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An evolution of formulas, concepts and design for ARGABETA. A NEW MOOD that is contemporary yet faithful to the line’s original philosophy. The modern approach of the offer is a synthesis of research for new ingredients, substances derived from nature and the development of formulas that combine professional results, high quality and cosmetic effectiveness of hair treatments. FORMULATION PRINCIPLES and RIGOUR, “ FREE FROM...” PRODUCTS, expression of RESPECT for the ENVIRONMENT and LOVE for NATURE. Clean, elegant lines that are representative of Italian style embrace the Urban Lifestyle of contemporary women who care for their well-being and beauty. ARGABETA, rigorously MADE IN ITALY. New Argabeta Range available online, in-store or call our customer service team on 021 944 8700 or email us at sales@handsdown.co.za. T's & C's apply You might also enjoy... Exciting Changes at Hands Down Distribution, Cape Town 2 for 1 Special on Smittens Make Up Remover Gloves Hairnews Barbering Special Mailer

Here are five fascinating facts you might not know about the effective My Salon Software, with packages for all sizes of salons and one person businesses, that can help you run your business smarter and more cost effectively! Contact Us for more Information aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 064 504 6001 terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za | 083 650 0952 www.mysalonsoftware.co.za You might also enjoy... Great News from My Salon Software My Salon Software Offers Free Loyalty Programme Versatile Solutions for Salons of All Sizes

The Hairnews Awards Judged Results have been announced. Watch the video to see who the category winners are – a huge thank you and well done to everyone who participated and supported these awards. This was a close fought competition with a brilliant standard of entries in all categories. We congratulate the winners, and we look forward to next year’s awards. You might also enjoy... Veaudry Distribution: Helping Salons Find the Silver Highlight Stylist Required for Eva Pro Salon in Sandton Your Chance to Become a KMS Style Ambassador

A thought provoking quote for salon owners in these difficult times: You might also enjoy... 10 Tips from Wella Professionals on Caring for Coloured Hair Good News for Employers Regarding Covid-19 From EOHCB The Evolve Style Collection from the FAME Team, UK

On Sunday the 18th of June 1815 on the plains of Waterloo, a massive battle was raging, a battle which would determine the entire future of England. It seemed a mere matter of time until General Napoleon won and follow this with an imminent invasion of England. Of course, most people believed all was lost…but a few did not. Those who did not went on to become the richest people in the entire nation. The battle was long and bloody but surprisingly Napoleon lost and England was not invaded. Today, in South Africa the “attack” in the form of the Coronavirus presents us with another “Waterloo” and of course many will re-act out of lack of faith and fear. However, for those few who do not, for those who believe in an eventual rebound and a silver lining; they too will prosper greatly. Let’s be part of the few! Although it is true that there is actually little known about this new challenge ahead of us; there are a few things that we do know and can be pro-active on. Our Health: We are a “people” Industry and therefore everything we do revolves around people. In this regard we are fortunate, having been affected later than many other countries; we have the benefit of hindsight and know which type of measures are most effective. Our own Government has already summarized these. The most obvious is a scrupulous attention to cleanliness both of ourselves, personally, and the workplace along with a delineation of personal space in such places as waiting areas etc. This must not only be done…but it must be seen to be done by our clients. When they see the precautions you are offering they will know that you are a business that is not only serious but is also caring. Our Economy: More than ever it is a time to manage our finances diligently and when it comes to spending we must be as frugal as possible. Although we must carry on with a “business as usual” attitude, this is definitely not the time to overextend ourselves by resorting to credit, only putting ourselves into an unnecessary debt trap. When this is all over we want to enjoy the silver lining and not be working off the worry and the new financial headache that extended credit would bring about. Here are just a few practical ways you can make your business more efficient and more meaningful both for yourself and your clients.​ • Without resorting to discounting, with its associated negative perception, rather offer your client a free service, -perhaps a complimentary blow-dry, as a way to alleviate the overall bill and show our solidarity. • Wherever possible try to make a small area, or provide articles to cater for children as many mothers will have to have their children with them. • Suggest hair products which offer real value, but may not be in the high priced category of the “big names”. A perfect example is our MUK hair care range of products. Many of our choices are born out of habit, but now, more than ever, is the time for new and innovative thinking. Focus here on the product which is the biggest part of your turnover and the biggest cost to your client. Ask yourself, “Can this be substituted with something new which is more cost effective than the stereotypes but will still offer the same quality and effective hair care that you normally deliver?” Muk will save you up to 60% on your colour, not to mention save you on the amount of stock that you need to carry as it is a Hybrid 6 in 1 colour. This means you only need one tube of colour to replace 6 of your current tubes.. what does this mean? Less stock holding, more cash flow for you, perfect colour matching when you use the same tube of colour mixed with the correct developer, making it a permanent colour for the root application and simply changing the developer turning the exact shade of colour into a semi- permanent colour to match the ends perfectly to the roots. It is that simple and easy to use! It may be daunting to change the habits of a lifetime…but it may also be surprisingly beneficial to you, and your client especially in our current times where saving money is crucial. These are only a few examples of how we can keep our industry going well through these tough times and shielded from the negative influences of the present situation. Together we will not only meet the challenge ahead but happily participate in its associated silver lining…or in our case, its “Silver Highlight!” To book a MUK playdate (either in person or digital) please feel free to email info@mukhair.co.za To book a VEAUDRY Demo (either in person or digital) please feel free to email info@veaudry.com Contact details: Tel: 011 465 4370 | Web: www.mukhair.co.za | www.veaudry.com GET SOCIAL WITH MUK Facebook | Instagram GET SOCIAL WITH VEAUDRY Facebook | Instagram You might also enjoy... Muk Vivids Launch: Intense Direct Dyes for Incredible Results muk Does it Again: If they Can’t do it Better they Don’t do it at all Reasons why your Hair Iron Needs a Temperature Control

