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Congratulations to the semi-finalists in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2018, whose superb work now goes through to the next round of judging, after which the finalists will be announced. Here is a showcase of the work in all categories: Rising Star, Afro, Men’s and Colour Trophy. Rising Star Semi Finalists Lauren Van Den Berg - DNA Salon, Bedfordview, Jhb Tarryn Lee Vorster - Tanaz Hair, Illovo, Jhb Sabrina Jansen van Vuuren - Terenzo Hairdressing International, Dunkeld, Jhb Afro Semi Finalists Kieran Wilkins – Hair by Sands, Cape Town Sandra Wilkins – Hair by Sands, Cape Town Debbie Adams - Partners Hair Design, Waterfront, Cape Town Lestienne Erasmus - Partners Hair Design, Canal Walk, Cape Town Corinne Ward - Shag High Voltage Hair, Port Elizabeth Brian Warfield – Tanaz, Illovo, Jhb Men’s Semi Finalists Stacy Fagan - HAIR @ Stacy & Co, Greenside, Jhb Sonja Booysen - Maison Costa, Mimosa Mall, Bloemfontein Nabeel Carelse - Partners Hair Design Men - Canal Walk, Cape Town Lewis Thomas - Partners Hair Design, Cape Town Fabio Macchia - Shag High Voltage Hair, Port Elizabeth Terry Scott – Terry Scott Hairdressing, Durban Colour Trophy Orette Moodaley – Bliss Hair & Skincare, Port Elizabeth Catherine January - Blo Beauty Precinct, Parktown North, Jhb Rory Sandilands - Blo Beauty Precinct, Parktown North, Jhb Shafia Cassiem Haffejee – David Shannon Hairdressing, Sunninghill, Jhb Donovan Grove - DNA Salon, Bedfordview, Jhb Dorné Vrey - Dorné Vrey Professional Hair, Parys Stacy Fagan - HAIR @ Stacy & Co, Greenside, Jhb Thelma De Klerk - Hair by Thelma - The Muse, Bedfordview, Jhb Valene Gerber - Head Girls, Amanzimtoti Michelle Reinders - In the Mood Hair Inspirations, Bloemfontein Sonja Booysen - Maison Costa Mimosa Mall, Bloemfontein Jamie Kurten - Milla Grey, Benoni Melanie Greyvensteyn - Milla Grey, Benoni Debbie Harrington - Moden Wave, Amanzimtoti Nicci Spochter - Partners Hair Design, Waterfront, Cape Town Sarieta Pillman – La Bella Hair Salon, Pretoria Sean Cox – Swept, Morningside, Jhb Shelene Shaer - Tanaz Hair, Illovo, Jhb Irene Da Fonseca - Terenzo Hairdressing International, Dunkeld, Jhb Sabrina Jansen van Vuuren - Terenzo Hairdressing International, Dunkeld, Jhb Werner Botha - Terenzo Hairdressing International, Dunkeld, Jhb Zaynab Sha - Terenzo Hairdressing International, Dunkeld, Jhb Cristen Thomas - Xpertease Professional Hair & Body, Greenside, Jhb Lizel Comfort - Zephyr Hair Design, Gillitts, KZN

What do clients want? Hair that is easier to manage, with just the right amount of body, that holds its style for longer. They want to be able to look as if they walked out of the salon, every day! The new PhotoShop care range from Inoar has been specifically formulated to give hair ultimate nutrition in the most natural way... resulting in hair that’s naturally gorgeous, and easy to style and manage, every day! Here’s more info and a great introductory discount on this must-have range. For more info call 012 346 1721 or got to www.inoar.co.za​

