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Simon Clark, from Simon Clark Hairdressing, PE, is a competitive stylist who has worked on Fashion Weeks. Jassy Mackenzie speaks to him about the importance of getting out from behind the chair in order to grow and broaden your horizons.

The team at Allure Hair Couture recently spent a fantastic morning in the Hemel en Aarde valley doing a super Quad bike ride through the vineyards right up to the top of the mountain overlooking the whole of Walker Bay. According to proud salon owner Hanri Vermeulen, “My team rocks!” Congrats to Allure on this wonderful team event.

Jenn Linton and Jay MacDonald, co-directors at Linton & Mac, UK, have identified the contemporary comb-over as a key trend going into autumn. “Forget the bygone connotations of men wishing to disguise a bald patch: the comb-over is back! Already a celeb favourite (George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Justin Timberlake have a lot of love for this look) and looking sexier than ever, the comb-over is a slick trend that combines this season’s hottest parting (the deep side-part) with a retro style. Iconic and stylish, the contemporary comb-over works equally well on medium-length locks and long hair – in fact, the long comb-over was so dominant at Men’s Fashion Week A/W ’18 it’s arguably a trend in its own right. Add a little hold and keep the look slick and suave with a gel wax, or stick to minimal product for a soft and modern finish.”

(And Hairnews thanks Hair & Beauty Warehouse for their incredible, innovative brands, and fab service. Here’s to another fantastic year in 2019!) Hair & Beauty Warehouse - Pretoria Metro Home Centre, Shop 41, C/o Zambezi & Veronica Roads, Montana, Pretoria Tel: 012 - 567 1303 | Email: admin@hairandbeautywarehouse.co.za www.hairandbeautywarehouse.co.za

What an amazing story. The New York Times recently reported on the world’s oldest barber – Anthony Mancinelli. At the age of 107 he is still healthy, with good eyesight, all his teeth, and cutting hair full day with more energy than the 20 year olds in his salon, Fantastic Cuts, north of New York City. Anthony’s clientele include grandchildren and great grandchildren of his original clients and he has cut a huge variety of styles in his career, as trends have changed. When he started barbering, people visited barber shops to have warts burned off and leeches applied, as well as for a haircut. Having worked in barbershops since he was 11, Anthony dropped out of high school to cut hair full time. He even keeps a pair of manual hair clippers in his drawer, to use when the power goes out! Read the full story HERE.

This amazing collection was created by Colin McAndrew at Medusa Hair, Edinburgh, UK. For his inspiration, Colin shone a light on a world of darkness. He says: ‘Underground contrasts a supremely dark vibe with pure light to create a flawless, otherworldly feeling.’ Hair: Colin McAndrew @ Medusa Photography: Jarred Make-up: Ingrid Perignia Styling: Medusa

On Sunday 18 November, Barbercraft will be taking place at the Kasteel van de Goede Hoop, Cape Town, from 9 am onwards. The event will include the Battle of the Barbers, Look and Learn sessions with barbering icons, an expo, and the battle competition, including categories The Beard, The Shave, The Classic, The Pattern and The Creative. Qualified barbers who enter three or more categories will be eligible for the Barber of the Year Award and the fantastic cash prize of R10,000. Barbercraft is proudly sponsored by Wahl South Africa, founded by Hito, and partnered by the WP Barber Association. Prize sponsors include Wahl Professional, American Crew, Rapple Salon Products, Mr Lucky Tattoos and Michael Gameplan. Below are profiles on the industry-renowned battle judges. To enter Barbercraft, click HERE. For more info, go to www.barbercraft.co.za or follow their Facebook page HERE. Glen Summers From working as a DJ, Glen Summers took up hairdressing after a friend suggested it. He started his career with Carlton Hair, and the rest is history. “My interest in barbering started when i got on the floor as a junior stylist as most of my clientele were males. This was when I saw that gents hairdressing was more my route to go. Barbering to me is such an amazing craft. Today I travel the country as a educator for one of the fastest growing franchises and I get to inspire and nurture up and coming barbers. Shafiek Ganief Shafiek started barbering after his barber joked that he will teach me to become a barber, not knowing that he had cancer and wanted to pass his skills on to someone. He passed his trade test in June 2016, and loves teaching / passing the trade on to young entrepreneurs. His advice to contestants is to familiarize yourself with the requirements of the category you are competing in, understand what the judges are looking for and enjoy! Jody Botma From “butchering” friends and families hair in the back garden when he was 14, Jody progressed in his career, to be accepted into a London salon. Returning to SA, he made men’s hair his speciality. “I love working in the barber shop, a place where your clients often become your friends. Barbering is kicking off massively now in South Africa. I have recently started Barbers of S.A., a platform for barbers to showcase & refine their talents in mens hair. Currently we do educational look and learn sessions in Cape Town and Johannesburg.” Suzaan Saayman Founder of FAME Systems, Qualified Stylist and International Hairdressing Moderator for City and Guilds, Suzaan has 18 years experience in the Hair & Barber industry. She is a barbering enthusiast and educator, who drives the company’s vision of 'Keep filling your creative tank with inspiration to keep the journey going'." Shaughn Adams A third generation hairstylist, Shaughn started his salon IMAGE AND HAIR in Observatory 21 years ago after returning from working in Europe. A Wella Master Colourist, TV and celebrity stylist, Shaughn has styled the hair for the Miss South Africa pageant. Shaughn is currently the Chairperson for the EOHCB (employers organization for hairdressing, cosmetology and beauty) in the Western Cape. Pieter Neethling With 30 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry, Pieter has a love for hair and beautifying people, making them look and feel their best. His tip for the BarberCraft Battle entrants is to plan and execute the look that you have assessed.

