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The reason for being in business is to make a profit and there is no reason why a business should not be profitable. To quote one of my mantras, “if your costs are 99 cents for every Rand of income, you will never run at a loss.” After all, profit is what’s left over from your turnover after you have paid all the costs of running your business. Profit is not always generated every month – some months you will make a small profit, others you may make more. And there are some months when you will not even make a profit. For example if you have a large expense for stock or equipment. However, in the following months your turnover should have fewer costs. None the less, to be successful you must always fight to protect the profit line. The key to profitability lies in two areas – knowing what your break-even point is and keeping costs in line with turnover. There are two ways to guarantee your business is profitable: 1. Pre-planning your turnover and pre-allocating the costs – this is called budgeting. If, at the beginning of the month, you write down all your fixed costs – these are normally rent, telephone, electricity and water, bank charges etc. Then list your variable costs such as salaries, commissions, stock etc. The sum of these costs gives you your break-even point. If you keep costs in line with what you budgeted for anything over that becomes profit. My Salon Software makes it easy to protect the profit line. The Income Statement allows you to populate all these budgeted costs and from day one the system will reflect a minus figure in the profit line. As you generate daily turnover daily you will see the minus figure become smaller until it is Zero. This is your break-even point. Thereafter you are generating profit. It might be only on the last day, or in the last week but that is the fun/challenge in business – seeing how early in the month you can reach your break-even point. 2. Increasing turnover will solve 99% of your problems. This will involve a multitude of strategies including marketing, promotions, staff skills training, target setting to name just a few. These will be covered in future blogs. The friendly team at My Salon Software would love to help you with the tools you need to become more profitable. This blog in 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 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.

Change is inevitable, whether it’s reinventing your entire business, or embracing a brand new product or trend!

The reinvention of waves is here with Goldwell Nuwave. Today, waves are a massive trend and every stylist wants to deliver their client perfect, lasting waves. Goldwell Nuwave has innovated the first-ever semi-permanent shape change service, allowing your client to enjoy effortless waves every day. Thanks to incredible, new generation technology, your client can choose anything from classic beach waves, bouncy voluminous waves, loose sexy waves, or messy textured waves, with total freedom of styling for up to three months. Best of all, the hair will feel as good as it looks with health, shine and integrity. How does the technology work? For reinvented waves, you need reinvented technology! The new Smart Control Bond System ensures that the process stops when the waves reach their shape. Even your clients with bleached or damaged hair can safely have this service if they also use Goldwell System Protector Balancing Cream. Four Steps to a Perfect Wave Step 1: Nuwave 1 Prep Cream starts the process by gently softening the minimum amount of bonds. Step 2: Nuwave 2 Shaping Lotion activates the open bonds and promotes a controlled shift to the desired shape. Step 3: Nuwave 3 Replenishing Serum rebuilds the hair’s integrity, infusing it with keratin, amino acids and panthenol. Step 4: Nuwave 4 Lock-In Fluid finishes the shape-changing process by locking the bonds and sealing the waves for up to three months. Nuwave breaks away from conventional techniques and allows for fun, creativity, and a faster, easier service. Now you can “make waves” in your salon, while having fun and creating stunning, high-fashion, sought-after effects that your client will love. Top Tip: Send your client home with the fabulous StyleSign Soft Waver, a lightweight wave fluid for soft, natural waves that helps to activate and support the Nuwave look. Do you love the idea of the Nuwave service? Is this something that could transform your clients’ hair and give them that tousled, trendy, sensual shape they long for? Get in touch with the Goldwell team and introduce Nuwave to your salon today! Call your Goldwell rep for details, or phone 011 312 5070 or email Kevin.Tabilo@kao.com if you would like to try out this service in your salon.

