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Imagine a product that is environmentally friendly, ultra-hygienic, and saves time, water and electricity in your salon? Eco-Friendly Towels tick all these boxes, and best of all, they’re cheaper than traditional towels! Soft and highly absorbent with a luxurious feel, these disposable towels are made from all-natural fibres that are fully biodegradable. In sealed packaging, they offer your client the ultimate in hygiene while also saving on storage space. No more spending time, water and electricity laundering your towels when you can impress your clients by using this environmentally friendly alternative! Cost Comparison White towel @R207 for a pack of 5 towels = R41,40 per towel Black towel @R243 for a pack of 5 towels = R48,60 per towel Replacement costs: Towels usually have to be replaced twice a year. Laundering costs: Based on water and electricity usage, average is between R7-8 per wash per towel. Eco Friendly Towels Eco Friendly Towels cost R5,50 per towel, excluding VAT. They are packed in sealed packs of 50 units and cost R316,25 per pack, including VAT. FREE DELIVERY on all orders over 400 units. Size: 80 cm x 40 cm (bigger sizes available on request). High quality, white in colour. Switch to Eco Friendly Towels today and enjoy massive savings in your salon! For more info or to place your order contact admin@bgcenterprises.co.za

Alexia Fox matriculated with a university entrance, but decided that hair was her calling. Here’s an interview with this stylist, educator and salon owner who today owns Fox & Davidson salon in Bedfordview, Jhb Q: How would you describe yourself as a student? A: I was the typical nerdy student! Disciplined, quiet, hard working, but with an underlying extrovert and sociable side. Q: How did you get into the hairdressing industry? A: I was looking for a part time job while studying Matric and ended up working for a hairdresser. I got into it and my boss said I had a natural knack. When I matriculated I went to visit the universities and there were many options, I even considered hotel school, but I didn’t want to spend years studying further, I felt I needed to do something more practical. My parents were devastated when I said I wanted to be a hairdresser because for them a university means something to qualify for and a degree behind your name, however they agreed. Q: Tell us about your journey to becoming a salon owner. A: I started studying hair and eventually ended up putting myself through college, working while paying tuition fees. From there I joined a salon and my career took off. I always wanted to learn and attend training courses, I grew a clientele very quickly but when you start doing well, after a few years, you start thinking about what else the salon can offer you. That was when I decided it was time to go on my own, about five or six years ago. Q: How have you grown since then? A: I started out on my own with an operator, and grew from there, moving into the current premises a few years ago. We have just renovated the salon and enlarged it and are now looking for additional staff. I love where we are as it is flexible compared to being in a shopping centre, and we can come and go as we please which allows me to be more flexible with my staff. Q: What’s the biggest challenge of owning a salon? A: It’s very stressful trying to bring in turnover plus carrying the overheads. It’s also a challenge trying to find balance, and keeping staff happy. Q: How important is education to you? A: It’s hugely important. Teaching is my passion and I actually became a KMS master trainer earlier in my career. I find that the fundamental groundings students are getting today, are not always of a high standard... I can count the good stylists I would go to for my own hair, on the fingers of one hand. It’s so important to be skilled because your income depends on it, and you need to make sure every client is happy and has had a good experience. It can be really hard to forge a successful career in hair, so it’s important to know what you are doing in order to stand apart.

Eugene Souleiman at Tommy Hilfiger recently created rock n roll inspired trends for his catwalk models. He aimed for a look that was dishevelled, raw and full of texture – loose, youthful and vibey hair. To achieve this the hair was blow-dried using GHD's Air Hairdryer and a net veil, with the Soft Curve Curling Iron adding movement. Becauuse Souleiman wanted the hair to look as if it was a couple of days post-wash, tousled from dancing, he used Wella Professionals' EIMI Sugar Lift, and Perfect Setting to create this effect.