Andrea Barendse, owner of Ultimate Stylists, recently moved one of her salons to new and bigger premises within Walmer Park Centre. She gives good advice on what it takes to effectively notify clients of the move, and also on where to spend your money when planning your new look salon! Ultimate Stylists has branches in Walmer Park Centre, Moffet on Main, and Baywest Mall.

We are a Wella Platinum partnership salon...this means, that we get all of the good things first (training and product). We are fully stocked at all times with on-point product and technical support. We have our fingers on the pulse of all changes happening in the industry, fashion or otherwise. For your clients, we have quarterly makeover competitions and monthly basin days with free treatments. We stock the full range of Wella products including Koleston Perfect, Colour Touch, Illumina, Blondor, Innosense, Colour Fresh/create, Instamatic, Magma, Colour id, Wellaplex, System Professional, EIMI, Nioxin, Sebastian, Wella Professionals We are also world members of intercoiffure/Mondial....what does this mean? If you work in this salon, you can...get this...for free, go study at Mondial Paris...also free online training at any time.(flights and accommodations excluded) Also, technical support from all corners of the world!! Being connected means that we are involved in a number of fashion shows and photo shoots, so brace yourself. For more info contact 031-572 6858 or email djhairdressing@gmail.com.

For 15 years, Evolution Keratin has supplied phenomenal products to the industry, with the best, fastest service to you and your salon! Delivery will take between 1–2 days depending on location - and we are never out of stock! No order is too big or small, we deliver whatever quantities you need... you become part of our family when you order from us and we care that you are happy! We offer free training and telephonic support. Our phenomenal, FDA-approved products are super-fast and easy to use, saving you time, and you will get AT LEAST 40 applications per litre – extremely cost effective with outstanding strong, smooth, silky and frizz-free results for up to 5 months, thanks to the infusion of Miracle Moroccan Argan Oil! Just four steps: Wash, Apply, Dry and Iron! Hair can be washed immediately afterwards, no waiting. Three different strengths for all hair types: • 0% Formaldehyde Free • Forte • Forte Plus Our fantastic range of sulphate-free homecare products includes many bestsellers that clients will fall in love with because they perfectly suit the hair’s needs. We are registered on the Leaping Bunny program and all our products are cruelty-free. Please phone, whatsapp or email and we will send you more info and a full price list. (We’ll also tell you about our most popular bestsellers!) Marcel: 083 444 6828 Sharon: 082 452 9909 Office number: 011 802 0259 Email address: info@keratinproducts.co.za Website: www.keratinproducts.co.za Facebook: Evolution Keratin South Africa

Happy clients mean happy stylists, repeat business, and a more gorgeous walking advert for your salon! One of the most frustrating things for any client is having to fight their natural hair structure to get the style they prefer. This is where KMS Style Primers can make all the difference, with super-easy styleability that lasts. According to Sandro Martins of Sandro Hairdressing, top KMS retailer and Salon of the Year winner, "The reason why we have been so loyal to the brand is because of its versatility. The new Style Primers are an example of this. There is no other brand on the market that will give you volume at the root, moisturise your mid-lengths, and eliminate the frizz on the ends! This gives us the opportunity to upsell and achieve what we want." Remember that a good hairdresser can make hair look fantastic for a day... a brilliant hairdresser can make hair look fantastic for longer! KMS Style Primers are your perfect partner to achieve this. "The products are made in California and with our weather being so similar to California's, it's a no-brainer that the products will work brilliantly in our country," Sandro says. "The KMS brand has allowed us to build good relationships with our customers as well as given us the opportunity to retail successfully and win the Salon of the Year award multiple times." More style, less effort... KMS Style Primers are quick to apply and give lasting results for salon-fresh hair every day. Want to learn more? Watch the video here. Love KMS? Like their Facebook page HERE. To stock KMS contact 011 312 5070.

The 27Pinkx Beauty Bar is expanding! We are looking for Senior stylists and Junior stylists to Join our Team. Attractive basic salary plus commission will be given. The 27Pinkx Beauty Bar is an upmarket salon based in Centurion, We have an established clientele. Candidates must email info@27pinkx.co.za or contact 082 971 2793