Interview with Dominique MacArthur, manager of Partners Hair Design Constantia Village. Dominique gives awesome advice for salon owners, managers and hairstylists on how to keep clients and staff happy.

What do your stars foretell this month? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, contact her on 083 430 1456. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG If you’ve taken the Universe-advised break, now is the time to get up and go again. The Universe hopes you have learnt a couple of things, one of which is the love life needs attention and patience. We all know this doesn’t last, so find the job you really want and the place to live you really want and then follow the path. Try to make it last, will you? There’s also that something you want to study. How about now? VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP So the Loved One is happy at the moment? Jolly good Virg, you’ve done well. Now the trick is to keep it up without driving this person mad with the perfection thing. Try! If you’re thinking about looking for a new job, please just take it easy and don’t jump into something without thinking first. The money may sound better than it actually is… The person who keeps talking to you could also end up to be interesting. LIBRA 23 SEPT – OCT 22 It is time for you to look at that wonderful gift of yours that you keep ignoring … You’re either good at writing or art, you just have to decide which one to choose right now if you want to be Hero/ Heroine in the next little while. It goes without saying of course that you have to put the detail syndrome on the back burner for now. Everybody hide sharp instruments from Lib! Think carefully but please not forever! SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV There’s something you keep missing, Scorp … You need to do something that will attract The One to you right now. However - you need to find out as much as possible about what this person likes and turn on the charm - you’re so good at it when you want to be. If you’re stressing about money, take a breath - you’re going to be fine. Stop hiding … Work looks good, but the Universe is telling you to keep at it. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC Righto Sag! Love life looks good if you handle it carefully. If there is no-one by your side at the moment, now would be a good time to look around a bit (which is not an excuse to become a nuisance to anybody), and you may just find that The One is closer than you think … It could very well be the most unexpected one, so keep your eyes open and use what passes for a brain with you. Love for Sag! At last! CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 This is work time for you, Cap! Take a good look at what you are doing with job, home, family, opportunities for improvement, etc. etc. You’re actually thinking (Cap? Thinking?) of various ways to improve your life in general. If you take time to relax, if you can, you could come up with some wonderful ideas to improve everything around you. A lot of people are going to think their salvation has arrived … (Run! Run!) AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB You’re very good with people when you feel like it, so feel like it now, why not? You’re good at teaching people things and in this case it appears to be family members. The only thing you have to really concentrate on is keeping your temper at all times. Oh boy! Let’s see how THIS goes! You also come up with some interesting ideas on the work situation. Your partner is going to be looking at you with new eyes … PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH Killed anybody yet, Pisky? You’ve been close lately and taking the strain of work out on the wrong people. Time to breathe and get yourself right. Financially you may just be taken by surprise at some kind of money from somewhere that you didn’t know about. Don’t bury it, use it! Your partner is going to be so impressed with you, it’s amazing … You’ve also got that famous talent of yours that you are not using. What is it? ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL You’re getting tired of people who seem to use you for all sorts of nonsense. Don’t waste your time with them - put away the sharp instruments and walk away! Make a list of everything you want to achieve before the end of this year and then get on with it. Travel is strong in your stars, but in a good way. You may just get away to somewhere special with your partner and be able to breathe again. TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY Love life looks ever so good … This is lovely, Taurus, but don’t get carried away and end up spending a lot of money on something that is not worth it. Think carefully and remember just how good you are at your job. Everybody thinks you’re a hero. A longish path to walk still until you become King, but keep at it. Property plays a large part in bringing in unexpected money. Forge on! Breathe … GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUNE We all know you can see both sides of a story, but don’t you think you’re getting a bit carried away here? The person who is waiting for an answer from you is starting to lose his/her patience. If you can’t make up your mind alone, get to talk to someone who knows the situation, all the ins and outs. But do it fast. You’re a grand one to make people laugh like mad, so why aren’t you laughing right now? Everything looks good. CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY You have a new path to walk Cancer, and the Universe is saying “What are you waiting for?” You keep thinking of all the things that can go wrong … famous Cancer questions! How about all the things that can go right for a change? If you are considering a new employment, take the time to find out the details but don’t dwell on them. Time for a slight spiritual renewal as well, so get with it, Cancer …The Universe sighs …

These exquisitely detailed, sharply masculine styles are differentiated only by the hair – uniforms create a similarity. A thought provoking and inspiring collection. Hair: Alvaro Calvo Photographer: Anna Rouret Stylist: Zara Make-Up: Luz Gonzalez

