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Stop press! On 2-3 September, it’s Salon Africa – the industry’s biggest trade show, at Gallagher Estate, Midrand. The Sunday and Monday will include two amazing days of interaction with the trade, amazing discounts from the suppliers at the expo, inspirational stage shows, and of course the EOHCB Champs with amazing prizes and giveaways. And, on Monday at 2 pm the results of the Salon Africa Photographic Competition will be announced. Come along to shop, support, spectate, and see the latest innovations in our amazing industry! Here’s all the clickable info you need to pre-register for free, see what’s happening when, and plan your days. To pre-register for your free ticket go to salonafrica.co.za For more info on the EOHCB Champs at Salon Africa, click HERE. For the stage show programme, click HERE.

Natural is such a key trend this summer, and fashion leaders Dolce & Gabbana put on a “secret show” for millennials in addition to their scheduled spring-summer show. Here, the look was the “no blow dry” blow dry, creating a very natural feel to the hair. The product used was Redken’s No Blow Dry Cream, and then the hair was simply air dried before a slight bend was added with a small barrel curling iron. The result? Natural, feminine, pretty and light.

Working on board ship is a life-changing career move that will grow you personally and professionally, and it’s a stellar addition to your CV! Have you wondered what previous cruise ship hairstylists have to say about their time aboard? Watch this fantastic video with testimonials from hair professionals who have completed a contract at sea. Are you inspired? Visit The Onboard Spa’s website and sign up online – you’ll be contacted by the South African recruitment team for a confidential interview that could be your first step to exciting new horizons! To complete the online application go to www.theonboardspa.com

Matrix Global Educator Danielle Keasling was the guest of honour at the fabulous Matrix Color Festival. Having just won the prestigious title of NAHA Hairstylist of the Year with her incredible trend collection, Danielle shared her expertise, trend advice and inspirational techniques with guests at the Color Festival and the hands-on workshop. Katy’s Palace Bar was an incredible venue for the Color Festival, with a stunning view of the city, perfect lighting, and a party atmosphere. With a free drink, fabulous food, a well stocked candy table, spot prizes and a photo booth, guests had everything they needed to enjoy the event in full Matrix party style. Danielle worked on a number of models, assisted by some of our top South African hairstylists. With an educational and interactive theme, each colour technique was explained in full, with Danielle sharing her secrets to success in obtaining the gorgeous looks and effects. Danielle applauded the Matrix South Africa team, saying that they are the best team she has worked with. The hands-on workshop the following day at the Woodmead head office, was an intensive day that included demonstration, education, and practical work on mannequin heads. Everyone who attended received valuable, personalised and detailed advice from Danielle on how to achieve the trends and effects in cut and colour. What a privilege to have Danielle’s warm, generous and super-knowledgeable presence in South Africa, just after she won a top international award. Thanks to all who attended this event, we hope you returned to your salons inspired and enriched! Love Matrix? Like their Facebook page HERE

A week from now, where will you be? Hopefully packing your bags ready to attend the EOHCB Gauteng Champs at Salon Africa. With the most awesome prizes, including hourly spot prizes just for being there, and a free hairdryer for every junior blowdry competitor from Wahl, this is going to be an amazing event. Over two days, there are sections for every skill and level of hairstylist, so come along, test your skills, and support your salon. See you at Salon Africa EOHCB Champs on 2-3 September!

Upgrade your salon to an Oway Head.Spa and you will be able to offer your clients a complete range of products and services that are all: • Water-friendly • Environmentally friendly • Fully biodegradable • Appeal to health conscious clients • Packed with essential nutrition, free from harsh chemicals. Oway is suitable for a water-scarce country as it does not pollute and rinsing water is safe to recycle as grey water in your garden. Clients who use Oway will find they need to wash their hair less frequently as their scalp is healthier and better balanced. It is a completely plastic-free range, all packaging is full recyclable. The range includes everything from a full backbar solution to styling, colour, treatments, a beauty range for men and women, and a complete aftercare range. Three colour ranges include permanent, translucent, and funky pastels. All technical products such as developers and bleach are based on essential oils and butters with biodynamic ingredients. This results in shiny, healthy hair that becomes healthier with each application and will never feel dry because the moisture and phyto-protein levels are enhanced. You can offer your clients radiant, shiny hair with products that are healthy for their hair and skin, healthy for the stylists who work with the products, and non damaging to the environment. Go funky, go classic, create the most stunning modern looks – all in a safe way! For more info on upgrading your salon to an Oway Head.Spa contact OWAY South Africa Mrs. Juanitte Pieterse - OWAY SA CEO & Educational Director : 071 675 8001 Mr. Jacques Lomabard - OWAY SA Marketing & Managing Director : 076 424 8042 Email: info@owaysa.co.za

