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We adore this promotional video from Hair Studio, Kromboom Rd, Cape Town, which captures so many special moments and aspects of this iconic salon. Hair Studio, 75 Kromboom Rd, Rondebosch Tel: 021 696 7694

Goldwell’s amazing Color Zoom Challenge is still open for entries – but closing date is 31st May. Now’s the time to harness your creativity and imagination to interpret this year’s trend – and you might just achieve the honour of being a national finalist, or even jetting off to Toronto to represent South Africa on stage! It’s so easy… create your look using any of Goldwell’s colour products, take a photo, and submit it with your correctly completed entry form! Photographic entries are all judged anonymously, and the finalists’ photos are sent overseas and judged by an international panel. HERE is some inspiration for the amazing 2018 trend Elemental, which is all about muted pastels, translucent colours, earthy effects and airy texture with a modern feel. It’s visionary and exciting, so use it as your starting point, and create your interpretation! For more info contact your Goldwell rep or phone 011 312 5070.

Here’s a fabulous offer! Purchase My Salon Software and you will receive a free SWOT analysis of your business valued at R5500. With fantastic features, My Salon Software provides solutions that will optimise every area of your business so get in touch today to find out more! Email Aletta@mysalonsoftware.co.za or phone 064 504 6001 Or terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za or phone 083 650 0952

Today, Hairnews is publishing the first two looks from this amazing shoot – and Pasquale have also shared the techniques the team used to create these trendy, fashion-forward styles. The collection: According to fashion director Yvonne Bryson: All variations of Angled, Round and Straight Shapes & playful Colour Techniques were created within the lines, layers and graduation of each of the cuts. Colours were used to enhance these shapes for the modern consumer and can easily be commercialized by using natural tones These finished looks as shown, can be worn in many different directions. Both the Cuts & Colours lend themselves to options of versatility. Look 1: Hairstylist: Alida Scheffer Photographer: Werner Prinsloo Makeup Artist: Irene Koukouzellis Technique: This was a black “box bob” with layering for texture. A red extension was added to give a “pop” of colour. Look 2: Hairstylist: Janine Gough Photographer: Werner Prinsloo Makeup Artist: Irene Koukouzellis Techniques: Multiple tones of Violets and Pinks were used. Fine yellow slices were added to break these tones a little. Making it more visible to the eye a round shape was created with this cut, with longer sides to enhance the cheekbones An asymmetric fringe is swept across the face for softness. Pasquale Hairstylists Tel: 011 391 3105/6 Woodbridge Square, Glen Marais, Kempton Park

Interesting and useful… here’s how you can form perfect, ready to attach dreadlocks from human hair extensions!

To RSVP or for more info contact 011 465 4370 or email info@mukhair.co.za To book a demo email education@mukhair.co.za One Tube, Six Results! Permanent • Demi Permanent • Intense Demi Permanent • Colour Balancing • Blonde Toning • Men’s Grey Blending Unique and groundbreaking, cost-effective and technologically innovative, muk’s 6-in-1 formula offers a palette of 103 intermixable shades for every creative need. This range is a game-changer for the South African market, with the products’ ability to convert colour, based on the developer and lotion used. muk was created to outperform market leaders, while offering something new, exciting and different that is PPD free, Vegan, Peta approved and derived from almost 80% naturally derived products. Their first product became an overnight success and muk achieved an international presence in 25 countries! Originally from Australia, it is distributed in South Africa through Veaudry International. The Hybrid Cream hair colour offers technology that allows it to penetrate deeply into the hair shaft, creating long lasting colour with luminous intensity. Hybrid Pigment Technology and Cationic Triplex compounds allow the closest replication of human hair keratin protein, replacing all 19 amino acids, meaning the product actually enhances hair’s condition. The South African launch includes a series of events country-wide, where haircare and media guru Brad Vincent, muk Global Sales and Technical Development Director, will have one-on-ones with salon owners, discussing all your questions and concerns, from technical to business to general! muk and Veaudry invite you to attend and find out more about a colour that will be a game-changer for your salon! Johannesburg 19 May - Third Space, Craigavon Cape Town 21 May - Bootleggers, Century City East London 22 May - Hairphoria, Beacon Bay Durban 23 May - Bellevue, Kloof To RSVP or for more info contact 011 465 4370 or email info@mukhair.co.za To book a demo email education@mukhair.co.za For more information on the brand visit www.mukhair.co.za

