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Hairnews is proud to invite you to a free, inspirational webinar on Monday 4th May from 1-2 pm, featuring radio celebrity Sam Cowen, together with industry personalities and salon owners Shelene Shaer, Terry Scott, Vincent Horak and Bridget Stannard. Hairnews Webinar for Stylists and Salon Owners: Surviving and Thriving in Level 4 Lockdown This will be a fun and inspirational hour where we discuss the Level 4 restrictions, explore the dos and don’ts for hair salons needing to earn revenue and engage with clients, and discuss techniques for remaining positive and avoiding spiralling into negativity during these challenging times. We would love you to join us for this memorable event! The webinar is limited to 500 guests so please email belinda@hairnews.co.za asap and you will be sent an invitation. We look forward to sharing this time with you on Monday! Hairnews Free Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in Level 4 Lockdown Date: Monday 5th May Time: 1 pm – 2 pm RSVP: belinda@hairnews.co.za If you missed our past webinars, they are featured on our Hairnews You Tube channel. Becoming a Zoom Pro: Click HERE Future of Hairdressing with Terence of Terenzo: Click HERE

In these difficult times, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the industry. Cruise ships, too, are currently anchored until Covid-19 has passed. However one thing is certain: Cruise ships will reopen and start sailing again as soon as they are able to do so safely. When they do, there will be a huge demand for on-board hairdressers as the London Wellness Academy has recently expanded and added new ships into their portfolio. The London Wellness Academy consultants in South Africa would love to answer any questions you have about a contract at sea, and would love to do a formal interview with you (online if needed!) so that you can be wait-listed for when the ships start sailing again. After coronavirus the industry is likely to change, and many salons may find their circumstances changing, too. When change is inevitable this is your chance to use it as a springboard, and take the chance to do something totally different – have an adventure, see the world, and make the most of the changes to achieve your bucket-list of dreams. You will arrive back on South African shores having had the experience of a lifetime, gained huge skill and experience, and also with a nestegg of savings that you can use to make a strong comeback. On board ship, it is far easier to accumulate savings quickly while working on board, as you have no accommodation or transport costs, and the income you receive is tax-free. If you would like to find out more, sign up now for your confidential interview HERE. Alternatively, email Nadine Brits on nadineb@londonwellnessacademy.com and she will answer any questions you have. You might also enjoy Life Aboard a Cruise Ship with Phindile Mchunu Why L’Oréal Home Academy Has Touched Hairdresser Hearts Style Collection: Boys, Boys, Boys

A reminder to all hairdressers and salons – please don’t go back to work until we are officially allowed to start up as an industry. Hairdressing is not included in Level 4, which includes only a narrow range of services. Because of this we are hopeful that if our infection stats remain manageable, we will soon progress to Level 3. Then we may have to follow the same process, lobby and engage with government all over again to remind them how important it is that we restart. The more people who break lockdown rules, the slower the levels are likely to progress. This info was received from EOHCB National Office: Dear EOHCB Member & Industry, we have been asked the same question by many in the industry and would like put the following on record. *May I, during level 4, go to a clients house to perform a service, or may I allow 1 client at a time to come to my house for a service?* “The answer is no. No one is allowed to render hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty or skincare services to anyone during level 4, even if its done on a one on one basis in a hygienic and safe environment. We ask that members and the industry please adhere to this, as the rule of no personal visitations still applies (leaving your own home to visit or perform a non-essential listed service at another person's home or public place). Those who transgress on the rules of lockdown will not only face criminal charges but face losing their businesses and paying at least 10% of their annual turnover as a fine. We urge members, the industry and the public who are aware of individuals performing services during lockdown, to report this unethical business conduct by contacting your local authority (SAPS) and /or local municipal councillor.” Hairdresser Mark Timms emphasises: “Don't do it my hairdressing friends, there is always someone watching. Having any guest seen visiting our homes can lead to extreme punishment and shame in the community. Just wait till we can all reopen and will see to our friends and clients again.” www.eohcb.co.za You might also enjoy Style How-to: Rainbow Look Up-Style by Sharon Malcolm, Ireland Profit From Selling Salon Products Direct To Clients My Salon Software’s Amazing Lockdown Specials

