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Industry icon Anthony Missenden recently passed away, and Hairnews will be featuring a special news release with tributes from everyone who knew Anthony and whose lives and careers were influenced by this industry great. If you would like to add your tribute, short or long, to this issue please send it by latest 12 noon on Thursday 13 September. You can email info@hairnews.co.za or message 082 891 8537 and you are welcome to include photos that add to the memories.

Chair Rentals & Stylists needed urgently. Chair rentals available and stylists with existing client base required for upmarket salon situated in Centurion CBD to start asap. Please contact Markus on 0837028014 or e mail markus.scheepers@gmail.com

THE WORLD’S FIRST SMART STYLER THAT PREDICTS YOUR HAIR’S NEEDS. Featuring groundbreaking new styler innovation – ultra-zone with predictive technology – the new ghd platinum + responds to your hair and the way that you style, controlling heat more effectively and predicting your personal hair needs, to give ultimate results and stronger, healthier hair*. THE TECHNOLOGY Developed by ghd scientists and engineers over 5 years, new ultra-zone with predictive technology is the latest breakthrough in heat styling and guarantees homogeneous heat across the whole styler plate. Cutting-edge predictive technology recognises the thickness of your hair, the section size and the speed at which you are styling and adjusts the power accordingly. Infinity sensors monitor the heat 250 times per second, to always maintain the safer-for-hair temperate of 185°C. No matter what your hair type or styling technique, ghd platinum + will ensure you always receive the perfect amount of power for your hair needs. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE: Our most rigorously tested tool, ghd platinum + 700+ units tested 760,000+ hours of testing 575,000+ drops 180million+ hinge operations 2million+ thermal cycles PROVEN RESULTS: 70% STRONGER HAIR* 20% MORE SHINE** 2 X MORE COLOUR PROTECTION* Fastest ever heat up time - ready to style in 20 SECONDS *reduced breakage and 2 x more colour protection vs a styler working at 230C **vs naturally dried hair #ghdplatinumplus LONG LIVE GOOD HAIR DAYS Instagram: @ghd_southafrica Facebook: @ghdsouthafrica Contact 0860 109 366 for further details

Limited seats are available for these education days – an incredible opportunity with a world-famous colourist! For more details or to book, email everything@scarhair.com

Chair Rentals & Stylists needed urgently. Chair rentals available and stylists with existing client base required for upmarket salon situated in Centurion CBD to start asap. Please contact Markus on 0837028014 or e mail markus.scheepers@gmail.com

Stephen Delport of the Bargaining Council explains the issues the Council is tackling in terms of health and safety with the cheaper imported products that can cause severe damage, and also the challenges of immigrant hairdressers, particularly barbers, who are working in the informal sector without compliance.

Intercoiffure is giving away 10 tickets for the upcoming Education Day on 7th October in Boksburg. This is an incredible opportunity for you to enjoy a day of Visual Intelligence from top local and global artists – advice that will see your creativity, skills and business knowledge soar. Visual intelligence is the future! To enter the ticket giveaway please email info@hairnews.co.za with your name, and the number of tickets you would like. Entries for the giveaway close on 14th September.

Funki Hair in Edenvale is looking for help for Jibby, their car guard, who had to jump from the 3rd floor of a burning building with his wife and child, to save their lives, when the block of flats in Eastleigh burned down. They are injured and have been left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. If any salons would like to offer help or make donations of clothing or other goods, please get in touch with Funki Hair on 011 452 8717. The salon is a drop-off point for donations: address 33 Harris Avenue, Edenglen.

Need inspiration for the weekend? Here is a compilation of gorgeous makeovers from longer, to shorter. Encourage your clients to take that bold step, and get a fresh look for summer!

The famed enemy ammonia: is it as bad as people say? At Wella we notice and hear more and more that “ammonia-free is “damage-free” The truth is that ammonia free is not the same as damage free: all permanent hair colours require an alkaliser to open the cuticles so oxidative colourants can enter the hair shaft to eventually form pigments. Ammonia is a small gas molecule that after doing its work in the hair shaft easily evaporates and that’s what gives it the characteristic smell. The smell is in fact proof that the chemical has left the hair. The alternative alkaliser to ammonia is MEA (monoethanolamide). The benefit of MEA is the fact that it has a hugely reduced odour. MEA is a larger liquid molecule that does not evaporate like ammonia. The tendency to linger in the hair can cause long term damage especially when used with high volumes of peroxide and in high concentrations required for a permanent colour. It is also highly unlikely to have allergic reactions to ammonia and it is a known fact that most colour allergies are induced by the colour pigments themselves and NOT the alkalisers. Ammonia has been used safely in Wella colour for over 50 years and our scientific studies show that ammonia protects the hair structure better than MEA and delivers the very best colour results time and time again For more info call 021 590 3700. Like Wella’s Facebook page HERE

Do you have what it takes to complete one or more contracts on board ship, seeing the world and getting unmatched work experience, while earning great money? Here’s a short quiz to help you decide whether a career at sea might just be the enhancement your CV is waiting for! 1.Are you a qualified hairdresser? Yes – Go to question 2 No – You should complete your hairdressing studies before you apply for a cruise ship job. 2.Are you an enthusiastic people person? Yes – Go to question 3 No – Working on board ship, you need to love your job and love working with people. Enthusiasm will ensure you earn well and make the most of your time aboard. 3.Are you hard working, self motivated, disciplined and professional? Yes – Go to question 4 No – Cruise ship hairdressing is hard work and you need to be ready to put in the discipline and dedication during working hours, although there is also lots of time for fun! 4.Are you willing to learn new skills, and work with new products? Yes – Go to question 5 No – Your training with Steiner will include new skills that can broaden the portfolio of services you offer, helping increase your earnings. 5.Do you mind sharing your cabin space with others? No – Go to question 6 Yes – On board ship you will share a cabin with another crew member – so it helps if you’re a good roommate and a team player who gets along easily with co-workers. 6.Are you ready to find out more? Book a confidential interview with one of The Onboard Spa’s recruitment consultants who can start you on this amazing career path. To book, go to www.theonboardspa.com

With the Versace collection showcasing beautiful prints and bright colours, the hair needed the glamour and shine to complete the total look. However – it’s modern glamour, so don’t expect hours of fussing – this is a beautiful, finished look that is simple to create. A quality, shiny blow dry is all that is needed, with a little volume but not too much. It's clean and simple and polished – think easy luxury. Versace recommends using Redken’s Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer Spray, and Satinwear 04, to wet hair before blow drying with a large round brush to add volume, especially at the crown. Then, tuck your hair behind the ears and secure with a decorative gold slide.