By Suzaan Saayman, Fame Systems What an event! Turnout was huge at the Duel of the Barbers competition held at Feathers Investment Cars in Paarl on Sunday 26 August. Never before have I seen so much enthusiasm, interest and talent at a Barbering event. The showmanship and level of techniques was off the charts, in the end it had to come down to technical points to get to the final result. Four Wisemen and three Judges later the results were as follows: Young Blood – Ryan Honeycombe Perfect Cut – Jason Versfeld Street Style – Rian van Skaap And the main event, the DUEL featured Rian van Skaap versus Aidon Amos in a nail biting final with cheers so loud they almost blew the roof off! AIDON AMOS delivered a super cool and accurate performance, to be crowned as the duel winner. Thanks to all who attended, as well as the judges, wisemen and sponsors who are acknowledged below... thanks to Scissors on Main and Fame Systems for organising the event. Thanks to the Wisemen: Victor Algranti- from Vendome; Carli Coetzee - from Scissors on Main Calvin Smith - Master Barber and FAME Assessor Janine Mitchell - FAME Assessor and Stylist Thanks to the Judges: Suzaan Saayman - Industry specialist and Director of FAME Systems; Brett Crawcour - Industry Specialist and Education Junkie; Warren Theunis - Master Barber and Director of BarberCraft SA Thanks to the Sponsors: Scissors on Main - R8000 Cash and Event co-coordinators FAME Systems - Scholarship to the value of R18000 and Assistant event co-coordinators Vendome - Cash price of R2000 and R10800 worth of products Joico SA - Joico and Kevin Murphy Hampers Equip - R5000 Equipment Voucher

Sharp, savage, sassy – choose your style! muk Tins are the new must-have styling tools. Shape, mould, mix or blend... these pastes are so popular that muk has devised an incredible deal for salons and barber shops keen to use this super-trendy, ultra-effective styling range. muk Tins retail for as little as R169 each! For pricing enquiries, please email info@mukhair.co.za​ Want to know what barbers think? Here’s a testimonial from the team at Barber Lou, Gauteng. We opened our first Barber Lou in 2003, and we now have 6 successful barbers shops around JHB , Mall of Arica in Midrand, Fourways Mall in Fourways, North Mead Square Benoni, Farramere Benoni, Green Stone Shopping Centre in Greenstone, and New Market shopping Centre in Alberton. Our Barbers are passionate about people and are driven by offering a great service to each client that sits in their chair ,our focus is only cutting and gents styling. Being in the business for so long, we are always looking at what’s new and trending in the industry, when we came across the muk SA website earlier this year we were immediately drawn to the muk tins and knew this unique product would be great not only for our barbers but for our clients. There is a tin for every hair type and style, I love the packaging and the product is great! I love the fact that its cruelty free and not tested on animals. We often come across the barbers mixing and blending the pastes together to create the desired look for their clients, the clients love the fragrance of the product and how it leaves their hair feeling. The barbers love the fact that the product is easy to use and easy to sell. We’re really glad we took the chance… muk is an awesome brand! Louis and Annelize Nortje If you’re keen to book a playdate or receive a full welcome email with all muk deals, pricing etc, email info@mukhair.co.za. More on the muk Styling Range: Products: Hard muk Brutal Hold Styling Mud Filthy muk Firm Hold Styling Paste Savage muk Styling Mud Slick muk Strong Hold Pomade Dry muk Strong Hold Styling Paste Raw muk Firm Hold Styling Mud Rough muk Forming Cream 100% Vegan, PETA Approved, Cruelty Free, PPD-Free To order your muk deal, email info@mukhair.co.za​