Eva Pro Salon is looking for a professional with own clientele. Excellent Commission offered. This is a beautiful garden setting in a secure estate in the heart of Sandton, one block from Sandton City. Easy to access and ample safe parking right outside the salon. For clients who are choosing not to go to shopping malls at this time, this is a safe and beautiful alternative where your clients will feel secure and comfortable. We have water storage and a generator so the salon is always fully operational! Make the move today - contact us for more info or to view this beautiful location! Contact us on info@evaprofessional.co.za or Whatsapp 082 234 4786. You might also enjoy... Good News for Employers Regarding COVID-19 from EOHCB Styles: Evolve Collection from the Fame Team, UK Special Mailer: Barbering, Beards and Men’s Grooming

A reminder to all salons – the Judged Categories winners of the Hairnews Awards will be announced on Sunday 22 March at 6 pm. A video will be posted on the Hairnews Facebook and Instagram pages with the winners’ details. We hope you’re as excited as we are to see which of our brilliant entries won the prize. The results will also be published in Monday’s Hairnews. Thank you again to everyone who submitted their phenomenal entries, and to our awesome judges for their input and expertise. You might also enjoy... Your Chance to Become a KMS Style Ambassador 10 Tips to Help Clients Care for Coloured Hair by Wella Professionals Twincare’s Business Message: Surviving the Covid-19 Virus

KMS are looking for outstanding hairstylists to join the KMS Style Community as a Style Ambassador. This opportunity will see you grow as a stylist and take your salon team to the next level. “We are hand-picking stylists who think creatively, have a passion for educating other stylists, and most importantly, love KMS!” What is a KMS Style Ambassador? KMS Style Ambassadors are in-salon KMS retail experts, team coaches, and new product testers. As a KMS Style Ambassador, you will: • Be the first to get exclusive trend info • Get mentored on KMS products & sharpen your presentation skills • Test & help us develop our newest innovative products What kind of person are we looking for? We are seeking enthusiastic, talented, dedicated, creative, inspirational people who are looking to take the next step in their career. We are seeking up and coming stylists who are passionate about KMS and who love gaining knowledge and sharing knowledge. The ideal KMS Style Ambassador will have some salon experience and be between 23 and 30 years old. How will KMS Style Ambassadors be chosen? Firstly, you and your salon must complete an application form for the Style Ambassador role. This needs to be returned to KMS by latest 6th April. You will then be invited to an audition – the auditions will be held in Johannesburg on 4th May, Cape Town on 6th May and KZN on 12th May. You will need to prepare a mood board that showcases your creativity, explaining why Style Matters to you, and present your favourite KMS product. These auditions will give you the chance talk about why you love KMS and why you are the right person for this role – we look forward to seeing your personality shine, and hearing about your career ambition and goals. Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Please contact your salesperson or educator NOW for an application form, or for more information please email Craig.Hopkins@kao.com or Erika.Rabie@kao.com For any other queries on being a Style Ambassador or stocking the awesome KMS brand in your salon, call 011 312 5070. Follow KMS South Africa here: Facebook | Instagram

