What do you do when your clients bring in a photo of a hair colour, and want you to replicate the colour? According to Flo Neacsu of Excentric Hair, Cape Town, “For all the clients that go to the hair salon with a picture and want that exact look, I am attaching some pictures of a colour I've done recently. I took pictures from different angles, with the same phone and no filters. I would like you to see the huge difference in colour that is given by the light, angle or coloured wall behind the client. So if your client asks for an exact colour, remember the picture is influenced by many factors including the camera, the light, and the surroundings. The reality is that NO hair colour can look exactly like a photo.”

Your shears have two very important components - the 800 mm radius and convex edge. This system will maintain both. Call me and I will come to you. (Gauteng area). Tel Marion: 082 852 6545. Sharp scissors can mean the difference between a genius cut, and a cut that doesn’t look quite right. Watch this inspirational video to see what super-sharp shears can do, on a super-slick gent’s haircut!

Another one from Russia, world capital of brave insanity in hairdressing! Watch this hairstylist whirl her razor round like a helicopter rotor as she performs her hair cut, showing off some crazy skills! Would you do this? Would your clients let you?

The American Crew All Star Challenge saw talented hairstylists and barbers from all over South Africa pitting their skills against each other, with the title going to Viggo von Scheliha from We Married Hair. Enjoy the incredible work of the finalists and winner, pictured below. About the All Star The aim: To create the look that best represents the American Crew man. The prize: R10,000 cash for the winner with the chance to compete internationally, and awesome PR for all the finalists whose blade skills, styling finesse and artistic eyes won through. “The standard was phenomenal,” says Eddie van Rensburg, distributor of American Crew South Africa. “Every year, today’s achievement becomes tomorrow’s standard, and our talented hairstylists raise the bar ever higher. Congratulations to all those who took part, especially our finalists, and Viggo von Scheliha, the winner, who clinched the victory this year for the third time.” Love the look of these American Crew styles? Stock the products in your salon! Call 083 309 2447 or email eddie@crewmg.co.za for info. Like American Crew’s Facebook page HERE: Finalists' Gallery Below we feature the winning look, and the contestants who made it to the top 3, top 6 and top 12. Enjoy!

We love this quirky salon, located on the 6th floor of a multi storey car park in Peckham, UK. What an unusual location, but the decor certainly sets it apart! Click HERE to read the full report, published on Infringe.com

Diarise Monday 9th April for this AGM – details in the advert, and look forward to seeing you there! Email heidi@eohcb.com to RSVP by Friday 6 April 2018.

Fascinators can be the most gorgeous accessories, and they sometimes work well with really simple styles. Here’s a quick how-to with some attractive looks.

With L’Oréal Colour Trophy excitement building, now is the time to start planning and preparing for your look... from concept to photography, your chosen style must be flawlessly executed. Before you create your look, you need to intensively research your concept and theme, taking inspiration from the fashion catwalks and creating something that stands out for all the right reasons. Fashion-inspired, original, eyecatching, and trendy. Putting together a mood board can help you to shape your concept. Model choice is crucial, and a super-attractive appearance is very important to showcase your style and catch the judges’ eyes. Choose a model who is confident and photogenic, with good features, good skin and good hair. Make sure that your chosen look will work with her features and face shape. Having a great photographer who understands hair, and an experienced photographic make-up artist, is essential. Lighting is all-important to showcase your colour. Keep your background simple, as a “busy” background will detract from the hair. Speak to your team beforehand about your desired look, and brief them well so that you all know exactly what you want to achieve during the shoot. When you prepare for your shoot, attention to detail is key. The look must be flawless, and the camera will pick up all the tiny details. A helpful hint: Instead of looking at your model during the shoot, look at the computer screen, because what you see there is the visual you will be submitting. Make sure everything that is in the photograph, works well with the total look – make-up and clothing included. Quote to Inspire: “I love having the opportunity to create an image and develop something that isn’t necessarily “everyday”. I wanted to be a part of something that was amazing and something that I knew would push me creatively. To have the chance to showcase my work to some of the biggest names in the industry in itself is so exciting.” Linton & Mac – 2017 UK Colour Trophy Winner Love the L’Oréal Colour Trophy? Like their Facebook page HERE.