#Steam is in the “HAIR” Introducing the SteamPod 3.0 OUR hair straightener powered by steam technology that provides continued high-pressure steam to create a variety of finishes on most hair types. #What makes steam the best choice? 78% less damage* *vs regular straighteners after 15 applications 2X Faster & 2x Smoother styling* *instrumental test vs regular straightener Better Straightening & Discipline at 50°C lower temperature* *steampod at 180°C vs regular straightener at 200°C For any information contact: lorealprofessionnelrsa@loreal.com Article from Chanel Pond, L’Oréal Professional Products Division MUST READS... Why Switch to L'Oréal Professional Long is the New Chic with L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Pro Longer​

Paul Falltrick has been appointed Artistic Ambassador for Revlon Professional. Known as a master of his craft, Paul is dedicated to passing on his passion for cutting to global audiences as well as his beloved clients in GFC Hairdressing in Homchurch, England, the business he built alongside his mother, Gisele Falltrick. With a career spanning over 30 years Paul is renowned for the finest cutting skills in the industry as well as working with some of the biggest names in fashion and hairdressing including David Bailey, Vogue, GMTV, John Frieda and Nicky Clark. The winner of British Hairdressing Awards Eastern Hairdresser of the Year, Paul is passionate about sharing his skills with audiences across the globe. Hair: Paul Falltrick Photographer: Barry Jeffery Makeup: Elizabeth Rita Fashion: Magdalena Jacobs

Find your perfect new salon location from these stunning options. If you are no longer able to operate in your existing premises, we hope that one of these gorgeous, upmarket and welcoming locations might be the right place to move your business! Chair Rental Opportunities are available in the following areas. Gauteng: Bedfordview, Bryanston, Illovo, Parkhurst KZN: Glen Ashley, Westville Durban Cape Town: Gardens, Tamboerskloof • • • • • • • • • The Academi Salon, Bedfordview, JHB Chair rental available at The Academi Salon in Bedfordview, Gauteng. Can be rented daily, weekly or monthly. Contact: 084 367 4247 via whatsapp • • • • • • • • • Renaissance Hair, Bryanston, Sandton, JHB An intimate hair salon, specializing in the latest trends and classic styles that never go out of fashion. Trading for over 15 years, Renaissance Hair stays the salon of choice for discerning clients. We specialize in color, cut and styling. Stocking a wide variety of top selling products such as • Redken • Moroccan Oil • Goldwell • Brazilian Cacau Contact Details: Cell: 076 531 0900 | 083 669 1184 Tel: 011 706 3835 Address: Shop C3 Hobart Grove Centre, Hobart Road Bryanston, Sandton, JHB • • • • • • • • • Halo Hair Lounge, Illovo, JHB Our salon is based in illovo and we are looking for a stylist to rent a chair. We stock a wide range of products: Kevin Murphy, Joico, Evo, Lanza, Sayrna Key, Goldwell We are looking for a serious dynamic stylist to rent space in our vibrant salon and join our creative team. If you are looking to create a brand new opportunity for yourself and want to work for yourself please contact Donna on 072 812 3564 • • • • • • • • • Tanaz, Illovo, JHB To all serious hair professionals, we have a few more work stations available @ TANAZ. We are filling up and therefore we are looking for artists who are wanting to make our relaxed spacious space their new home. TANAZ is centrally situated close to Melrose Arch, the M1 and surrounding areas, amazing work space, storage for your colours & equipment. Clients feel extremely relaxed when they arrive @ TANAZ as our facility is safe and a spotless environment with ample space for social distancing. The spacious building has an independently owned and operated nail bar as well as an exquisite independently owned and operated beauty facility, to add to your clients experience. Our talented group of stylists are friendly and we all interact on a really professional level, the team are kind and welcoming. TANAZ offers various solutions to stylists and are tailor made for every individual, so if you are serious about making the right move and want more information or to set up a tour of our lovely space then email us richard@tanaz.net or sheleneshaer@icloud.com all inquiries are kept confidential. • • • • • • • • • Cosmetology Hair, Parkhurst, JHB Cosmetology Hair is now offering a hairstylist the opportunity to boost your own business within our trendy, modern salon environment. If you are unable to operate in your existing premises due to unforeseen circumstances, we hope that this gorgeous, upmarket and welcoming location might be the right place to move your business! Rent a chair at Cosmetology Hair and experience creative and financial FREEDOM! Location: 46 6th St, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2193 Contact Number: 010 040 2963 Email: hair@cosmetology.co.za Position: Hairstylist • • • • • • • • • BStriking Hair Design, Glen Ashley, Durban North, KZN This gorgeous salon is located in a small centre with ample parking. Clientele is necessary as this is a destination centre with a low walk-in trade.