Industry icon Anthony Missenden recently passed away. Anthony touched the lives and careers of thousands of hairstylists. He was a past president of the EOHCB (Employers’ Organisation), an international competitor, trainer and juror, a salon owner, and an industry personality who was well known, highly respected and very well loved for his integrity, passion, great sense of humour, and dedication. Below are tributes from some of Anthony’s friends and colleagues in the industry. RIP to one of our industry greats, whose presence will be sadly missed. From all of us at Hairnews, we send love and strength to your family. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Raymond (Anthony) Missenden Anthony was born in England on 20th June 1938. He spent his early days and school years in London. He is survived by a sons Gregg and two daughters Antonia Grant and Bridget Heil. He passed away in London with his daughters and grandchildren. He travelled there from Singapore. Becoming a hairdresser was an early passion for him and he started his apprenticeship with the famous Raymond Bessone of Mayfair. Raymond was also known as Mr. Teasy-Weasy, one of the first Bee-Hive stylists. Having the same name as your boss would not be accepted and Anthony used his second name as a professional hairdresser. Anthony came to South Africa in 1971/72 as a young man and settled in Johannesburg He quickly made a name for himself and got involved with the Hairdressing structures. He joined the Witwatersrand Master Hairdressers Association, this Association evolved into South African Hairdressing Cosmetology Association (SHACA) which again evolved into Employer’s Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty (EOHCB) Anthony served on different structure as Committee Member, Vice-Chairman, Chairman and eventually National President EOHCB. Anthony’s passion for our industry led him into competition work in Hairdressing, from a Local level to the National Level and eventually to an International level. He got involved with the South African Team participating in the world Hairdressing Championship from 1985 onwards. He later managed the SA Team and was an International Accredited Juror and was the South African Representative to OMC With Anthony’s passing away comes an end to an era and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Condolences to his family From Willie Pietersen, Past President EOHCB * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I worked for Anthony for many years and knew a lot of people in our industry who he helped and taught. But I had no idea just how far reaching it actually was. There were so many names I didn’t know who spoke as highly of him as people I knew well. That’s probably got to be what they talk about when they say ‘leave a legacy’. Anthony’s will to better our industry was mind blowing. He never tired of teaching people what he knew about hair. He never had a ‘bad day’ in our trade. His passion was unsurpassed... every... single... day. That was a tough act to follow and he expected only the best from his staff. Some days you made him happy, and some days he demanded more. But he never broke the spirit of the hairdresser in you. He would always say he could teach you how to cut hair (and then point at his head) but he could never teach you how to use your real brain (and then point at your heart). He always spoke about putting your ‘love’ into your hair cut. That was what made a truly fine hairstylist. As much as he brought competition work into this country, he taught you to never compete against anyone else but yourself. Anthony always encouraged every stylist to compete in competitions as it made you a better hairstylist. Not because you were better than the next guy, but because it taught you how to be humble and to push your creativity and discipline to the maximum. He was a firm believer that no matter how creative you are, you can never be successful unless you have discipline in your craft. Anthony would often use his favorite acronym ...KISS... keep it simple stupid. Don’t complicate things. Don’t over sell yourself. ALWAYS over deliver. He also believed in the Buddhist way of life. Always be kind and always be gentle. Especially to yourself. That influence came from his life and business partner at the time Ivy Wong, who was most of the time his compass and comfort. They were a formidable team and grew a phenomenally successful brand in their salon Mai Lai. Mai Lai is the Cantonese word which means Beautiful. So to sum things up, that’s how Anthony was. Always saw the beauty in his industry. Always saw the beauty in every staff member. Always saw the beauty in every client. He embraced life and lived it to its fullest. He never shied away from a challenge. He took risks and pushed boundaries every day. He was truly a beautiful man. He was the Don of hairdressing in South Africa. May his soul rest quietly. From Michelle Whittal: Mai Lai Hairdressing Studio 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony was a dear long standing friend to me. We attended many seminars and fuctions and did a lot of shows together. We shared the same passion for this beautiful hair industry and I will always treasure his friendship in my heart. My condolences to his family. Goodbye my friend, Much love. From Isabel Forssman * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Many years ago, I had the privilege of working with Anthony as an Apprentice in his Mai Lai Hairdressing studio in Randpark Ridge. I enjoyed working with him and learnt a lot from Anthony. I worked there for approximately a month or 2 for experience, so I can get confidence to do the job. Thank you, Anthony, for giving me an opportunity to work with you and to be the person I am today. May you rest in peace and I hope your family get the strength they need to carry on your legacy and in this time of mourning. From Nadine van Greunen * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sincere Condolences To The Missenden Family. RIP Anthony From The Valjeaux Family & All @ Jeauval * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony Missenden, what a privilege to know you – your love for the hairdressing industry, you