We adore this gorgeous translucent pink colour, from The Boredroom salon, Stellenbosch. The formula couldn’t be easier... It’s a 10 M with Clear and L’Oréal Magenta. We’ll bring you more fabulous facts about The Boredroom early next year. Fun Gifts If you had to choose – which of these items would be your chosen stocking filler? The No More Cuts ring that doubles as a finger guard? The customised notebook for that personal touch? Or the watch that says everything about your career? Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Nuraan Moose of Partners Hair Design, who has won a Q&A feature in Hairnews along with his set of Hairnews coffee mugs. We'll be in touch about the interview and your prize will be on its way to you soon. 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!

What advice do you give your clients when they head off for summer holidays? Sean Cox, owner of Swept, Morningside, tells them to take it easy! On holidays, clients should leave their hair alone and go for a looser, natural feel – don’t try to work it as much as you do the rest of the year. The main complaint on holidays is frizz, which is why my two go-to products are a heat protector and an oil. That way hair is shielded from the sun and kept well moisturised. Hopefully if the client uses good products while she is on holiday and doesn’t overwork her hair, then both she and her hair will come back feeling healthier and more relaxed! Decor Tour: Swept, Morningside Located in a stunning mall that specialises in unique, owner-run stores, Swept owes its welcoming yet glamorous look to a combination of textures – owner Sean and his wife chose what they loved, and the result is a very special look and feel. Swept Morningside Shopping Centre, JHB 011 326 6101 Mystery Draw Winner: Congratulations to Wendy Guy, the winner of our latest mystery draw. Wendy wins a hamper with salon sizes of the fabulous Matrix Total Results Brass Off range... this incredible product is launching to the industry in early 2018. The effective, caring formulas are rich in blue-violet pigments to banish brassy tones. A must for blonde clients, and anyone who needs gorgeous, shiny, cool tones enhanced. 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!

Essential client service tips from Ayanda Madlebe -Mizani artist, owner of Studio 353 in Johannesburg, and head stylist for Big Brother All Stars. Ayanda advises: “The health of our clients’ hair is our main priority. We don’t talk people out of what they want, but offer alternatives, advice and suggestions. We aim to provide exceptional service along with mental relaxation, so clients walk out feeling and looking good.” About Ayanda Madlebe With 13 years’ industry experience, Ayanda began his career hand-washing towels at a local salon. He worked his way up to becoming a salon owner, celebrity television and editorial stylist. “We use Mizani products at Studio 353 because there is so much variety in the brand and it gives quality results – great hair with body, movement and natural shine.” Sun Kissed Balayage By Shelene Shaer, Tanaz, Illovo This glorious and gorgeous sun kissed look was achieved with the following formula: We used very fine balayage lines, painting the hair freehand using L’Oréal Professionnel Studio Blonde 40-vol with Smartbond, and toned with Dialight 9.13 with 9-vol. Mystery Prize Winner Congratulations to Anthony Rath of Proline Hair Design, who has won a Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum range together with a gorgeous carry bag. 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!

Priya Pillay, owner of Radiant Hair, Chatsworth, advises how hairdressers can make the most of the busy season by remembering to upsell: “The season takes over... everyone has extra money and is in a spending mindset. It is easy to upsell when clients have been paid and are in a festive mood. Don’t just take it for granted that they only want what they have booked. Add a few highlights to the colour service or suggest a treatment as an add-on." Do you want to take a look at Radiant Hair’s stunning interior? Here’s our salon decor tour. Priya's Hero Product: My client demographic needs affordable products, firstly so they can have all their services done in-salon, and secondly so that they can maintain at home – it’s not about walking out looking amazing, but also purchasing products to maintain the look. Also, Matrix is so education-oriented. Hairdressing is a give and take industry, and learning and sharing is so important. We recently launched Bond Ultim8 – this is a phenomenal treatment for clients wanting to go lighter. Especially with a lot of my clients being a darker hair base, this allows us to push more while maintaining the integrity of the hair, with an amazing, glossy finish. Clients are loving it – it’s taken off like hot cakes! Today's Mystery Prize Draw: Monday’s Winner - Kérastase Chromatique hamper Congratulations to Janette Walmsley, who has won a magnificent Kérastase Chromatique hamper. We will be in touch asap to send you your prize! Enter now for tomorrow's mystery draw! Don’t forget to enter for the Mystery Draws by emailing info@hairnews.co.za or messaging 082 891 8537. There is a lucky draw every day, you can enter every day to improve your chances, and all entries remain in the draw until the final prize is won.