This article was originally posted on the Wella blog. You’ve created your client’s hair colour of dreams. Next on the agenda is keeping their perfect colour on lock for as long as possible, while ensuring hair feels healthy and looks glossy. From advising on the best shampoo for colour-treated hair to in-salon treatments, give your clients a lesson in how to care for coloured hair like a pro at home. 1. Apply a weekly hair mask The key to maintaining even, glowing hair colour starts with well-conditioned, nourished locks. Like using a weekly treatment in a skincare regimen, hair masks and conditioners are essential for keeping your client’s locks healthy and their colour vibrant. After washing with their go-to colour-locking shampoo, recommend they work a conditioner for colour treated hair through mid-lengths to ends to revive colour and shine. For a deeper conditioning treatment once a week, apply INVIGO Brilliance Vibrant Color Mask to sensitised areas and stressed-out ends, which will help to intensely strengthen and smooth. 2. Wash Hair Less Often It may sound obvious, but the more your client washes their hair, the quicker colour molecules will fade. Whenever hair gets wet, each individual strand swells and a small amount of colour pigment seeps out, which is why extending the washing cycle is a must to keep their hair looking fresh. Recommend they lather up their hair less often and add EIMI Dry Me dry shampoo to their kit; a refreshing mist that keeps hair looking and feeling clean in between washes. 3. Protect from root to tip Did you know? Aside from tanning your skin, the sun can also lighten and fade your hair shade. To protect colour in the sun, spritz INVIGO Brilliance Miracle BB Spray onto damp or dry hair. The shade-saving formula contains vitamin B5 to promote strong, healthy hair, while blocking the sun from fading their colour - perfect for packing on holidays or spritzing into hair during the hotter summer months. 4. Give regular trims To achieve the most even-toned, healthy-looking colour possible, book your client in for regular trims alongside their colour appointments. Split ends create a dry, sensitised base for hair dye, meaning the colour may not absorb into hair properly or penetrate deep enough. Keeping ends freshly trimmed means a healthier hair base for their shade of the moment. 5. Be gentle with heat When it comes to heat, be gentle on hair. Whether blow drying, curling or straightening, heat can cause hair to become sensitised, resulting in a dry, unmanageable texture. In terms of hair colour, this can leave that signature shade looking flat and dull, as colour always looks at its best on shiny, healthy hair. EIMI Thermal Image heat protectant spray will safe-guard hair from heat while smoothing the cuticle with a two-phase system: first by protecting, second by nourishing. You can also encourage your client to embrace their natural texture by skipping heat and allowing hair to air dry, scrunching EIMI Ocean Spritz through mid-lengths to ends to boost a natural wave. 6. Prep for colour Are they ready for their next appointment? Ask your client to use a clarifying shampoo a few days before heading to the salon to remove all residue ahead of their colour treatment. We’d recommend clients don’t wash their hair the day of the appointment, as natural sebum oils will help to protect the scalp during the colouring process. INVIGO Aqua Pure Purifying Shampoo will leave locks fresh, clean and prepped for their new shade. 7. Opt for WellaPlex If your client’s hair is sensitised, opt for applying Wellaplex– especially if you’re planning to do any lightening on hair. It will create a healthy-looking finish to any hair type. The smart formula helps to reduce damage and add strength to every strand by reinforcing the hair bonds from within. Wellaplex is recommended with all lightening services to reduce damage. If your client’s hair happens to be damaged from previous colour appointments, you can also use Wellaplex mixed with hair dye. 8. How to care for blonde hair colour Whether they’ve gone for a rich caramel blonde or ice white blonde, INVIGO Blonde Recharge Conditioner is available in a warm or cool formula to revive your client’s shade at home. Advise they use this colour-depositing conditioner once a week to keep blonde looking fresh in between appointments. 9. How to care for brown hair colour Over-processed coloured hair can often appear dull a few weeks after a salon visit due to daily washing and environmental aggressors. Add an extra glow to rich brunettes and classic dark shades with a glossing treatment. Book your client an appointment in between colour visits to add shine and refresh their colour in one. Mix up a hint of their shade of Koleston Perfect with Welloxon Perfect and INVIGO Colour Service Post Colour Treatmentto get that gloss on lock. 10. How to care for red hair colour Gloss gloss gloss….Too keep your clients red locks vibrant and full of life we recommend glossing services for in between colour services. This will add extra glow to fiery reds. This is an easy way to add shine and refresh colour without having long visits to the salon. Use Koleston Perfect ME+, Illumina ,or you can even offer your clients a Chrystal Glossing using Colour Touch. Follow us Instagram | Facebook Want to become a stockist? Contact ModernHair & Beauty on 0860 104 109 or email us. You might also enjoy... 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Self isolation after being exposed to an infected individual, or for quarantine purposes, will be covered by UIF as special leave, and employees who contract the virus during work can claim in terms of COIDA. Read the full article below. With thanks to the EOHCB for this report. This report serves as a summary of decisions announced by the Minister of Employment and Labour on 16 March 2020 at a special Nedlac executive committee meeting. Health and safety risk assessments need to be conducted in all workplaces. Guidelines and checklists in this regard will be made available on www.labour.gov.za Employers are expected to implement extremely strict hygiene provisions (facilities for handwashing are imperative). If an employee needs to self-isolate due to international travel or exposure to an infected individual, such self-isolation period will be compensated by the UIF as special leave. If a business needs to close due to potential exposure, UIF will send officials to workplaces to assist with registering the UIF claims of employees. There will be interventions available to businesses that become distressed due to COVID-19. These will be made available by Treasury (no details available yet). Employees who contract the virus during their employment will have a claim in terms of COIDA. For more information or to answer any questions please contact your friendly EOHCB division – contact details HERE The EOHCB aims to provide maximum support and help to our valued members in these challenging times. To join the EOHCB and benefit from this support in every aspect of your business, please use the above contact details and we will gladly assist. You might also enjoy... Meet the Team at Slick Salon Solutions Twincare’s Business Message: Surviving the Covid-19 Virus Patrick Cameron: Education in Isolation