are leaving us with so many great memories. Your boisterous humour and caring spirit will be sorely missed. Rest well dear friend. From Andrew Todd * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What a shock... Anthony, you are such a legend in our industry and this is indeed sad news. We met two years ago at Twincare and I have learned so much from you. Condolences to family, friends and colleagues. RIP dear soul. From Liza Visagie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * So sad to hear this. Anthony was the first salon owner I met when joining the industry in 1988. He was always kind, his nickname for me was “hot lips”, he had a great sense of humour. He was such a humble man and will be missed. From Ursula Brett * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Condolences to Gregg and the Missenden family. May Anthony rest in peace... I was so privileged to have met him when I started working for Wella South Africa. From Sybil Momple-Joharie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goodbye to an industry legend. Gregg and family, wishing you strength. From Chris Stofberg * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony was a wonderful inspiration for so many in our industry. He was a superb judge of skill and served us well as a judge of the Trend Vision Awards. RIP Anthony and condolences to Gregg and the family. From Theresa Gouws * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Really sad to hear this news. Anthony gave so much to the hairdressing industry. He was respected and admired by many and he was always so keen to share his extensive knowledge. Even when he had hard times his passion for the hairdressing industry shone through. Thank-you Antony you did and gave so much to the SA Hairdressing Industry - may you rest in peace knowing that you left your mark and will be missed. Your commitment was invaluable and we will always respect and admire you for the hundreds of young stylists you inspired From Carol Ann Jamison * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony loved hair and was totally devoted to the hairdressing industry, attending every function and competition and launch! Since my start of technical work, from L'Oreal to Goldwell, Matrix to Redken to Pureology, Anthony was the stalwart, offering encouragement and interest. His dry sense of humor was always welcome in a frantic situation at fashion week.... You will always live on in the hearts of those lives you touched..... Godspeed on your journey..... With love... Xxx From Heidi Flax * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To His Family, Ivy Wong and all who have been close to him over the past few years , my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all - Anthony Missenden was a huge driving force in the Hairdressing Competition circuit he will be sorely missed. From Andrew Young * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bye bye my boss!!! So many wonderful years shared with you!!! Thanks for all you taught me!!! Condolences Gregg Missenden to you and your family!! Thinking about you all....very sad. From Dee Kelly Kimble * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * So sad to hear of Anthony’s passing. My condolences go out to his family and friends. From David Bolon * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Such Sad news. My condolences to Gregg Missenden and Family May you forever Rest in Peace Anthony. You are gone, but not forgotten. I will remember you fondly. From Yvonne Bryson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our deepest condolences to the family. From Anita Baatjies * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hugs to Gregg Missenden, thinking of you and the family. From Jo Green * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Indeed you were a hero and icon who contributed so much to our industry and will be sadly missed. RIP and condolences to the family. From Victor Algranti * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rest in peace Anthony, you were a mentor to me in my younger years. From Will Breedt * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I am so sad... my love and condolences. Your smile, your giggle, and your “Hello Mr H” will stay with me. I will miss you! From Henry E Wakefield * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I will always remember you for saying, “Hugo, you are my best trained juror... on and off the floor.” From Hugo Minnie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sad news, and sending condolences to everyone. From Grant Jenkins * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is indeed sad news. Condolences to family, friends and colleagues. From Larry Le Roux * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Condolences to Greg and family, RIP Anthony From Dennis Randall * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Very sad news. Condolences to his loved ones. May he rest in peace. From Stephen Delport * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RIP Anthony and my condolences to the family. From Debbie Nebbeling * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sad news indeed, I grew up in front of him and he was one of my father’s great friends too. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to Greg and family. From Deepak Valla * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * So sad to hear this. Condolences to his friends and family. From Maria Gough * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sorry to hear this – what an icon. You will be missed. From Shawn Odendaal * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All our prayers and blessings to his family and friends. From David Robbins. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony you will be missed buddy, hope you rest well!! From Donovan Grove * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Such sad news... so many memories. Rest in Peace From Francene Fick * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthony, you were a lovely man, and so kind. From Taryn Bloem * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sending love and light to the family. From Gia Maestrami

