This Korean You Tube personality learned the hard way why you should go to a salon for your haircut. When we saw the scissors, we knew things were going to go very wrong...!

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The famous Sean Hanna salon group in the UK has produced this video to show people what they’re all about – and we simply love the avant-garde inspiration and show work that is featured here. Feast your eyes! Click the Image Below... Water Saving Tips from Tanaz As Day Zero draws closer for Cape Town, Shelene Shaer, owner of Tanaz in Illovo, offers some advice on how salons can save water and operate in the most responsible way in these challenging times. “I work in Cape Town every six weeks and we can see how dire the shortage is. Our clients get only one wash, and leave in conditioner is used. If your geyser takes a few seconds to heat up, don’t waste the cold water, run it into a bucket and use it to wash the basins out. It really is possible to rinse colour using only one bottle of water! If the colour is properly emulsified and worked out of the hair, it rinses very quickly. We actually plan to take a video of somebody doing this to show it can be done. Should the water restrictions become even more severe, it is likely that Cape Town clients will have to bring their own water to the salon to be used for all their rinsing. Mystery Prize Winner Marlien Onderstall is the lucky winner of our final prize draw... a Kérastase Chromatique gift hamper! Marlien, your prize will be on its way to you next week, and we thank everyone for participating in our fabulous mystery draws!

Three years ago, owners Mia and Maritza started The Boredroom, Plein Street, Stellenbosch. Starting from scratch and using their own savings, their vision was to create a trendy place where clients could visit and relax, as well as being professionally pampered. Today, The Boredroom is a fabulous destination with a staff of eight, where clients and friends chat, connect and pop in. What makes The Boredroom so special – at any time of the year? “It’s a very family-focused setup and a chilled vibe. We have a Nespresso machine and a gin bar. People pop in for coffee, gin or a chat, and we welcome anyone who wants to come and use our wi-fi and do some work. Our year end function always includes a few clients who have become part of the family!” And what does The Boredroom do differently over the busy season? There is always someone keeping the team’s spirit’s up so we stay positive. Every day, we bring cupcakes or snacks because food keeps people in a good mood. We have a staff Whatsapp group where we regularly thank everyone for their hard work. What is The Boredroom’s favourite product range? We are a Matrix salon for both colour and retail. It’s affordable, and the results you get on the hair are incredible. My clients are addicted to the Total Results range, especially our students. It is such good value and they adore it. International Men’s Style Collection from Juliette den Ouden Juliette den Ouden, international hair and make-up artist, and founder of JDO Academy, recently put together a men’s collection shoot for winter 2018. This collection won her the first prize in the Dutch Coiffure Awards, and third place in the AIPP Awards (won by South Africa’s Candice McKay). The collection is inspired by the working classes in the 1950s – tough and raw, but with soft lines to the hair. Credits Hair and Make-up: Juliette den Ouden (JDO) Photography: Hans de Vries Assistant Make-up: Esmeralda de Waal Styling: Fayola Wekker Models: Fic Model management and Sebastian Jimmy Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Netasha Balkissoon, today’s mystery prize winner. Netasha wins a set of Hairnews mugs, and a featured interview in Hairnews! Enter now for our final lucky draw which will be announced tomorrow, with one fabulous mystery prize still to be won! Email info@hairnews.co.za or message 082 891 8537.

Here’s some incredible hair inspiration - the recent work that Sonnyboy Magano and his team have done, both in-salon and at shows. We adore the variety of techniques that have been used to create these trendy, beautiful looks! More about Sonnyboy Sonnyboy Magano started his career at Gary Rom Hairdressing, developing his business skills as well as his creative talent, and working on Fashion Weeks and pageants including Miss Teen SA. He was then approached by the owner of Mane Salon, Melrose Arch, to manage the new salon and appoint a team. This salon was extremely celebrity focused and in this exciting environment, Sonnyboy built a name for himself. Three years ago he started his own salon – Sonnymagic Hair Beauty Lounge, which today is located at 361 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall Park. Styling numerous celebs, Sonnyboy keeps a humble approach in a comfortable salon that feels like a home from home, while making sure that their every need is fulfilled and that food and drink are available so they can unwind while their hair is done. A Mizani creative team member, Sonnyboy uses and recommends this professional range in his salon. His philosophy: Every year, something must change for the better! You can follow Sonnyboy on Instagram HERE and on Facebook HERE Decor Tour: Rolf Offermann Hairplay, Ballito Junction Mall Glamorous and chic, the design and decor of this compact salon makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right out of the mall and into an exclusive, luxury haven! Take a look at how Rolf has achieved this. Rolf Offermann Hairplay, Ballito Junction Tel: 032 586 1577 Mystery Prize Winner Shelene Shaer from Tanaz, Illovo, is the lucky winner of a L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair hamper, containing the conditioner, masque, and blow dry crème. We will be in touch with you asap to deliver your prize! There’s still a chance to enter our final mystery prize draw which will take place on Thursday 4 January. Email info@hairnews.co.za or message 082 891 8537.