Global educator, salon owner and artistic director Danielle Keasling is the stage star at the Matrix Color Festival, a smasher of an event that’s going to inspire the industry! Focusing on education in the latest colour trends and wearable hair fashion, the show will also include food, drink, awesome entertainment and tons of product giveaways. This evening is a must if you want to benefit from the latest, trend-driven advice on hair and colour, before partying the night away in a fabulous venue. The Matrix Color Festival will provide you with real career inspiration that you can take back to the salon and share with your clients... you’ll be wowed, and so will they! When: Evening, Sunday 12 August Where: Katy’s Palace Bar, Sandton Investment: R700 per person To Book: Contact your Matrix representative or email Shelley.adams@loreal.com More About Danielle Danielle has put together a video especially for our South African stylists... watch it here! With more than 17 years’ experience in the salon industry, Danielle has a passion for texture and styling, with an amazing eye for colour. Her in-depth knowledge and background allows her to create on-trend styles that are fashion-forward while being wearable for the everyday consumer. Her work has been recognised worldwide, and she is a member of the CBC Artistic Team, the Intercoiffure Artistic Design team, and on the development board for Great Lengths and Hairuwear USA. Danielle does session work for print, runway, marketing campaigns, commercial, weddings and film... and also volunteers her time and talent doing charitable makeovers for cancer victims and their families.

This informative morning seminar will give you a detailed overview of social media, what’s out there, what you need to do and how you need to make it work for your salon. This is an essential seminar for all salon owners, managers, and freelancers who would like to maximise their reach and gain more business from social media. DBN: Mon 30th July Marketing & Social Media for Salons/Brands This relevant, important seminar explains everything you need to know about all forms of marketing and social media. Get ready to be inspired, educated and updated on the latest info that will transform your salon’s marketing strategy. For more information click HERE for the Website and HERE for the Facebook page.

This incredible balayage was done by the “queen of balayage”, Juane van der Walt, at Haus of Klue, Roodepoort. Here’s how Juane achieved this gorgeous effect. The balayage was done with Pravana, a pure light balayage bleach, in diagonal sections from the nape to the front harline, with a backcombing technique and then covered in foil. Diagonal sections were then taken on the left and right side. The Toner: A mix of Inebrya Rose Gold with Wella Professional 0/65. Shampoo and Conditioner: Label M Intensive Repair shampoo and conditioner were used for intensive protein replacement and moisture, to ensure optimal repair. Styling: Label M Smoothing Cream was used for frizz control, and Protein Spray for healing and protection. Heat Protection Spray was added before styling and Radiance Oil after styling with a ghd iron. Labelmuk Rejeven8 Complex added healing benefits and lightweight control. Haus of Klue - 074 179 3095 Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Keune Promise We Treat You Like Family We’re an independent company, 100% family owned and operated since our inception in 1922. And we plan on keeping it that way. Keune is the partner who treats you like family; not only because we’re a family company, but also because that’s just our style. Your happiness is our top priority. Like family we’re here for you. Whenever and wherever you need us. Keune treats their customers like family, not another account number. We are able to help and support your business on a personal level rather than a corporate level. Your success is our success and a mutual understanding of this ensures a more honest, trustworthy relationship between us. All Hair Solutions, as a distributors for Keune, are more than happy with this working relationship requirement as it aligns perfectly with the way All Hair Solutions has conducted it business relationships since inception in 2001 irrespective of the brands we distributed in the past. Keune Promise No Compromise on Product Quality Never settle. Never Compromise. This has been our Research and Development motto ever since our apothecary beginnings in 1922. Our scientists have complete freedom to tweak formulas and experiment with different ingredients until we can confidently claim our products do what they’re supposed to do: help you bring out the best of your clients hair. Every color, lifting powder, perm liquid of fixing spray is lovingly devised and developed under one roof for optimal quality control. As a privately, family owned company, Keune is not beholden to any outside influences such as shareholders or partners that may influence their core values of providing the finest quality products. Ingredients are chosen for their performance in the final product first and not on price. (Where profits have to be considered to outside shareholders, price is the primary factor in choosing ingredients, then performance.) This allows Keune to develop product with the highest performance and quality. The family name, Keune, is on every product and the pride in these products is reflective of the quality of these products. Keune also has the freedom to choose ingredients sourced from responsible sources that mirror their core values regards social responsibility, environmental responsibility and cruelty free ethics. These are two promises, more to follow. For more info or to stock Keune’s fantastic range of colour and care products, contact All Hair Solutions on 011 791 3644 or Dean on 082 787 8105 or Gavin on 082 852 4840. Website: www.allhairsolutions.co.za