Goldwell’s awesome Global Zoom finals will be live-streamed from Toronto, allowing hairstylists around the world to see the action as it happens and cheer for their countries from their living room (or salon!) Donovan Grove and Mia Crous will be flying the South African flag at this international finals – here’s the link so you can watch all the action. www.goldwellondemand.com

Riana Stemmet of Stellenbosch Academy worked on board cruise ships early in her career. Here’s an interview where she describes exactly what this experience is like, and how it set her up for a successful future career! “Don’t just think about it... do it!” she advises. Q: Where did you complete your cruise ship contract/s? A: I completed my contract with Steiner 17 years ago. We cruised the Western Caribbean, that included Jamaica, Cozumel, Bahamas, Key West and little islands belonging to Royal Caribbean. The ship sailed from Miami for each cruise. Q: Was working on board ship like you expected it to be? A: It was a very impulsive decision, so I had no expectations. It took less than six weeks from when I saw the advertisement in the Hairdresser’s Journal, until I was in London for the training. It was my very first experience with a cruise ship and I was blown away! At that time the Voyager of the Seas was the biggest cruise ship in the world! Luxury on the water! I never thought I would be able to go to the theatre every week, go dancing and skating in an ice rink whilst on a ship. Don’t get me started on the food! I worked very hard in my salon, so the work (hours) on the ship was not difficult for me. I also loved the fact that someone else cooked and cleaned and I only had to do something I love so much – hair! Cleaning, health and safety was however next level. Every day your work area had to look as if you had never been there. Port cleaning with stock-take sometimes went into the early hours of the morning. BUT…this built appreciation for assistants, apprentices and cleaners. South Africa is quite relaxed about the Health and Safety laws in salons compared to Europe and the USA. Q: What did your working day involve? A: We started most mornings with a 30 min team meeting (the whole spa – hairdressing, beauty, wellness and fitness). Problems and targets were discussed as well as recognition for good. Appointments for the day and potential opportunities were also discussed (lots of cross-promotion with the rest of the spa). We started at 8 am and finished the last client at 8 pm, with a lunch break during the day. There were no other daily chores to do – no cooking, no cleaning, and no traffic except waiting for the elevator to take you to work. The salon was on the 12th floor (deck), so our view was spectacular! Clients were on holiday, so it was lovely to have that atmosphere daily in the salon. Q: What hairdressing services did you do most of on board? A: In the beginning I was not so comfortable with retail, so I had to make my target with services. You do work harder and not smarter that way. So I did a lot of colour and cutting, although styling was still the service most requested. As passengers are in a confined environment, you have new clients constantly available. This allowed me to do many make-overs while on the ship. I also had the privilege to do little presentations to the passengers that made me comfortable with public speaking. Q: What personal qualities did you feel helped you succeed the most? A: Being adaptable (things can change on very short notice). Being a team player (both at work and in private time). Not taking criticism personally. Good time management. I wanted to enjoy every moment or experience, and it helped that I was humble and wanted to learn everything from new skills to new experiences. I also respected people, myself and my craft so that I could never give less than my best. Q: Was it easy to work and live closely with other people on board ship? A: I was already 25, so sharing a 2m x 2m x 2m cabin was my biggest challenge. I did however have some great cabin mates and enjoyed good friendships. Q: What about your days off... what were some of the adventures you had? A: One of my biggest highlights was diving in Cozumel (Mexico). Jet-skiing in the Bahamas at crazy speeds was fabulous. Then some days I just wanted to lay in a hammock and have people serve me drinks and food and spend time with friends. The shopping in Miami was great. I would advise everyone to never miss an opportunity to do excursions and enjoy your contract. Q: Did you feel this was worthwhile in terms of experience, money, and your CV? A: Absolutely! I made about the same money on board ship that I made in South Africa, but SAVED far more. Even though I spent most of my tips, I still managed to save a substantial amount which put me in a position to put down a deposit on a house. In terms of experience, it was my “soft skills” that were shaped to the highest quality. I learned so much about people, cultures, time management, targets and consistency. The clientele expected the best, so you have to have the discipline of performance in you. This experience allowed me to be better in more areas than just the “hair side”, thus made me more confident in an interview. Employers understand that if someone successfully completed their contract with Steiner that there are certain disciplines that will just be part of you for the rest of your life. If you love people, and don’t mind working hard, don’t just think about it…DO IT! No-one can take this experience away. A contract is only 9 months (time flies so fast) and with today’s technology it is very easy to stay in touch with loved ones back home. To find out more about a career on board ship and book your confidential interview, go to www.theonboardspa.com