It’s the silly season, when salons are busy and clients are spending! So from 17th December until 5th January, the Hairnews team is bringing you special Holiday Hairnews editions – fast, fun-tastic, relevant reading on... Holiday hair inspiration Making the most of the festive season Sneak peeks into other salons Great giveaways – starting now! To enter the first fabulous mystery product giveaway, message or Whatsapp 082 891 8537 or email info@hairnews.co.za, with your name and phone number! You will be in the running to receive a fabulous festive gift! Holiday Hairnews is proudly sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Matrix, Mizani, Pureology and Redken.

INOAR want to thank each and every salon & client for your business, support and excellent service in 2017. And 2018 we are going to be even BIGGER, BETTER & STRONGER, and we are looking forward to share new and exciting adventures, products and journeys in the coming year. LASTLY we would like to WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED 2018!! May the new year take us to new heights, and may it be a year of POSITIVE EXPLOSION. PLEASE TAKE NOTE INOAR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 15th OF DECEMBER 2017 AND WILL RE-OPEN ON THE 10th OF JANUARY 2018.

Best wishes and good business for the festive season from Goldwell + KMS South Africa.​

On behalf of Modern Hair & Beauty South Africa, MD Chris Stofberg thanks the industry. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, to all our clients for your support during the past year. It’s certainly been an interesting and a challenging one! We have many activities lined up for the new year and look forward to sharing more information with you after the holidays. This is the time to be with family and friends and to take some time out of our busy schedules. We hope that many of you will be able to do that. On behalf of the Modern Hair & Beauty team I wish you all a busy festive season and for those who will be traveling, please take care and stay safe. See you again next year!

Wahl has done an amazing amount for the industry this year – supporting competitions, giveaways, and donations to the less fortunate. And, of course, providing the tools for stylists to do the most modern, trendy and artistic work! Here’s Wahl highlights from Salon Africa – we hope everyone enjoys this fab footage.

Turn your client into a summer goddess Beach waves are a summer favourite. A natural, cool style that will take your client from beach to cocktails. Follow the simple step-by-step guide for textured, undone waves. How to get the look For a very quick on-trend styling Refresh and give texture to the hair spraying EIMI Dry Me all over. Work the texture with your fingers and your hairdryer to give some fresh and natural-looking volume. Then style with the same technique as Step 3. OR Step 1 After shampooing, apply EIMI Perfect Me and Ocean Spritz to create a rough matte, beachy texture. Start to dry the root area using a hairdryer and paddle brush. Step 2 Once the root area is dry, keep blow drying on the lengths. Step 3 Set the hair with a curling iron. Alternating different sizes and shapes of curls will give the style a more natural look. Use EIMI for summer styling EIMI Ocean Spritz Create an undone beachy texture with this natural mineral salt spray that helps protect hair against dehydration and UV damage. Perfect Me BB Lotion This delicate hair BB lotion designed with skincare benefits adds shine, repairs, moisturises, tames fly-aways, and protects against heat. Dry Me Create head-turning volume and matte texture for any individual style. Absorb oil and refresh hair with Dry Me’s outstanding tapioca starch formula. For more info call 021 590 3700. Like Wella’s Facebook page here Wella fans, post your fabulous beach looks with the hashtag #whywella

With our gorgeous Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters having won the Miss Universe title, many people are asking – what does she use to keep her gorgeous locks in their shiny, glamorous condition? CHI are the proud, professional sponsor of all Demi-Leigh’s haircare needs through the year of her reign. So now, salons can stock the ranges that Miss South Africa used on her gorgeous tresses to clinch the Miss Universe honours – a selling point like no other! The CHI Argan Plus Moringa Oil range is used by Demi-Leigh, and this includes the Argan Shampoo, Argan Conditioner, Argan Rejuvenating Masque, and the pure Argan Oil. These products are available now to South African salons. And to keep her locks in ultimate health, Demi-Leigh uses the stunning CHI Royal Treatment range. This fabulous care range is launching in South Africa next year – why not be the first in your area to offer it to clients? For styling, shine and curls, the CHI range of styling products and the electrical tools were used on all the Miss Universe contestants backstage – products that offered optimal performance to create beauty-queen hair! CHI is distributed in South Africa by Glamit... to stock this range, call 021 790 1669 or email info@glamit.co.za

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