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Iconic creative stylist and colour guru Charles Junior Louw did a contract on board ship early in his career. He shared with Hairnews how this experience shaped him as a person and a professional. Q: At what stage of your career did you decide to work on board cruise ships? A: I was still a student, studying hair at Orbit FET College, Rustenburg. One of the Steiner recruiters came to talk about joining the ship life as a hairstylist. She showed us all these glamorous pictures of her experience with Steiner. I was sold then and there! Q: Describe how you applied and what the training was like. A: Applying was easy, and at the interview the recruiter went into detail about what I would be doing on board as a hairstylist. My skills were tested and I was then contacted to say I was successful and could go to Cape Town for training. The training was awesome! We were extensively trained on blowdrying and upstyling as the clients we work with on board ship want styles that last! We had training in product knowledge and had to write a test. Q: What ship were you on and where did you sail? A: I worked on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. At that stage it was the biggest ship in the world. We sailed one week east as a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas – Nassau, St Thomas, St Martin. Then we sailed one week west to Labadee Haiti, Jamaica, and Cozumel Mexico. Q: What did you love about cruise ship hairdressing, and were there any challenges? A: You need to be a strong and committed person to make a success of this career. Being a “Steiner” gives you a preferred status on cruise ships – you are staff, rather than crew, so are more privileged and get to have more of the experiences that the passengers do. The places you get to see and the cultures you meet are amazing… it makes you realise how small the world is. And thirdly and most importantly… the crew bar and amazing parties! The challenge for me is that your talent for stylists is only as important as your talent as a salesperson. As a salon owner today, I realise that selling retail is an essential – but it is even more so on board ship and definitely a skill you must be willing to work at and develop. Q: How did the experience benefit you personally and professionally? A: It made me a stronger person; I made awesome friends including two very special Filipino hairstylists who took me under their wing and helped when I needed help. I learned to better myself in my trade and I don’t think I would be where I am today without this. Once you have been a Steiner, you can do anything and work under extreme pressure, and not fail. My advice to others considering doing this? You’d be an idiot not to do it! Are you inspired to take on the challenge and embark on this amazing experience? Sign up at www.theonboardspa.com and a recruitment consultant will contact you for a confidential interview and to answer any questions you may have!

Digital media is an essential for hairstylists today, and it can make or break your career in terms of your clientele and how widely you are known. This essential seminar gives you the edge in this vital field and industry expert Ursula Brett will use the latest knowledge and fascinating facts to educate you, empower you, and teach you how to make social media work for you and build your business! The seminar includes: What you should know about Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest What are Chatbots - how to use for your business Client communication and databases - convert buzz into business What the digital media future holds, and more ........ includes demos. Guest Keynote Speaker on CLIENT RETENTION, keep your current clients as brand advocates while still spending ample time gaining new business: Relationships/ Authenticity/ Integrity Adding Value – you are the specialist in your field Taking Accountability Business Development .........and more. DATE: Mon 28th January in Bryanston area – starts 8.30 for 9 am, ends 12.30 pm, includes refreshments PRICES AND BOOKING DETAILS: Early Bird: R1,600 pp if you book by Monday 21 January Full Ticket Price: R1,900 pp To book please make payment as follows: Bank: FNB Account name: Ursula Brett Branch: 250 655 Account No: 62461992507 Proof of payment to ursulabrett@gmail.com – please include your name and contact number. For more info, email Ursula on ursulabrett@gmail.com

Brilliant, edgy and imaginative work from Jordi Perez, La Barberia de Gracia, Spain Jordi is a finalist and award winner in the International Visionary Awards, as well as a finalst in Best Concept Salon. He has won the Best Collection category in the Barberias con Encanto awards and has been nominated for the Spanish Hairdresser of the Year Awards. He has won the Men’s Cutting category in the ABS Global Image Awards, Chicago. Hair: Jordi Pérez @ La Barberia de Gràcia, Spain Photographer: Sergi Jasanada Make Up: Mónica Martínez Styling: Ángel Cabezuelo

He will be doing a Look & Learn on Saturday 13 April from 19.00-21.00, and a an intensive 3 day Ladies classic cutting course from 14-16 April. With regards to the cutting class, no models required, all cut to be on mannequin heads. “Jay has been the most influential trainer that I have ever had. He is an incredible teacher. Very kind and patient. Your technique will strengthen without a doubt. The course price is to be paid directly to Jay. We are hosting Jay, we don’t take a percentage, everything goes directly to him,” Candice explains. Contact Candice McKay on Facebook or phone / message 084 554 7896 for more info.

