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If you are one of the many hairdressing entrepreneurs who is pivoting their business by moving home, signing up to Salon Products will power you to greater success! How Can Salon Products Superpower your Home Salon? Firstly, you become a fully stocked, 24/7 professional retail store! You will be able to recommend the exact products that will solve each client’s hair needs, from the massive range which includes almost every leading professional brand on the SA market! Clients order through your unique salon link, and you receive the commission just as if the products were on your shelves. This allows you to SELL MORE and to SOLVE MORE as well as to REACH MORE new clients through effective marketing of your “online shop”! Products are safely and hygienically couriered asap to the client’s door. Secondly, You Can Custom Order Tints and Backbar By ordering your tint and backbar products through the exclusive professional portal of Salon Products, you can stock up with exactly what you need – no minimum orders required, and your products will arrive in one fast, reliable delivery even if you order from different product houses. The most convenient and cost-effective way to keep supplied with what you need, when you require it. You can now obtain custom quantities of the colour products and backbar that will best suit the pricing and services offered in your new home salon! All this for just R99 a month! But there’s more... Salon Products also offers education and support with marketing, empowering you to grow your business effectively and make your home salon immediately sustainable and then SUPER SUCCESSFUL. Keen to learn more about the benefits? Watch our video below. Get in touch with us today and SIGN UP now to enjoy the many benefits of being part of the Salon Products family! To ask any questions, please contact us on 082 302 6009. Visit our website HERE - remember that our web address is www.salonproduct.co.za (not products) You might also enjoy... “Why I Use Salon Products As My Salon’s Online Store”: Industry Testimonials Prediction: Yes, the Economy Will Bounce Back Post Covid-19 Moving Your Salon Home

By Simon Clark, Simon Clark Hairdressing, Port Elizabeth I saw a post on social media recently asking whether it was ok to give away haircuts for free as in theory they don’t cost us anything. As I have spent a fair amount of time looking at salon costings I thought this would be fun to look at the cost implications of doing so. The general drift seemed to be if clients came for a color they could have the haircut for free. Leaving aside all of the ethical and emotional reasons for not doing it, lets look at this rationally from a financial point of view: We have a hypothetical salon and they charge the following: R200 for a cut R300 for a wash cut and blow R300 for Roots R400 for a half head of foils R600 for a full head of foils. Let’s look at the discounts given if you give a free cut / free cut and blow with each of the color services: Roots 40% / 50% Half head 33% / 42% Full head 25% / 33% As you can see these discounts are huge. To help you see just how dangerous what you are doing is, I want you to think about the very service you are giving away, a haircut! As things stand it is the one service that our clients cannot replicate by themselves at home. It is also the one area of our industry that survives as a standalone, profitable business – barber shops. I am willing to bet most barber shops will think twice about discounting their cuts by more than 10% never mind 30 / 40 / 50%. There is no business on this planet that can survive giving discounts like this. Why do you think you will? It is also a myth that the haircut costs you nothing. As a hairdresser you sell your time far more than you sell your expertise. In previous articles I have explained fixed vs variable business costs and how they relate to a salon environment. For the sakes of this article I am going to say that the salon has a fixed cost per appointment of R150.00 and a variable on of R50 (I found this to apply in my last calculations) and a color cost of R40 for roots, R60 for a half head foils and R75 for a full head. When was the last time you worked out your product costs? From the above we can calculate that the base costs for the three specials on a free cut vs cut and blow are: Roots R390 – 2x appointment cost + variable cost + color = loss of R90.00 Half head foils R410 – 2x appointment cost + variable cost + color = Loss of R10.00 Full head foils R575 – 3x appointment cost (it’s a much longer appointment) + variable cost + color = Profit R25.00 The reason for the double appointment cost is that every time someone sits in your chair they are renting that space from you! So if the cut is not paying the chair rental that money needs to be covered by the color fee too! As you can see in giving your services away for free you are actually harming yourself never mind the rest of the industry. What will happen in a year’s time when the disaster is over and your clients are used to getting the service for 30 / 40 / 50% less than they should. Would you stay with someone who suddenly put their prices up by these margins? The gold rules of business are: Turnover is vanity, (its all very well turning over R2000 rand a day) Profit is sanity, (but if you don’t make a profit) Cash flow is reality. (You will in effect be loosing money) Unless you do the maths and understand how discounts will affect your turnover, profit and thus cash flow do not give discounts on a whim. They could put you out of business! Follow Simon Clark Hairdressing on Facebook You might also enjoy... Salon Costings Part 2: The Home Salon by Simon Clark Salon Costings: Get a grip on your business before your business gets a grip on you!

