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It’s the holidays, and salons all over South Africa are amping up hair into colourful, festive, creative fun. Here’s a gorgeous effect created by Shawn Bubb of Cutting Edge, Matlosana Mall, Klerksdorp, using Elumen Play. Want to show us your holiday colour creations? Email them to info@hairnews.co.za or whatsapp 082 891 8537 with your name, your salon name, and what range you used to achieve the look! You might also enjoy... Stunning Kadus Transformations: Before and After HOB Academy Get the Look: Wearable Geometry part 2 Wella’s Tips for Healthy Holiday Hair this Summer

Do you want better results and healthier hair after every chemical treatment? Would your clients love to be able to do more chemical treatments without the risk of damage? Everline is proud to launch the fabulous bond builder and bond protector, Ledaplex – distributed in SA by Haircair. Ledaplex provides active protection with a restructuring action on the hair during every chemical treatment – colour, bleaching or perms. Ledaplex works by reconnecting the sulphur bonds, and unlike most products on the market which act on the hair’s external layers, Ledaplex acts on the inside of the hair fibre for intense, long lasting results. The molecule has a high affinity with the hair’s structure and offers long-lasting protection and beauty. Its structure allows it to bend in a horseshoe shape to provide a protective film around the hair. It can be used with any colour system and provides: -Protection against damage -Reinforcement of brittle and split ends -Hair will not become fragile -Repair and reinforcement of weak and damaged hair Ledaplex Angel Primer: This is the ideal solution for strengthening weakened keratin and increasing hair’s strength, thanks to the unique and exclusive organic complex which restores hair’s health without interfering with the chemical service. Ledaplex Angel Cream: This completes the effectiveness of the treatment and boosts the results with the same active ingredients that are in the Angle Primer. It optimises the treatment thanks to its fantastic reconstructing effect which offers a healthy, superbly moisturised result. For more information on Ledaplex or to experience these incredible results in your salon, contact Haircair. Tel: 021 448 8847 Email: larry@haircair.co.za www.haircair.co.za Look out for Monday's Hairnews where another incredible innovation from Everline will launch: Lady Keratin System You might also enjoy... Tangle Teezer Special Editions: Pink Punch, Silver Sparkle, Kids Mini and Large Wet Label.m new Snapshot Treatment Launches: Innovative, Effective, Fun Beard Oil: The Must-Have Product from Bluebeards Revenge

Colour forecaster Pantone has announced their 2020 Color of the Year – and it’s the comforting and timeless Classic Blue. This is a colour that offers calmness, confidence and connection. It provides stability in a time of change. As Laurie Pressman from the Pantone Color Institute explains, “Many of us looked at 2020 as the future, but now we’re here.” The future is not quite what many of us expected. Social media takes time and attention and can breed anxiety. Even though we are connected, our relationships are suffering. Global politics is moving in a frightening direction as far-right support grows, and mass propaganda machines are proving effective at creating fake news and challenging the truth. People are looking for a dependable foundation as we move into a new decade and era. Blue gives a feeling of calm and reassurance in a time where many people don’t know where to turn, or what to trust. It’s the colour of the sky at dusk which symbolises a fresh start and is a universal colour. It is a peaceful, tranquil colour that is honest and relatable. Classic Blue has already made an appearance on the catwalks, and it can serve as a fashion baseline just as black does. It’s a fabulous colour for highlighting textures, and because it’s a timeless colour, it won’t go out of style quickly. You might also enjoy... Kadus Transformations: Check out the Gorgeous Before and Afters Backwash Unit for Sale in Jhb: Immaculate Condition, R3,999 Lajawi Opens New Midrand Salon

This beautiful collection by award-winning Sharon Malcolm, who is the 2019 Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, epitomises glamorous hair. Finger waves, texture and volume work together to create a set of stunningly beautiful images Hair: Sharon Malcolm at Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards, Northern Ireland Make-up: Siobhon Luckie Styling: Clare Frith Photographs: Jack Eames You might also enjoy... Divine Sales Festive Message and Holiday Closing Dates Hob Academy Get the Look: Wearable Geometry part 2 Style Inspiration: Cognac Collection by Mark Leeson, UK

