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“Grey Area is a collaboration of our different, individual concepts, brought together in one space, using shadowy, black and white photography to knit the ideas together and emit a sense of grey darkness. The imagery takes inspiration from the world of contemporary art, using the subliminal line drawing of artist Carl Krull and the dark pixie characters from Dustin Bailards ‘A Fractured Flutter’ collection.” Hair: RYAN FORSYTHE (senior director and head of education) & JAMES BACON (senior director) Photography: Tom Connell Make Up: Marshayna Suban

Stephen Delport of the Bargaining Council explains why some of the working week hours (Pretoria a 40 hour week, most other areas a 45 hour week), differ – and how you can apply for an exemption if your salon works a 40 hour week. He also reiterates that the Bargaining Council does not make the rules – it is up to salons to join the EOHCB (as owners) or the Union (as employees) – these two organisations make the rules which the Bargaining Council then enforces. Joining the EOHCB or UASA the Union will help ensure your voice is heard! www.hcsbc.co.za www.eohcb.com www.uasa.co.za

This incredible blue bleed changes according to the light... colour perfection by Carla Klue at House of Klue, My client had about a year of regrowth and previous bleach on the ends. The Roots to midlengths was bleached with Inebrya violet bleach +20 vol and I included Keune Bond Fusion for bond protection. At the basin I did a bleach bath with 20 vol on the mid lengths to ends to ensure that I get an even lift. Label.m intensive repair shampoo was used to strengthen the hair for our second process. For the color bleed I did Pravana silver with a smidge of Crazy Color natural black to deepen the pigment and the pastel blue is Crazy Color natural with peacock blue. Peacock blue has a bit of green pigment which makes the pastel more of a turquoise than a baby blue. I finished off with a Keune Bond Fusion stand alone which strengthens the disulphide bonds and leaves the hair in impeccable condition. This would typically take from 6-8 hours depending on the lift that the hair allows and whether it is virgin or chemically treated hair. Haus of Klue, Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, Jhb Tel: 074 179 3095 Follow their Facebook page HERE.

The first EOHCB competition of the year will be the Western Cape Champs on 7th April. During the quieter days of February, it’s the ideal opportunity for some competition prep, idea sharing, and getting your junior stylists and apprentices excited and ready to show their skills on the day. For more info on EOHCB activities, follow their Facebook page HERE. Hairnews have a dedicated EOHCB column on their website where you can access all the latest dates and events. Click HERE. Contact EOHCB on any of the numbers provided HERE and like their Facebook page HERE