Dawid Kriel from Institute Aesthetic, Somerset West, Western Cape, explains how he keeps himself sane, and his salon experience special, over the busy season. “I start earlier and work later through the month of December to get through all the bookings. I cut down on social invites and chill on my days off to have the energy when I am at the salon.” Extra Special Client Experience: All clients with a colour booking receive a Redken Chemistry treatment for free during this time. And being cherry season in the Western Cape, we have a bowl of fresh cherries in the reception for clients to enjoy! Current and Future Trends: Dawid Kriel’s Forecast Over the holiday season we have been doing all tones of blondes, from silvery platinums to caramel golds, mostly in balayage. We have been doing lots of copper and golden brunettes, and for the youngsters, a lot of the new Redken City Beats in all pastel shades. For autumn 2018, we will see lots of bright and warm copper – golden tones with flashes of pink and coral, and of course bright reds... at any rate, I hope so! Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Mary Ann B, from MAB’s Hair and Beauty Salon. You have won a matched set of Hairnews mugs, and a featured interview in Hairnews. We will be in touch soon to send you your prize and organise the interview! There are still two fabulous mystery prizes to be won... enter now by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537.

When she won Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters’ hair was very dark. But by the time she won Miss Universe, it was a gorgeous, glowing, multifaceted honey blonde that drew the eye. Unquestionably, this was a winning colour that helped her stand out from the other contestants. This colour change was the vision of talented Leandi Botes from Veaudry Salon, Fourways. Here is the story behind this incredible transformation. “When Demi-Leigh first came to the salon after she had won Miss South Africa, we talked about her goals. At that stage her hair was very dark and I suggested going lighter. I said we would do it in stages so as to ensure optimal condition and also to keep the change gradual since she was in the public eye. Demi-Leigh’s hair is healthy and it grows very fast. It’s all real - she wears no extensions. Original Colour: Dark First: Leandi did a full head of balayage foils, and added natural colour with a colour shampoo for movement, dimension, and health.Smartbond was used to protect hair during bleaching. Second: Demi-Leigh loved this and the following visit, Leandi completed the process, taking the blonde all the way to the root. She concocted her own recipe to tone it to a honey beige blonde. Third: Just before the Miss Universe competition, Leandi added a few extra highlights for additional brightness. Final Colour: Shimmering, multidimensional blonde “I think the colour makes her!” Leandi says. “It was a privilege to work with Demi-Leigh; she is a beautiful person inside and out, and a true inspiration.” Leandi sectioned the hair in a diamond shape so that it would look natural as it grew out. Her toning recipe was: L’Oréal Professionnel Dialight – half 8, half 9.13, with a drop of 7.23 and 6-vol. Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Debbie Brown of Pzazz Hair Studio, who has won a fabulous Matrix hamper with the brand new Brass Off range. Enjoy! Our daily mystery giveaways will start up again on 3rd January and we have three prizes still to be won. You can enter the draw now by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537. Happy New Year to the Industry We’re almost there... and what a December it has been. Almost time to take off your salon clothes, put on your party outfit and celebrate the start of a brand new year – with a stronger rand giving us hope on the horizon and a breathing space. Here’s to a glorious, successful and fulfilling 2018 from the Hairnews team... we’ll catch you on the other side!

Elani Fox – Manager, Franco International Sandton, explains what fuels this busy salon during the festive season. Stock is the main issue for December... we place bigger orders at the beginning of December, looking at what we used this time last year as a guideline. It’s so important, because if you don’t have stock you can’t do the turnover so you must have enough retail and colour stock to take you through to January. In the salon, we motivate our team as much as we can, keep a positive vibe, and give them the time and days off they need as soon as it’s less busy – we have found the past few years it remains very busy up until after New Year. The festive season is a difficult time of the year, and so our team needs all the support we can give them! Franco International Sandton Decor Tour Do you want to take a look round Franco International’s busy, glamorous interior and see their special copper detailing and amazing use of space? Here’s the decor tour! Franco International Banking Mall, Sandton City 011 883 1687 / 011 783 9405 Mystery Prize Winner Sharon Schierhout is the lucky winner of an awesome Redken Blonde Idol hamper, including Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Nourishing Mask. Enjoy! There are fantastic mystery prizes still to be won in our upcoming draws, so enter now by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537.