Eight South African stars will be sharing the stage with international Redken icons at the Own-It Awards Finals! Who are the finalists – what was their inspiration – what has their career journey been so far, and how do they feel about the upcoming event? Here’s your chance to Meet the Finalists in the Redken Own-It Awards 2018, as well as see a sneak preview from Sam Villa explaining why he is so excited about coming to South Africa! The Redken Own-It Awards take place on Saturday 8 September. Book Now! The Finalists Élia Luísa Da Silva – Style Café Hair Design I am a hairstylist and make up artist with my passion being in session styling, stills and film. While I thrive on set life, I love to interact with my salon clients and make the magic of a bride’s special day come to life. I entered the Redken Own-It Awards because I enjoy the challenge and the learning that comes with the creative process. For my look, Autumn was the inspiration for the colour, and for the styling, I aimed to add a softness and elegance to the edginess of the Redken look. I am super-excited about being in the finals, and looking forward to a fun evening with likeminded people. Lauren Van Der Spuy – Franco International Eastgate I am a manager at Franco International Eastgate with 18 years’ experience in the industry. I am passionate about education, both sharing my knowledge and learning myself, and believe in empowering yourself as a master of your craft. I entered the Redken Own-It Awards because I love being creative and inspiring creativity. Redken always provides us with new options to explore. I was inspired by the “pixelated” education we received this year, and the new colour recipes with the huge colour palette Redken offers. I am excited and passionate about being in the finals... I am blessed with a stunning canvas and my support is huge, and with that, I feel the world is my oyster. Kayleigh Faye- Innovation Hair Co As a second year student I am very proud of myself to have reached this stage of the competition. I am spontaneous, creative, observant, and very willing to learn. My mind runs a mile before I give you something you weren’t expecting! I grabbed the opportunity to take part in the Redken Own-It Awards with both hands, and knew I was going to create something funky inspired by retro punk rock, with a hint of old school classics. My vision came to life with help from my lecturer Jennisha (aka Jenny) Bechoo. I was completely blown away when I heard I was a finalist. I am surprised, excited, and slightly nervous. I know how much talent will be out there and will use it to my advantage to steal as many tips and techniques as possible. I am so privileged to be a part of it, and it has given me such confidence. Alet Swart – Maison Costa Preller Square I have been with Maison Costa for 24 years. I love my work and am always up for a challenge. I decided to enter the Redken Own-It Awards this year because the colours are so inspirational, exciting, and very nice to work with. My inspiration for my look came from strong lines and playing with colour to enhance the lines, and bring out a strong look in my model. I am so excited to be in the finals and to have the opportunity to work with the other stylists. Elani Fox – Franco International Sandton I am a business owner and master stylist at Franco International Sandton City. I have been doing hair for 18 years and in this time, Franco International has been my platform and inspiration. I won the “Johannesburg Section” of the Redken Own-It Awards in 2016 and decided to give it a go again as I’m always up for a challenge and this is amazing motivation for myself and my team. Working with Redken inspires me every day. The inspiration for my look came from working with the Citybeats reds and coppers and the Chromatics violets to create warm and flashy, yet elegant tones. I also used the Pixel colouring technique on the sides to give the final look some edge. I am super-excited to be working with Sam and Adam and I know I will learn so much from them, and will be able to take all the info back to my team to educate them on the latest trends and fashions. Ella Benn – Excentric I am a colourful and bubbly junior hairstylist, and am very passionate about making my clients look and feel good while I get to learn something new in the art of hair each day. I was introduced to the Redken Own-It Awards during 2017, and was a semi-finalist but missed the opportunity of going to the finals in Jhb. This year I decided to re-enter and to approach it in a more planned way. Taking part in competitions is something I love, as it keeps your career life exciting. I see myself as a very creative person and after waking up one morning to a beautiful sky, I saw how the sun created all the shades of blue, purple and pink going into coral orange, and used this in my look. I chose a bob cut as it is popular yet classic and complemented the colour. I feel that being a semi-finalist is already victory. What I am looking forward to the most is seeing the other competitors work in person, and getting to work with Sam Villa! Rosaline McIvor – Roz Hair Studio Intercoiffure As the owner of Roz Hair Studio, my values run though the salon’s brand extensively and these include staying humble, listening properly to every client, and ensuring each hair choice reflects their unique style and personality, while maintaining the health of their hair. With over 13 years’ hairdressing experience and being a Redken Colour Specialist I love transforming my clients’ hair and am always on the lookout for new techniques and ideas. Being a member of Intercoiffure helps me keep up to date with the latest hair trends. I decided to enter the Own-It Awards because I hadn’t done a competition in ages. I found an incredible looking model that suited a hairstyle I had in mind, and thought... why not enter! My look was very much inspired by the 70s Boho trend with lots of curls and volume and a chic finish. The colour was inspired by the ever-changing shades of autumn leaves – lots of rich browns and rose golds. I am excited and nervous as I have never participated in something like this before, but I’m just going to have fun and enjoy this awesome learning experience. I am especially looking forward to meeting and working backstage with Sam Villa and Adam Browne. Leticia Smith I'm originally from Capricorn in Cape Town. I have three beautiful boys who inspire me to work hard, and I love hair to the fullest! I decided to enter the Redken Own-It Awards because I had never entered a competition before and wanted to experience it. I was inspired by the richness of winter’s colours in the Cape – and pink and purple are my favourite colours. I am so happy to have been chosen as a finalist. I am really excited, and looking forward to this amazing experience.