A stunning rainbow look from Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, Sharon Malcolm from Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Here is how you can create this look: 1. Long hair is straightened, then small sections taken and a knot tied halfway down the length and towards the ends. 2. Place an iron over each knot and clamp to secure. 3. Do this all around the head. 4. Then take coloured eyeshadow and colour each knot with a different shade. 5. Take sections freehand and pull them into shape, leaving the ends free for added softness. 6. Place the sections across the top of the head to create a halo effect around the face and to show off the knots. Get the look, photo by Jack Eames Find out more about Sharon Malcolm: Visit sharonmalcolm.co.uk Instagram: @chachachasharon @sharonmalcolmhairdressing Sharon Malcolm is the owner of Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing in Newtownards, Belfast, Northern Ireland. She has won numerous awards, including 2014 and 2019 Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, Best Independent Business Newcomer, Best in Training and Development Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year. You might also enjoy L’Oréal Access and Dyson Supersonic Competition Winner Announced Wahl’s Amazing 5-Star Series Be Blue - a new collection by Ivan Rodriguez at EI Salon Hairdressing Club, Spain

The amazing L’Oréal Home Academy live education initiative has been the highlight of the day for many homebound hairstylists during lockdown. This was the creation of National Education Manager Taryn Bloem, who talks to Hairnews about her inspiration, and what Home Academy’s reach has been. Tune in at 12 noon on weekdays to @tarynloreal on Instagram to watch Home Academy. On Thursday 30 April, Jassy Mackenzie from Hairnews will be the guest on Home Academy with a discussion on the future of hairdressing and the dos and don’ts as the industry waits to be allowed to restart. Interview Hairnews: Why did you start Home Academy? Taryn: The thought of not being able to educate my hairdressers during lockdown didn’t sit well with me. I wanted our community to stay relevant and stay together, so rather than talking too much about selling product, we decided to give hairdressers a platform where they could learn. Hairnews: How does it work and what platforms is it available on? Taryn: We did a lot of research on various platforms and found a great example on Instagram of fabulous live videos that worked. I contacted them and asked for best practices. I then tried to mould this into something relevant for our market and we went for it! It has been amazing! We do our live videos on Instagram, record these and post them to Facebook, and in the past week or so we have had the opportunity of going on Instagram TV. This means that even if hairdressers miss a live session, they can catch up. Hairnews: What has Home Academy’s reach been compared to in-person education? Taryn: Normally in a year the L’Oréal Professionnel education team can see 1800 to 2000 stylists. So far, in just over a month on Home Academy, we have touched 2742 stylists which I think is phenomenal! We have reached globally as well as locally. Paris watches, New Zealand watches, Spain is now watching. We have gained followers from the USA and it is beautiful to see how the community is expanding and coming together more than it ever has before. Hairnews: What has the feedback been? Taryn: It has been so beautiful. Hairdressers have contacted us to say how they appreciate the hope and inspiration, the chance to keep their minds occupied, and the education. It’s been a humbling experience. I would like to give a special mention to L’Oréal Professionnel educator Eric James, who has been an incredible support to me and my team. Hairnews: Will Home Academy continue after lockdown? Taryn: Definitely! We will look at the best way of continuing it as well as the most convenient time slot, because we hope that hairdressers will be far too busy in the middle of the day when the industry resumes. We love having the interaction in the live experience, so we will figure out what works the best. I believe we will come out of this stronger, and changed. Things will get better, but it will be a different type of better, and hopefully the people who are using this time to educate themselves will be richer in all aspects at the end of the day. If you have any questions please email tarryn.bloem@loreal.com and she will assist you asap! You might also enjoy L’Oréal Access and Dyson Supersonic Competition Winner Announced Claiming UIF through TERS: Latest Updates for the Industry Wahl’s Amazing 5-Star Series

Through the first three weeks of lockdown, L’Oréal Professionnel South Africa ran an amazing competition where the winner, who completed the most free educational courses on the online platform Access, would receive a stunning Dyson Supersonic hairdryer as a prize. Congratulations to Sasha-Lee de Vries from Pasquale Intercoiffure, Kempton Park, who was an education dynamo! Sasha-Lee completed every possible online course available, and gave feedback on every single one, explaining how much she had enjoyed it. “Sasha Lee de Vries is not even a L’Oréal Professionnel client, but we are thrilled that she has gained so much value and support from Access,” National Education Manager Taryn Bloem explains. “She has said Access literally got her through the lockdown period and that she is so much more enriched by the courses she has completed.” Congratulations to Sasha-Lee, and enjoy your stunning prize! www.lorealaccess.com/za Facebook: @lorealprofessionnelsa #lorealproza @DysonZA #Dysonhair Instagram: @lorealpro #lorealprosa You might also enjoy Why L’Oréal Home Academy Has Touched Hairdresser Hearts Wahl’s Amazing 5-Star Series Be Blue - a new collection by Ivan Rodriguez at EI Salon Hairdressing Club, Spain