Barbers, start sharpening your clippers and razors – this incredible competition is set to rock the industry with massive cash prizes and categories for every barber! Date: Sunday 26 August from 11 am Venue: 3 Kaplan Street, Paarl, Western Cape Categories: Perfect Cut – Blitz Fade – Young Blood – Street Style Entry Fee: R300. Cash Prizes: R45,000 total for the day! Enter now! Phone 082 692 5789 / 082 737 7184

Take a look around this colourful open-plan salon, designed in Jeauval’s signature style, with a welcoming and luxurious feel! Jeauval Sanctuary Centre, Somerset West, Cape Town 021 492 3901/2

Bold, chaotic colour married perfectly with strong cuts and textures that showcase the chosen palettes. Hair: Tasha Stevens for Jamie Stevens Hair using Matrix Styling: Jamie Stevens Photographer: Jakub Koziel

Congratulations to the Top Five contestants in the Goldwell Color Zoom New Talent and Creative Colorist sections for their breathtaking depictions of the Elemental trend. Their work is now being judged by an international panel in Germany, who will name the winner in each category. Top 5 - Global New Talent Colorist Category: (in alphabetical order) Mia Crous - Erina’s Hair & Beauty, Cape Town Yvette de Beer - Scar Hair, Cape Town Bernadine Malan - DNA Salon, Bedfordview Dylan Shrives - Blugel Hair Studio, Pietermaritzburg Anri Smith - Hair by Anri @The Gallery, Krugersdorp Top 5 - Global Creative Colorist Category: (in alphabetical order) Shantal Benecke - Blugel Hair Studio, Pietermaritzburg Donovan Grove - DNA Salon, Bedfordview Michelle Liebenberg - @Style, Kuruman Bronwyn Swarts - Inferno, Springs Jake Yardeni - Jake & Co Hairbar, Johannesburg Judges for the first round of the 2018 Color Zoom Challenge were Minette Mansfield from Hair Factor, Louise Ayres, Goldwell educator, and Jassy Mackenzie from Hairnews. They had the difficult task of choosing the five finalists in each category from the photographic pool of talent. Minette Mansfield has a long and successful track record in the Color Zoom Challenge. She is a four-time national winner of this event, and has represented South Africa in the world finals at Berlin, Paris, Las Vegas, and Valencia, Spain. Minette was very excited to be judging this year, and gave valuable input from the perspective of a competitor who has seen the international stage first-hand. Thank you for your contribution this year, Minette. Congratulations to all the finalists, and we are holding our breath to see who will be named as winners in the next round of judging – the winners will represent South Africa on Stage in Toronto, Canada, at the Global Zoom finals on September 30th. More news to follow soon! Love Goldwell? Like their Facebook page HERE...

Schwarzkopf Professional presents their latest skincare-inspired, haircare regime with Advanced Technology for simply beautiful hair: NEW BC Bonacure! The root of every relationship between a hairdresser and a client is confidence… …Confidence that clients will get the best service during every visit. …Confidence that hairdressers will use the best products in the market. …Confidence that clients will leave the salon feeling beautiful, inside and out. Coming from a heritage of 120 years of breakthrough haircare technology, Schwarzkopf Professional presents the latest haircare regime that speaks Advance Technology, for simple yet beautiful hair. • Breakthrough Micellar technology for a gentle cleansing experience that leaves the hair’s moisture balance intact. • Technologies such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and peptides offer maximum repair performance, restoring strength, volume and elasticity. • And it’s all delivered in the most gorgeous, eyecatching new packaging, with an online consultation tool that offers the perfect solutions for each client in less than 2 minutes! Available on www.believeinconfidence.com Star performing ranges include:​ Peptide Repair Rescue. Peptides, added to BC’s formulations to refill the damaged cortex by re-building the hair’s inner architecture. pH 4.5 Color Freeze. pH 4.5 Technology, added to BC’s formulations to tighten the inner matrix to freeze colour pigments in. Hyaluronic Moisture Kick. Hyaluronic Acid, added to BC‘s formulations to deliver essential moisture, improving elasticity and shine. Collagen Volume Boost. Collagen, added to BC‘s formulations to weightlessly strengthen the hair to provide volume, fullness and bounce. For more information contact (011) 617-2400 or like Schwarzkopf’s Facebook page HERE. Post your gorgeous looks using the new Bonacure range, with the hashtag #believeinconfidence Because that’s what great hair is all about!