For 2018, metallics are going to be huge, and hotter-than-hot. The recent fashion weeks have shown us models strutting their stuff, draped in silver from head to toe, and this metallic mania is spilling over into hair. We’re talking high-shine, chrome-effect hair and of course, grey in all its shades from bright silver to dark charcoal, will still be hugely popular. To show you just how metallic some collections are, take a look at the trendy Custo Barcelona show from New York Woman SS 2018. It’s literally a chromefest... and what stunning garments! Upcoming Launch: Majirel Metals Exciting news... L’Oréal Professionnel’s Majirel Metals is launching in South Africa in February 2018, and this stunning range includes five high-shine shades to achieve that polished, metallic finish with a glossy, reflective and on-trend colour. Here are three effects created with Majirel Metals – Smudged Metals, Dark Charcoal and Lavender Silver. The how-tos will be published in the next few weeks! Mystery Prize Winner Rolf Losken, industry icon and coach at the Intercoiffure Education for Life hairdressing school at Christel House, is the lucky winner of our latest mystery draw. Rolf wins a Mizani hamper, consisting of a True Textures curl define pudding, Calming scalp lotion, a stunning lipstick and a white and gold Mizani cushion. There are fantastic mystery prizes still to be won in our upcoming draws, so enter now by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537.

Some clients have the looks and personality to carry off short hair – and is there anything more stunning than a short blonde style, done to perfection? Here are two looks with their formulas from Juan Joubert, at the Juan Joubert Hair, Skin and Nail Salon in Port Elizabeth. Look 1: Fabulous, flawless blonde coloured with Redken 09b. Look 2: The new California platinum blonde coloured with Redken 09v. and blurred with 08gi. Juan Joubert Service Tips: Strive for Perfection We asked Juan Joubert for his tips on top-class, personalised client service – and here’s what he has to say! This is service the Juan Joubert way – how do you offer clients service your way? 1.Do you do anything differently in your salon during the busy season from how you do it the rest of the year? We focus on more moisturising treatments due to warmer weather and in depth consultations as clients are reluctant to make drastic changes. 2.How do you make sure to give clients the best experience in your salon, even when you are busy? By following the Juan Joubert steps: 1. Consult 2. Prescribe 3. Deliver. There are time limits to these steps ensuring that the client has the ultimate experience. Juan Joubert salon lives by the credo: Nothing is done until it is done to perfection. Mystery Giveaways - Enter Now! From the 28th December, our Holiday Hairnews daily mystery giveaways will start up again, so get your name into the draw today by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537. Fabulous daily product prizes to be won so don’t delay – the sooner your name is in the pot, the bigger your chances are it will be drawn!

Gorgeous hair inspiration in all shades from Mario Company Hair & Beauty, Cape Town. Salon owner Mario makes the most of the festive season by extending the working hours, and making sure that staff training and attention to detail is 100%. What staff learn in quiet times, will stay with them in busy times. “With lots of team work, we deliver excellence,” Mario explains. Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Riandi Lindford, who wins the incredible Serie Expert Prokeratin Liss range from L’Oréal Professionnel. Our next Mystery Prize draw will be on 28 December – enter at any time over the festive season by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537. Your name will remain in the draw once you have entered. Will This be You by Sunday? Come on... you can do it! Load up on coffee and get those last few heads looking gorgeous before you collapse on the salon floor! Here’s to good health and wonderful clients over this busiest hairdressing weekend!

How do you create brilliant service over the festive season? Gail, owner of Xpertease Hair and Body in Greenside, makes sure she adds a sparkle! “We don’t just give clients a hot chocolate, we do a sparkly hot chocolate, a special Christmas-themed hot chocolate. We replace the cushions in our waiting area with gold ones. Clients notice and enjoy these details! That is why it is so important for salon owners to pay attention to them.” Xpertease Professional Hair and Body Decor Tour This exclusive, established hair salon has recently added a beauty section to their business. Take a look inside! XHB: Village Green Shopping Centre, Greenside, Jhb 011 646 3705 Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Faieza Jeppe, who has won a fabulous Mizani gift pack including a scatter cushion, Conditioning Hairdress, Calming Scalp Lotion, and a gorgeous lipstick! Enter for our upcoming lucky draws: It’s easy! Just email info@hairnews.co.za or message 082 891 8537. Your name will remain in the draw pool once you have entered!