​ Email: bayleestrike@gmail.com • • • • • • • • • Belle’Ame Hair, Nails & Beauty Salon, Westville, Durban, KZN Upmarket Salon in Central Westville based in a busy Italian style Centre. Clearly visible from MARYVALE RD. Business Centre is high traffic with a wide variety of services & retail trading. Some of the tenants have been in the centre for many years. *Kirby, Elegant Dog Parlour, Paws Cafe, Dentist, Maryvale Veterinary Clinic, Essentials Convenient Store, Lawman’s Cantina Mexican Fast Food, Hidden Treasures Charity Shop Salon previously known as “Creative Cuts”. Salon has been offering professional & excellence service for over 30 Yrs. Salon and chairs available to rent: Rental R3300.00 each p/m • No deposit required • includes lights & water • 2 Rooms (Beautician/makeup artist/Nail tech/ Massage therapist) • 3 Hair Stations Hair stations are designed to accommodate 12 chairs. We are currently only using 6 Chairs due to Salon COVID19 Protocols. Salon is spacious & allows for adequate social distancing. All COVID19 Salon Protocols in place. After a crazy 2020, why not take up my offer & spoil your clients by giving them an exciting, refreshing environment to relax & enjoy their experience. That “JUST been to the Salon feeling.” * Plenty of opportunities to build new clientele. * * Your services are urgently needed * For more info Call/WhatsApp Cell: 082 8222 353 Charmaine Pillay (Owner) Please Visit our Salamanca Centre Facebook Page Address: 37 Maryvale Road, Shop 1 Salamanca Centre, Dawncliffe, Westville • • • • • • • • • Excentric on Kloof in Gardens, CAPE TOWN Are you a HAIR SALON OWNER who has recently lost your space or ESTABLISHED HAIRSTYLIST with your own clientbase, tired of carting all your things around as a mobile stylist, looking for a beautiful new space to call home? We have expanded and have a premium brand new space available in Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, just for YOU! Benefits: • No more stressing about staff complaints • No more investing in stock which may just be money sitting on the shelves • No more being responsible for everyone else's work • No more being responsible for everyone's happiness • No more repairs and maintenance • No more being available even in your off time • and most importantly all the extra overheads that no-one tells you about when you open your own business. We know this has been one of the hardest moments in your life. We will get through this. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, we just need to be there to be able to support each other. From here we survive and thrive. Let’s do it together with all the extra things no longer hanging over your shoulders and just focus on being the Creative Hairstylist you are and do the art you love. Please email saf@excentric-hair.co.za or call 0815725059 to have a chat and see how we can make your life easier, less stressful and give you more time to focus on doing hair. • • • • • • • • • Wade & Co Hair Design, Tamboerskloof, CAPE TOWN An incredible opportunity to take charge of your own career and work as and when you wish. Wade is looking for a stylist, as well as a nail technician, to join him at his upmarket salon in Cape Town, located at the top of Bree street, the salon is situated beneath the very popular Storm Fitness Centre. Your clients will enjoy unparalleled views of Table Mountain, as well as expansive city views, while having their hair/nails done. Wade&Co is a large, well laid out, spacious salon, allowing for plenty of social distancing, and is also fitted with a generator, which insures the best, uninterrupted experience for your clients, should the power go out! Chair rental options are on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The choice is yours at Wade&Co. There is ample parking, right in front of the entrance, as well as along the sides of the building, making this an appealing venue. This is your chance to run your own business, without any of the normal risks attached, leaving you time to focus on what you love. Wade uses the very best in hair care products and colour. You will be able to order directly through him, (at cost) or you can use your own preferred brands. To contact Wade, email him on wade@wadeandco.co.za or send him a Whatsapp on 083 792 3554 to find out more about this amazing opportunity. • • • • • • • • • A Note about the Legalities of Chair Rental Chair rental is the equivalent of running your own “business within a business” independently within a salon. Registration and Compliance It is very important that all chair rentals comply with the correct industry legislation and that they are properly registered and up to date with the basic Bargaining Council fees as stipulated. This ensures that every business operating from the premises is compliant and correctly registered, providing peace of mind for all parties as well as clients! Please contact the Bargaining Council for any assistance in this regard. www.hcsbc.co.za Contracts and Agreements A chair rental agreement is only as good as the contract that governs it! A proper contract will protect all parties and ensure peace of mind and a harmonious working relationship. As part of the EOHCB membership, assistance with contracts is offered – please contact them for more info and assistance. www.eohcb.co.za Rental vs Employment There are many salons at this time offering two options: chair rental, or to be employed by the salon. If you prefer to work as an employee then please get in touch with the salon and discuss whether this is an option.

