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This collection is a representation of who I am. Christopher Byrne. Not just the fashion obsessed hairstylist but a human being. It’s a celebration of everything I have been through and losing the fear of hearing my voice. I now use it confidently in an industry that has opened my mind and changed my life. Inspired by my chosen family- colleagues, idols and those who have impacted me, MISSFits is an homage to them. The hair obviously owes a debt of gratitude to the original style rebels of the punk generation. Those who wanted to shock. Those who were brave enough to experiment. Each look lives up these expectations, challenging the conventions of style. Proportions are exaggerated with extreme height, moulded forms and a gritty take on the iconic mohawk. The classic mullet style is reimagined through the use of sectioning and additional textures. A tight bob is given a layered finish and jarring new direction. Shine contrasts with raw ends and organic finishes. The bright colour pop of styling plays into the fun of neon punk with a sharper edge. Citrus hues dominate, with clashing of prints and textures to add high contrast. Denim. Leather. PVC. Snakeskin. All in the mix. Clean, raw skin free of embellishment other than a statement making graphic eye finishes the look. Hair: Christopher Byrne @lalatopha Salon: Sloans of Lane Cove @sloanssalons Photography: Jarred Stedman @jarredstedman Makeup: Chereine Waddell @chereine_waddell Fashion: Christopher Byrne & Isabella Holder

# The Next Level Upgraded Sheer Pastel Toners with COOL+Technology, for longer lasting color that starts cool and fades cool on tone for up to 25 washes* *Stylist evaluation study Sheer Pastels # New Level 11 Toners the lightest level to exist in the Color Sync portfolio # What does this mean? Most shades in the Color Sync line are pre blended with a Brown background which provides depth for more deposit. The New Level 11 toners are formulated with the lightest hits of background to provide an even result. The Sheer pastel shades do not have a brown background. They are formulated for the most sheer result you can get with an alkaline toner. Learn more HERE # When would I use it? Let’s say your client’s pre-lightened pale blonde hair needs a bit of color or neutralization, but you don’t want to add any depth Sheer pastels will be your go to. In the case your pre-lightened pale blonde has some arias that are a tad lighter than others and you need a bit more blend, Level 11 toners will then be your choice. # How do they differ from the Sheer Acidic Toners? These toners are alkaline, meaning they provide a more “blended” result from root to tip and in some cases shift the natural base up to ½ a level. Training available HERE # Sheer Acidic Toners Experience cool and high shine blondes with New Level 8 sheer acidic toners, alkaline free specifically created with an Acidic base. # What Does this mean? Acidic formulations close the cuticle and provide a more sheer dimensional result with no lift on natural hair. # When do I use it? On the damage conscious client, pale blonde and porous hair. Contact us here: matrix.rsa@loreal.com Article from Chanel Pond, L’Oréal Professional Products Division MUST READS... Believe in Miracles with Matrix Miracle Creator L’Oréal Access: Free Online Education to Empower and Inspire You

In his first Goldwell collection, “Nocturnal”, Global Ambassador Angelo Seminara, enters the supermodern realm, taking color beyond all boundaries in extraordinary ways. Distinctive colors and shadowy shades are key to these delicate yet defined looks, captured in Iceland’s stark, monochromatic landscapes. Created with Elumen, “Nocturnal” highlights the technical realization of Angelo’s dexterity and sublime vision for hair color.

The largest Salon and Spa Chain in Dubai is hiring Enjoy the benefits of working overseas and be a top beautician for the most luxurious company in Dubai. As well as earning a competitive salary, commission & tips, we pay for your flights, medical, accommodation, transportation and 30-day vacation each year. Vacancies You must be fluent in English to Apply Hair Stylist • Must have 4 years’ experience in Hair Styling • University or College Diploma • Microsoft Office Massage Therapist • Must have 2 years’ experience in Massage Therapy • University or College Diploma Facial Therapists / Cosmetologists • Must have 2 years’ experience in Facial Therapy • College Diploma Join our Team! Email recruitment@tipsandtoes.com with your CV or click below to apply now. Apply now

