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As the most recent lockdown in Europe begins to ease, salons are starting to look forward to reopening. Hair salons in Belgium opened last week, Germany is planning to reopen hairdressing on 1st March, and it looks like salons and barbers across the UK are remaining closed until earliest 8th March. Portugal is seeing a spike in cases and is expected to continue with its current lockdown until at least mid March, while Spain’s lockdown has been extended until 2nd March. The rise in cases these countries have experienced is thought to be as a result of the new variants. Although we had a very tough and long initial lockdown, South African hairstylists are fortunate to have had only one lockdown, and that our government has kept the industry open even during our second wave. Kudos to all hairdressers who have kept a strong focus on safety and helped do their part to maintain salons as the lowest possible risk environment.

Thomas Hills, Director, TH1 Hair in Oxted, Surrey, has launched his winning Southern Hairdresser of the Year collection from the 2020 British Hairdressing Awards. A dramatically diverse showcase of monochromatic imagery, his intense fusion of collections portrays timeless styles, boasting both texture and movement, alongside bold executions of power and provocation. Said Thomas: “My BHA collection is a fusion of looks from collections that work collectively to showcase style, strength and power." Hair: Thomas Hills, Director, TH1 Hair, Oxted Make-up: Jo Sugar Photography: Richard Miles Styling: Bernard Connolly

This long-awaited product is in stock and ready to fly off your shelves! Every client deserves to look as good in week 5 as they do straight after a colour – especially during lockdown when many clients are spacing out their colour services by an extra week or two. Regrowth looks unsightly and affects the impression of the whole hairstyle. Now your clients can keep their shade looking gorgeous even when there is visible regrowth thanks to Milkshake SOS Roots. This instant touch-up spray for roots is available in six shades including black, dark brown, brown, light blond, blond and mahogany. These quick-drying sprays cover roots perfectly until the next shampoo, using a mineral-based formulation with naturally sourced pigments for a rich, intense effect. Now available in South Africa, this fabulous product is an instant touch-up spray for roots, available in six shades including black, dark brown, brown, light blond, blond and mahogany. Research has shown that using root coverage sprays makes clients MORE aware of their roots and ready to book their next appointment, but it means that they can have perfect hair right up to the day of their next appointment with you! A Total Colour “Training” Solution: SOS Roots plus Whipped Cream Milkshake now provides the all-in-one solution for perfect colour maintenance from roots to ends. Clients can use SOS Roots combined with the leave-in Colour Whipped Cream conditioner, which offers condition, shine, and a delicate colour refresh for the mid-lengths and ends. This means confidence, happiness and great colour until they are in your chair again! Contact milk_shake today to place your order for the phenomenal SOS Roots. Your clients will love it! Contact milk_shake on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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The Salon and Barber shop consists of: • 3 chairs with Hair wash bays • 2 massage pedicure chairs • Nail table/colour table • 2 x treatment rooms Vera Vita Salon and Barber Shop is located in a secure gated off stand alone centre. Within the centre there is an upmarket Italian restaurant which was established over 17 years ago, called Vera Vita. The restaurant has an exquisite Modern Italian Feel, with a very impressive menu, complimented by a spacious and inviting patio. Attached to the restaurant is an upmarket meeting room, with the strategy of servicing the brand new Magistrates Court recently completed over the road, opening in April. There are also Private areas for functions attached to the restaurant, leading out onto the patio, There is sufficient parking outside of the Barber shop, as well as parking inside the gates of the centre. The centre will be open 7 days a week with permanent security. We are looking for a company to take over the salon and barber area on a rental basis. Further Commercials can be discussed in person. Please contact us for a viewing of the space. Contact Marlon Angelo on 071 100 7584. Address: Rifle Range Road, Haddon, JHB

