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Wella Professionals and Intercoiffure recently held an amazing competition for all Intercoiffure salons. The competition required entrants to use Wella products, and in particular the amazing Wella Fresh Create range, to showcase creative, colourful and edgy editorial work. The Synergy Hair team decided they were going to tackle this challenge by creating work that could stand out individually but could also comprise a style collection – that way even if none of their team won, they would still have a magnificent collection to use! In fact, Jean Witte, owner of Synergy Hair, won the competition with this visionary and beautiful style. Jean will be jetting off to Paris with flights and accommodation sponsored by Wella, to enjoy the latest education from the Intercoiffure Mondial fashion and education team. Here is her winning style – watch out later this week as we will be publishing the whole collection from Synergy Hair and also finding out what putting it together has done for the salon team. For more information on joining Intercoiffure, go to www.intercoiffuresa.co.za

“If you get hold of a head of hair on somebody you’ve never seen before, cut beautiful shapes, cut beautiful architectural angles and she walks out looking so different – I think that’s masterful.” By Vidal Sassoon

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS IN CAPE TOWN: YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US AT OUR GRAND OPENING Complete Hairdressing Supplies opens their very first shop for hairdressers and barbers in Cape Town this month. Grand Opening Date: Thursday 7 March Time: From 6 to 9 pm Venue: Complete Hairdressing Supplies Shop, Block B, Unit 1, M5 Park, Eastman Road, Maitland. Ample free parking and security for our customers at all times. MASSIVE SPECIALS on opening night, on all equipment and products! Canapes and drinks will be served! Please RSVP by 28 February for catering purposes: Gabriella Kulis-Scott info@completehairdressingsupplies.co.za or Whatsapp on 074 200 2425. About Complete Hairdressing Supplies Two decades ago, a limited choice of quality hairdressing equipment in South Africa prompted us to search for the finest hairdressing equipment from around the world. To address this need we established Complete Hairdressing Supplies in 1987. We source and import the finest and most advanced hairdressing equipment, we began to import them so that our hairdressers would have the most sophisticated equipment with which to create unique works. We are the official distributors in South Africa for top international brands, such as Davines, Andis, Valera, Corioliss, Denman, Keratherapy, YS Park and Dear Beard. Our goal is to introduce our hairdressers to new and exciting ways of expressing themselves in their everyday lives. The current range focuses on all professional equipment and products necessary to a successful career in hair and beauty. For more information, please contact us on 021 286 6842 or contact us on Facebook and Instagram. Stay tuned for details on the launch of our online store coming soon and in the meantime we look forward to welcoming you to our shop at Block B, Unit 1, M5 Park, Eastman Road, Maitland, for all your hairdressing product and equipment needs!

Experienced hairstylist wanted for upmarket hair salon in Dainfern area, Jhb. Fun working environment, great rates plus good working hours and 2 days off per week. Applicants would be best suited to come from Fourways catchment area with an existing established client base. Please contact Nicola for enquries or to send your CV at nicola@glholdings.co.za

Sixties beehives are making a reappearance in hair trends this winter, with bigger, more bouffant hair. While these might not be for everyday, they can certainly provide inspiration for those wanting trendy upstyles and special occasion hair... a nod to the 60s with a modern twist! Another trend is the resurgence of 1990s grunge, in particular bold accessories - from statement clips to ribbons, hair bands, and clip-in decorations. Hair is a playground for accessorising, so stock up on some pieces to sell to clients who want to "pimp" their look with fashionable accoutrements!

Entries are open! “The global surge in creativity is at its highest in decades and I hope to see it expressed in this year’s National TrendVision Award.” Theresa Gouws, National Education Manager, Modern Hair & Beauty Entries are open for Wella Professionals TrendVision Award, the most anticipated event on the hairdressing calendar! National finalists will compete for first place on 1 September 2019 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. For Theresa Gouws, the driving force behind the South African event since 2001, TrendVision Award is by far her favourite Wella event. “TrendVision Award is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for creativity. There is no ceiling and there are no boundaries – there are only rewards for confidence, skill and creativity. Stylists who have competed previously show consistent growth and development, whether they have emerged as winners or not.” The competition is designed in such a way that even up-and-coming stylists can explore their creativity while competing equally on the same stage as masters of the industry. ”This alone should encourage young stylists to enter,” says Theresa. ”They are the future of hairdressing and they deserve an opportunity like TrendVision Award. I always look forward to the rush of entries, and I am expecting an avalanche this year!” PLEASE NOTE: Only electronic entries will be accepted. Email all TrendVision Award queries to tva2019@modernhairbeauty.com. Entries close 28 June 2019. National TrendVision Award and Global Creative Retreat Winners of the National TrendVision Award in the categories Color Artist of the year and Creative Artist of the year will join their international counterparts during October at the ITVA Global Creative Retreat. The destination is yet to be revealed but flights and accommodation are included in the prize. The retreat is a 3-day event that includes exclusive mentoring and coaching sessions. Winners will work in a team and learn from top global guest artists. Teams will ultimately compete during the three days for the coveted Couture Collection Award, as well as other signature accolades. The chance to make a mark in the industry awaits all stylists who have confidence, skill and creativity. TrendVision 2018 Award – Lisbon,Portugal Competition Entry Details To download more information and entry forms, please click HERE. Deadline for entry: 28 June 2019. TrendVision queries: Email: tva2019@modernhairbeauty.com Follow us on social media Facebook: @ModernHairBeauty / @WellaSouthAfrica Instagram: @mhb_sa / @wellaprofessionals_sa

Experienced hairstylist wanted for upmarket hair salon in Dainfern area, Jhb. Fun working environment, great rates plus good working hours and 2 days off per week. Applicants would be best suited to come from Fourways catchment area with an existing established client base. Please contact Nicola for enquries or to send your CV at nicola@glholdings.co.za