By Mariska Treurnicht, Field Education Manager, Modern Hair & Beauty “I want to leave the world a more beautiful place through building and uplifting others, educating with purpose and cultivating love and appreciation. “- Mariska Mariska is the Field Education Manager for Modern Hair & Beauty. She’s passionate about God, in love with her family and dedicated to her job. Her mission is to spread light, Wella love, and good hair days. Her desire is to make a positive impact: to live a life of integrity and empathy. Those who know her can vouch she always reaches out to people with a smile and friendly attitude and treats them with respect. Her speciality is beautiful hair colours, mixing crazy formulations and styling hair. Geo-targeting refers specifically to targeting potential customers on Google and social media by their location. It’s especially important to salons because you want to gain LOCAL customers. In other words, clients in your immediate area, city, or region. Geo-targeting is widely used in pay per click advertisements on Google, and when you advertise on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. Targeting potential clients via their location has many benefits, one of the most significant being that you can utilise your advertising budget more efficiently. Advertising to “everyone” (for example just boosting a post to all your followers) limits the effectiveness of your ads because you’re not talking to the right people in the right place - and essentially this determines how many new clients you gain from your efforts. Simply put, even if someone in Durban thinks your content is excellent: follows you and engages with you - but your salon is based in Cape Town – you won’t convert them into a regular, paying client. Similarly, if someone is in Pretoria and likes your pages and content, but you’re in Sandton, they’re not necessarily going to book with you. More than advertising to the right clients, there are a few other factors that influence the effectiveness of your online advertising. These include how well your content and website is optimised for search, tagging content your location on social media, and consistently creating high-quality, and relevant content suited to your target audience. When you run ads on Google, you must ensure your website is easy to use, optimised for search and usability, and that the content is relevant to the audience you’re targeting. However, for most salons, geo-targeting on SOCIAL MEDIA is the best place to start to gain local business. Geo-targeting on Facebook and Instagram There’s a lot of information that Facebook (and by extension, Instagram) makes available to businesses about potential clients. It allows you to set up paid ads that you can tailor for specific people. You can easily set up a geo-targeted ad from your Ad Manager, which is connected to your business page. Keep in mind that the more relevant your content is to the people you’ve chosen to target, the better your ad will perform. Consider the below when creating your ad. Creative The ad creative refers to both the media (image, GIF, video) and the text (copy) you use. What you show and what you say influences whether people will take note of your ad, will stop to read it, and finally take an action such as book at your salon. To make your creative effective, it needs to speak directly to your target audiences pain points, how you solve them and tell them how they can get what you’re offering. Another element to consider is that around 88% of Facebook traffic is from mobile (and even more so Instagram). It means that your ads will be far more effective if it’s been created for and optimised for this platform. Setting up your ad When you set up your ad, set demographics such as age, gender, interests and most importantly, the geographical AREA. For example, if your salon is in the Cape Town CBD you can target only that and the immediate areas around it. You can also exclude areas in which you don’t want to show your ad. Monitoring and adjusting You can view how well your ad is performing by checking the results via your Ads Manager. If you find that you’re not gaining traction, you can adjust it by expanding the area you’re targeting, excluded more places, or changing other demographic information. You can even adjust your creative! Will Geo-targeting really work for your business? Yes, yes and one more time yes! A website or social media page that offers personalised content and adjust to the needs of the user achieves greater loyalty with its customers and better internet positioning. Geo-targeting provides the opportunity to reach the right person, with the right message at the right time. In a time, such as this where the aftermaths of the recent COVID-19 pandemic are creeping into your business, you need to be smart in our approach. Drive content aimed at the right target market, with a visual and a message that inspires engagement and encourages action in a subtle yet genuine way. For more information on how to use Geotargeting for your business, visit the Facebook and Instagram Business Help Centre. Sources: www.adespresso.com; www.facebook.com; www.instagram.com; www.onlinemarketinginstitute.org 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

Chair rental available at The Academi Salon in Bedfordview, Gauteng. Can be rented daily, weekly or monthly. Contact: 084 367 4247 via whatsapp

Terry Scott’s talented stylist Melinda Marx did this stunning makeover which was named Makeover of the Month at Terry Scott! We can see why – what a phenomenal transformation done using Wella Professionals colour! Congratulations Melinda. Love Terry Scott Hairfashion? Like their FB page HERE.

