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Do your hairstylists believe they are not salespeople? The truth is, we all are! Every time we interact with another person, we are actually “selling” ourselves, whether it’s a client in the chair, an interaction with our industry peers, our staff, or even our personal relationships. Until now there has been no training that focuses intensely on the mindset (beliefs, attitudes, disciplines and habits), that can transform hairstylists into: Top performers Industry leaders Positive influencers Outstanding communicators People who bring exceptional value to their clients People who take responsibility for their own high performance mindset This is an area where the industry is often lacking, purely because nobody has provided the tools to make it possible. Now you can unlock the confidence, belief and self-esteem you need to take you to the next level. A change in mindset can propel you to better earnings, improve your relationship with clients, position you as an industry leader, and superpower your career. It takes specialised education to achieve this, as you have to change the deep-seated beliefs, emotional patterns and attitudes in your subconscious. Hairnews will soon be bringing you more information on a full-day course that can change your life, change your thinking, grow you personally and professionally, and launch you on a journey to growth with unlimited potential. Would you like to know more? Email info@hairnews.co.za with the words Sales Mindset, your area, and the numbers of people in your salon including owners and managers, who you believe could benefit from this. We will send you more info on this exciting opportunity asap!

One hour’s drive away from Cape Town A chance to see the whales and work in a beautiful town! We are a very busy and well established salon in the Gateway Centre – small but trendy with awesome clientele. If you are a qualified hairstylist and would like to work here, please get in touch! Contact Deneece on 060 749 89725

Inspirational beauty, this showcases colour artistry with a wearable feel. Hair: Elise Antoine Photo: Weronika Kosinska Make-up: Izabela Szelagowska Stylism: Waleria Tokarzewska - Karaszewicz Production: MK Production & Christophe Gaillet

With platinum being a key tonal trend this season, Blonde-Spiration needs even more professional upkeep to look its best and label.m has the answer! Maintain the perfect platinum, blonde, or silver-grey effect with new Cool Blonde, the powerful colour toning shampoo and conditioner containing Violet Botanical Complex technology. Delivering tonal-corrective care with huge nutritional benefits for hair, the products are powered by purple superfood extracts from Blueberries, purple Potato and purple Carrots. These natural wonders work together by depositing violet-intensifying pigments while supporting fibre strength and building collagen. The result: A perfectly toned, shimmering, manageable and vibrant blonde that is strong and healthy. “This new phase of blonde care is something that we’ve been working on for a very long time. It was important to launch something which not only had an immediate effect on the tone, but the ability to treat the hair with long-lasting results.” Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LABEL.M label.m Cool Blonde Shampoo is free from sulphates, parabens and sodium chloride. Highly concentrated colour-toning pigments eliminate brassiness. label.m Cool Blonde Conditioner is paraben and sodium chloride-free. It intensely conditions, strengthens and illuminates hair with colour-retaining pigments. Blueberries: antioxidant A, C and E properties promote hair growth and scalp circulation for more body and thickness! Purple Potato: counteracts dullness, promotes cell regeneration and gives lustrous shine! Purple Carrots: are rich in antioxidants for better hair health! Label.m is proudly distributed by Haircair. Contact Haircair on Tel: +27 21 448 8847 Email: larry@haircair.co.za www.haircair.co.za

Zephyr Hair Design, in the Eagle Wind Shopping Centre, Gillits, KZN, regularly supports charities and is a huge believer in giving back. Their latest charitable event was to set up a drop-off area at the salon for the SPCA – a society that does so much good for animals and is always in need of food for the cats and dogs in their care! “We had an overwhelming response,” explains salon owner Lizel Comfort. “Clients, staff and the public supported this amazing cause.” Thanks to Zephyr for showing love and care to animals in need... a salon with a heart of gold!

What an amazing difference this cut makes – Kochi of Sweden have excelled with another fantastic men’s look. Great pointers for creating this more subtle look on a curly haired client – we hope you are inspired to use your Wahl clippers to create this look on your clients.

A while ago, a band of rule-breakers and pioneers (yes, we’re talking about hairdressers of course), formulated a new range. Their aim was to break the boundaries with products that are safe, effective, and incredible to use while offering amazing results that are evident whether you’re a hairdresser, a client, or a shampooist. And so Original Mineral O&M was born. Clean, Free from Harmful Ingredients and PETA Approved​ Original Mineral O&M range has a Free From Five formulation, with no harmful sulphates, parabens, propylene glycol, MIT or Tricosan. In their place are active natural extracts and minerals, many of these from Australia where the brand originates. They include Lilly Pilly, Banksia Flower, Quandong, Tasmanian Sea Kelp and Davidson Plum, along with high quality essential oils that offer real benefits. Best of all, the O&M range is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free and has been certified by PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals). Creative Fashion Focused Range Created for hairdressers, by hairdressers, the O&M brand is involved with New York Fashion Week, so you’ll experience the cutting edge of catwalk fashion in all our formulations and trends. Here’s a video showcasing the ethos of the O&M brand. Our range is proudly displayed on the shelves of salons worldwide, including top salons and boutique destination salons. We would love you to join us and become part of the O&M South Africa family. For more info contact 082 089 1114 or email nic@hedkulture.com Website: originalmineral.co.za Facebook: facebook.com/originalmineralsa Instagram: instagram.com/originalmineralsa

Bargaining Council CEO Stephen Delport explains the process, relevant dates and contact details for salons who need to reapply for pension fund exemptions. For more info contact Grace on 011 760 1685.

