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Photo's: Kaley Tyne Dunlee Global Citizen Mandela 100 The past weekend the Motsepe- together with the Mandela Foundation and Global Citizen hosted a gala dinner, fashion show, and concert to celebrate the life of Mandela and to bring attention to a cause that bid the world’s most influential leaders and celebrities to South Africa. The cause: ending extreme poverty by 2030. On Sunday, the world watched as thousands drew together at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to attend the Mandela 100 concert and to call on world leaders to pledge their commitment to working together for a changed world. A Show to Remember Photo's: Kaley Tyne Dunlee | Designer: MaXhosa by Laduma Modern Hair & Beauty had the privilege to ask a group of hairdressers to style the models’ hair for the fashion show. The runway boasted of Africa’s most talented designers whose creations graced AFI Jo’burg Fashion Week earlier in October. The hairstyles - keyed by owner of Hair at the Hub, and stylist, Anita Baatjies - merged the creative vision of the designers with the mastery of the hairdressing team. Photo's: Kaley Tyne Dunlee | Hair keyed by Anita Baatjies using Wella Professionals EIMI styling The showstopper for the evening - unsurprisingly - accompanied David Thale’s designs down the runway; a knotted afro - created entirely onsite. Photo's: Kaley Tyne Dunlee | Designer: David Thlale | Hair keyed by Anita Baatjies using Wella Professionals EIMI styling The Gala Dinner Photo: Theresa Gouws The gala dinner and fashion show had in attendance many of South Africa’s celebrities, philanthropists, and Modern Hair & Beauty’s very own Theresa Gouws and husband, Dewald. Above: Theresa & Dewald Gouws The Concert Performing at the Global Citizen Mandela 100 concert were performers such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, and Cassper Nyovest. In the audience were the recipients of Coty sponsored tickets; two weeks ago, Modern Hair & Beauty asked the industry to share their stories of how they are changing their world. Each recipient shared about their involvement in community projects such as Restorative Justice which serves prisons; Education for Life which serves Christel House in Cape Town; and environmentally friendly hair mats which helps save the environment. Once again, Anita Baatjies styled influential guest speakers before they were called onto stage; most notably wife of the late Mandela, Graҫa Machel. Grace Michel & Anita Baatjies Modern Hair & Beauty / Coty Concert guests. Modern Hair & Beauty Tel: 0860 104 109 | Facebook

The festive season is in full swing here at Eva Pro, and to celebrate the holidays we're giving salons 30% off selected ranges. Unnique Brazilian Kit: Powerful volume reduction, taming, softness and shine. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Unnique Amino Style Plus: 100% formaldehyde-free. Removes frizz, reduces volume, deeply restores damaged hair. Suitable for pregnant women. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Unnique Keratin Beauty Set: Incredible shine, softness, manageability and frizz control. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Oro Care Collagen Boost: Anti-aging, reconstructive and repairing treatment. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Superblanc Bleach: Dust free. Lightens up to 5 tones with a thicker texture for greater adherence and control. Lifts and tones simultaneously. To take advantage of these incredible special offers contact any of the distributors below. Johannesburg and Countrywide Chantelle Vinciguerra 011 883 3396 / 082 411 9989 info@evaprofessional.co.za Cape Town Michelle De Oliveira​ 082 824 7050 michelle@evaprofessional.co.za Durban Doug Coetzee​ 082 655 3170 trueblue@telkomsa.net BRAND AMBASSADORS ENJOY AN ONGOING 25% DISCOUNT! CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE. Email info@evaprofessional.co.za or visit www.evapro.co.za Visit Eva Pro Facebook page HERE and Instagram page HERE.

Collection: Epoque Hair: Krysia Eddery Photographer: Tony Le-Britton Styling: Bernard Connolly Make-Up: Round 1 images: Paula Maxwell Salon: Perfectly Posh Hair, UK

A well established and highly sophisticated upmarket Wella Partner salon in a busy shopping centre in Milnerton is looking for a hairstylist. A fully qualified, driven, ambitious and highly motivated hairstylist is required who is able to cut, style, colour, highlight, blow wave and do Brazilian blowouts. Must be professional and take pride in producing quality finishes. We offer great career opportunities for your further growth and development, and train on a weekly basis. Applicant must be: Forward thinking and level headed with strong people skills Well groomed Self motivated Able to deliver outstanding customer service Passionate about hair and willing to continue learning A professional person able to work in a professional environment A team player A market related basic salary and commission is offered, negotiable depending on experience. Please email your CV and a photo to Junior Email: juniorlouw@gmail.com Contact: 081 048 9968

