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These are focused on make-up, but the gorgeous hairstyles frame the faces perfectly and add to the astounding transformations. A must-watch!

Salon For Sale in Mulbarton, south of Jhb: R150,000 for fully staffed, going concern. Urgent sale. Modern 12 station salon, 4 x basins with a beauty room, pedi station and 2 x nail stations. Kitchen/stock room, toilet and outside seating area. Going concern with full staff that would like to stay on. Present turnover is R90,000 per month. Contact Bev on 011 682 1979/ 084 501 1753 or email beverleyleach@hotmail.com

Seven trend-driven looks from Ladine’s newest collection, to inspire you and your clients. Modern Twist Classic Hollywood glam! A hairdo reminiscent of the 1940s easy as 1,2,3. FORMULA • Apply warm water to prepare the hair for shampooing. • Cleanse the hair with Ladine Deep Cleansing Shampoo twice (use 5ml and rinse out with warm water and then repeat the same process again). • After shampooing, blot dry the hair and apply 5ml of Ladine Conditioning Blow-Dry Lotion and massage into the hair. Follow this with a blow-wave. • Use Ladine Scalp Treatment to base the scalp, massage onto the scalp. • Now apply 2 drops of Ladine Silicone Serum into the palm of your hands, rub it in and massage into the hair. Then use the curling iron at 220 degrees to flat iron the hair straight. • Use a paddle brush to create a path / sectioning off on the left-hand side / Parietal Ridge area of your client, leaving more volume and length to the right-hand side. • On the shorter left-hand section, hold and twist flip the hair upwards towards the back of the ear and push it flat to the nape area – use a gripping pin to hold down and blend this section with the back straightened part of the hair. • Working on the right hand, lengthier side of the hair, twist flip the hair upwards a little bit higher than the left section and with the gripping pin, pin hold and blend this section with the back straightened part of the hair. • Finish it off with Ladine’s Brazil Nut Oil to remove static and to add shine. Glam Curl We’re excited to see all of the 1920s-inspired beauty looks surface again. Defined by its distinct finger wave pattern, this ’20s hairstyle looks stunning on both short and long-haired ladies. We love how this look has evolved throughout the years, as stars like Nicole Richie and Rihanna have sported the sophisticated hair do on the red carpet. FORMULA • Start off with a thorough hair analysis and consultation. • Base the scalp and hairline area with Barrier Lotion for scalp and hair line protection. • Apply 5ml of PreFix on the hair from root to tip to protect the hair cuticles and prevent chemical damage. • Commence with a relaxer service using Ladine Relaxertec relaxer for the recommended period of time according to manufacturer’s standards, using the strength suitable for your client (Young & Gentle, Regular or Super). • Rinse the chemical relaxer with lukewarm water for 10 minutes and then blot-dry the hair. • Apply Ladine BioComplex and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. • Now use 5ml of Ladine’s Neutralizing Shampoo to close the cuticles and cleanse the hair. • Rinse out with warm water and repeat the same process again if needed. Blot-dry the hair and trim split-ends. • Now apply 5ml of Shape and Style Foam on the hair from the forehead moving back – creating finger wave patterns. Repeat the same process right through to the back of the head. • When finished sculpting/shaping with finger waves, put the hair under a hood dryer to fix the finger waves into place. • When dry… your client is good to go. Raven Bob The classic bob never fades out of fashion. It’s fashionable, stylish and super sexy. Short bob hairstyles are a great pick for women of all ages. FORMULA • Apply warm water to prepare the hair for shampooing. • Cleanse the hair with Ladine Deep Cleansing Shampoo twice (use 5ml and rinse out with warm water and then repeat the same process again). • Now apply Hair Repair Treatment to the hair, cover the hair with a shower cap and leave it on for 15 minutes under the hood dryer to restore the hair’s protein and moisture. After 15 minutes rinse out with warm water and blot-dry. • Apply 5ml of Conditioning Blow-Dry Lotion and massage into the hair. Blow-wave the hair. • Now add hair extensions (100% human hair) for added volume and body. Use a bonding technique (hair glue) to bond the hair extensions to the hair. Create small sections in the hair by guiding the hair extensions horizontally in a half-moon method. • When done with the bonding, base the scalp with Ladine Nutri-E for scalp nourishment. • Apply 2 drops of Ladine Silicone Serum into the palm of your hands and massage into the hair, then use the curling iron at 220 degrees to iron the