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Did you know that only 5% of women are born blonde and stay natural blonde?* But 59% of women want to be blonde! Therefore blonde services are big business! The fastest growing blonde services are #1 Mens Lightening* #2 Balayage/hair painting* #3 Lightening and toning* #4 Pastel (+26%) and Silvers (+58%)* *(Statistics source: Kline, 2017 - how colourful is your salon) How Keune Delivers on Fast Growing Trends Keune offers the widest selection of lighteners to address every possibility that your blonde clients could wish for. It is our top service and the one we pay special attention to. Keune Ultimate Blondes are the best choice for your salon if blonding treatments are a main part of your colouring services. It has 4 categories of 1-step lightening and toning, and 4 powder lighteners, along with specialised toning and glazing options as well as 3 support categories for lightened hair. Choosing The Right 1-Step Blonding Product One step Blonding are high lifters addressing the amount of desired lift. These are for achieving natural looking blondes, i.e. “born blonde” - remember that natural blondes do have some warmth in them, but they are not brassy. Shades of wheat, honey, amber and soft golds are key indicators of natural blonde tones. Platinum and silver tones rarely exist in natural blondes. Special Blondes Series will achieve between 3 and 4 levels of lift on natural levels 1 through 8 and up to 2 levels of lift on previously tinted hair. Super Ash Blonde Series will achieve between 4 and 5 levels of lift for use on natural levels 1 through 9 and up to 2 levels of lift on previously tinted hair. Super Blonde will achieve 5 levels of lift on natural levels 1 and above and up to 4 levels of lift on previously tinted hair. Ultra Blonde will achieve 6 levels of lift on level 1 and above natural hair and up to 5 levels of lift on previously tinted hair. Always choose how many levels of lift you require and then work with the most appropriate Ultimate Blonde product. These are all perfect for your Balayage, Ombre and Ecaille techniques also for regular foiling and on scalp applications - faster and gentler than bleaching and toning. “Popping Blondes”, Platinums and Pastels Use Powder lighteners when you need to see maximum contrast to natural colour as well as unnatural tones such as platinums, violets, metallics and pastel tones. Keune offers Cream Blonde which is a gentle, calibrated lifting powder which lifts up to 7 levels on natural hair leaving the hair in a 50% stronger state than traditional bleaches. Keune Magic Blonde is a faster acting lightener that will achieve 7 levels of lift on natural hair and is great for speed lightening especially on lighter levels of hair. Keune Ultimate Blonde is a very high lifting bleach for use on levels 1 through 5 natural hair and achieves 8 levels of lift whilst keeping the hair in incredible condition. Keune Freedom Blonde is a new generation Bleach developed specifically for hand painting and designer lightening techniques. Made with kaolin clay (used for porcelain) this bleach stays put and doesn’t bleed or leak allowing faster applications of your favourite technique work and some new ones! Freedom Blond achieves up to 7 levels of lift. For more info on Keune Tinta Color or Ultimate Blonde, please contact Keune at All Hair Solutions on 011 791 3644. www.allhairsolutions.co.za

Anny Britz from Images 1 Hair Academy speaks about what’s in – and out of – the new hairdressing syllabus. Are finger waves included? Is the qualification internationally accepted? Find out the answers in this interview!

“HAIRDOTCOM debut their Italian inspired collection, styled with British rawness. Ultimate textures and movement defines the power of the new era of artistic team.” By combining the talents of individual hairdressers from across the world, HAIRDOTCOM aims to change the face of the hairdressing industry by creating the first ever collective Art Team consisting of leading hairdressers, stylists, photographers and well-being experts. Today, HAIRDOTCOM is spearheaded by Craig Chapman and Ashleigh Hodges, with Errol Douglas (MBE) as Team Ambassador. Under Craig and Ashleigh’s guidance, the brand has cemented its presence in the industry following its nomination for Artistic Team of the Year at the prestigious 2018 British Hairdressing Awards. Credits: Hair: Hairdotcom Make-up: Elizabeth Rita Styling: Magdalena Jacobs Photography: Barry Jeffrey

Veaudry are proud to announce that the myStyler Limited edition SUMMER BLUSH Styler has landed. Styled in gorgeous muted pink, and accompanied with the perfect Beach bag + Travel pouch & Comb - this limited edition styler will be your best friend this summer. On point with the latest fashion trends, the limited edition Summer blush styler brings the perfect combination of summer into our everyday lives. #Veaudry #VeaudryINT #StyleByVeaudry #SummerBlush #SummerHair #SummerHairStyler #LimitedEdition #PinkHairIron Contact Veaudry now to take advantage of the incredible 5+1 Free Salon Deal! info@veaudry.com | 0114654370 For orders, please email: orders@veaudry.com

Is this barber in need of anger management, or is this a new secret weapon to promote hair growth? Either way it’s 45 seconds of pure hilarious entertainment!

Having a beautiful festive display is one of the best ways to ensure great retail sales over the holidays. So why not inspire the industry and send us a pic of what you have done in your salon – whether it’s small or big, out-there, bling, tasteful or fun – we’d love to publish your pics in the next two weeks, to show off your talent to the industry! You can email pics to info@hairnews.co.za or whatsapp them to 082 891 8537. Include the name of your salon and the area and you are welcome to include other info if you like!