This collection is fresh, young and full of Spring. We wanted to create an elegant but simple collection with a focus on modern but romantic brides. Hair: Olga García @Olga García Estilistas Hair Instagram: @peluqueriaolgagarcia Photographer: David Arnal Photographer Instagram: @davidarnalteam MUA: Wilder Rodríguez MUA Instagram: @wildvandijk Stylist: Aaron Gil Stylist Instagram: @aaron_gil_stylist

Does your client want to save their last few inches? We finally have the perfect solution. Introducing L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Pro Longer, a professional line that renews lengths and fills-in ends*, powered by the patented thickening technology Filler-A100 + amino acid. *Use of in-salon and at-home ritual For longer, thicker, better hair! Many individuals have experienced amazing hair growth over the last few months and would like to continue on their journey for longer, thicker and better hair! With long hair, the shaft ends can get damaged, split and thin out, resulting in hair that looks unhealthy and lacks volume. L’Oréal Professionnel’s NEW launch Pro Longer is just as the name says. Gone are the days of having to cut your hair frequently. Highly concentrated in patented thickening technology Filler-A100 + amino acid, the Pro Longer Ends Filler Concentrate instantly and durably thickens the fiber on the last centimetres of hair. A complete range of care products! Serie Expert Pro Longer offers a comprehensive full range of products from in-salon service to at-home care that will assist in providing clients with their long hair maintenance goals. For more information about this breakthrough launch click HERE For any information on the above contact: lorealprofessionnelrsa@loreal.com Article from Chanel Pond, L’Oréal Professional Product Division MUST READS... L’Oréal Access: Free Online Education to Empower and Inspire You The Savvy Hairdresser: Embracing the Online World Part One​ The ‘New’ Normal?

If you and your clients adore the Milkshake Lifestyling range, you will love the five new products that have been specially designed to meet your clients’ needs. Now, enhancing any look is even easier, whether your client loves more natural, or more defined. Dazzling Blow-Dry Primer This pre-styling lotion for hair gives greater body and texture. The dispenser creates a soft foam that distributes perfectly and evenly through the hair. This product protects from heat, reduces drying time, helps hairstyles last longer, and prevents colour fading. It contains quinoa proteins, Integrity 41, organic fruit extracts, milk proteins, and UV filter. Inspiring Curl Shaper This shaping fluid for curly hair is ideal for defined and enduring curls. It intensifies the hair’s natural texture, giving control to defined curls and perfecting soft waves. Its formula guarantees an anti-frizz action, shine, and colour protection. Impressive Fixing Paste This strong hold paste for hair gives texture and structure to the style with strong, flexible hold. Its texture makes it easy to apply, and workable. Supreme Medium Hold Gel This medium hold styling gel gives hold to any hairstyle, creating define styles with a memory effect, and providing incredible shine. It gives structure to fine hair and adds body and definition to curls, with an anti-frizz effect. Quick-drying, it leaves no residue. Memorable Powder Pop This weightless and light styling powder is ideal for giving volume with a matte finish. Original Looks Created by Brand Ambassador Franco Gobbi These stunning looks using the new styling range, exemplify this icon’s fashion experience as well as the power and versatility of these amazing new products that contain top quality active ingredients, inspired by nature. Why not try the stunning results for yourself and delight your clients with their effects? Contact milk_shake on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-one.co.za | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram You might also enjoy... Milkshake Natural Care Masks: The Customisable In Salon Service Milkshake 9 Minutes Permanent Colour Coming Soon Milkshake Direct Color Cocktails: Color Refresh Treatments with a Wow Factor

