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Beautifully done and effective – dark hair is transformed with a deep, glowing ombre effect. You’ll love this!

Roadshow Reminder: Bookings for the Indola StreetStyle Collection seminar are filling up fast, but a few seats are still available for the Johannesburg event, so please get in touch and book yours asap. Real hair & real street fashion in real time…made real easy! To Book: contact your INDOLA representative or email michelle.jacobsz@henkel.com 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”. What can you expect? Indola will be showcasing the latest Street Style trends when they are born: real hair & real street fashion delivered fast and made easy for your salon. Created by our Street Style artists: hairdressers, influencers & fashion bloggers – that’s #SimplySmarter • Mega trends from around the world • Identified by fashion bloggers and hairdresser influencers • Brought to life by Indola • Commercialized trends made easy Don’t miss out! Only R300 a ticket!

Are you a qualified Hairdresser and would you like to do the job you love whilst travelling the world...? We have an amazing opportunity for you. OneSpaWorld is the largest Spa company at sea and has over 160 cruise ships worldwide. “Why not do the job you love and travel the globe?” Offering an amazing experience in your chosen profession, gaining new skills and fantastic personal development. You will gain experiences and memories to last you a lifetime, and make new friends from all corners of the globe. Working on cruise ships is a fantastic asset to your hairdressing CV that will open many doors for you in the future. Requirements: • Certificated in all aspects of Hairdressing including Colour, Ladies and Gents. • Minimum 12 months experience is a benefit • Fluent in English The earning potential is in your hands! Apply online now and one of our dedicated Recruitment managers will contact you to set up an interview. Take the first step towards new horizons and an exciting future! To complete the online application go to www.theonboardspa.com.

The renowned Intercoiffure salon, Hair @ the Hub, recently moved into stunning, larger premises in Centurion Crescent shopping centre, to give them more space and a bigger presence. The incredible new premises were conceptualised and decorated by salon owner Anita. The salon includes a huge upstairs section, gorgeous decor detailing, incredible visuals, and a very special plaque commemorating the salon’s opening on Monday 13 August. Here are some photos of the salon, the preparation, and the opening event. A salon decor tour will follow in a few weeks! Congratulations to Anita and team... may your salon go from strength to strength in its gorgeous new setting.

Creative styles that pack a punch! We love this edgy new collection from Anne Veck, UK Hair: Anne Veck @Anne Veck Salons, UK Assisted by: Kari @kahabbershaw Make up by Morgan @makeupbydefre Model Hannah @hannahlevittcollins Photography and Styling by Magic Owen @magicowenphotography Location @12roundsboxing

10 Finalists Chosen by International Judging Panel It’s the news you’ve been holding your breath for... the announcement of the 10 Redken Own-It Awards finalists chosen from a strong field of entries, by a judging panel of international superstars. These finalists will be presenting their work on 8th September, on stage with Redken international artists and hairdressing icons Sam Villa and Adam Browne. Two winners will be chosen for the grand prize – the educational trip of a lifetime to the USA! Élia Luisa Da Silva – Style Café Hair Design Alet Swart – Maison Costa Elani Fox – Franco International Sandton Kayleigh Faye- Innovation Ella Benn - Excentric Rosaline McIvor – Roz Hair Studio Intercoiffure Yvette Huddy - Snippets Laticia Smith – Roz Hair Lauren Van Der Spy – Franco International Eastgate Marco MacLeod – San Marco Congratulations to all the Redken Own It Awards finalists for your vision and talent... we can’t wait to see your incredible work at the finals!

Why is ColorWow a retail essential for your salon? • Clients love it and once they have tried it, they can’t live without it, so it becomes a repeat purchase. • Not only is it perfect for root coverage, it’s also great for hairline and eyebrow touch-ups. • It’s recommended for use between colour appointments, so your clients will still book for their colour every 4-6 weeks... • But they will enjoy having NO visible root growth – grey / dark roots can show from 2 weeks! • It’s available in 7 shades so you can match every colour. • ColorWow shows you care about your clients’ appearance between salon services. Want to stock ColorWow in your salon? Contact your Twincare rep, or purchase the set at any TPO. Email chanelle@twincare.co.za or phone 011 305 1600 for more info!