Keep the intensity of your client’s hair colour with the new Toneplex from Kadus. Launched in January 2021, the Kadus Toneplex Pearl Blonde Shampoo has been delighting hairdressers and clients who want to create bright, beautiful blondes. The best news? Kadus is launching ANOTHER product in this range for even more colour vibrancy. Coming Mid-March, you can expect the Kadus Toneplex Satin Grey Mask ready to grace your salons! What is Kadus Toneplex Toneplex from Kadus is a range of products that contain colour pigment to tone your client’s hair. These products deposit colour to the hair and eliminate unwanted tones while reviving the colour. The most exciting characteristic of this product is that it also treats the hair ensuring that both colour and condition are at their best. Toneplex counteracts fading and damage on hair generally caused by exposure to the sun, saltwater, chlorine, and heat. Plus, it contains Pro-Plex Technology with Maleic Acid to strengthen the hair bond. Now that’s a treatment you can get serious about! Toneplex Products In South Africa, The Kadus Toneplex range features a Shampoo and a Mask. Both boosting the hair’s colour intensity and formulated without peroxide, ammonia, silicones, and animal-derived ingredients. Toneplex Satin Grey Mask (Launching Mid-March) The Satin Grey Mask with intense pigments and PROPLEX Technology refreshes light greys from 8/, Light Blonde, until 10/, Lightest Blonde with a subtle cool grey hue while reconstructing hair bonds. It’s perfect for pre-lightened hair level 10/0 to achieve a cool iridescent grey colour result. Toneplex Pearl Blonde Shampoo The Pearl Blonde Shampoo with violet pigments and PROPLEX Technology refreshes cool blondes from 7/, Medium Blonde, until 10/, Lightest Blonde while reconstructing hair bonds. This product cleanses grey hair and blonde hair, and with its anti-yellow correction pigment, it moves hair in the silver colour direction. How to use Toneplex Kadus Toneplex can be used at the basin to wash your client’s hair and as a treatment to cool down blondes or brighten greys. For prolonged results and revived colour in between salon appointments, send your client home with a Kadus Toneplex Pearl Blonde Shampoo and Kadus Toneplex Satin Grey Mask. Your clients will love you for it! Want to stock Kadus Toneplex? Contact your Sales Rep or our Telesales on 0860 104 109. About Kadus Professional For over 80 years, Kadus Professional has developed affordable colour, care, and styling products that steadily deliver excellent results. Kadus was founded to specifically provide small salons and independent hairstylists with a comprehensive range of world-class hair products to assist them in affordably expressing their creativity. Continuous education keeps Kadus stylists up to date with the latest colour and cutting techniques and trends to afford you a tailored service that suits your hair care needs. Kadus products and services will exceed your expectations at a comfortable price. Follow Instagram Facebook

Phil Jackson, of Build Your Salon, UK, explains that a lot of salon owners are disappointed when they advertise for new staff, and that this is because all their media is set up to appeal to clients. If potential new stylists take a look at your salon’s social media, they should see immediately why your salon is a wonderful place to work. To do this you should ensure that at least 20 percent of your posts are about why people are happy working for you. Emphasising your friendly team, and your focus on training and development of staff, will be helpful when you are seeking new stylists who want to progress in their careers.