The murmuration of starlings and the geometric shapes they form inspired the cuts and sectioning patterns of the colors. The birds' iridescent feathers, showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles, was the colour palette. Her texturing techniques were inspired by the birds open wings, creating a harmonious effect between organic shapes and geometry. We million starlings are the murmuration. We, the murmuration, sculpt the air. No starling leads us, no starling follows. We cooperate in the synchronised democracy of nature. We paint in all dimensions, we transcend your man-made geometry. We are the spirit of sunset. We bathe in the last light of day. We feel the wind, we feel the sky. We shape nature, we are nature. We create the beautiful, we become the beautiful. We revel in our multitude. Together we are our art. There are energies that arrange atoms into diamonds. There are ideologies that inspire humans into nations But what sacred intellect composes starlings into murmurations? We twist and swoop to feel the substance of space. We tumble and ripple to test what is possible. We dance to celebrate the joy of mere existence. We gather and play only to say here we are! Credits Cut and Color - Candice Mckay Photography - John Rawson Styling - Jared Green Makeup - Maddie Austin Video - Derrick Pitts Assistants - Guinevere Miller & Gareth Strydom Products: Davines

Images courtesy Reuzel Three Cities. Two Barbers. One Brand Reuzel [Roo-zel] is rock ‘n roll. The brand story, the Schorem barbershop from where Reuzel originates, and the barbers that use the products should indicate that Reuzel is not simply a pomade, a haircut, or an ego – it’s a lifestyle. It’s a return to classic barbering; to a craft. To celebrate the arrival of Reuzel in South Africa - in true rock star form - the Reuzel team followed two of South Africa’s best barbers to three cities. “Classic barbering is beyond a profession, beyond a skill, beyond a craft. It is a mission, a calling – a commitment to provide nothing but the very best pomps, quiffs, flat tops, fades and razor shades on the planet. Period. “-Schorem All event photos courtesy Reuzel SA The Barbers: Reuzel Scumbassadors “Scumbassador: An influential barber of rock star status.” Scumbassadors live the Reuzel lifestyle: they honour the craft of barbering, quality products, and they aren’t afraid to give over to rock ‘n roll. Both the South African Scumbassadors, Rian van Skaap - owner of That Barbershop, and Guy Kleinhaus - owner of Guy’s Chop Shop owned the stages in Durban, Jo’burg, and Cape Town with some of the best barbers gathering around them. We asked Guy and Rian what they thought about the three-day tour: “Damn what an experience! I never imagined I’d do anything like that in my career. 3 cities in 3 days representing one of the biggest brands in the world was an incredible opportunity for me. The honour of cutting on stage with my friend Rian in front of some of the most passionate barbers and hairstylists in our industry watching was unreal. Thank you to everyone that came. And thank you to Reuzel South Africa and Modern Hair and Beauty for the amazing opportunity.” And to emphasise our point about Reuzel, Rian states “This was rock ‘n roll”. The Sponsors Hydration is important to keep the show on the road. And, naturally, our sponsors made sure that the Scumabassadors and scumbags stayed well lubricated. Shout out to Jack Daniels, East Coast Brewing Company, Mad Giant, Jack Black, Wixworth Gin, Fitch and Leeds, Sailor Jerry Rum, El Jimador Tequila. Reuzel: The Story The Reuzel brand was founded by Leen Bergmann & Bertus Jan Rietveld who are the founders of Schorem (scumbag), an old-school men’s-only barbershop in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Specialising only in “Barber Classics” and “Signature Haircuts” – a total of 22 gents haircuts. They are frequented by greasers, rockers, bikers, psychobillys, rockabillies, ruffians, vagabonds, freaks, artists, jazzers, bastards, low life’s, sick boys, brothers of the smock, and other fine gentleman from all over the world. The Schorem barbers have no interest in trends, they focus on style. “Men don’t want to go through books with models that look nothing like them, with the perfect abs and jawlines and bleached fringes. That shit’s not real life. They want to point at the wall, sit down and not have to worry about the end result. When guys come to Schorem they know they are going to leave with a perfect haircut.” With more than 50 years of barbering and grooming experience, these barbers have now formulated pomades worthy of their exacting standards. They dug deep into the history of pomades to formulate what is believed to be the world’s finest…Reuzel! There is absolutely NO ‘pork ingredients’ in the Reuzel products, i.e. no pigs were harmed in the making of these products. Plus, NO animal testing is done by Reuzel, their manufacturers or their ingredient suppliers. The products are classified as vegetarian and halaal, but not vegan, due to the use of beeswax in some of the products. Beeswax is made from the segments in the honeycomb, which should not bring harm to the bees. Find Reuzel on social Instagram: @reuzel_sa Facebook: @ReuzelSA