We can help you grow your salon and beauty business and attract new clients. With all the restriction that our industry faces because of Covid, it has now became necessary for us to expand our businesses beyond just performing salon treatments on clients. We have to look at alternative income streams in order for our businesses to service and thrive in the new norm. We can develop your beauty certificate courses from as little as R3000. ​ SHOP NOW Offer SETA certificate training courses We can help you diversify your business by adding Services Seta accredited training courses to your beauty spa, salon, nail or lash bar. Let us help you set up your SETA, SAQA & QTCO accredited, professional beauty training school. Our services : ✅ Accreditation application ✅ Training material development ✅ Quality Management Systems ✅ Online course development ✅ Online school creation Accreditation will help when you're applying for learnerships, bursaries and skills funding. Reach out to us via email or WhatsApp 061 480 5979 and start making money through beauty and wellness training. To learn more about our accreditation services. Have questions? Contact info@herspacemedia.co.za

# What is Fusio-Dose? Fusio-Dose is a tailor-made system of hair applications for instant and long-lasting hair transformation. # How does Fusio-Dose work? Often, hair has more than just one need: it can be both colored and sensitized or damaged and dry or thinning and lacking discipline. Fusio-Dose can provide a double benefit in only one professional application and be more efficient than any other treatment. # What is the difference between a Concentré and a Booster? Fusio-Dose Concentrés contain a micro-emulsion technology: its active ingredients are 100 times smaller than in the traditional treatments due to their industrial transformation by ultra-dispersion process. This allows an instant action on the core of the fiber for an immediately visible transformation result. Fusio-Dose Boosters contain positively charged (cationic) active ingredients that are attracted to the most sensitive (negatively charged) zones of the fiber providing the result exactly where needed. This allows a targeted action for a highly efficient transformation without any weight down effect. Together, Concentré and Booster give the maximum efficiency for an instant visible hair transformation. CONTACT YOUR BDE FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact us here: kerastasersa@loreal.com Article from Chanel Pond, L’Oréal Professional Products Division MUST READS... Don’t be Afraid of Falling with Genesis The ‘New’ Normal?

Great advice from our very own SA "Mr Barber" - a great and inspirational message.

The Salon and Barber shop consists of: • 3 chairs with Hair wash bays • 2 massage pedicure chairs • Nail table/colour table • 2 x treatment rooms Vera Vita Salon and Barber Shop is located in a secure gated off stand alone centre. Within the centre there is an upmarket Italian restaurant which was established over 17 years ago, called Vera Vita. The restaurant has an exquisite Modern Italian Feel, with a very impressive menu, complimented by a spacious and inviting patio. Attached to the restaurant is an upmarket meeting room, with the strategy of servicing the brand new Magistrates Court recently completed over the road, opening in April. There are also Private areas for functions attached to the restaurant, leading out onto the patio, There is sufficient parking outside of the Barber shop, as well as parking inside the gates of the centre. The centre will be open 7 days a week with permanent security. We are looking for a company to take over the salon and barber area on a rental basis. Further Commercials can be discussed in person. Please contact us for a viewing of the space. Contact Marlon Angelo on 071 100 7584. Address: Rifle Range Road, Haddon, JHB

Geometry measures the relationship of an object in space, and following the footsteps of two masters, that of geometry, the Greek Euclid, and that of straight hairlines, Vidal Sassoon, this collection reflects on our relationship with our environment through them. Straight lines that move in a block or slide in asymmetries to let the light show all the nuances on hair dominated by solid colors. A masterful exercise of precision in which measurements seem to reproduce the hidden world of mathematics, what concerns us with ourselves and with others. Hair: Ivan Rodríguez @ivanrohair Photography: Luis Arzate @luissarzate Make up: Thessa Peralta & Greg del Toro @thessaperalta_mua Styling: Ivan Rodríguez