Having control over your hot water usage and heating costs is an essential step towards the better profitability of your salon! Faucet Boyz offer you an instant, hot electric unit connected directly to your basin or wash point, which allows you to heat water in the fastest, most convenient and cost-effective way. You will SAVE, both on the costs of maintaining a geyser, and also the costs of running water until it warms up. This safe, quality, water-saving, highly efficient solution offers an adjustable water temperature between 30 to 50 degrees (on LCD display). The units heat water within 3 seconds and remain at a consistent temperature during use. The stainless construction is durable, elegant and fashionable. Units are priced from R550 to R2,500 depending on the size of the unit. Easy to install, Faucet Boyz ship these “waterless electric tanks” anywhere within South Africa and can install personally in the KZN area. Contact our friendly team today for more info and to order your units. Contact Details SALES - Jeff: 062 488 4581 KZN Based, Amanzimtoti Email: faucetboyzkzn@gmail.com You might also enjoy... Goldwell KMS Virtual Education for the Week Ahead Salons: Build Your Own Customer-Magnet Website with Online Bookings, Shop, Email Marketing & More Stylists, NIOXIN Is Your Solution to Combatting Clients Thinning Hair

We love the important words in this motivational message, which was published by the leading salon Punked Neon. As we move to level 2, let’s be grateful for what it brings but also responsible in maintaining safety and health in these challenging times! You might also enjoy... Goldwell KMS Virtual Education for the Week Ahead Salons: Build Your Own Customer-Magnet Website with Online Bookings, Shop, Email Marketing & More Matrix August 2020 Color Deals: World Class Technology Packed with Added Value

The Kao Professional team is proud to announce another fabulous line-up of free online education from Goldwell and KMS for the week ahead. KMS is offering a fabulous IQ overview to amp up your creativity, while for Goldwell, this week’s spotlight is on the awesome Elumenation that will see your summer business soar – including a sneak peek at the amazing new pink shades, as well as the phenomenal Kerasilk range. Empower and inspire yourself to greater skill and profitability. Here’s the week’s programme. Week’s Programme KMS Education Monday 17 August at 12 noon: KMS IQ Overview with Erika de Kock Goldwell Education Monday 17 August at 9.30 am: Elumenation 2020 in Afrikaans Monday 17 August at 2 pm: Kerasilk Revitalize and Kerasilk Styling Tuesday 18 August at 10 am: Elumenation 2020 Wednesday 19 August at 1 pm: Elumenation 2020 Thursday 20 August at 10 am: Elumenation 2020 See Below for Full Course Details and Links to Join​ Click HERE to register Click HERE to register Click HERE to register Click HERE to register Click HERE to register Click HERE to register Love this content? Like Goldwell and KMS Facebook pages and keep checking them for the latest unmissable webinars! To find out more about these fabulous brands and stock the products in your salon, contact 011 312 5070.

Whether your salon is big or small, having an effective website is critically important in today’s times! Now you can build your own custom website that will drive people to your business and allow you to sell products, book appointments, market your services, and capture customer details, making it easy for you to communicate your salon’s services and special offers to existing and new clients! Whether you are a mall salon, a home salon, or a mobile salon, Online Success Lab provides different website templates to suit every budget and all of your needs! You can use up to 40 digital tools to help grow and manage your business! Plus, our friendly team is a phone call away to guide you through this process. Appointment Booking Online Shop Chatbot Email Marketing and Capturing of Customer Details You will love these powerful features, making it so easy for clients to engage with you and book! Now there is no need to rely on a web designer or company – the power to create and update your site is in your hands! No start up costs, you simply choose the level of website that you want and pay a monthly fee. We are offering a 14-day trial if you want to test the website and digital tools! If you do not have the time to complete the website, get in contact and we will assist. Keen to know how it works? Click HERE to see our different website packages. Want to chat to us direct? We’d love to help! Tel: 073 363 2925 Email: philip@online-successlab.com Website: www.online-successlab.com