Salon: Hairloom - Osborne Park WA, Perth, Western Australia @hairloomwa Hairdressers: Melissa Topini, Candice Danze, Alexia Mirabile, & Connie Faranda Products: L’Oreal Professionnel Photographer: Chris Huzzard Make Up Artist: Ady Orupe @arousal_design

Stunning discounts in Jhb and Cape Town at the Lime Light and Hands Down Warehouse Sale. Grab these stunning bargains on iconic products and brands! Hands Down Tel: 021 657 5778 Web: www.handsdown.co.za Lime Light Hair & Beauty Products Tel: 011 262 2451 Web: www.limelighthb.co.za

Find your perfect new salon location from these stunning options. If you are no longer able to operate in your existing premises, we hope that one of these gorgeous, upmarket and welcoming locations might be the right place to move your business! Chair Rental Opportunities are available in the following areas. Gauteng: Bedfordview, Bryanston, Illovo, Parkhurst KZN: Glen Ashley, Westville Durban Cape Town: Gardens, Tamboerskloof • • • • • • • • • The Academi Salon, Bedfordview, JHB Chair rental available at The Academi Salon in Bedfordview, Gauteng. Can be rented daily, weekly or monthly. Contact: 084 367 4247 via whatsapp • • • • • • • • • Renaissance Hair, Bryanston, Sandton, JHB An intimate hair salon, specializing in the latest trends and classic styles that never go out of fashion. Trading for over 15 years, Renaissance Hair stays the salon of choice for discerning clients. We specialize in color, cut and styling. Stocking a wide variety of top selling products such as • Redken • Moroccan Oil • Goldwell • Brazilian Cacau Contact Details: Cell: 076 531 0900 | 083 669 1184 Tel: 011 706 3835 Address: Shop C3 Hobart Grove Centre, Hobart Road Bryanston, Sandton, JHB • • • • • • • • • Halo Hair Lounge, Illovo, JHB Our salon is based in illovo and we are looking for a stylist to rent a chair. We stock a wide range of products: Kevin Murphy, Joico, Evo, Lanza, Sayrna Key, Goldwell We are looking for a serious dynamic stylist to rent space in our vibrant salon and join our creative team. If you are looking to create a brand new opportunity for yourself and want to work for yourself please contact Donna on 072 812 3564 • • • • • • • • • Tanaz, Illovo, JHB To all serious hair professionals, we have a few more work stations available @ TANAZ. We are filling up and therefore we are looking for artists who are wanting to make our relaxed spacious space their new home. TANAZ is centrally situated close to Melrose Arch, the M1 and surrounding areas, amazing work space, storage for your colours & equipment. Clients feel extremely relaxed when they arrive @ TANAZ as our facility is safe and a spotless environment with ample space for social distancing. The spacious building has an independently owned and operated nail bar as well as an exquisite independently owned and operated beauty facility, to add to your clients experience. Our talented group of stylists are friendly and we all interact on a really professional level, the team are kind and welcoming. TANAZ offers various solutions to stylists and are tailor made for every individual, so if you are serious about making the right move and want more information or to set up a tour of our lovely space then email us richard@tanaz.net or sheleneshaer@icloud.com all inquiries are kept confidential. • • • • • • • • • Cosmetology Hair, Parkhurst, JHB Cosmetology Hair is now offering a hairstylist the opportunity to boost your own business within our trendy, modern salon environment. If you are unable to operate in your existing premises due to unforeseen circumstances, we hope that this gorgeous, upmarket and welcoming location might be the right place to move your business! Rent a chair at Cosmetology Hair and experience creative and financial FREEDOM! Location: 46 6th St, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2193 Contact Number: 010 040 2963 Email: hair@cosmetology.co.za Position: Hairstylist • • • • • • • • • BStriking Hair Design, Glen Ashley, Durban North, KZN This gorgeous salon is located in a small centre with ample parking. Clientele is necessary as this is a destination centre with a low walk-in trade.