Stephen Delport of the Bargaining Council explains the role of the Council agents, including compliance, salon inspections, and assistance. He encourages the industry to work with the agents who are looking to assist salons to comply with all necessary legalities. If you have any questions or want to discuss any issues, please contact Grace Raselimo, the compliance officer, on 011 760 1685. www.hcsbc.co.za

RSVP by Monday 21 January 2019 Email: megan@eohcb.com | Tel: 082 779 2756 / 012 807 1628

A well established and highly sophisticated upmarket Wella Partner salon in a busy shopping centre in Milnerton is looking for a hairstylist. A fully qualified, driven, ambitious and highly motivated hairstylist is required who is able to cut, style, colour, highlight, blow wave and do Brazilian blowouts. Must be professional and take pride in producing quality finishes. We offer great career opportunities for your further growth and development, and train on a weekly basis. Applicant must be: Forward thinking and level headed with strong people skills Well groomed Self motivated Able to deliver outstanding customer service Passionate about hair and willing to continue learning A professional person able to work in a professional environment A team player A market related basic salary and commission is offered, negotiable depending on experience. Please email your CV and a photo to Junior Email: juniorlouw@gmail.com Contact: 081 048 9968

Astrologist Zema predicts your stars for December. For a full personalised reading, you can contact her on 083 430 1456. CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 For some strange unknown reason you have decided to move forward with some of those good ideas you’ve been sitting on for so long. We are all amazed, Universe and all. At last you are going to find out what you need to do to make that special dream come true … Now is a good time, but do take care not to get too carried away with money. Get some advice and make notes as you go. Love life looks pretty good too …? AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB You need to follow those plans when it comes to the love life, Aqua. He/she is not going to wait forever for you to make up your mind. Now is a good time, being the end of the year - make a new start. Aquas are all good at this, but do keep your voice down and be patient. (Can you spell this word?) Looking at the possibility of a new job could also turn into good news, but think before you jump into the first one offered. PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH You’re so good at seeing both sides of the story, you may take just a little bit too long to make up your mind about a lucrative offer. You are famous for distrust and it drives everyone a little bit nuts … The good news is that you are taking a new spiritual path and you actually seem to know where you’re going. This will also improve your temper tantrums that everyone’s so tired of. Looks like a brand new start here. Keep going! ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Looking at the Famous Money that usually drives you mad, it appears that there is something waiting for you, just got to use The Brain and keep digging. Patience is also a good idea, usually in short supply with you. The greatest lesson you have learnt this year is that you are much more loved than you think. Making business plans should only be taking place in the New Year, so sit back and think without killing anybody. TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You are definitely in a good place when it comes to romance - the trick is to keep it up and keep your temper down. Listen to somebody who understands what you want and can give you advice. Romance is looking so good, even the stars are surprised! Keep at it, you’re doing well. In general, you are more liked than you could imagine. (Why?) Even at work! You suddenly have a great idea to make money, go carefully … GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUNE Gem! If you have to make a decision about love life, now is the time. Whether it’s a good or bad one makes no difference – it’s just telling you to do it. Although… The stars are telling you there’s a new path waiting for you where you are going to learn something amazing about yourself, and you’re going to end up wondering what took you so long to get there. What more could you ask for? Money would be nice too - just wait … CANCER 21 JUNE - 21 JULY Cancer! You’re actually getting to where you want to be! The Universe is saying “Thank you thank you thank you!” hard and loud. But please, don’t think it’s the end of the journey. Oh no, you’ve got a long way to go and still many things to do. Whatever has happened in your past has taught you invaluable lessons, and this will enable you to achieve so many new ideas. There’s one just round the corner … keep at it! LEO 22 JULY - 22 AUG You DEFINITELY need a break, Leo! Do something about it, please, and get someone to hide sharp instruments. You’ve had some frustrating times lately, but take them as a lesson (when you have time to stop fighting) and you will be amazed to find that you have had some answers to difficult questions that have been bugging you (and everybody else in reach). You’re about to take yourself on a new (enlightened) path. VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP The Grand Thing about you, Virg, is that you’re not only very hard-working, but you seem to pull out perfect miracles with everything you do. (This usually drives people to thoughts of murder etc, so, sometimes - just sometimes try to play it down a bit). Relationship looks good, just try and take it easy, as you need to keep the person relaxed and NOT ready to run … Something new you’ve got to learn coming up! Run everybody!! LIBRA 23 SEPT – OCT 22 If there are arguments (at home or at work), now is the time to hold yourself back as you are the one who always insists on telling the Truth straight and narrow and making enemies in the process. You have the gift of always seeing where a path will lead - apply it in this case by shutting the old mouth a bit. You are so truly loved by somebody, whether you know this person or not, and it’s time to notice it… SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Where did this fabulous idea come from, Scorp? You’ve come up with something that can change the life of someone you truly care about. Time to get it going. If it’s the Loved One, take it carefully to avoid arguments and use of sharp instruments. Then get on with it. Love life is going well, keep it that way. You appear to have the answer to a troubling question that somebody has, so do help, but be careful how you do it … calmly. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC As the end of the year approaches, you seem to be planning something new for the New Year like mad, but you’re not telling anybody… good idea actually, then no-one can get in your way and you don’t need weapons … It appears to be a money-making scheme, but do keep everything above board. Your partner is going to be amazed, so get on with it. Young people play a part in making you see these new ideas.