What do your stars foretell this month? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, contact her on 083 430 1456. ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Aries, dear Aries, you need to start concentrating on what you want to do and stop hanging on and hanging on. You may just run out of time and of course, the famous patience. (Run, everybody, run!!) There is somebody who has done you harm in one way or another; hide sharp objects and walk away – he or she is not worth it. You really have a new beginning, we’re all excited… TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You really have plans like mad! You’re intelligent (mostly), so the best thing to do is to get advice on making that pile of money that is waiting for you. Besides this fabulous thing, there’s also movement in the love life. Somebody adores the ground you walk on! How do you get so lucky, Taurus? Now use what passes for a brain with you and do everything right, and right now! GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE You always have two paths to follow as a Gemini, (drives people mad), but in this case you have to look at the long-term results of what you decide to do concerning work. Suddenly you’re popular in the work area (why?). Probably because you can always see both sides of a story. Very good, but can be very boring also. So, make up your mind and find the path you want to follow… CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY Your living area appears to be getting on your nerves, Cancer. Maybe its time to look around at something different for a change. There are so many places just waiting for a Crab to waltz in and take over. Everything new, very exciting. You must look carefully before you dive into something and start with the endless details. Have a discussion with the loved one, but hide knives etc. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG Righto, Leo! You appear to have incredible energy for new ideas especially concerning work. Somebody offers you something that should really get you up and going. Just check details first and then – Take over the world! Love life doesn’t look too bad, but don’t go and mess it up by making decisions about work without discussing it with him/her. Get on the same path. Gently… VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP You seem to have enthusiasm right now for making changes of all descriptions, which is fine, but they really need to be discussed in great detail (which you are so good at, it can bore people to death) before you make any moves. Once you’ve decided on whatever it is, moving house, moving job, getting acquainted with that interesting person, whatever, just don’t make any regrettable mistakes. LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Time to pay attention to what you really want. Something has been sitting at the back of your mind for a long time and right now you feel you should be doing it. All well and good, but under no circumstances leave the loved one out of it. That is really looking for trouble … Whether the loved one will be involved with you in this new enterprise or not makes no difference. Discuss… SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Scorp, sometimes your jealousy puts horrible thoughts in your head. Stop it now, your loved one is perfectly straight with you and will not walk away. What’s the matter with you? You’ve got better things to do, like concentrating on improving your job and finding that hobby you’ve been seeking for so long. If you’re artistic, you’ll surprise everyone, even yourself. How’s that? SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC OK Sag – here we go! You’re about to get a whole lot of money-making suggestions from various sources, but you really, really, need to use the brain here. Sag is very good at this, just impatient. You may get offers you had never thought of before and be surprised by the outcome. Talk to somebody who can give you concrete advice and hide your irritation at waiting. We know you! CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 You are in the process of learning. Man, the Universe has been patient. So has everybody else, watching from a distance. Your life lessons have been astonishing, not just in how they have happened, but what you’ve actually learnt from them. We’re all surprised! You’ve learnt some patience, which appeared to be impossible a while back, so use this if you are waiting for true love… AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB Surprise surprise! At last you seem to be taking notice of the lessons you have learnt, and as time goes on, you will develop on this path further and further. Now you need to look again at your job and decide if you want to change it or not. However, the Universe is giving you a bit of a warning – don’t jump into anything you’re not sure of. Even love life looks good! Congrats Aqua! PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH You’ve got something new coming your way, Pisces! Looks good and positive, you just need to keep your famous twisted patience until its done. You are going to be amazed at how different life is going to look very shortly. You and your partner are also going to improve your relationship amazingly! What on earth is going on Pisky? Everybody likes you all of a sudden. Astonishing…

The gorgeous interior of Angel salon and spa in Moradabad, India, is decorated in shades of brown, with textures of brick and leather. This unusual colour choice is beautifully executed for a relaxing, opulent feel, designed by Viveck Vermaa Architects. Take a look around!

In 2017, the award-winning bhave range from Australia, launched to South African salons. The success of this awesome brand is due to its unique ingredient – patented raw natural keratin protein. This bioactive protein is extracted from the wool of New Zealand sheep with its critical amino acids and proteins intact – its technologically advanced formulation repairs so effectively, it’s being used in wound care for the US Army! It has a unique ability to penetrate the hair shaft and bind to severely damaged hair, rebuilding the internal structure and restoring strength, elasticity and shine. The Range: bhave offers a full range of shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatments colour, in-salon repair treatments, and in-salon smoothing treatments (totally formaldehyde-free). Products are sulphate-free, paraben-free, sodium chloride-free, cruelty-free, with certified organic ingredients. Best of all, they are super-effective! Our fantastic range of marketing support items makes it as easy as possible to promote bhave in your salon, and start a conversation with your clients around hair health and great results! Salon Support: bhave is a top-shelf, salon exclusive range, and we commit to an ongoing relationship with our salons. We promise your clients beauty with confidence, restoring damaged hair from the inside out. Contact us now to find out how your salon can benefit from stocking the bhave range. Contact Details Cell: 082 572 7707 www.bhavehair.co.za Like bhave's Facebook Page HERE.

The AGM for EOHCB Free State / Northern Cape will be held on 12 April. EOHCB invites all members to participate in industry talks and raise any concerns. Details in the block advert.