She’s not a superstar celebrity and she doesn’t live in Paris, New York or London! She’s a hard working, superbly educated and passionate hairstylist employed by Visible Changes salon in the Willowbrook Mall in Texas. Here’s her story. Originally from Vietnam, Christine Le qualified at the Visible Changes academy and went on to work for the salon group. Today, she earns more than $600,000 a year... that’s the equivalent of over R8-million per year. It includes her hairdressing services as well as her retail product sales. The salon owners recognise what an asset she is to the business and rewarded her by giving her a Mercedes Benz convertible in 2016! What are Christine’s tips for success? The main reason for her success is that she provides clients with solutions to their hair needs. She’s highly qualified in every service the salon offers, and does a thorough consultation with all clients to find out what they want. Education is an absolute priority for Christine... she makes the most of every opportunity to attend courses both locally and internationally, and shares info by networking with her peers. Even so the success was not overnight. It took about 10 years for her to establish herself well enough to start making serious money. As a top level haircutter and director of the salon she charges higher prices which also enables her to earn better. She can easily produce $1,000 on a 7 hour shift, including service and retail. Christine always looks professional and makes sure she is well dressed and perfectly groomed. Professionalism in the salon is hugely important, as is punctuality; she runs her book with total punctuality. She believes a hunger for success is essential – you have to be highly motivated to succeed, but also have to take care of yourself so that you are healthy and happy in your work. HERE'S the original article – inspirational for everyone looking to earn better!

This stunning cut shows off the movement and flow in the fringe, while still creating a groomed, precise and masculine effect. Another winner from Kochi of Sweden... we love you!

JanuWORRY through to March are known to be the worst trading periods for Salons……Or are they? We’ve all been there, and it’s become a mindset in our industry. January and February is our downtime after mass December craziness, getting all our clients ready for their holidays. Everyone has overspent during Christmas and New Year, they are now concerned with “back to school, back to work, back to varsity”, and just don’t have any money left to treat themselves. Traditionally this is the time of the year that we reduce budgets, cut expenses and try to survive until the end of Easter. ...OR... Are we just attracting the wrong clients? ? A unique Digital Marketing Agency has quietly been helping Salons reach new markets and fill their appointments books throughout the year. Digimagick has been specialising in the beauty industry for over a year now, working exclusively with salons to grow their customer base, and get more bums in seats. Their main focus is getting as many clients as you need in your salon, and they feel quite strongly about the fact that even though they are Digital Marketers, they most definitely do not run your social media, and are not responsible for posting content and boosting posts. Their skill runs way deeper than that from the back end! Candice, from Digimagick lives by the principle “If you put the right offer in front of the right people you will always be successful.” This is what has made Digimagick so successful with their campaigns. They first strive to understand what your perfect client’s habits are, then they start creating a relationship between fans and engagement to warm up this newly acquired fan base to “know, like and trust” your salon. The perfect offer is crafted to attract future clients that match your perfect client’s demographics. These “Leads” are already used to spending money on their hair, they know the value of a professional service, and even understand how important good quality home care is! This ultimately secures more appointments by people who can afford to make use of your services at any time of the year. Salons face many challenges….the market is very competitive and so everyone is chasing price….keeping expenses under control…. keeping their teams motivated and loyal…..maintenance of their salon and most importantly attracting new clients while retaining their old clients. “Sales forgives many Sins” says Edwin from Digimagick. Increased turnover levels will increase cash flow which then empowers salon owners to take action, be it employing a manager to help relieve the pressure and give you your time back or opening additional outlets. Increased sales levels enable you to increase the number of work stations in your existing salon, a revamp, or whatever needs to be done to ensure your success. This always boils down to cash flow….so remember “Sales forgives many Sins” By focussing exclusively on the Beauty industry, Digimagick have been able to focus on the most important aspect of running a salon and that is increasing turnover through customer acquisition. Sure, everything else is important however without paying clients none of us would be in business. Digimagick is offering all Hairnews subscribers a 50% discount! Either CLICK HERE and enter your details Or email info@digimagick.com subject line “HairNews” . If email and forms aren’t your thing then chat online with either Candice or Edwin. Simply click on the links below: Candice | Edwin Want more info? Watch the video below: Meet Candice While still in school Candice always knew she would become a Hairdresser. With twenty years in the Industry, she has travelled the world on Cruise Ships, worked for international brands L'Oreal, Redken and Pureology, and has also run a successful salon for the last nine years. She has had experience in all aspects of the industry, from the back end right to the front end. Marketing has always been her second love. • In her salon, she was booked months in advance until a sudden back injury forced her to stop doing hair and focus on her business. • She decided to study digital marketing at length, using every intricacy that Facebook, Google, • Instagram and YouTube have to offer. She has worked with and studied through top sales and marketing professionals in South Africa, like Niel Malan and Richard Ingram. • It has been a life changing experience, as she was able to grow her staff and her salon like never before, through using this incredible medium. With this level of marketing, her salon was able to make up the turnover she had lost from not being on the floor, within 2 months. Candice knows what works in this industry to attract the perfect clients for your business, and she can share her vast knowledge of how to keep them coming back.. Meet Edwin Edwin’s extensive marketing and business knowledge affords his clients the opportunity to work with someone who understands what it takes to build a successful business, and scale that business without becoming a slave to that business. Edwin is extremely passionate about seeing business owners succeed and Digimagick has allowed him to live out his passion! The ability to produce incredible results combined with Candice's Intimate knowledge of the Hair and Beauty Industry has resulted in a partnership that has proven to be very lucrative for Salon owners in the Beauty Industry! Edwin has successfully launched his own businesses, from start up, including a Business Consultancy and Digital Marketing Agency which has allowed him to contribute to many business owner’s journeys to success. In his quest to help businesses thrive, Edwin has successfully implemented a system that works incredibly well for Salons and his sole focus is to continue to Develop Systems that Generate High Quality, High Converting Leads, which turn into Paying Customers for his clients. Remember! The most important aspect of any business is attracting new clients, while still retaining and looking after your loyal regular clients. Without clients you are dead in the water…….so give the industry specialists a call. Website | Candice | Edwin