Plan your courses for the year ahead with Goldwell - KMS Exciting news! Goldwell - KMS have launched their 2019 education programme, packed with the most incredible and inspirational content. Read, enjoy, and plan your year ahead. For further info contact your Goldwell rep or phone 011 312 5070.

The founder of Moroccanoil, Mike Sabag, went on to create the incredible Saryna Key range. A pioneer in the industry, he was the first to recognise the incredible benefits that high quality shea butter provides to the hair. The natural keratin extracted from the nut has made Saryna Key a leader in the cosmetic world, and a top seller in 22 countries around the globe. Now the incredible Saryna Key products are distributed in South Africa, by a team that offers awesome, personalised service to you and your salon! Formulated with ethically sourced, top quality African shea butter, Saryna Key appeals to clients who love luxury brands and are looking for exceptional results from their haircare. The products are cruelty free, sulphate free, phosphate free, paraben free and respect the environment. The results are so instant and phenomenal, that using it at the backbar will market it for you! This is why we are offering an introductory special offer of a free Backbar product with every 6 Saryna Key products ordered! Want to learn more about the range? Call us to set up a no-obligation Basin Day, where we will come and demonstrate the products to you and your clients! This will allow you to see and feel the results for yourself, and decide whether this premium range will enhance your salon’s offering! Saryna Key range includes: Damage Repair – With the highest concentration of shea butter, this deep repair range brings hair back to life. Volume Lift – Perfect for naturally fine hair, these products build volume with a light feel. Curl Control – A salon favourite for years, products hydrate and define curly hair. Unique Pro – The ultimate treatment solution for all hair types. Body Products – for effective, intensive hydration and rejuvenation of skin. Business Address: Address – Macsimo (Pty) Ltd. Street/Unit/Building No. – Bridgeway Business Park, Unit 46 Street Name – 496 Pinnacle road Suburb – Tunney Ext. 8 City - Germiston Postal Code - 1401 Liezl: 0828772457 Dimitri: 0824122388 Email: info@macsimo.co.za Visit: www.sarynakey.co.za Instagram: sarynakey.sa

Do you feel you need to spread your wings and make a change in 2019? Cruise ship hairdressers are extremely sought-after on board ship, and embarking on a cruise liner contract means having the adventure of a lifetime while being paid to travel in the most glamorous locations around the globe. Daniella Diem, Recruitment Manager for Steiner South Africa, explains where the cruise ships go, and how you could be paid to travel, while doing what you love! A new year means a new start. Click the link below to sign up and a recruitment consultant will be in touch for a confidential interview. www.theonboardspa.com