The EOHCB wishes to thank each and every participant and spectator who attended the 2018 KZN EOHCB Hair, Nail and Makeup Artistry Competition, Sunday, 05 August 2018. A special thank you to our members of the EOHCB and to our sponsors. Without your contribution to the organisation and this event, it would not have been possible. Congratulations to the 2018 winners: 1st Year Junior Blow Dry winners: 1st - Verushkh Govindasamy from Blu Gel Hair Studio 2nd - Anele Hlangabeza from Terry Scott Hair Fashion 3rd - Nokwanda Ngwenya from Blu Gels Hair Studio Afro Ladies Relaxed Cut & Style winners: 1st - Pretty Zuma from Blu Gel Hair Studio 2nd - Cecilia Vorster from Emiles House of Hair 3rd - Penelope Mdlalose from Terry Scott Hair Fashion 3D Freehand Nail Art winners: 1st - Nikita Basidawu from Nails by Nikki B 2nd - Medisha Chain from Blushed on 3rd Eleanor David from Hair Sensation Junior Gents Cut & Style winners: 1st - Lee van der Byl from Blu Gel Hair Studio 2nd - Nelisiwe Duma from Terry Scott Hair Fashion 3rd - Monica de Wit from Zephyr Hair Design Senior Gents Cut & Style winners: 1st - Shawn Wensley Hill from Terry Scott Hair Fashion 2nd Justen Laubscher from Gerald Wells Hair Professionals 3rd - Phindile Khanyile from Blu Gel Hair Studio Junior Ladies Cut & Style winners: 1st - Lee van der Byl from Blu Gel Hair Studio 2nd - Andre Roux from Gerald Wells Hair Professionals 3rd - Juan Holland from Emiles House of Hair Senior Ladies Cut & Style winners: 1st - Nicolas Anamourlis from Nikolas Michael Hair Extraordinaires 2nd - Shaun Warren from Terry Scott Hair Fashion 3rd - Portia Ndlovu from Terry Scott Hair Fashion Beauty/Photographic Makeup winners: 1st - Rumaisa Moola from Make-up by Rumaisa Moola 2nd - Kerry-Ann Singaravaloo from Make up by Kerry 3rd - Carmel Gouden from Hair Sensations Dreadlocks & Braiding winners: 1st - Cecilia Vorster from Emiles House of Hair 2nd - Nokwanda Ngwenya from Blu Gel Hair Studio 3rd - Juan Holland from Emiles House of Hair Avant Garde winners: 1st - Dylan Shrives from Blu Gel Hair Studio 2nd - Nomfundo Sokhela from Blu Gel Hair Studio 3rd - Hema Pravika Naidoo from Salon Sweet & Simple EOHCB Collection of the Year 2018 winner: Terry Scott Hair Fashion Junior Overall Winner 2018: Lee van der Byl from Blu Gel Hair Studio Senior Overall Winner 2018: Pretty Zuma from Blu Gel Hair Studio Hair Gallery Make-up & Nails Gallery Winners Gallery 2018 sponsors: Demar Agencies #demaragenciesdurban Easipro Hair #easiprohair Goldwell #goldwell Hairy Viking #hairyviking KMS #kms Kryolan KZN #kryolankzn L’Oréal Professionnel #lorèal Lock, Stock & Barrel #lockstockandbarrel #milleniumindustries Maxima #maxima Mizutani Scissors #mizutanisa Modern Hair & Beauty #modernhairandbeauty Mycro Keratin #mycrokeratin Nail Therapy SA #nailtherapysa Nails 4 U #nails4u Nail Systems International KZN #nsikzn Redken #redken WAHL SA #IOnlyUseWahl Wella #wella Zephyr Hair Design #zephyrhairdesign

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!

Would it be possible to ask salon owners out there ‘where they buy their QUALITY plumbing parts, e.g. mixers, hoses, etc.’, please? Having gone through our first burst water pipe, I have ordered the mixer (flexible hose) from the supplier we bought the basin from and my plumber has let me know that it is not the best quality (in his words “China Store”). The supplier has let me know that this is the only mixer they import. I would like to update the quality of our hoses, mixers etc. to ensure that the likelihood of this happening again, any time soon, does not happen… Hoping for advice! If you are willing to share your product info and suppliers, or if there are any suppliers who stock top quality of this item, please email info@hairnews.co.za or message 082 891 8537. We’ll pass on the info to the owner!

The Top Three Favourites: Voted by you We asked Wella stylists to put Wellaplex to the test and transform their clients’ hair. We are happy to say that many stylists entered, and we were impressed by the colour transformations we saw posted on Facebook. From complete transformations to brighter blondes, to artistic colour; we saw South Africa’s most talented stylists create beautiful looks without compromising the integrity of their client’s hair. The Wellaplex Winners: Congratulations to The Top Three The winners were chosen via a poll on the Wella Professionals Facebook page and in no specific order are: Jadie Herbst from Jadie Professionals Kelly Richards from London Style Warren Schultz from Nouvo Say Yes to Wellaplex Wellaplex by Wella Professionals is their latest in-salon treatment that gives stylists the freedom to say yes to complete colour transformations. The Opti PH system is the technology present in Wellaplex, that ‘helps reconstruct inner hair bonds for stronger hair, is the best partner of Wella Professionals colour products, and ensures perfect lightening and colour results.’ For more information on how you can become a Wellaplex stockist, contact Modern Hair and Beauty on 0860 104 109.

The 2018 Ethnique Hair and Beauty Show is being held at 1 Fox Junction on 21-22 October. This show, hosted at a superb and convenient venue, is a must-see for every stylist who caters for Afro clientele, and every supplier whose products give great results on super-curly hair. The show will include products, tools, trends, and competitions. More info on these to follow soon! For enquiries please email Lerato on info@hairandbeautyshow.com. (Stands are still available for exhibitors who would like to showcase their products – please contact Lerato above!)

Important reading on what the legalities are in this situation. Take the time to be informed and know the correct procedures to follow! The EOHCB offers huge value, information and support to salon owners small and large. Become a member today. www.eohcb.co.za