Exciting news... A professional solution in hairpiece technology is available for gents who want to sport a perfect, trendy, modern head of hair. Salons are invited to apply to become iHT franchisees.​ Offering this exciting new technology in your salon will set you apart as a destination for your gent clients who need an effective, durable, great-looking solution to hair loss and pattern baldness. You will become a destination for supplying, fitting and maintaining this technology. More Info on IHT Intelligent Hair Technology offers custom-made, adhesive technology that is applied and maintained in hair salons. This versatile technology looks totally natural and can be used by clients who swim, gym and exercise. Distributed through Twincare, iHT is being rolled out to a limited number of franchisee salons and you are invited to apply to become a franchisee to stock, apply and maintain this technology. To become an iHT appointed salon, you will need to sign an agreement and purchase a franchise - the purchase amount includes a salon consultation, application kit, and the attendance and passing of education. How Does the Technology Work? Clients will have a thorough consultation with the salon before placing their order. The custom made technology takes 4-6 weeks to be ready, and application in the salon takes about 3 hours, including removal of the hair where the technology will be placed, disinfecting the scalp, applying the adhesive, applying the technology, and cutting and shaping the new hairstyle. Reapplication will be done every 2 to 4 weeks. If it is well looked after, the system can last up to one year. How do I Apply for a Franchise? This concept will be done on an exclusive franchise concept with limited salons to be appointed. Please contact Kirsten on kirstenn@twincare.co.za for an application.

Edgy, adventurous and a stunning colour combo by Shawn Bubb of Cutting Edge. How did Shawn create this look? The client’s regrowth was on a level 6. I used Goldwell Topchic R Effects with 30 vol on her regrowth for 30 mins. Prelightened the undercut with 30 vol and Goldwell Silklift for 30 mins. Then used Goldwell Elumen RR@all on the red and Elumen TQ@all on her undercut. Cutting Edge, Matlosana Mall, Klerksdorp. 018 462 0608

With just a week to go, the Duel of the Barbers has had massive support, and there are only a few places still available for competitors who want to win amazing cash prizes. This fantastic, first of its kind contest will see the best of the country’s barbers competing against each other for incredible prizes. Check out the video below, and hurry to book your entry to take part in this amazing event! Click to watch the video below Quick Details: Date: Sunday 26 August from 11 am Venue: 3 Kaplan Street, Paarl, Western Cape Categories: Perfect Cut – Blitz Fade – Young Blood – Street Style Entry Fee: R300. Cash Prizes: R45,000 total for the day! Enter now! Phone 082 692 5789 / 082 737 7184

Here’s a quick checklist of important items that you need to bring with you to Salon Africa on 2-3 September at Gallagher Estate, Midrand. 1. Your team! Bring them along to watch or take part in the competition and see the products and services our industry has to offer. 2. Spending money. There are some awesome specials to be had, and you can’t go home without a big bag of new items to use and enjoy. 3. Walking shoes... it’s a big show and you might find yourself doing a lot of mileage. However there are some great refreshment areas to relax, and you can also take a seat while you watch the amazing stage show programme. 4. Space on your phone and battery power... you are going to want to take a lot of photos! The EOHCB competition floor is going to be an incredible showcase of talent and style, and you are also going to want to keep a record of info you see at the show. 5. A bag. A big one... see point 2 above... even a suitcase on wheels. And if your staff are taking part in the competition, make sure you bring a few spare products and tools, just in case they forget theirs and need emergency supplies. See you there and have fun... remember, you can still make a last minute entry for the photographic competition which closes on Monday 20 August! Links: 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. To enter for the online photographic competition (entries close 19 August) click HERE.

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!