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As a result of the lockdowns implemented to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, cruise ships have been temporarily docked. The good news is that as soon as the travel bans are lifted and the world returns to normal, cruise ships will be sailing again – and there will be a massive, increased demand for hairstylists due to new ships being added to the portfolio. Steiner, who operates the onboard spas, is now known as London Wellness Academy – and when cruise ships are sailing again, London Wellness Academy will need you asap! This will be your chance to quickly recover from the financial challenges that many hairstylists are experiencing due to the economic effects of the virus, and have the adventure of a lifetime while earning excellent, tax-free income with no living expenses. We urge everyone to follow the lockdown rules so that we can be back to normal in no time! The Updated Recruitment Process Although training and cruise ship placement are temporarily on hold, interviews are taking place, and this is your chance to find out more, apply, get on the waiting list, and ask all the questions you have been wanting to ask! The LWA recruitment consultants are hard at work in their home offices, getting ready to fill the surge in demand when ships are sailing again. Creative solutions include Skype / video interviews which they are currently working on, as well as a video of the LWA onboard spa presentation. Get in touch today! Use the lockdown period to explore this avenue and find out the potential and rewards of doing a contract at sea. Please apply on the website: www.londonwellnessacademy.com. When you fill in the form you will be asked to attach your CV, and a consultant will then be in touch asap to set up a confidential interview – you can ask all the questions you like! The LWA consultants recruit the following professions. Hairstylists Beauty therapists Massage therapists Nail technicians Personal trainers We look forward to being in touch soon and welcoming you to our virtual interview office! Apply now on www.londonwellnessacademy.com You might also enjoy... Q&A with Cruise Ship Recruitment Consultant Nadine Brits 5 Reasons to do a Cruise Ship Contract Career Opportunities After an Onboard Contract

Dear Members Should your staff wish to claim from the Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme due to the closure of your business over lockdown, please advise the UIF of your closure via covid19ters@labour.gov.za and await the automatic response which will outline the application process. Remember that salon owners claim for business relief through the website www.smmesa.gov.za. The Temporary Employee Relief Scheme has been set up to assist with claiming salaries for employees during lockdown. With thanks, and hoping that everyone stays safe and well during this challenging time! EOHCB. For more information and updates please visit our Facebook page. You might also enjoy... Covid-19 Sick Benefit Update from Bargaining Council UIF Claim Info and Contact Details during Lockdown Good News for Employers Regarding Covid-19 from EOHCB

We love this “funny” currently circulating on social media – who’s in? You might also enjoy... Lockdown: Message of Support from the Kao Salon Family of Goldwell KMS Modern Hair and Beauty’s Lockdown Advice and Encouragement to Salons TPO Durban: Twincare Professional Outlet with Showroom and Delivery

As lockdown begins, here is an uplifting message of support from the Kao Salon Family, distributors of Goldwell and KMS. Facebook: Goldwell | KMS You might also enjoy... New Goldwell Global Creative Awards Announced Style Inspiration: Insane Copper by Bernadine Malan at Hair Bees Your Chance to Become a KMS Style Ambassador

After the President's speech on 23 March 2020, the Council will be going into a full lockdown for the 21-day period. Although our offices will be closed during this time, we will still maintain a skeleton staff to assist with queries and claims that will arise during this period. Below you will find the e-mail addresses of the staff available to assist you with any information you might require. The accounts@hcsbc.co.za e-mail address will also be monitored daily for any queries or questions and will be diverted to the particular manager or staff member that would be able to assist. The information will also be placed on our website at www.hcsbc.co.za as well as our Facebook page. Please see below the claim process for UIF as well as the documentation required. Should you need copies of the documents, please send an e-mail to frik@hcsbc.co.za. I will personally forward you the documents. Please stay safe during this time. CONTACT DETAILS Case Managment / Debt Collecting: Rose Ngonyama. E-mail: rose@hcsbc.co.za Legal Compliance Officer: Grace Raselimo. E-mail: grace@hcsbc.co.za Administration Manager: Danelle Prinsloo. E-mail: danelle@hcsbc.co.za Finance Manager / Acting CEO: Frik Bekker. E-mail: frik@hcsbc.co.za Sick Pay Fund Claims: E-mail: sickpayfund@hcsbc.co.za Sick Benefit Fund Claims: E-mail: sickbenefitfund@hcsbc.co.za UIF Claim Information During the lockdown period, staff will be placed on paid leave. Should the leave be depleted, the leave will then be unpaid leave. In such an event, the employee can submit a claim with UIF. The following is required: • UI 19 and UI 2.7 (completed by employer) • UI 2.1b -UI 2.8 (bank form completed by bank) • Letter from employer confirming reduced work time is due to the Coronavirus • Copy of ID document To gain access to these forms as well as the easy-guide, please click HERE The forms can be submitted through the following methods: • Online at: www.ufiling.co.za. (Illness benefits) • Email the application to the nearest UIF processing Centre. (Illness/ ReducedWork Time/Death benefits) • Fax the application to the nearest UIF processing Centre. (Illness/ Reduced Work Time/Death benefits) Area - Email - Fax to email number Germiston - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397295 Pietermaritzburg - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397296 East London - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397299 Cape Town - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397300 George - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397301 North West - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397302 Limpopo - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397303 Mpumalanga - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397304 Freestate - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397305 Online - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397306 Durban - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397297 Port Elizabeth - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397298 Northern Cape - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397309 Johannesburg - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397294 Pretoria - BCP@labour.gov.za - 0864397290 www.hcsbc.co.za You might also enjoy... Covid-19 Sick Benefit Update from Bargaining Council An Overview of the Bargaining Council’s Role 5 Fabulous Facts about My Salon Software