EVOLVE Credits Hair: Fellowship for British Hairdressing F.A.M.E. Team 2019 Lora Griffin, Tania Faenza, Ashley Cockrell, Alastair Jubbs Creative Direction: Errol Douglas MBE Photography: Barry Jeffery Makeup: Branka Vorkapic Styling: Desiree Lederer Production: Kate Jeffery Products: Goldwell You might also enjoy... Unleash your Imagination with Be Color 12 Minute Oxidation Toners Redken Brews Thickening Range Launches Biosense Gold Shampoo: Luxury Launches Locally

A groomed, sharp and trendy appearance has become a must-have for male clients, and barbering is booming, with barbers becoming sought-after staff both in barbershops and salons. More and more salons are setting apart a barbering area within their shop – whether it’s a sectioned off space, or just two chairs with a different decor and feel. Along with the surge of popularity in men’s grooming, has come the importance of men’s products. Having a range that appeals to gents and which will allow them to better manage their hair and beard is essential. This can make a huge difference to clients, and of course to the salon’s turnover. In this mailer, we have interviewed a number of SA barbering icons who have highlighted some of the most important trends. We have shone the spotlight on must-have products and exclusive men’s ranges, and of course the all-important topic of hair loss. Today's challenging times have led to a resurgence in the awareness and importance of hygiene - a topic that should always take front and centre stage in barber shops and men's salons, where blades make frequent contact with skin. Disinfect all equipment visibly and regularly after each client. With the additional challenge of the coronavirus, take extra precautions such as having hand sanitizer available for clients, using a new and freshly sanitised cape and towel for every client (disposable towels if possible), making use of face masks for staff, and sanitising all salon surfaces such as counters, door handles etc. at least twice hourly. We hope you enjoy this read and that it helps your salon do better business with men’s clients, and become a destination where men can source their every hair need. Contents Wahl Professional’s 100 Year Commemoration Kit Men’s Hair and Beard Trends by Eric Way Training: Groomed Academy’s 50% Discount on Junior Barber Course 1920s Trends Gaining Relevance in Men’s Hair by Glen Summers American Crew: Savings on Selected Beard and Styling Products Camouflaging Grey: The Importance of Colour Goldwell Dualsenses and Men’s Reshade KMS Style Equation for Men Reuzel Scumbassadors Speak Out on Trends Reuzel’s Complete your ‘Stache Getting the Edge in your Gents’ Offering by Melvyn Booysen Bluebeards Revenge: 30% Discount on Face Scrub Addressing Hair Loss in the Salon Mediceuticals Advanced Hair Restoration Technology New Redken Brews Thickening Launches Training: Wahl Men’s Method Graduate Training Programme Click HERE to go to the mailer.