An updated classic with precision and movement, from the masters of gents' cutting!

milk_shake has a fabulous new addition to their technical range that all creatives will instantly fall in love with – color split. This new colouring additive has a barrier effect that allows for the overlapping of different shades at the same time – with no foils needed, no smearing, and no staining. It’s enriched with aloe vera extract, a protective ingredient with a unique, natural regenerating effect. Now you can let your creativity fly, creating gorgeous multicolour techniques without using foils or strips. Color Split: • Can be applied to one strand by applying one shade to the roots and another to the lengths. • Can be applied to different sections next to each other, without having to separate them to avoid overlapping • It makes the colour formula more compact and application easier • It does not interfere with lightening, highlights, or grey coverage. 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

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

This gorgeous salon in a new retail centre in Ballitoville, is the second in the Nikolas Michael group. The industrial feel of the decor, together with exquisite lighting, creates a surprisingly warm, welcoming and tranquil ambience. Owner Nicolas Anamourlis explains that the feature lights were the biggest investment in this shopfit, but are worth every penny for their visual effect! Nikolas Michael Salon Zimbali Wedge Retail Centre Zimbali Drive Ballitoville Tel: 032 940 1212

(Founder and Director of Veaudry International which distributes Veaudry and Muk Haircare) When did Veaudry International start? The first shipment of hair irons arrived in South Africa in 2006 … and the Veaudry brand was born. Michelle worked tirelessly driving from salon to salon to demonstrate her styling iron to owners and stylists. 13 years later, Veaudry is a full catalogue of irons, curlers and brushes, and recently the addition of muk. When did you launch muk? Michelle was approached by the owners of muk haircare, the Global haircare brand of revolutionary Hybrid hair colour and full retail offering, who wanted Veaudry to be the exclusive agents in South Africa. Veaudry has been distributing this amazing brand for just over 6 months and has already taken the industry by storm and are well on their way. Exciting times! How did your company grow to what it is today? After starting in a garage in East London, today Veaudry International includes a 400sqm head office in JHB, a large distribution warehouse in Durban and smaller Distribution depots across South Africa. Michelle started with just herself on the road selling door to door and her father running the accounting, today the company includes 22 Direct employees, 9 agents and 3 professional accountants in JHB. Future plans - to remain humble and honest and continue to deliver the very best products to their clients in the fastest time frame possible – They are PEOPLE FOCUSED and remain true to their ethos: “People are more important than the product themselves” We will always put our clients’ needs at the forefront of any future growth plans, says Michelle. We have heard in the trade that your company is known as a Triple threat in the industry? This is because we offer a full catalogue of products that covers ALL the needs of this industry, being.. 1. Full Technical offering (colour, treatments and a few exciting products launching soon , which are all top secret) 2. Full Retail homecare products 3. Electrical Covering all of the above at competitive pricing in the industry they are known as the Triple threat and no doubt going to continue ruffling feathers in the industry as a result! How was Australia? Any secrets you can share? Australia was amazing, says Michelle – getting to travel with her husband (David Stanton, who is the MD of the company and Michelle’s right hand) as well as their two incredible senior educators was an awesome experience and a reminder that work is always FUN when you absolutely love what you do. We got to see 5 muk launches which are all top secret besides one, which has launched in Australia a few days ago and soon to arrive on South African shores – This is the launch of MUK VIVIDS Direct Dye. This is going to be a game changer in the direct dye category. Michelle and the team got to play and train with these products in Australia and not only were they absolutely incredible but one of the things that stood out to Michelle and her technical team was the ease of rinsing out these colours with absolutely no colour bleeding what so ever not to mention the vibrancy of the colours were out of this world. More details on this to follow in the next few weeks. The other launches will be available later in the year so for now unfortunately they are Top Secret…but watch this space! What can we expect from Veaudry in the future? Michelle let us in on a top secret project that David has been working on for quite some time, it is going to be a digital revolution – It is a platform whereby it will stream line all ordering systems to optimise speed of deliveries, tracking of deliveries etc, Michelle believes that this is something brand new in the hair industry. We like to always be at the forefront of this industry and do things differently that makes a positive difference for everyone. We have heard that your team is growing rapidly – tell us more? Michelle explains that in just the last 6 months they have increased their staff complement by over 200%, For her, understanding what makes different people excited and create a burning desire in them to love what they do – is possibly the greatest challenge. she loves empowering people, but she wants happy people that love coming to work. How many products do you have in your catalogue? In the beginning of 2018 we had 6 product lines, but just one year later, Veaudry International has over 200 products across Veaudry and muk, making them a Full service brand, or better known in the industry as the Triple threat. A company that offers a full range of Colour (Technical) Retail and Electrical. What would you attribute your success to? Michelle explains that they are a family run business doing business with families. They believe that their service levels and attention to detail alongside the performance of their products make them a company that truly understands what salon owners and stylists need from a brand. They also believe that their price positioning of their brands here in SA fits perfectly into the demands of the consumer and provide the salon owners with healthy margins on which to grow their businesses. As Michelle and David also have their own salon, it helps them to understand how salons operate and what salon owners need from their partner brands. Michelle has a strong passion for the salon and this keeps the needs and understanding of salon owners top of mind. When people mention ‘Playdates’ we immediately know it’s a muk, how has this become so well-known and where did it start? This term actually came from Michelle and David’s little girls aged 4 and 5. As they are a family business their kids are often exposed to seeing their parents working (a lot) She explained that her kids asked their dad if what he was doing was fun – David explained that it was fun as he loves what he does – The girls thought about this idea and said, “like a playdate dad?” For more info on these iconic brands and how you can become a part of the muk / Veaudry family, call 011 465 4370 or email info@veaudry.com