For a short while on Saturday morning, the contact number for LUXURLocks on the Hairnews website was incorrect, starting with 079 instead of 078. The correct contact number and email is below: Email: info@luxurlocks.com Contact number: Luxurlockshair 078-253-2271 Email, call or Whatsapp for more info, pricing, or to order from this stunning range of top quality, durable and long lasting human hair extensions with a huge selection of colours as well as a choice of attachment methods. Want more info on LUXURlocks? Click HERE for the original article. Love LUXURlocks? Like their Facebook page here

Inspirational advice from hairstylist, salon owner and businessman Peter Coppola.

It takes a serious level of expertise to transform box-dyed brunette hair into a dazzling, futuristic blend of blue and red that works perfectly with the client. The seamless blend of the colours is spellbinding. This is why clients should visit salons – because the technical and artistic knowhow is worth its weight in gold! Here’s how Charles achieved this incredible result: From Box Colour. Wella Blondor 9% + Wellaplex on box dyed areas. Blondor 4% + Wellaplex (1cm away from roots - box dye area) Shadow roots: Colour Touch 3/0 + 1.9% Mid lengths: Colour CREATE equal amounts Ultra Purple and New Blue Ends: Colour CREATE High Magenta Love this look? Like Hashtag Colour Lounge Facebook Page HERE. Hashtag Colour Lounge 6 Millvale road, Milnerton Cape Town 071 872 7855

LUXURLocks was founded by a South African female entrepreneur who is passionate about hair, health and wellbeing. Having healthy and beautiful hair has been important to her from a young age. Our mission is to offer a luxury extensions and care range that achieves phenomenal results and makes clients feel beautiful, pampered, confident and desirable – the best version of themselves! Our range of top quality, fully tested extension products includes: Micro-rings: I-Tip and Tiny-Tip extensions U-Tip extensions Tape extensions Weaves / wefts Nano Ring extensions Clip-in Extensions Hairpieces (ponytails, buns, bands, bridal accessories etc) We are proud to be the largest supplier of hair extension colours in South Africa, including base and mixed colours, highlights, root stretch, dip dye and ombre colours. We supply all popular lengths from 12 to 24 inches. Our hair extensions are 100% Remy, double drawn, Russian, Mongolian and Slavic hair that lasts between 12 to 18 months with the correct aftercare. Affordable luxury at its best, thanks to the patented technology of our products, premium quality hair and durability. Our hair care products complement our range and help clients grow their own hair optimally. Products include Hairapeutix Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment to hydrate and nourish hair, and Natural Hair Growth Supplement to transform dull, lifeless hair. Training Academy Hairstylists and students can receive world class training with our hair extension experts. We offer tailor-made individual and group courses at an affordable price. Contact us for more details. Enquiries and Ordering We provide detailed maintenance and aftercare advice, and ship nationwide so your order will be securely and safely delivered to your salon door! You can either order by phone / email, or register as a stockist to order online. To Order / For more info, price list etc: Contact Email: info@luxurlocks.com Phone: LUXURLockshair 078-253-2271 To order online, go to www.luxurlocks.com and register as a stockist. Love LUXURlocks? Like their Facebook page here