What do your stars foretell for March? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, contact her on 083 430 1456. PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH Time for you to look forward and come up with good ideas to get yourself going again, as the last year has been an annoying path for you. (We all know this)… There’s something you really want to do, but you keep telling yourself you’ll start next week. Or maybe next week. Pull yourself together, Pisky - you are bright and inventive. Please, wake up! You also need to renew your spirituality, so get to reading and learning. ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Money is looking good for the first time in a long time. You have something in that famous brain that can bring in more money than you have, so make lists and get with it. This year is the Year of Ideas, so apply yourself. You’re about to meet someone very interesting who is going to be a great advantage to your thinking ability. Romance looks good too, as long as you can control the famous Aries temper. TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You’re doing so well at the moment, even the Universe is taken aback. That person who is so special to you has shown you so many different paths, many of which you have never trodden before. Learn, learn, learn!! The main thing is to have patience which is not always a strong point with you, but ideas come from everywhere and there are more than enough people on your side to get you going … Love and Money - Wow! GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUNE Love and romance looks good Gemini, but you have to think carefully before you make decisions about it. Don’t get yourself into a difficult situation where you have to choose between relationships - this could go on and on and drive you madder than you already are. Speak to someone who can see clearly, which is not always your strong point. A new job offer could be very good, but do be careful of snags you haven’t spotted. CANCER 21 JUNE - 21 JULY You appear to be waiting for something Very Special and it’s just not arriving. Yet. It will if you could just let go of being so obsessed with it, it may just clear the path for this wonderful happening. There are more people who support you than you think. Job looks good, concentrate more on it and develop like mad, especially if you want to improve finances. One of your greatest gifts is to be able to see both sides of a story. Use it. LEO 22 JULY - 22 AUG You’re suddenly so full of ideas to improve your Status as such that you could end up really annoying everybody with your endless energy and Know-it-all attitude. If you really want that thing, whatever it is, slow down and make sure of the financial side before you jump into a slippery hole. Get advice (hardest thing in the world to do) before you take a wrong turn. This applies to romance too, so how about you think first? VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Time to pay attention to your health a bit if you want to have the strength to show the world that you are the best at everything, especially making money … You need to slow down if you want your brain to work the way it’s supposed to. This applies also to the love life - at the moment the person who has always adored you is wondering why you are so short-tempered. You want to lose this adoring person or what? Be awake. LIBRA 23 SEPT – OCT 22 Lib! You can be so loving when you want to, so how about you want to now? This should give your partner a huge New Year surprise. Just don’t overdo it or he/she could just take to the road and run … You always have such good taste in people and objects, so maybe a gift or two and some real attention would go a long way to keeping the peace and inspiring you to better everything that has the potential to be bettered. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV You seem to wake up one morning with a very good idea for improving life in general and you can hardly believe that it has taken so long for you to get to this point. Now is the time to talk to people who can help you along the path because once you get started you will never stop. The Year of Improvement has arrived! This applies to almost everything at the present time, but try and think before you get too carried away. Please. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC Sag, you are sometimes so talkative you tend to drive people a bit nuts. You always have wonderful ideas and want to involve everybody around you in improving their life-paths. Fine and all, but if you go on too long with the same thing, you may find that there are several who are sliding away quietly. This includes the Loved One, so step carefully. If you have travel in mind for this year, now is the time to make plans. Don’t rush … CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 You’ve become a bit spiritual there hey Cap? This is a very good thing, but don’t get carried away and start boring people with your theories. This spirituality appears to develop to the point that it also involves travel. This year could bring great answers to questions you have been asking the Universe for a very long time. You also seem to end up with a partner who will be fascinated by you and your knowledge. How’s that for news? AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB You seem to finally be coming to terms with things that have put you on a difficult path for quite a while. Good news - it gives you the urge to move forward and tackle some new ideas. (Not too many, please …). Your view of the world and people seems to have brought more understanding of life in general. If you can just keep your mouth shut a little bit sometimes, you may fascinate tThe One you’ve been looking for.

L’Oréal Professional Products Division has launched ACCESS – the world’s largest digital hub for salon professionals. Open to all hair professionals, this game-changing education will help to future-proof careers, and develop the industry. ACCESS features educational content from all ten L’Oréal Professional brands, allowing you to access one hub for all your education needs. And every hairdresser is welcome, no matter which brands you stock! The Content Content ranges from product launches, trend discovery, techniques, business management, and more. If you need to ask a question... you can. The platform is interactive and you can post questions or make comments. 24/7 Tutorials L’Oréal has always placed a strong focus on education – the launch of Access takes this passion for learning into the digital age. Tutorials are available 24/7 for you to access and learn, whether you are a one-person business or part of a leading salon group! Interactive Platform With consumers being more knowledgeable than ever, hairstylists need to stay at the top of their game. ACCESS empowers you to improve your skills and business, with unlimited, personalised education and networking opportunities. Want to know more? Take a look around, and see for yourself! www.lorealaccess.com/za ACCESS – Available to ALL hairdressers, ALL around the world!

