An amazing prize is up for grabs - it doesn’t get more awesome than this! One lucky winner will receive a three week Barber Training Course in Cape Town, courtesy of Groomed Academy, PLUS a Paul Mitchell South Africa Gents’ Grooming kit, PLUS The Bluebeards Revenge South Africa shaving kit. Total prize value: R20,000! The phenomenal Groomed Academy, specialising in barber training, is headed up by Eric Way, award-winning hairstylist who is the reigning Twincare Men’s Stylist of the Year. Eric Way was recently featured on Kyknet in the Tyd met Aleit show, speaking about men’s grooming. How To Enter Simply Like the Groomed Academy Facebook page HERE Like the Tyd met Aleit Facebook page HERE Share this article on your Facebook page by clicking the icon below. The winner will be announced on 27th February.

Junior and Senior Stylists required at our brand new salon in Canal Walk. If you are motivated, passionate about hairdressing, and want to be a part of an amazing team and new salon group, please send your CV to angefouche@gmail.com

EOHCB Southern Gauteng would like to invite EOHCB members, from the division, to attend our Annual General Meeting on 19 March 2018. Here we will be discussing, and receiving input and guidance from members, about all of the potential challenges faced by salons. Feel free to contact 011 472 6780/6871 for a copy of the agenda, before the meeting proceeds.

We adore this snappy video – a great summary of key trends!

Did you ever wish your business could talk? Do you want to know what your clients really think of you? Whether your staff are doing the best job, and if not, what help they need? What products and services sell the best and at what times of the year, where you should focus your energies, what direction you should be moving in, and where the biggest potential for growth lies? ESP Business Intelligence gives you the answers, allowing you to: • Run your business more effectively • Identify areas that need your attention, fast • Take advantage of opportunities for new growth asap • Assess staff performance, strengths and weaknesses (business intelligence stats can’t be argued with and give you the true picture) • Save more money. Make more money... • And so much more. ESP is the leading provider of salon and spa software in South Africa ESP Business Intelligence: Enabling you to manage and grow your business. For more information go to esponline.co.za Contact 086 099 4163.

From a level 3 to a shimmering light blonde, we love this recipe from successful competition stylist Shafia Cassiem Haffejee of David Shannon Hairdressing, Sunninghill. My client has a natural 3 base. • I did a decolorizer on her hair from L'Oréal Professionnel. • I then toned it with 10 12 and 9/01 Dialight. • I watched the tone until it was a beige blonde and used Smartbond - it works like a bomb to restore the hair and rebuild what the decolorizer breaks down. Smartbond Step 3 also allows you to do an awesome relaxing head massage. • I rinsed and applied 10 in 1 thermal protector before applying any heat. The maintenance of this beautiful colour continues at home with Vitamino Shampoo and Mask.

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!

Wedding looks, style collections, cuts and colours will be shared at this incredible, inspirational event which is all about the magic of style creation and hair transformation! Date: 8 April 2018 Venue: Emperor's Palace Time: 10am to 3:30pm The day will include: • The 2018 Wedding Collection with guest artist Brekkels • Evolve Thinning Hair with guest artist Jean Witte • Twisted Collection with guest artist Reto • Triple Craft: Cut, Colour and Style Transformation with guest artist Stephen Moody, International Dean of Education at Coty Places are limited – Booking essential! To buy your ticket, contact your Wella rep or phone 011 268 0447.

Besides knowing your audience or the one you wish to attract, one of the key factors to marketing your salon is IMAGE. All elements need to be cohesive when it comes to your Logo, Salon Exterior, Salon Interior, Staff (appearance and client interaction), Print Material, Social Media. What makes your salon different? To stand out you need to be different, otherwise, you're competing in the same market as any other salon in your area. You want to be the best at something and make it work for you, people must want to drive to your salon, choose you above any others. Figure out that angle and make that your offering/point of difference. Seminar Date Change Ursula’s upcoming Social Media for Salons seminar has been moved from 26 February to the new date of Monday 5 March. Venue: Fourways, Gauteng. This is an essential seminar for every salon who wants to get the most out of their social media and learn to fully utilise this platform in their marketing. For details and to book, click on the links below. http://saloncentral.co.za/training-social-media-for-salons https://www.facebook.com/events/1799974783636114

Gorgeous, amazing and imaginative, we love this collection from the talented Gianni Bach, Portugal. Photo: Pedro de Vilhena assited by Isabel Rebordão Hair: Gianni Bach Make up: Gianni Bach by SLA Paris Styling: Gianni Bach Accessories: New Karma By Nuno Kampos Models: Duarte Garcia, João Caeiro, José Carmelo, Tânia Santos, Teresa Guerra Production: Cláudio Xavier Acknowledgements: Academy of Dance and Performing Arts (ADAP)

This is such a cool idea! Film a gorgeous transformation, and put it on your social media together with the price breakdown of the service. What a way to drive clients to your salon – this is another innovation from the amazing Not Another Salon (owner Sophia Hilton is one of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy South Africa judges this year!) Click image below to watch the video.

Due to ongoing growth, Hairdreams Hair Extensions is looking for the following staff (Gauteng based, own car needed, some travel required.) • Educators – educate salons on our amazing products, including our 45-minute tape-in extension system and our laserbeam nano extensions. • Sales Reps – salary plus commission! Introduce our amazing products to salons. • Personal Assistant – your admin skills, knowledge of the industry and great marketing skills for Facebook and Instagram are needed! Contact elsa@hairdreamssa.co.za or phone 078 557 8055 / 011 475 1981. About Hairdreams Hairdreams offers the finest human hair extensions with natural shine, elasticity and bounce in three qualities: 5-Star, 7-Star and Imperial. Our innovative Laserbeam Nano system invisibly integrates the human hair extensions into your client’s own hair through unsurpassed technology. Nano Extensions include Mediwigs, Microlines, High-lines and Top Hair, bringing back all the enjoyment of hair extensions. Our tape-in Hairdreams Quikkies offers a lunch-time extension service, with longer, fuller hair in just 45 minutes! We also have the best anti-hair-loss products available, with 96% client satisfaction! Hairdreams South Africa are the distributors for South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. To find out more about our range or to stock Hairdreams in your salon, contact elsa@hairdreamssa.co.za or phone 078 557 8055 / 011 475 1981. Love Hairdreams looks? Find out more about the brand on Facebook HERE. Follow Hairdreams on instagram HERE