The innovative team at the Dark & Lovely Academy, Johannesburg, have launched a brand new concept to empower and advance their students. The first-ever pop-up salon day was hosted on Saturday 8th December at the academy. On this day, walk-in clients enjoyed discounted hairdressing services on the academy’s premises, which allowed students to gain practical experience while closely supervised by their lecturers. This successful day was made extra special with a resident DJ and Dark & Lovely cupcakes to treat every guest. Watch some action from the event, with academy principal Mimmi Biggar and senior lecturer Disce explaining the benefit of these pop-up salon days. The Dark & Lovely Academy will host these pop-up salons on a regular basis to allow students to gain valuable practical experience on site, an essential step in their qualification and which will assist them to find employment. Academy Courses Whether you are an aspiring hairdresser or a professional looking to improve your skills, the Seta-accredited Dark and Lovely Academy in Johannesburg has a course for you. Below is an overview of the courses available. Full Accreditation (2 years) This comprehensive course teaches all aspects of hairdressing from scratch. You will learn cutting, styling, working with chemicals, product knowledge, structure of hair, business management, make-up application and more. Suitable for: Beginners who would like to pursue a career in hair and be eligible for employment at leading salons. Pre Trade Test (2 weeks) Do you have industry experience but no formal Trade Test? Having a formal industry qualification can open many doors and allow you to earn better. The Pre Trade Test course helps you brush up on everything you need to successfully pass your Trade Test. (The Academy is also a Trade Test centre) Suitable for: Hairdressers with industry experience who want to obtain their formal qualification. Beginner Courses (4 months) This is a short, intensive course which gives prospective hairstylists an overview of the industry and helps you to quickly learn essential skills that will allow you to be employed as an apprentice or assistant while you continue your education. Suitable for: Beginners who would like to pursue a career in hair. Advanced Courses (8 weeks) These courses are suitable for qualified and experienced stylists, who would like to brush up on their skills and gain specialist knowledge. The course covers modern cutting techniques, fashion styles, bonding techniques, bridal styling and colouring. Suitable for: Hairdressers with industry experience who want to improve their skills and be inspired by ongoing education. Specialty Courses (2 weeks) These include topics as diverse as wig making and competition styling. Contact the Academy with your education needs and let us help you. Contact the Dark & Lovely Academy now on 079 055 8407 / 061 698 5030. Address: The Markade, corner President and Kruis Street, Johannesburg. www.darkandlovelyacademy.com

These make-up effects are almost surreal! Sheer genius... watch and enjoy!

This stunning collection from Heather Nelson at Nelson Hairdressing is a finalist in the British Hairdressing Awards, Scottish category. Heather says: ‘Bionic Beauty is inspired by the never-ending cycle of fashion, pushing late 20th-century trends into the future. Powerful, feminine designs make dramatic use of strong cutting, contour and balayage techniques in soft metallic tones to create my vision, Bionic Beauty.’ Hair: Heather Nelson Photographer: Dan Thomas Make-up: Lauren O’Donnell

You’ll love the super-quality, durable and on-trend selection of weaves, wigs and braids available from Hair Nova, who have sourced the best, most fashionable hair for you and your clients to enjoy! To order or for more information phone 010 001 3676 / 072 5656 134 or email hairnovasa@gmail.com / daniel@hairnova.co.za To see more from Hair Nova's range go to www.hairnova.co.za

Karo Hair in Craighall Park held a client evening on 1 November – this was a great opportunity to say thank you to this salon’s awesome clientele and spoil them with a glamorous event including a resident DJ, a gin bar, cigars, and of course a phenomenal hair show. This well established salon, renowned for its fabulous cuts and colours as well as super-luxurious environment and service, is owned by Chantal van Zyl. The fantastic team at Karo includes hairstylists Nicola van Aswegen, Rian Wright, Rhode Truter, Boyd Meilon, PA Jessica Pierce, and support staff Nomvula Mtshali, Jemina Shikwambana and Thandi Kekana. Karo stock the Keune and Kevin Murphy ranges. Here are some photos from the event. If you would like to have a look around this glamorous space, here’s Karo’s salon decor tour. Karo Hair, 54 Buckingham Avenue, Craighall Park, Jhb Tel: 011 447 8565

Nordic White and Tobacco Yellow are the two trends that will be rocking hair fashion this autumn-winter – so predicts Sarah Black, colour expert at Linton & Mac salons, UK. Here’s more on these two sought after shades. NORDIC WHITE Baby-white locks, pure and Nordic-looking will be huge next season. This is quite an extreme colour change, especially if your clients are used to highlights, as the roots are bleached too, so there is no hint of original colour. This can be quite a drastic aesthetic change so this isn’t a colour for commitment-phobes or low maintenance types. If your clients do decide to try out this striking trend, make a purple shampoo and deep conditioner their new best friends; both are essential for keeping any hints of brassiness, and dryness, at bay. TOBACCO YELLOW Those looking to shake things up this A/W18 can take their colour into this darker version of blonde that’s set to be huge next season. Tobacco Yellow is smoking hot in more ways than one and is a colour trend I see being huge next season. My version of the Gen Z yellow colour trend we saw so much of last season, this incarnation is made more wearable by creating a duskier, almost dirtier finish. I look at that as my ‘signature colour’, as all my favourite palettes and tones have a slightly muted, dusky finish.