Tones that make you look; tones that make you stare. Their daring colours and bold cuts make these styles stand out from the crowd. This collection demonstrates that even the fiercest of cuts can still be feminine by using vibrant colours to offset the harshness. For those who want to be more than just a number, for those who want to be unique! Hair: Anna Barroca Hair Instagram @annabarroca Photographer: David Arnal Photographer Instagram: @davidarnalteam MUA: Wilder Rodríguez MUA Instagram: @wildvandijk Stylist: Aaron Gil Stylist Instagram: @aaron_gil_stylist You might also enjoy... Modern Hair and Beauty’s Industry Message for the Covid-19 Lockdown TPO Durban: Twincare Professional Outlet with Free Delivery and No Minimum Orders New Dikson Argabeta Range Launches

On 23 March 2020, South Africans sat glued to their screens and waited for our President to announce the inevitable – national lockdown. A week prior, the President, in an address to the nation, expressed his concern for the rising COVID-19 cases within South African borders. He communicated measures to keep the population safe; how to improve hygiene, restrictions on social gatherings, and a suggestion that we stay at home as much as possible. However, trends from other countries, such as Italy, have shown that unless drastic measures are implemented, the disease will spread rapidly, and we’ll inundate and overwhelm our health care system. Therefore, without swift action we’ll be at high risk. Not only of contracting the virus, but also transmitting it to those who are most vulnerable such as the elderly and immune-compromised. The President, in his address, shared why lockdown is important and why we should stay at home, “Without decisive action, the number of people infected will rapidly increase from a few hundred to tens of thousands, and within a few weeks, to hundreds of thousands." "While this measure will have a considerable impact on people's livelihoods, on the life of our society and on our economy, the human cost of delaying this action would be far, far greater." For this reason Modern Hair & Beauty will close operations for the next 21 days together with many of our salons and other South African businesses. Important information for salons Much has been made this week about the R 500 million fund for small businesses (including salons) only being made available for 51% black owned companies. This is incorrect. Applications for assistance can be made at www.smmesa.gov.za. The website is currently undergoing an update which is most probably linked to the expected surge in applications. We know that a far larger amount has been made available to a solidarity fund by the Ruperts and Oppenheimers with further donations expected. There may also be other measures such as tax relief in the pipeline. Rentals and bonds should be negotiable as it’s ultimately either your bank or the landlord’s bank who under the current circumstances would most likely be prepared to extend a payment holiday. They will gain from the increased interest charged. We know that banks have been given the green light from the competition commission to talk to each other about measures they can take to assist their customers in distress. We need to keep our eyes on the media for any further announcements. A message from Modern Hair & Beauty MD, Chris Stofberg “Extraordinary times! SA goes into 21-day lockdown at midnight on Thursday 26th of March. Decisive leadership shown by our president. Thank goodness. There is an opinion that some business needed to be allowed to continue to save our economy. At first I was also thinking that might be better for our salon industry and other small business. The potential devastation for a large part of our population and the effect on our country as a result may however be even more catastrophic. The reality now is a total shutdown. Let’s deal with it the best we can. Support from government and financial institutions will be available. One fact we can guarantee - We will get through this. Cool heads and common sense must now prevail. The time at home can be used very productively. Some people can work from home, others can get to sort out their personal filing and fix things around the house. One thing’s for sure, we are all going to learn to appreciate the ‘normal’. Those who can, think of how you can help the less fortunate during this trying time. Wishing everyone strength and calm. Will see you on social media. Try not to overdo the screen time, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with family. We also need to watch out for cabin fever. As much as we love those close to us, three weeks is a long time. Be tolerant of each other’s idiosyncrasies. Men let’s do our bit around the house. Use the time to upskill yourself with online training or sort out all that personal admin you never get to. “ Helpful COVID-19 Information • According to the World Health Organization (WHO) symptoms of COVID-19 • Cough • Fever • Sore throat • Shortness of breath Hygiene practices to limit the spread of COVID-19 • Wash your hands regularly with soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands • Avoid close contact with people who are sick • Cover your cough and sneeze with a flexed elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces How can you help flatten the curve? • Stay at home. That means no visitors or visiting, playdates, movies, meals at restaurants or even coffee with friends • Pray at home • Only go out if it’s absolutely necessary • Take all precautions while at home & while outside for any important work • Be a responsible citizen by following instructions and advice. • Educate others about measures in place to contain the spread of the virus • Spread facts, not fear Important contact information Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send ‘HI’ to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs. If we have any useful information to share as we navigate the next three weeks we will do so. Contact Modern Hair & Beauty info@modernhairbeauty.com 0860 104 109