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Keune Promise #2 Salon Exclusive Beautiful hair doesn’t come from a box dye. You can’t find it in supermarket aisles. Its artfully designed by hairstylists, colorists and barbers like you. That’s why Keune products are made exclusively for pros. That way, you can offer your clients a truly exclusive experience. Keune are moving into a more exclusive environment where you will not find their products on any mass hair product website nor will you find our exclusive products on the shelves of so called "shampoo stores". Its unfair to expect your business to spend the investment on stocking your salon shelves and not have the product move because your clientele is able to shop on line whilst they’re in your chair for a better priced product including delivery. Even more frustrating is that they could 'buy on the fly' when they pass a “shampoo store”. You have invested time and money getting the education so why should your business not benefit from the proceeds of that time and education? Keune is 100% behind your success. Keune Promise #3 Real-Life Inspiration and Education While Highly editorial, avant-garde styles are great, it’s real-life hair that makes your salon business successful. That’s why we scour the streets for hair inspiration, bringing you the looks your clients will love. With Keune, the education we deliver will inspire and motivate your stylists to be more creative with work they can readily up sell to their clientele. Keune offers some of the best education platforms for you and your team. We offer in salon skills and technical training, academy based training and online training. In salon, we work with you in a real time workshop on your clientele helping you choose products that create the best version of your guest that they can be. In academy training, we take you out of your comfort zone and help you understand the reason why you’re doing what needs to e done for your guests. Art without understanding is a skill very few people have and can rarely be reproduced successfully. We help you create art with understanding and delivering consistent results creation after creation. Online inspiration is available through our Keune Street Salon app available on both iOS and Android to everyone. We have the best bloggers from the top cities around the world, send their trend based pictures to our creative headquarters and we help you create similar reproductions of these looks with easy to follow tutorials with either a short video or flip through step by step. Keune Street Salon offers inspiration faster and more frequently than having to wait for an annual new collection. Whats more, you can upload your version of these looks and have them added to the site for all your peers to envy. Be inspired, be motivated and get your excitement dialled to 10! Love your craft again. For more info or to stock Keune’s fantastic range of colour and care products, contact All Hair Solutions on 011 791 3644 or Dean on 082 787 8105 or Gavin on 082 852 4840. Website: www.allhairsolutions.co.za

From 1 September, voting is open for the Goldwell Color Zoom Stylists Favorite Awards. Support our fabulous SA finalists Donovan Grove and Mia Crous... you can vote once a day, every day, from 1st to 15th September. Follow this LINK to vote, and support the amazing work of our SA champions!