It seems as if our Hairnews Awards were a lifetime ago! Never when we received these gorgeous handcrafted scissor creations, did we imagine the country would be heading into lockdown in the grip of a pandemic. These beautifully varnished and magnificent looking trophies have remained in my office throughout lockdown, and every time I see them I have been inspired all over again by the resilience, talent and passion in our industry. The trophies have provided hope that better days are ahead! Now that the industry has opened up and local businesses are operational again, and now that our team is well again as the Hairnews team has been affected by Covid and has had to isolate, we are able to embark on getting the name plates for the trophies and attaching them. This will be started next week – and then the trophies will be couriered to their destinations around South Africa, so every winner should receive theirs by early September! (We need to confirm how long the name plates will take to make!) We will be in contact with all the prizewinners to confirm that your details are still the same as we are aware some address details may have changed during lockdown. Congratulations again to our prizewinners!

Paula Hibbard’s vibrant, left-of-field collection Soignée was born out of a passionate desire to bring back the 80s – but updated with a distinctly millennial and avant-garde edge. “Taking inspiration from this glamorous decade, it was my desire to create a collection reminiscent of both the ‘Dynasty’ and ‘Blade Runner’ eras of the 80s,” says long-hair fairy godmother, Paula. Combining colour, glitz, and glamour with a touch of gender fluidity and new-wave punk aesthetic, ‘Soignée’ pushes both stylistic and creative boundaries. In Paula’s neo-80’s collection, hair is used as a fabric to sculpt architectural and textural shapes, interlaced with dynamic and vividly chromatic colour placement. Simultaneously luxe, contemporary, and bold, Paula has rebooted the very definition of ‘Soignée’ to the present day with her elegant and electrifying collection. HAIR: Paula Hibbard PHOTOGRAPHY: David Mannah MAKEUP: Rachael Montgomery STYLIST: Josie McManus ASSISTANT CUTTER: Michael Belcastro ASSISTANT COLOURIST: Carlie Test