The spotlight in our series shines onto the fabulous TPO Durban, headed up by industry personality Craig Banfield. Craig’s Background: From Sales Consultant to Owning the First TPO Durban-born Craig Banfield studied a B-Comm in KZN and served three years of accounting articles. His professional football schedule put an end to his accounting aspirations, and he took a job as a sales consultant for Sharp Electronics. Craig then joined the hairdressing industry 34 years ago as a sales consultant for Wella in Durban in 1986. Four years later, he was headhunted to join Twincare International as the Redken Area Manager for KZN. Craig relocated to Johannesburg in 1998 after being appointed National Sales Manager. He then opened the very first TPO in South Africa – TPO Durban – in 2009. “The TPO concept evolved through discussion with Stav around mid 2008, at which time Twincare was adding to their multi-branding strategy. Together we pioneered the concept and I opened the first TPO in January 2009,” Craig explains. What is the biggest value of the TPO to Durban salons? The convenience of having stock on display in a locally based showroom allows stylists to gain clarity in their shopping experience. Time can be saved by either collecting the items that you need, or making use of our efficient delivery system which is invaluable to the KZN market. To keep pace with a new generation of clients seeking instant gratification, we need to continue to improve on the speed of our service delivery. The TPO concept was born to deliver convenience. Additionally, the TPO Durban collaborates with Twincare to offer a phenomenal, quality training programme to our valued customers, the hairstylists and salon owners in our area. How can stylists benefit from the TPO’s amazing service? The Durban TPO uses a Whatsapp group ordering system that allows for FREE DELIVERY to an area once per week with NO MINIMUM ORDER VALUE. We focus on maintaining best possible service levels at all times. What brands are available at TPO Durban? All the Twincare International Brands are available at TPO Durban. What precautions do you have in place to fight the Covid-19 outbreak? We observe Social Distancing and ensure that only a limited number of people are in showroom at any time. Cleanliness is vital, and we disinfect all surfaces and card machines between transactions including door handles. Hand Sanitizer is used by staff and customer between transactions, and all our cash as well as our incoming stock is disinfected before integration to the TPO. This has been put into place before the lockdown and we will continue with these precautions after the lockdown has ended. What words of encouragement do you have for the 3-week lockdown ahead? We are all facing new challenges as the country takes steps to limit the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID-19). We urge you to follow the protocols set out to help government and society manage the situation. Stay safe during this Lockdown period so that we may return renewed, and begin to restore the health of our industry and beyond. Once the lockdown has ended, what are TPO Durban’s trading hours? 08h30 to 16h30 Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 16h00 Friday Closed Weekends & Public Holidays Who else is part of your TPO Durban team? Our team consists of the following people: Lee-Anne Constance is Branch Manager, Lindi Bhengu is Branch Co-Ordinator. Amos Khwela is our Merchandiser, Dayle Dalgleish is our Sales Consultant, and Denise Banfield looks after the numbers as our Accountant. Contact Details TPO DURBAN Shop 5C Park Boulevard Shopping Centre 11 Browns Drift Road Riverside Durban North 031 303 5093 - Landline 082 443 5878 – Craig’s cellphone 066 148 6008 - Whatsapp ORDERS Email salonsolutions@telkomsa.net Salons – when lockdown has ended, and you have need of stock items urgently, remember that your friendly TPOs are waiting to assist you! Even if your budget is limited after three weeks away from your business, visiting the TPOs or placing an order for delivery allows you you to buy exactly what you need with no minimum orders. To find the TPO closest to you please use this interactive map or call Twincare on 011 305 1600. Website You might also enjoy... Profile on Twincare Professional Outlet Pretoria Biosense Gold Shampoo: Luxury Launches Locally Introducing REF Stockholm: Sustainable Natural Beauty for Hair