Trend predictors Jenn Linton and Jaye Macdonald, co-directors of Linton & Mac, UK, have revealed the first men’s trend that will be big as we move from summer into winter... and it’s the Man Bob. Following on from the Man Bun, it’s a style inspired by a traditionally female look. Blunt ends and lobe length locks that have been a sensation for women over the past few seasons, have now caught on for men and is sure to be a requested style. It works on all textures and hair types except for very coarse and curly hair... but neat, blunt ends are a must and a proper parting is advised so that it looks like a groomed style.

The incredible Murmuration collection by Candice McKay of Wyatt Hairdressing & Barbering, Milpark, is wowing salons and media worldwide. And here’s the enthralling video of the inspiration behind the look. It’s a groundbreaking work of visual art that we are proud to publish. Enjoy!

The Style Bar Group gives staff opportunities for growth in many different directions – and long-term staff whose dream is to be a salon owner can achieve this within Style Bar, by becoming partners within their salons. Style Bar owner, Vittorio Russolillo, believes that this will help employees to feel more empowered and committed to their stores. “With our Style Bar salons expanding so rapidly we are aiming to create a structure where there is a shareholder in each store. This will contribute towards even better productivity and employee job satisfaction”, he says. The first two Style Bar shareholders – Cindy Petersen from Style Bar Palmyra and Marika Smith from Style Bar Cape Gate – talk about their journey with the group and how they have grown along the way. CINDY PETERSEN When did you start your career with Style Bar? My career with Style Bar started 15yrs ago. “Humble beginnings “ were the key words for when my journey started with this company. Style Bar was a small entity consisting of only a handful of staff and reflecting on it all makes me proud to be associated with the dynamic group it has become. How have you progressed since then? I progressed from being a qualified stylist to managing a salon, where I have learnt a great deal of how the day to day operations work in order to run a successful business. I’ve been very fortunate to learn through Vittorio (owner and mentor) whose vision has always been clear. Today, as a shareholder, I am grateful for the journey I have travelled with this company, consistently learning and growing. Was it always your goal to be a salon shareholder and if so how did Style Bar help you achieve this goal over the years? My first goal was always to be part of a “brand” – Style Bar has grown exponentially to be exactly that..a GREAT BRAND that I am privileged to be associated with. To gain this opportunity of being a shareholder, has proved that “dreams really can come true”. What is it like to be a shareholder within the Style Bar group, do you feel there is a balance between independence and support? Being a shareholder in the Style Bar Group has been phenomenal. There is definitely a great balance between support and independence. We work together systematically, and this allows complete transparency in running our business successfully. Do you feel working as part of a big group gives more opportunities for career advancement in different directions? I definitely think there are opportunities for career advancement in a big group. It allows for further advancement in certain avenues, for example, progression to managing a store, running a business within a business, and education and training. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MARIKA SMITH When did you start your career with Style Bar? I started working for Style Bar' Cape Gate Branch from the very beginning. So I have been with the company for 12 years and 7 months. How have you progressed since then? When I started with the company in Feb 2006 I was not nearly as educated and trained as I am today. The owner, Vittorio, gave me a chance as he saw something in me that no one else did. I have grown so much over the past 12 years and he supported me through it all. Style Bar has taught me that if you put in the hard work that you will reap the benefits. Nothing ever goes unseen. Hairdressing is my passion and there is not a day that goes by that I am not eager to come to work. Was it always your goal to be a salon shareholder and if so how did Style Bar help you achieve this goal over the years? I never thought that I would be so privileged to get an opportunity like this. Vittorio always sees the best in everyone and he pushes you to be the best you can be. He has played a big role in giving me the confidence and necessary skills to take on this next chapter in my career. What is it like to be a shareholder of a salon within the Style Bar group, do you feel there is a balance between independence and support? Being a shareholder has given me the opportunity to voice my opinion more broadly. As for support, we have a wonderful team at Head Office that is the back bone of all the salons. They have great systems in place and there is someone on board for everything you would want help for. Do you feel working as part of a big group gives more opportunities for career advancement in different directions? Yes, there is definitely a lot of opportunities when one is working for a big group if you are willing to learn new things. As for advancing your career, anything is possible if you put your mind to it. For more information on Style Bar contact: Website: www.stylebar.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/stylebarsa

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