The festive season is upon us. The longest month-end Saturday of the Year! Clients have received their December bonuses, decorations cover every inch of the malls and our TV screens and it is time to buy gifts for those we love. The festive season presents unique challenges within our industry. We have the surge of increased turnover as would be expected in the retail industry, yet we’re offering semi-skilled services. Our staff are expected to operate within their own reasonable discretion, while also adhering to the policies and procedures of our salons. The festive season is however not the time for developing new rules or to put out fires. It is time for optimizing maximum sales and maximum turnover, and with this, I present 10 tips for maximum sales and productivity during the festive season. 1. Know the trends In this instance, I am not specifically referring to products or fads that are currently popular, but rather, when to expect customer traffic to change. For example, it will be important for you to take note of school holidays, religious days and marketing trends. These will give guidance as to what kind of customers to expect as well as when not to expect other customers. Customers coming to the salon/spa during school holidays might arrive with children, and they will greatly appreciate a colouring book or Wi-Fi connection to keep their child entertained, it will be easier to service the parent and help them with home-care products, if their children are not distracting them. Additionally, converse with Centre Management regarding which days have the highest foot traffic and if they have traffic sensors, ask them for highest foot traffic outside specialized stores. 2. Get the staff ready Some newer staff members will not know how drastically different the changes are in the retail industry, and many experienced staff will forget. In the upcoming weeks, be sure to remind staff that the festive season will be crazy, and that at times it will resemble controlled chaos. During this time ask staff for suggestions and emphasize that there will be an increase in sales for all staff. This process allows staff to mentally prepare for the changes that will prevent complete and utter shock when you have a waiting line at reception. The overwhelming feelings will cause your staff to become closer and more unified. 3. Empower the flow You will notice at times there seems to be a bottle-neck in the customer service experience. Either the receptionist gets confused with the card-machine, or every customer tends to bump a specific chair. Analyze your business, and do your best to determine where the bottle-necks are, and work with that employee to find out how the bottle-neck can be opened. At this time of the year, you will need to do your best to find ways of improving customer turnover. The greatest challenge for salon owners is to push customer turnover without impacting on customer experience. 4. Up the energy of the retail sale Services and treatments tend to focus on relaxation and the release of stress, either through a long calming massage or venting about frustrations. During treatments, we will need to ensure that the client is receiving their treatments the way that they would like it, however, retail sales do not have to follow this same atmospheric control. Retail sales begin with a simple question or with the salesperson noticing a specific need that the customer holds. Remember that the festive season is going to establish a general increase in the likelihood of a sale but will still receive last-minute resistance and uncertainty. With this, it’s important to remember two things. Firstly, take note of the client in as many ways as possible. If you are giving a skincare, nail care or haircare service, take special note of these aspects of their lives, and make suggestions accordingly. Don’t dawdle and look uncertain about yourself. If you know a product will help a client, it is your duty to show these benefits to the client. If the client doesn’t take it, you have not failed, your client has simply made another decision in their mind. Secondly, help the client experience the product. The smell and texture. Put the bottle in their hands and let them hold it while you get a pamphlet or applying it. Guide the client through the shelves and brands and explain the various benefits. Keep the energy of the sale going and in this energy, process the payment naturally, making sure that the client receives the correct change and/or receipts, and keep educating your client even after they’ve paid. 5. Make time for short staff meeting Staff meetings help the team become aligned and synchronized. This time of the year makes it difficult to have lengthy staff meetings, so staff meetings should be quick and to the point. Make sure to have a chat about staff and high-demand products, this will indicate what stock levels you need to be keeping. Sometimes you will only need to meet with different parts of your team at a time. For example, if there is something that needs to be clarified for all the cleaners/general assistants in your team, or with reception or stylists or therapists/technicians. Again, these meetings should not be long, they are purely an opportunity to keep everyone’s mind on track when distractions are abound. 6. Use this time to show appreciation Staff members will be working long hours and will be overwhelmed during this time of the year. Wherever possible, show your appreciation to staff. Examples include simple things, such as: “Thank you for your help today” “Thanks for beating the traffic” “Thanks for preparing for this client” Very often business will opt to have staff parties and team-building during this time of the year. Obviously December bonuses are very popular, but these need to be reasonable and in line with the needs of your business. If this is not possible, a simple picnic or braai or snack and cake in the salon/spa will still boost team morale. 7. Do a Countdown It is natural for staff to miss their families during the festive season. For many of us the festive season is a difficult time to keep the customer service smile when clients arrive with their family and talk about their holiday plans. I have found that the best way to curb this is to put up a Countdown to Christmas. Starting on the 1stof December, put up an A4 page in the kitchen or staff room with the number of days left. Asking each staff member to draw a number for each day will also add to the team-building nature of the countdown. 8. Check figures more frequently The overall success of your business is measured in the culmination of thousands upon thousands of transactions. Sales with each and every customer, as well as stock coming in, payments going out. Maximizing sales is redundant if we allow our expenses to double. Do your best to keep track with stock levels and excessive payments. 9. Rest effectively Some of our staff members will enter the festive season as excited as we will. They will work long and hard hours, then spend evenings with their loved ones, enjoying their company and being merry. Unfortunately, not all staff members can keep up this type of behavior for long and will crash sooner or later. In your staff meetings, remind staff the importance of proper and sufficient rest, as well as the importance of stretching at the beginning of the day. The last thing we need is, to collapse on a client because of a back spasm or fatigue. 10. In preparation of something great Social media has overwhelmed us with ‘Januworry’ and the struggles of the beginning of the year. To prevent this, many salons offer a pre-paid salon service. This means that a client can pay for a treatment in December, to be received in January. I prefer to put a positive spin on this type of sale, such as the ‘Amazing year ahead’ special. This special can include treatments that will prepare the client for returning to work or carrying out their New Year’s resolutions. The EOHCB For more information on the EOHCB please contact us on: Contact: 012 807 1628 Email: info@eohcb.com Website: www.eohcb.co.za Facebook: EOHCB National Instagram: eohcbsa Twitter: @eohcbsa