By Elizma Crous National Education Manager, Modern Hair & Beauty Elizma’s passion for training and development is matched only by her passion for admin and paperwork. Her technical knowledge and her true love of people makes her the perfect team leader. Life Tips: 1. A healthy lifestyle is important, but always maintain balance. Life is short, eat the cake! 2. You will never find the time, you must make the time 3. Your work matters, your consistency matters, your ideas matter, your presence matters. This year has been pronounced as the year of the blonde and unsurprisingly that’s exactly what clients are asking for. Whether they’re natural blondes, soon-to-be blondes, or want a breath-taking balayage, it’s safe to say that stylists can gear up to transform many a Norma Jean into a Marilyn. Now, stylists, to achieve the perfect blonde shade takes a lot of skill and know-how. But, bright, healthy blondes are also largely based on first knowing your client’s hair and maintenance habits, then ensuring the blonde hair stays healthy, and finally keeping it blonde between appointments. So, here are my tips on how to keep your blondes beautiful. Before you colour your client’s hair A perfect blonde is made even before colour touches the hair. So, before the very first brush stroke, ask your client how committed they are to follow-up appointments so that your technique considers monthly touch-ups or allows for regrowth. Also, make sure you know how blonde they want to go and consider their natural starting point so that you can recommend a style of blonde that suits them and is easy to maintain. For those going from dark to completely blonde, remind them that their regrowth will show quicker whether they’ve had a full head colour or highlights. To keep the blonde fresh, they will need touch-up appointments every four to six weeks. A client who wants natural-looking highlights only needs to be back in the salon every eight to twelve weeks. My advice is to use babylights when doing natural highlight to mimic the brightness of childhood blonde and to give your clients a lower-maintenance option. The lowest maintenance, however, is a soft balayage. For brunettes and blondes alike, this technique allows them to visit the salon once every four months to refresh their blonde. However, to keep the blonde toned and bright, suggest a colour glossing between appointments. How to keep blonde hair healthy Blonde hair always needs a little extra TLC, so when clients ask, recommend home-care solutions that neutralise unwanted tones, brighten the colour, strengthen the hair strand, or add much-needed moisture. Two of my favourite ranges from Wella will lock-down blonde for longer and can be suggested to target your client’s specific needs. 1. For instant vibrancy: Invigo Color Brilliance Ideal for lending radiance to all hair types, INVIGO Color Brilliance features a Color Protection Shampoo, Vibrant Color Conditioner and Vibrant Color Mask. Suggest your clients use the shampoo and conditioner every time they lather up, then treat mid-lengths and ends to the mask once a week. This easy routine offers up to seven weeks of colour protection. Part of the INVIGO collection is the Blonde Recharge range, which includes the Cool Blonde Color Refreshing Shampoo. This purple shampoo is perfect for keeping brassy tones at bay. Recommend your clients leave it on for three to five minutes when their strands are looking too warm. 2. For deep hair repair: Fusion Fusion is one of Wella’s ultimate blonde boosters. When hair has become sensitised after lightening, it becomes dehydrated and brittle, and this is where Fusion does its best work - hydrating and repairing! Specially formulated to penetrate deep into the cortex of each strand, this range instantly strengthens the hair fibre while helping to prevent future hair breakage. There’s an Intense Repair Shampoo, an Intense Repair Conditioner, and an Intense Repair Mask for complete care in this collection. How to keep blonde hair blonde Never underestimate the power of a glossing service! Recommend this service to your client if they are prone to brassiness or fading. It’s a quick (think: they can come in in their lunchbreak) treatment that completely freshens their colour and enhances shine. My favourite is a Koleston Perfect Pure Glossing Service - part colour and part deep conditioning mask. And when your client has been Marilyn-ed remind her to lay off the heat, protect her hair against the sun with a UV protector, and try a water filter to lessen the effects of a harsh water supply. Keen to expand your knowledge? Contact our education team to book a Zoom session or salon day. About Modern Hair & Beauty Education We're inspired when we witness stylists sharing ideas, skills, and a commitment to their craft, even more so when these moments of collaboration produce renewed creativity and excitement! It's precisely why our Modern Hair & Beauty Education team facilitates an environment where this is possible. They inspire, challenge, and encourage stylists to try new techniques, bring their creativity to the training room and give clients more than the standard salon offering. Our team ensures that stylists are up to date with new trends, know the latest colouring and cutting techniques and have expert technical knowledge of our products. We are passionately empowering our stylists and believe the key to sustainable career and salon success is education. Follow Instagram Facebook