Technology and innovation combine in the powerful Decologic range, a full spectrum of lightening and toning services, created at z.one concept research laboratories. The environmentally sustainable range is formulated from high quality raw materials and naturally sourced active ingredients, Decologic allows your creativity to shine with brilliant and beautiful blonde results. Key Ingredients • Organic Cranberry Extract is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to enhance protection and give hair a healthy, revitalised appearance. • Clay sourced from Brazil has a unique golden colour and a high affinity with hair, smoothing the cuticle and enhancing repairing processes. • Silk Proteins have a great affinity with hair keratin, which they condition and protect for high manageability and shine. The Range Includes • Three lifting powders: Conditioning Lightening Powder, Conditioning Blue Lightening Powder, and Extra High Lift Powder. • Clay Balayage Lightener - perfect for a precise and accurate result. • Total Roots Lightener – a gentle, ammonia-free lightening cream • Toning Gel – light and efficient, for perfect tone in eight beautiful shades. • Oxidising Emulsion – 5 developers in different strengths from 5 to 40 All packaged in eco-friendly packaging that is recyclable. Contact milk_shake on Head Office: 021 552 2369 | Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-one.co.za | Facebook | Twitter

Industry icon Terry Scott, owner of Terry Scott Hairfashion salons in Durban, explains what it takes to provide truly great service and keep clients coming back. Love Terry Scott? Like his salon Facebook page HERE. Terry Scott Hairfashion, Durban www.terryscott.co.za

Are you stagnating? Bored within your salon? Need to grow as a stylist? We at Wyatt Hairdressing are looking for vibrant colleagues to join our team. We are looking for a hairdresser that is self managing, creative, with attention to detail. We have a wonderful clientele to share with you, in a superb location. Our salary structure is fantastic and allows you to earn very well, whilst pursuing your passion. We never over book, are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Our salon breaks over Easter, Christmas and New Year, meaning you can spend the holidays with your family! We are open to having both junior and senior stylist of all levels and backgrounds join us. Our salon was awarded four international awards in 2017 and nominated for several others in 2018. On Google we rate as Johannesburg’s best salon. If this sounds like the team for you, please email your CV and current photo to Candice on cwyattminter@gmail.com. Why don’t you check us out HERE...

Every range has its hero products... those bestsellers that clients can’t live without! At this time of year when hair is tired and stressed, Evolution Keratin has two hero products to turn your clients’ world around and transform their tangled tresses! Leave-In Conditioner With a light hold, this potent product makes hair a joy to manage and is an essential for clients who love swimming and gymming. It’s formulated with a potent blend of vitamins, polymers and conditioning agents to strengthen and control rebellious, frizzy hair while adding exceptional shine and making it a pleasure to style. Perfect for all hair types, Leave-In Conditioner can be used daily without build-up. Hair will be soft, shiny and easy to work with and an added bonus is that it prolongs the effects of the Evolution Keratin treatments! Argan Oil For dramatic shine, complete manageability and a vast reduction in frizz, this is the product your client needs! Keratin and Argan Oil coat the hair, providing hydration and repair. The weightless formula absorbs instantly, acting as a natural humidity shield. Perfect for all hair types, Argan Oil deeply nourishes and hydrates, while protecting from styling heat and UV damage. The Evolution team would love to welcome you to their family, offering fast delivery, fantastic service, and friendly advice on all their great-value, top-quality products! To order, contact: Marcel 083 444 6828 Sharon 082 452 9909 Office number: 011 802 0259 Email address: info@keratinproducts.co.za Website: www.keratinproducts.co.za Facebook: Evolution Keratin South Africa @EvolutionKeratinSA

Great news for aspiring hairdressers – there’s an Android game where you can cut, colour and style – building up a passion for the career. We think this should be compulsory for school children to play! Have a look...

Inspired by Wednesday Addams, Prada’s Autumn-Winter 2019 collections are creepy, spooky and entirely gothic – from the dark and dimly lit set, to the models’ hair and outfits! Belted tailored pieces were paired with heavy soled boots with pouches attached to them, with the colour scheme black and more black. Military jackets and bombers showed utilitarian detailing, and tracks for the show included Marilyn Manson’s “Put a Spell On You” and “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga mixed into the Tales from the Crypt and X Files soundtracks.