What do your stars foretell for September? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, contact her on 083 430 1456. LIBRA 23 SEPT – OCT 22 Now is the time to step back from solving everyone else’s problems and start thinking quietly about your own and how to do deal with everything that has happened to you in this past year. You have worked like a dog (as usual), but if you can sit quietly (what are we talking about?) you may find solutions that have never occurred to you before. But decide - do you want to change your job, love life, car, cat, dog …what? Think! SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV You’re walking around in circles again, Scorp… Round and round and round. If you can read and write, make some lists and work your way through them so that you don’t get mixed up and start killing people. Focus on something and then get help from someone who knows what they are talking about. This is something you have always had at the back of your mind. (Lovely, wonderful path awaits you … get with it!) SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC Whatever you do romantically, it could move on now, as you seem to be wandering through a forest without focusing on the end result. He/ She is crazy about you, but getting frustrated at no forward movement from you. Marriage? Mad and wonderful romance? Run away with the Prince /Princess? Perhaps time to make a decision and then stick to it! You are, truly, one of the most romantic Signs of the Zodiac … CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 You have a very questioning sense of curiosity when it comes to work, people, the world, the Universe. And yourself! About time you put that wonderful idea on the plate and contemplate how you can increase it to the size of a small planet. (Goes without saying - hide sharp instruments…) There is a family member who may just be the right person to be your partner in getting rich and famous… Pick one! AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB You could really do very well if you concentrated on the spiritual side of yourself a bit more … You come across as a “Couldn’t Care Less” person sometimes and people tend to drift away from you because of it. Isn’t it time that you investigated what it is that is so precious and can do so much for people spiritually and improve your own attitude to everything? What a gift! Time to realise it and get somebody to help you! PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH Here’s a path for you, Pisky! You need to understand how powerful you are when it comes to dealing with people, as you can always see both sides of the story. One fish up, one fish down … You’re good, but sometimes you get carried away and end up confusing people no end. If you’re asked for advice, stick to the story. This could do wonders for your own brain too. Do not use the word “however”! ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL You seem to be waking up at last, Aries! Good grief. The Universe has wide eyes all of a sudden and hiding sharp instruments right now so that they don’t actually harm themselves in shock … Time to make lists of what you want to do and then do it! You are capable of so much and while this inspiration lasts, you (and everyone else) are about to be astonished. Do it, do it, do it now. Cheering awaits you … TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY If you (and we know you do) have this creative streak, don’t keep turning your back on it. You need to do something very special, not only to make everyone wake up, but also to please your Loved One beyond anything you can imagine. What’s stopping you? “I don’t have time” just doesn’t cut it any more, Taurus. Your love life looks good, just keep going and don’t lose the famous temper under any circumstances. You’re fab! GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUNE Your job may be stressing you like mad, but if you practice a bit of patience, you may find that you can handle a lot more than you thought. The answer to all this is “Get Organised”! There are only 24 hours in a day so perhaps you should make more lists and cross off things as you go. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Hmmm, give it a go! This could also improve the love life amazingly, making time for the special one. CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY Being as kind as you usually are, try and practice this Gift of yours with people who annoy you and irritate you beyond bearing. Very difficult, but you’re the best at it. You are very busy right now with family, job, etc etc, so the best thing to do is hide guns etc and walk away… (for a while). Somebody could offer you a fabulous job, but do be careful as it may end up sounding more fabulous than what it is. Stay awake. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG Sometimes you can be very creative, but you don’t have enough patience with yourself. This is your lesson for a while - learn to have patience with yourself and you will be more patient with others. How’s that for an inspiring message from the Universe? This includes family, friends, pests, cats, dogs etc. If you can write a story or paint a picture, it will end up inspiring you to realise that you are more special than you ever thought. VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Goals are strong with you right now, but do try not to kill anybody on the way… Think carefully (as usual) but don’t take too long about it or you’re going to drive everybody, including yourself (if that’s possible) mad or madder. Creatively, consider strongly now, as you are at your best with this now. There’s someone that has been watching you for a while, but is too scared to approach you. Nice person! Smile …

The EOHCB recently hosted a seminar to train all jurors and wisemen to prepare for the upcoming EOHCB Champs at Salon Africa. Here are some photos from the informative seminar, and thanks to the EOHCB for keeping our industry up to date.

From September 1st to September 15th, voting is open for your choices in the Goldwell ColorZoom Stylists’ Favorite Awards. The talented Donovan Grove and Mia Crous won the national awards and will be representing South Africa in the finals. You can vote for both these stylists once a day, every day, from 1-15 September. Click HERE to cast your vote: Then remember to vote again each day – set a phone alarm to remind you to do it every morning, and get the whole salon involved! Let’s show our support for our awesome South African talent. Good luck for the finals, Donovan and Mia! Love Goldwell? Like their Facebook page HERE.

A contract on board ship can give you more than just a wealth of experience and amazing memories. It is also a way to create a substantial nestegg of savings for yourself. Hairdressers who are inspired to work at sea might wonder what the money is like, if there are any deductions, and what they can expect to earn at the end of their contract. Here’s a video of Nadine Brits, Steiner recruitment manager for South Africa, Namibia and Mauritius, where she answers these important questions. Watch and enjoy! Are you inspired to work on board ship? Click HERE to sign up, and a recruitment manager will be in touch soon to organise a confidential interview.