Kadus Professional stylists have been posting their best before and after Kadus colour transformationsto social media, acquiring new views and appreciation of their stunning creations and gaining new followers. Posting work on social media has become an important part of salon life. It is an effective way of creating awareness, increasing reach and gaining new clients. It also creates a bond with the greater community of stylists. We encourage all Kadus stylists to share their transformations on Instagram and Facebook to create a platform for engagement. It is through engagement that we learn about our market and that enables us to grow. We want you to show off your talent and to inspire other stylists to reach your colour skills level – in fact, to surpass it! For this article we’ve chosen four #KadusTransformations we recently ­reposted to our social media pages. Be inspired! Surien Botha LM Hair, Makeup and Nail Studio Akele Hair MVR Hairstylists About Kadus Professional Kadus Professional Demi-Permanent Colour and Permanent Colour is known for its high-performance, long-lasting colour shades, including dreamy blondes, feisty reds, brunette bombshells and everything in between. Its vast range of shades gives stylists the opportunity to play both creatively and expressively. Kadus dye molecules are 1000 x smaller than a hair fibre. Over 500 trillion Vitaflection Microspheres evenly penetrate each hair fibre where they couple and lock together. Meanwhile, waxes and lipids leave the hair smooth and shiny. Smart MicroRed Technology allows for vibrant, long-lasting colour, luminous shine, and intense and flawless reds. Our mission is to empower you to work smarter not harder, so you can focus on what truly matters: making your clients happy! Become a part of the Kadus Family and tag us with your #KadusTransformations Facebook: KadusProfessionals Instagram: kadusprofessional_za Don’t stock Kadus? Visit our website for product information. Phone: 0860 104 109 Email: info@modernhairbeauty.com You might also enjoy... Inspire Clients to Healthy Holiday Hair this Summer with Wella Professionals Creative Excellence Awarded at Wella Trendvision 2019 Take The Nioxin 30 Day Challenge to Fuller Hair and Fuller Life

One stunning backwash unit is up for sale due to owner moving to smaller premises. It is a top of the range unit that is in immaculate condition and has had the coverings and cushions refurbished. The unit was bought new, and cost over R10,000. It is now for sale at R3,999. The basin tilts forward making this extremely comfortable for clients and there is a manually operated foot rest which adds to the comfort. The backwash unit is situated in Lonehill, Jhb. Contact Simone during business hours on 011 705 1155. You might also enjoy... Divine Sales Festive Message and Holiday Closing Dates Salon Decor Tour: Colour Lab Hair Studio, George Lajawi Hair Opens New Midrand Salon

Four easy steps will guide you to creating this stunning, wearable, geometric look. 1. Section the length from just under the occipital bone in a curved horseshoe-shaped section. It’s best to think of this haircut as a short hair with longer length around the perimeter shape. 2. Work with a classic round layer to allow the hair to hug the head shape. I would advise to keep the top slightly square to ensure you do not create a corner which would result in added weight on top. Choose the optimal length carefully to allow for texturizing afterwards. Also, slightly lift towards the bottom of the sides to keep a little more weight at the bottom to later create the stronger outline. 3. Take horizontal sections on the side, and create a geometric outline whilst still keeping an element of softness over the ears. 4. Texturize throughout and cut the fringe to the desired length. Haircut by Akin Konizi, international creative director, HOB Academy, London Colour: Warren Boodaghian, head of technical, HOB Academ You might also enjoy... Goldwell Announces New Global Creative Awards Style Inspiration: Cognac Collection by Mark Leeson, UK December Hairoscopes

I, like many proud South Africans, will remember 2019 as the year we won the Rugby World Cup for the third time. Although our success cannot be measured on as grand a scale as the Springboks’ win there were many great moments along the way, shared with an enthusiastic, loyal team. Together we have created a solid foundation for 2020, and along with the support from our suppliers and our loyal clients we know that next year will be exceed all expectations. To everyone who joined us on our journey in 2019, thank you. To those we lost along the way may you find success in whatever you choose to do. To everyone in our industry, to your families and to your friends, may you have a blessed festive season. Closing dates: 12 December and re-open 6 January. Final order date: Tuesday 10 December. Please contact us for last delivery in your area. Tel: 011 794 4467 divinesales.co.za Follow us on social media: Divine Sales Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest Affinage Facebook You might also enjoy... What do Bargaining Council Agents Do when Visiting your Salon? Get the Look: Wearable Geometry from HOB UK December Hairoscopes

Jawad Maphoto, owner Lajawi Hair, is fondly known in the industry as the hair stylist to the stars, whose clients include Joan Ramagoshi (Miss SA 2000), actresses Terry Pheto and Minnie Dlamini, TV presenters Toke Mankiwa and Carol Manana, singing stars Tiwa Savage and Asa, and Bonang Matheba. Jawad initially studied Electrical Engineering but says he knew it was a mere deviation on the road to a career in hair. “I think I’ve always known hairdressing was always going to be my full time occupation. I love the creativity, the need for artistic awareness. I find it appealing that I have to work closely with the person whose hair I’m styling. Human contact is a wonderful thing.” Since opening his first salon in 2007, Jawad’s motto has been: Keep Learning; Keep Growing. You need more than creativity to be successful; you need discipline too.” The new salon is located at the Big Bird Petroport on the corner of N1North and New Road, Midrand, Gauteng. It offers clients extended trading hours, staying open from 8am – 8pm Mon to Wed, 8am – 10pm Thurs to Fri, and 6am – 5pm Sat to Sun. You might also enjoy... Salon Decor Tour: Colour Lab Hair Studio, George Goldwell Announces New Global Creative Awards Hairdressing Operator Required for Leading Boksburg Salon