“When you lose your hair, you feel like you lose a little part of your sparkle, your inner beauty” Spoken by hair loss expert, Eva Graham, these famous words lay the foundation of NIOXIN. A brand she founded on the belief that she could make “someone’s life a little happier every single day”. Eva Graham dedicated her life to creating a solution that slows down the effects of hair loss: Her formulation helps both men and women have healthier, thicker, and stronger hair. The life work of Eva Graham became, what we now know as NIOXIN: A hair loss solution that works in harmony with your clients’ hair and scalp. And more importantly, a solution that restores their confidence. The restorative power of NIOXIN Did you know that hair thinning globally affects 50% of men and women? It’s a far more common problem than we may believe. It’s also something that severely affects your clients’ confidence and hinders their daily lives. A study from Yale University showed that people who experience hair thinning withdraw from daily life. In times of physical or emotional trauma and stress (hello, 2020) our bodies always show signs of distress and losing hair is one of those. It can be expected that after an event such as a global pandemic, hair loss will affect an even larger percentage of the population. Therefore, more of your clients may experience hair thinning and will have a hard time returning to social or professional environments. It’s exactly why they need NIOXIN: To help them to live fuller lives and restore their confidence. However, before telling you exactly how NIOXIN ranges and in-salon treatments help your clients, you need to know about all the factors that can contribute to hair loss. 6 Reasons for hair thinning and hair loss 1. Genetics Hereditary hair loss is more common in men, but it can also affect women. According to NIOXIN research, for every five men with this condition, three women are also affected. Genetic hair loss or thinning can’t be cured but by starting an early treatment regime, it will slow down the process. 2. Stress Emotional or physical stress can lead to hair loss or thinning and is a serious concern for most people. Thankfully, the hair will usually grow back once the stress is eased. 3. Health Hair is often thicker and fuller during pregnancy due to raised oestrogen levels because it keeps hair in the growing phase (anagen) for longer. Postpartum hair loss may occur because once oestrogen levels drop, hair goes into a ‘shedding’ phase called telogen. 4. Medication Medication can have side effects, such as excess hair growth, hair loss, and changes to the colour and texture of hair. In most cases, side effects will subside once the medication is stopped. 5. Environment Environmental factors trigger hair loss such as pollution, water quality, and sun exposure. Pollution clogs hair follicles if the scalp is not properly cleansed. Prolonged sun exposure irritates the scalp and leaves hair brittle. Chlorine in water leaves hair dry and damages the cuticle. 6. Diet A balanced diet is key for a healthy hair and scalp. Hair is mostly protein, and to absorb protein efficiently the body needs carbohydrates, iron, vitamins B12 and C. Eating from all food groups and taking supplements improves hair growth. The NIOXIN range According to NIOXIN research, 85% of consumers that have tried the System Kits have noticed a thickening effect. NIOXIN’s innovative and light-weight formula is designed to improve the scalp environment, remove sebum or product build-up and stimulate hair growth. The hair is strengthened to prevent breaking and nourished to improve its condition. NIOXIN’s advanced technological approach and 30 years of research is what makes it the no.1 salon brand for thicker, fuller hair. NIOXIN 3D Care The 3-Step System Kits cleanse, optimise and treat hair and scalp concerns. The kits are a 3-step regime that includes a cleansing shampoo, revitalising conditioner and leave-in hair and scalp treatment. The System Kits are designed for daily use. NIOXIN’s Intensive Treatments These leave-in products complement the 3-step regime. Regular use of the treatments reduces hair fall, promotes hair density and boosts diameter. Colour-safe options reduce hair breakage and improve colour vibrancy while deep-conditioning dry hair. In-salon treatments Three in-salon treatments are available: Pre-colour treatment protects the scalp from irritation. Post-colour treatment protects hair from breaking and provides long-lasting colour vibrancy. The Dermabrasion treatment is a facial for the scalp. It exfoliates the scalp and removes build-up around the follicles resulting in scalp surface regeneration. NIOXIN 3D Styling The styling range contains products that are formulated with one of two technologies. The products with Pro-Thick Technology provides extra hold and creates the illusion of thicker hair. The products containing Light-Plex Technology creates a light and flexible finish. The 3D Styling range also has a Dry Cleanser, Instant Fullness, that both enhances hair density and absorbs excess oil. Would you like to help your clients combat hair loss? Become a NIOXIN stockist by contacting Modern Hair & Beauty, or phoning our telesales centre on 0860 104 109. About NIOXIN Thinning hair is a common problem affecting 50% of men and women globally. NIOXIN, the No1 salon brand for thicker, fuller hair providing advanced scalp care as a solution to this problem. As an extension of facial skin, the scalp requires the same attention and treatment. NIOXIN’s innovative range of products are designed to strengthen, nourish and repair hair from its foundation – the scalp – because scalp health creates hair health. Along with customised technologies, NIOXIN products provide the perfect foundation for thicker, fuller-looking hair. As the most awarded brand for thinning hair in the US and with more than 30 years of research, you can be assured of positive results. Follow us Facebook: NioxinSA Instagram: nioxin_za Article written by the Modern Hair & Beauty Retail Business Consultants: Jane Alves Lynette Cronje Carla Saraiva You might also enjoy... Swish Biodegradable Products to Protect You, Your Clients and The Environment​ 4 Ways to Add Value to Clients' Salon Experience Maintain Long Hairstyles: Use the NEW Fiber Infusion from Kadus Professional