The water crisis in Cape Town has impacted businesses in different ways, from changes in staffing to new client service protocols. The Bargaining Council is gathering information so that we can get a clearer picture of how this crisis has affected salons, and how the Council can assist. If you are a salon in the Western Cape, please take two minutes to complete the survey here – please let us know how the water crisis has affected your business and what changes, if any, you have made as a result. CLICK HERE for the survey. With water becoming an increasingly scarce resource, it is likely that other areas of South Africa will experience similar shortages in the near future. Here is some feedback from salons that have participated so far, on water saving tips they have implemented... we would welcome your feedback and experience in the survey! Grey Water: • Put a grey water system in place. • Grey water can be used to flush toilets Towels: • Disposable towels save on washing of hair towels • Recycle towels and use one towel per service instead of two • An eco washing machine cuts down on water used in laundering towels Basins: • Flow restrictors on each tap allow for less wastage • A special fitting on the basins reduces water usage • Clients pay a basin charge Hands: • Using hand sanitizer cuts down on water use Washing: • Only one deep wash when doing blowdries or cuts • Warn clients the water won’t be the perfect temperature but we don’t want to waste • Leave in sprays used as conditioners, unless chemical services were done • Emulsify much better before rinsing colour to save water • Kiddies can be sprayed wet with a bit of detangler, not washed • Gents mostly get sprayed wet if they are just having a cut

We love this authentic collection that embodies the passion for both women’s short hair cuts and traditional barbering. Hair: Jessica Sutherland (@rokkjess) Salon: Rokk Ebony @rokk_ebony Makeup: Sarah Baxter Styling: Milana De Mina Photographer: Elizabeth Kinnaird

Skin undertones are perfectly illustrated in this video using celebs as examples. A must for you and your clients!

For clients with thinning hair, professional brand Mediceuticals provides an effective solution! Exclusively distributed by Hair & Beauty Warehouse. Hair & Beauty Warehouse - Pretoria Metro Home Centre, Shop 41, C/o Zambezi & Veronica Roads, Montana, Pretoria Tel: 012 - 567 1303 | Email: admin@hbwarehouse.co.za

Here’s a fantastic how-to from Marcus Waines of Jacks of London. Be inspired by step by step guidelines to this edgy, trendy finished look! Marcus Waines – The Hustler Hair: Marcus Waines - Jacks of London Art Crew Styling: Ricardo Chiudioni Photography: Barry Makariou Products: American Crew With its roots firmly in the golden age of 50s strong and silent movie stars, this slick, leading man look puts a thoroughly modern spin on the signature style of those quiffed-up kings of the big screen. 1. Start by reducing length on sides and back to just above the ear using clippers freehand, starting with grade 1 at the hairline and rising to grade 2. 2. Carefully slope line from temple to back of head equally on both sides. 3. Using clipper over to comb method, find connection with top, being careful to blend patches where scalp may be misshapen. Refine connection and polish sides with scissor over comb where required. 4. Connect sides to top, lifting for more height towards the front 5. Using scissor point technique, texture the top from front to crown. 6. Add American Crew Tech Series Texture Foam to magnify shape and add volume and texture, then blow dry to give height and create quiff. Apply American Boost powder through fringe area for great volume and to give the lift and hold needed. Finish with American Crew Heavy Head Hold Pomade to give superb definition and high shine and hold.

This is a daring look and the video makes your heart stop! But the ending says it all... watch and find out!