For just R99 per month, you could open up a world of new earnings for yourself and your clients by using Salon Products, the online retail store that delivers professional retail products direct to your clients and YOU get the commission (average 20%). Why Salon Products? Using Salon Products allows your clients to order ANY of the products available. Even if you are not a stockist, your clients can still order through you. This allows them to try different products and see what works best for them - during lockdown, clients have different challenges in maintaining their hair, and this will help you solve your client's needs. Combined Orders The other advantage is that your clients can make a combined order of products from different manufacturers. So your client, her mom and her hubby can all order at the same time no matter which brand they prefer, and it will be couriered in the same delivery (free delivery over R600). We are licensed to deliver during lockdown. If you are keen on marketing and promoting via social media, Salon Products enables you to reach beyond your client base and reach new clients who might not yet visit you at your salon (or might not even live in your area) but can still order their products through you, using your salon link. You can become a mini-destination store for clients to use when ordering their professional retail products. Our subscription fee of just R99 per month is not contractual, you pay month to month and can stop at any time. To learn more, watch this video: To ask any questions, please contact us on 082 302 6009. To sign up now and start earning, click HERE. Visit our website HERE - remember that our web address is www.salonproduct.co.za (not products) You might also enjoy... Salon Products: Supporting your Business through Lockdown and Beyond Style Collection: Boys, Boys, Boys Industry Risk and the Hierarchy of Hazardous Controls

Take advantage of the incredible discounts during lockdown, and be ready to run your salon smartly and cost-effectively after lockdown has ended! Contact us for more information. www.mysalonsoftware.co.za aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za You might also enjoy... Terry Miles: Post Lockdown Advice for Salons Be Blue Collection by Ivan Rodriguez, Spain Kao Salon Industry Recovery Initiative Announced

In the wake of the announcements made by Minister Patel on Saturday, 25 April 2020 in terms of the phased opening of the economy, a submission was made on Monday 27th April by the EOHCB, UASA and The National Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare Industry to implore government to re-assess and reconsider the placing of our Industry under Level 1. A detailed response was submitted outlining the Risk Adjustment strategy for economic activity within the industry. A huge thanks to these organisations for their efforts. We are very confident they have presented a strong and compelling case for the hair and beauty industry to reopen sooner, and we hope that the arguments are understood and accepted by government. More info will follow as soon as it is available. You might also enjoy... UASA Hairdressing Union Fees Postponed Bargaining Council and EOHCB Accounts Update Wahl’s Amazing 5-Star Clipper Series

Dear Industry There is a very short window of opportunity for you to have your say on the proposed lockdown levels, where hairdressing currently falls under level 1 and will therefore be among the last to reopen. Everyone who is affected by this may have your say! Please carefully follow the step by step process below TODAY (Monday) in order to submit your comments for government to consider. 1. Address an email to lockdowncomments@cogta.gov.za 2. Title your email: Comments on Clause P: Request for Hairdressing to be Included in Level 4 3. Write your comments in a Word document and attach it to the email. 4. State your name and your role in the industry, and request that hairdressing salons be allowed to open at an earlier stage than Level 1 (where they are mentioned in Clause P5). 5. Provide your own personal reasons why you feel hairdressing salons should be allowed to open in Level 4 and how this can be safely done. 6. Send the email asap today, Monday 27 April. Below is the link to the original pdf where the lockdown levels are listed for your info. CLICK HERE

Hairnews invites you to attend a free webinar with Terence of Terenzo Hairdressing on Monday at 11 am. The discussion will include: • What our new landscape will look like • What the biggest challenges will be • What contingency plans can be made • New business models for hairdressing and what they will look like • Creative ways of selling and promoting • Red flags we need to avoid as an industry • How to advise clients to cope with hair during lockdown Terenzo Suites will also be launching a brand new business feature available to salons in Johannesburg and Cape Town. To book your seat please email belinda@hairnews.co.za. Numbers are limited so please RSVP asap. You will receive a Zoom invite to the webinar and a reminder on Monday morning. (As Monday is a holiday we will not be publishing Hairnews, but will be holding the webinar instead!) You might also enjoy... Salon Products: Supporting Your Business Through Lockdown and Beyond UASA Hairdressing Fees Postponed Advice for Mane-tainance during Lockdown for Clients