With a sophisticated palette of smoky blonde, sultry amber and velvety taupe, these must-have cuts sport fabulous finishes with mirror-like shine and flawless texture. Hair: Mark Leeson for Revlon Professional Make Up: Lan Nyugen-Grealis Styling: M&R Photos: Richard Miles You might also enjoy... Tips for Healthy Holiday Hair from Wella Professionals EOHCB North West Seminar Report Back Fiery Creativity from Liza Visagie, Salon Azurelle

December is the time to encourage your clients to take extra care of their hair, whether it has been colour treated or not. Long holiday hours spent in the ocean, the pool, and in the sun will leave hair dry and dehydrated with colour looking dull and lifeless. Help your client maintain or restore her soft, sleek and vibrant pre-holiday mane all the way into the new year. As a stylist, it’s your prerogative to advise clients on the best in-salon treatment, service, or home maintenance products to keep hair colour looking vibrant and looking and feeling healthy. It’s our prerogative to give you the best care tips to share with your clients this holiday season. For the hot and dry season, we are loving in-salon conditioning treatments, glossing services and easy home maintenance to deeply hydrate and condition hair. Deep conditioning in-salon treatment A deep conditioning in-salon treatment penetrates the hair shaft, moisturising it right into the core and improving overall hair texture. It helps reduce breakage by nourishing and strengthening your client’s hair to make it more resilient to the sun’s damaging UV rays, saltwater and other environmental factors. We recommend:System Professional Intense Treatment. This 3-step at-the-basin treatment includes an infusion and mask to provide a deep conditioning effect that complements your client’s hair EnergyCode™. The treatment is finished with a protecting and sealing step to ensure transformative results for longer. Colour Glossing Few clients are aware of the restorative colour glossing service offered by stylists. This treatment not only restores shine to natural or colour treated hair, it also adds colour vibrancy. Colour glossing is ideal during your client’s summer holiday to refresh or tone her hair until her next colour treatment in the new year. We recommend: Illumina COLOR For superior hair protection and unparalleled light reflection, use llumina COLOR in your glossing service. Hydrate and repair treatments at home It is vital that your client plays a role in maintaining the condition of her hair during the holiday season. Make it easy for her by recommending weekly home maintenance hydrating or repair treatments as part of a regular hair regime. We recommend: System Professional Hydrate Mask, Wella Oil Reflections Mask, Kadus Brown or Silver Mask. Depending on your client’s hair needs, recommend either a treatment mask or the full line-up in the range to prolong her in-salon service. Top Tip: Mariska Treunicht, Field Education Manager for Modern Hair & Beauty Advise your client to use as little heat as possible when styling her hair at home. If heat is needed, use low heat for longer. Better still, why not opt for a no-heat style such as a braid? It’s easy to style at home, uses no heat, and looks pretty for every occasion! Don’t stock our products? Contact: Telephone: 021 590 3700 Email: info@modernhairbeauty.com Follow us on social media Facebook: @ModernHairBeauty Instagram: @mhb_sa You might also enjoy... Wella Trendvision 2019 Winners Announced Nioxin: Helping New Mothers Avoid Postpartum Hair Loss New Wella Insta-Vintage Movement Colour Palette

“Wearable geometry was my goal with these haircuts,” explains Akin Konizi, international creative director, HOB Academy. The look was from the Wella Trendvision UK Final. Below is a step by step guide of how to achieve this stunning effect: 1 Divide the back from the front at the back of the ear, then split the back in half from the top to the nape. Take sections parallel to your baseline. Once you’re happy with the outline shape, begin to work up one side first with even tension and cutting on the skin. Repeat on opposite side. 2 Once both sides are complete, start to create the length on the side area. Taking a horizontal section continue the shape through the sides, allowing for the ear area - and once again using even tension to create a small amount of graduation, enabling the hair to have a bevel. Continue up to the parting and then repeat on the opposite side. 3 The most focal point of this haircut is the fringe. Usually a fringe area would be from the parting and then to either recession area, forming a triangle shaped section. For this particular haircut the fringe area was extended towards the ear area to give a twist on a classic bob shape. Once sectioned off, take sections parallel to the hairline and cut the desired shape. Continue with even tension to complete the shape. 4 Blow-dry with a Denman brush, then a round brush, and finish with styling irons. Haircut by Akin Konizi, international creative director, HOB Academy, London Colour: Warren Boodaghian, head of technical, HOB Academy You might also enjoy... Goldwell Announces New Global Creative Awards December Hairoscopes Fiery Creativity from Liza Visagie, Salon Azurelle