Superior Edge (Cape Town based - national via courier) has worldwide recognition and accreditation from some of the finest brands including Matsuzaki, Sensei Shears, Sam Villa Tondeo & Jaguar. Master sharpener Michèle La Trobe was scouted and received her training overseas. She is qualified to sharpen any brand and model and is the exclusive South African servicing agent for Sam Villa shears. She sharpens the scissors of leading SA hairdressers including Reto and Ierephaan (click HERE to read their testimonials) We service clients in all areas of Cape Town and can collect and deliver from your salon or home. Sharpening takes 1-3 days and we offer courtesy scissors while yours are away. For an even quicker turn around scissors can be brought to our Sea Point premises by appointment only and sharpened while you wait. Outside of Cape Town, please courier your shears to us (we suggest Postnet R99.00 service, safe and reliable) and we will courier them back ASAP. We use the finest Japanese sharpening machinery and specialized abrasives along with careful analysis and precision finishing techniques to ensure only the best results for every pair of scissors we sharpen. Pricing ranges from R300.00 to R400.00 per sharpening depending on the cutting edge of the shears. What you can expect when receiving your shears back after servicing with Superior Edge: Perfectly Sharpened and fully balanced Faulty / old parts replaced or repaired Ride will have been skimmed The hollow ground area will have been serviced Silencer & tip alignment corrected Shears will have been cleaned, polished & buffed Balancing and cutting edge test will have been performed and passed. Test done on real human hair Scissors Sales Superior Edge is the South African agent for Matsuzaki and Sensei Shears. We also sell Jaguar, Kasho Kai and Tondeo. "We carry large amounts of stock so you can get a feel for the scissors when selecting. Contact us for an appointment to choose the perfect shears for you .” Contact Details for Sharpening and Sales: Email: michele@superioredge.co.za Cell: 083 461 6642 Insta: superioredge_sa Website: www.superioredge.co.za Address: 402 Atlantic Views 10 Deane Road Sea Point Cape Town

Effervescence Collection –Terrina Brown, Zedz, Perth, Western Australia Is a tiny formation of gas bubble caused by a chemical reaction? From time to time, we can feel like this in our heads as we deal with everyday situations, so it seemed fitting to create a collection to emulate Effervescence with the use of bubbles. I wanted to create that our heads are being kept above water as water signifies peace and relaxation with a very grounding effect. The hair is graceful and delicate, yet has shape and movement It is playful, light and almost mermaid like in quality. Hairstylist: Terrina Brown Colourist (optional): Terrina Brown Salon: Zedz, Perth, Western Australia Facebook @zedz_hair Instagram @hairbyterrina_zedz_hair Photographer – Chris Huzzard @chrishuzzardstudio Make Up Artist – Ady Orupe @arousal_design Stylist – Kerri Barrie @recycle_sister

Carlton Barber Co. is looking to employ TRAINEE BARBERS AND BARBERS for 2021! Despite the challenges faced this year, Carlton Barber Co. continues to expand. We have opened new Carlton Barber Co.’s in Willowbridge Mall, Cape Town, and in Glenore Centre, Durban. We are also excited to announce that we will be opening a barber in Kenilworth, Cape Town in March 2021! All this expansion gives YOU the opportunity to become a member of our Carlton family! We are looking for barbers filled with enthusiasm and passion, as well as hungry to learn new skills! If you are up for the challenge, please contact: DURBAN Alex Mayer: 0823241423 / alexmayer@vodamail.co.za JOHANNESBURG / PRETORIA Cindy Gorman: 0824157274 / cindy@carltonhair.com CAPE TOWN Jen Dixie: 0795854502 / jen@carltoncape.co.za

Two innovative new designs of salon capes are now available, perfect for saving time and improving hygiene in the salon! The Cutting Cape has a built-in rim that catches hair as it is cut, meaning that you don’t have to sweep the floor in between every client but simply empty and launder the cape. Convenient and hygienic, this is the perfect cape for all clients to use when cutting. The Colour Cape has a special see-through panel in the front so that guests can keep their hands under the cape, and view their phone through the transparent panel. This means there is no risk of getting colour on their phone, or on their clothes, while it is applied. It guarantees a cleaner, safer and faster service! The capes are available to order as a set – cutting plus colour, and are R250 for the set. If you place a bulk order then it will be R200 per set. We can courier capes countrywide via Postnet. Keen to know more or place an order for these innovative and useful time savers? Email: jennahosiosky@gmail.com Cell : 072 321 5956.

Do you want to book immediately for a morning or an afternoon of hairdressing, as and when you need a fabulous space available? Hair in a Chair is now offering this fabulous solution. Here’s how it works! Keen to book your space online instantly, or to find out more info? Click this LINK!