With the rise of fast fashion our physical and digital lives will continue to blur: we can never stand still and have to adapt hair trends with the same speed & “instant access”. Indola is launching its 1st real-time Street Style Collection with the first ever “See now – buy now” gadget as we catch the Street style trends when they are born: Real hair & real street fashion in real time created by our Street style artists: hairdressers, influencers & fashion blogger – that’s #SimplySmarter Modern Metal Trend Spring Trend Molten fabrics, shimmering textures and slinky silhouettes bring this trend to life. It´s less about flashing skin and more about catching the eye with glossy metallic. Shimmering Textures • Futuristic Feel • Girly with an Edge Military Edge Hair Trend Spring Trend This utilitarian trend is re-imagined through hero pieces such as double-breasted jackets, khaki separates and army-inspired embellishments. The overall look should feel luxurious and sophisticated – not as though you´re headed to a dress up party. This masculine trend works for both genders. Camouflage Crush • Military Explorer • Khaki Cool Sheer Botanics Fashion Trend Summer Trend This trend is the softer, pastel-focused sister of the tropical trend. The aim here is subtle, feminine hues and fabrications. It´s tonal and romantic without ever feeling overtly loud. Feminine Muse • Floral Romance • Pastel Tones Pure Basics Trend Summer Trend This trend focuses on the simplistic, minimal, everyday wardrobe. A combination of sartorial basics and tailored shirting in neutral colours. This theme is more timeless, versatile, gender-neutral and less trend-focused, lending itself to any reason or age group. Minimal Silhouettes • Timeless Icon • Everyday Elegance For more information contact 011 617-2400 or like Indola's Facebook page HERE.

Ella Benn and Alet Swart Hold the Titles Redken Own-It Awards Week has just passed, and what a week it was! It kicked off with incredible hairstyling education from iconic Redken artists Sam Villa and Adam Browne, and concluded with a star-studded finals night where the winners Ella Benn from Excentric (junior) and Alet Swart from Maison Costa (senior) were announced– their prize is the educational trip of a lifetime to the USA! Here’s a showcase of the Redken Own-It Awards finals in pictures. Next week we’ll be bringing you a final round up and report back on the education! The Shows: Stage stars and superb showmen Adam Browne and Sam Villa kicked off the night with incredible stage work. They were assisted by the Redken South Africa artistic team: Louita Dreyer, Ellen Loxton, Maritza Oberholzer, Rocky van der Merwe, Dawid Kriel, Tara Lewis and Dillan Milosevich. The Finalists: Eight talented hairstylists showed their brilliant work on stage. As Sam Villa said, every person standing on that stage was a winner. Congratulations to finalists Elia Luisa da Silva, Lauren van der Spuy, Kayleigh Faye, Elani Fox, Rosaline McIvor, and Leticia Smith, and to the overall winners Alet Swart and Ella Benn. A Peek Backstage: Want a closer look at the amazing cuts, colours and techniques in the show work? Sam and Adam invited us backstage to take some close-ups! Social Scene: Just a few photos from the great turnout of supporters on the night... so many wonderful SA hairstylists at their glamorous best! Love Redken? Like their Facebook page.

It’s been a little over two months since muk was introduced to the SA industry – this amazing range with the revolutionary 6-in-1 colour started out making waves, and it’s escalated into a full-blown storm of excitement,. It’s what you have been waiting for... unique, innovative, effective – and the hybrid formulation is a huge cost saver! (not to mention it's a 100ml tube) Muk is making colour fun again, with a pallette of 103 fully intermixable shades, you can create mesmerizing colour. Ps....plus, now you can perfectly match your permanent shade and your demi shade 100% due to the revolutionary true hybrid system. At muk, we believe in bringing colour to life and allowing you to play to your hearts content, while you test drive our revolutionary system in the comfort of your own salon. Have you booked your muk Colour playdate? To book, email info@mukhair.co.za – there’s a waiting list but we’re racing through it as fast as we can. muk Ambassador for East London, Natalie May took a quick break from her salon playdates to chat to Jassy about the phenomenal success of muk in her region. Fast Facts on muk • 120 salons in the first 60 days • muk colour is 100% Vegan, PETA Approved, Cruelty Free, almost 80% naturally derived & Ppd Free • Team of 6 educators country wide.

Diarise the date for this fantastic seminar offering salon owners so much additional business value! Non members are welcome. Topics include health and safety, workman’s compensation, changes in labour law, disciplinary processes, and improving sales and productivity. To book, email matt@eohcb.com