and beauty. Know your industry and keep informed with the Council’s assistances. If you have any queries or need help or advice, please contact your Council representative. You can find area details HERE. Below are the wage schedules. Please choose your relevant area from the list below. • Gauteng (Excluding Alberton, Pretoria, Wonderboom, Bronkhorspruit and Cullilan) • Eastern Cape (Excluding Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Humansdorp) • Kimberley and Northern cape • Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Humansdorp • Magisterial District of Alberton • Western Cape (Excluding Cape, Wynberg, Simonstad and Belville) • Cape, Wynberg, Simonstad and Belville • Free State • North West (Excluding Rustenberg, Brits and Mankwe) • Kwa-Zulu Natal • Pretoria and Wonderboom - Beauty • Pretoria and Wonderboom - All Categories • Bronkhorspruit and Cullilan • Rustenberg, Brits and Mankwe (Hartebeespport) • Limpopo • Mpumalanga www.hcsbc.co.za

Large Beauty room with store room or additional room within a busy upmarket hair salon to let for R6,500 pm. Safe on-site parking. We have plenty of salon clients requiring beauty services so this is a great opportunity! Central Morningside, Durban, location. Contact Donald on 082 654 0806.