​ Email: bayleestrike@gmail.com • • • • • • • • • Belle’Ame Hair, Nails & Beauty Salon, Westville, Durban, KZN Upmarket Salon in Central Westville based in a busy Italian style Centre. Clearly visible from MARYVALE RD. Business Centre is high traffic with a wide variety of services & retail trading. Some of the tenants have been in the centre for many years. *Kirby, Elegant Dog Parlour, Paws Cafe, Dentist, Maryvale Veterinary Clinic, Essentials Convenient Store, Lawman’s Cantina Mexican Fast Food, Hidden Treasures Charity Shop Salon previously known as “Creative Cuts”. Salon has been offering professional & excellence service for over 30 Yrs. Salon and chairs available to rent: Rental R3300.00 each p/m • No deposit required • includes lights & water • 2 Rooms (Beautician/makeup artist/Nail tech/ Massage therapist) • 3 Hair Stations Hair stations are designed to accommodate 12 chairs. We are currently only using 6 Chairs due to Salon COVID19 Protocols. Salon is spacious & allows for adequate social distancing. All COVID19 Salon Protocols in place. After a crazy 2020, why not take up my offer & spoil your clients by giving them an exciting, refreshing environment to relax & enjoy their experience. That “JUST been to the Salon feeling.” * Plenty of opportunities to build new clientele. * * Your services are urgently needed * For more info Call/WhatsApp Cell: 082 8222 353 Charmaine Pillay (Owner) Please Visit our Salamanca Centre Facebook Page Address: 37 Maryvale Road, Shop 1 Salamanca Centre, Dawncliffe, Westville • • • • • • • • • Excentric on Kloof in Gardens, CAPE TOWN Are you a HAIR SALON OWNER who has recently lost your space or ESTABLISHED HAIRSTYLIST with your own clientbase, tired of carting all your things around as a mobile stylist, looking for a beautiful new space to call home? We have expanded and have a premium brand new space available in Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, just for YOU! Benefits: • No more stressing about staff complaints • No more investing in stock which may just be money sitting on the shelves • No more being responsible for everyone else's work • No more being responsible for everyone's happiness • No more repairs and maintenance • No more being available even in your off time • and most importantly all the extra overheads that no-one tells you about when you open your own business. We know this has been one of the hardest moments in your life. We will get through this. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, we just need to be there to be able to support each other. From here we survive and thrive. Let’s do it together with all the extra things no longer hanging over your shoulders and just focus on being the Creative Hairstylist you are and do the art you love. Please email saf@excentric-hair.co.za or call 0815725059 to have a chat and see how we can make your life easier, less stressful and give you more time to focus on doing hair. • • • • • • • • • Wade & Co Hair Design, Tamboerskloof, CAPE TOWN An incredible opportunity to take charge of your own career and work as and when you wish. Wade is looking for a stylist, as well as a nail technician, to join him at his upmarket salon in Cape Town, located at the top of Bree street, the salon is situated beneath the very popular Storm Fitness Centre. Your clients will enjoy unparalleled views of Table Mountain, as well as expansive city views, while having their hair/nails done. Wade&Co is a large, well laid out, spacious salon, allowing for plenty of social distancing, and is also fitted with a generator, which insures the best, uninterrupted experience for your clients, should the power go out! Chair rental options are on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The choice is yours at Wade&Co. There is ample parking, right in front of the entrance, as well as along the sides of the building, making this an appealing venue. This is your chance to run your own business, without any of the normal risks attached, leaving you time to focus on what you love. Wade uses the very best in hair care products and colour. You will be able to order directly through him, (at cost) or you can use your own preferred brands. To contact Wade, email him on wade@wadeandco.co.za or send him a Whatsapp on 083 792 3554 to find out more about this amazing opportunity. • • • • • • • • • A Note about the Legalities of Chair Rental Chair rental is the equivalent of running your own “business within a business” independently within a salon. Registration and Compliance It is very important that all chair rentals comply with the correct industry legislation and that they are properly registered and up to date with the basic Bargaining Council fees as stipulated. This ensures that every business operating from the premises is compliant and correctly registered, providing peace of mind for all parties as well as clients! Please contact the Bargaining Council for any assistance in this regard. www.hcsbc.co.za Contracts and Agreements A chair rental agreement is only as good as the contract that governs it! A proper contract will protect all parties and ensure peace of mind and a harmonious working relationship. As part of the EOHCB membership, assistance with contracts is offered – please contact them for more info and assistance. www.eohcb.co.za Rental vs Employment There are many salons at this time offering two options: chair rental, or to be employed by the salon. If you prefer to work as an employee then please get in touch with the salon and discuss whether this is an option.