The Council has received multiple queries in regard to the Covid-19 virus. Here is an update on the Sick Benefit Fund, for people who fall ill as a result of the virus. In terms of Sick Benefits, the following applies: 1. The normal sick leave process should still apply. The employee must be booked off by a doctor with an official medical certificate. In this case, the employee can submit a claim with the Sick Pay Fund for the days booked off. 2. Should no medical certificate be received, we will not be able to pay the claim. The employer will take this as unpaid leave 3. Currently, those infected with the virus has been placed in home isolation or hospitalized. If an employee falls within this category, again, there should be a valid medical certificate and a claim can be submitted to the Sick Pay Fund. According to the W.H.O. the period for isolation is normally 14 days. 4. Please encourage your employees to contact their local clinic and doctor by phone, or call the Covid-19 hotline on 0800 029 999 before travelling to the doctor or clinic, if they suspect that they have the virus. This will allow them to get the most up to date advice on how to proceed to obtain treatment, and also obtain the medical certificate, in the safest way and without putting other people at risk. Sick Pay Fund Claims Please note that no Sick Pay Fund Claim will be paid without the relevant information attached to the claim. Click HERE to download a revised claim form to use going forward. When submitting a claim and an employee works a five day week, it is imperative that the register/roster for that person also be attached to indicate the days the employee was due to work. We hope that every one of our members stays well and safe during this challenging time. www.hcsbc.co.za You might also enjoy... An Overview of the Bargaining Council’s Role Bargaining Council EOHCB 2020 Fees Hairnews Awards: 2020 Judged Results

There’s nothing more insanely amazing than this multi-faceted copper, a splash of sunshine translated into hair! We love it – and here’s the formula if you would like to create this look. Formulation for this insane copper Elumen 1/2 KK@all 1/2 GK@all Love this work? Like Hair Bees Facebook page HERE You might also enjoy... New Goldwell Global Creative Awards Announced New Dikson Argabeta Range Launches 5 Fabulous Facts about My Salon Software

Exciting news! The new Goldwell Global Creative Awards have launched, with 7 different competition categories and fabulous prizes. Here's all the info on how to enter, and what the categories are.​ Show your unlimited creativity! Choose the category that best suits your expertise and passion. The winners of all Editorial Categories will receive a 2,500 Euro cash prize! Here is how the new format competition works. The Look The look is all about your personal creativity and fashion interpretation. You have the freedom to create whatever style and colour you want, without basing it on any key trend. The Categories There are two main sections – Technical (three categories) and Editorial (four categories) What are the Technical Categories? These categories start with a photo shoot submission. After judging, the national Gold winners will be invited to the international finals and compete live on the world stage! International winners will participate in a future Goldwell photo shoot, receive worldwide coverage in Estetica Magazine, and win a gold trophy. Technical Categories are as follows New Talent Colorist of the Year – for hairstylists with less than five years’ experience. Creative Colorist of the Year – open to all stylists, this is the interpretation of your unique colour vision. Creative Haircutter of the Year – Open to all passionate haircutters, show your skill in this precision cutting competition. How to Enter Technical Categories Submit your photographic entries via the website www.globalcreativeawards.com, together with a signed entry form and description of the formula and products used. Entries will be judged locally and the gold winner will go through to the international finals. What are the Editorial Categories? These categories are all new. This is a photo-only global competition of style collections (3 photos per collection as well as “before” photos of each look). It celebrates the ultimate in editorial creativity, with a fantastic cash prize of 2,500 Euros for each winner. Winners will also receive worldwide coverage in Estetica Magazine, and a gold trophy. Editorial Categories are as follows Men’s Hairstylist of the Year – show your mastery and expertise of men’s styling, barbering and grooming with a collection of cutting-edge men’s looks. (3 photos in the collection and 3 “before” photos) Salon Team of the Year – celebrate the creativity of your team with a collection that represents your shared vision. (3 photos in the collection and 3 “before” photos) Avant Garde Stylist of the Year – This is passion and creativity at its ultimate! Push the boundaries of your imagination with your inspirational collection. (3 photos in the collection and 3 “before” photos) Editorial Colorist of the Year – Create an editorial colour collection that showcases your creativity, precision and vision. (3 photos in the collection and 3 “before” photos) How to Enter Editorial Categories Submit your entries via the website www.globalcreativeawards.com, together with a signed entry form. Judging will be done internationally and six global finalists in each category will be named before the winner is announced. Competition Timeline Entries open on 1 May 2020 and will close on 31 May 2020. As entries are submitted digitally, no late entries will be accepted so ensure you submit your entry before end of day on 31 May. How to Enter Please read the website carefully for the full rules in each category and make sure you submit your entry according to the rules, and by latest 31 May 2020. Entries are open to all Goldwell stockists, and to stylists working in Goldwell salons. Goldwell colour and styling products must be used for this competition. Any of Goldwell’s brands may be used. For more information please visit the competition website: www.globalcreativeawards.com If you have any questions, or if you would like to become a Goldwell stockist, please contact your friendly Goldwell sales consultant or phone 011 312 5070.