hair into a thick curl formation. Brush the hair thereafter. • Use a pair of scissors and a cutting comb, carefully cut and shape the hair into a Raven Bob. • Using a styling comb, finish the shape and look by brushing through Brazil Nut Oil for added shine. It’s a Curl Thing This bold half pinned, half straightened look takes away from inspiring styles of the ’70s. A great face framing hairdo that balances a bouncy textured look along with beautifully straightened hair. FORMULA • Start off with a thorough hair analysis and consultation. • Base the scalp and hairline area with Barrier Lotion for scalp and hair line protection. • Apply 5ml of PreFix on the hair from root to tip to protect the hair cuticles and prevent chemical damage. • Commence with a relaxer service using Ladine Relaxertec relaxer for the recommended period of time according to manufacturer’s standards, using the strength suitable for your client (Young & Gentle, Regular or Super). Rinse. • Follow this with an application of Ladine’s Neutralizing Shampoo to neutralize the alkalinity of the hair. This will also remove all traces of chemicals from the relaxer service that was done. The Neutralizing Shampoo contains Chamomile that refreshes and helps soothe scalp irritation and itching after a chemical service. Repeat with a second cleanse for optimal results. Rinse. • Blow-dry the hair with a small application of Ladine’s Conditioning Blow-Dry Lotion. • Apply extensions and weave into natural hair, if extra length and volume is desired (optional). • Apply Ladine’s Brazil Nut Oil serum to the hair and begin curling the hair, keeping loose waves toward the ends and tighter curls toward the mid-length. • Finish it off with an application of Ladine’s Braids & Weaves At Root Treatment to the hairline and exposed scalp area for added scalp protection and hair vitality. Bantu Rock From baby bangs to boxer braids, ’90s hairstyles have been making a comeback like no other! It’s no surprise then that bantu knots are sweeping across Instagram like a contagious ’90s hairstyling addiction! FORMULA • Start off with a thorough hair analysis and consultation. • Commence with cleansing clients’ hair with Natural Therapy 4 in 1 Shampoo. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. • After washing the hair, separate the nape and sides into four parts, leaving the top and crown area voluminous. Apply small amounts of Mould Dreads and Shape & Style Foam on the hair that has been sectioned and then gently comb through each section with a Denman brush or a similar brush. • Combing each section through and tying it back up, part each section according to the amount of bantu knots you’d like in each one. • Apply perm rods to the top and crown area. • Leave under the hood dryer to set the hair shape. Remove rods when satisfied. • Apply a small amount of Brazil Nut Oil for added shine on the top and crown area and you are good to go. Royal Wave The afro will never cease to show its face. Ladine transforms the ‘fro with a regal appeal for the ambitious, strong and proudly natural afro girl. FORMULA • Start off with a thorough hair analysis and consultation. • Commence with a relaxer service using Ladine Relaxertec for the recommended period per manufacturer’s standards, using the strength suitable for your client (Young & Gentle, Regular or Super). Rinse. • Apply 8 pumps of OSCO Shape & Style Foam into your clients’ hair, depending on the length of hair of course. Shape & Style offers a flexible styling – quick-drying non-sticky formula with UV fi lter and heat protection for styling with hot tools – ideal for this up-style. • Using the two-comb brushing technique, up-style the hair to be as voluminous and upright as possible, in the shape of a crown essentially. Whilst combing up, shape the front of your client’s hair with a wave – feel free to add more Shape & Style Foam to better defi ne the shape if needed. • Put your client’s hair under the hood dryer to set hair shape until satisfied. Nubian Queen An incredibly beautiful and abundantly elegant African woman that is the envy of all women. Nubian Queens are friends, lovers, and the mothers of civilization. FORMULA • Start off with a thorough hair analysis and consultation. • Cleanse the hair with Natural Therapy 4 in 1 Shampoo (includes Argan Oil). Cleanse the hair a second time if necessary. This will detangle, moisturise and condition the hair, leaving it naturally beautiful. • Follow this up with an application of Ladine’s Hair Softener. Curly hair is naturally hard. Hair Softener is the ultimate leave-in conditioner, leaving hair super soft, manageable and full of shine. • Blow-dry the hair. • Apply extensions and weave into natural hair, if extra length and volume is desired (optional). • Use a small application of Mould Dreads, massage into the palm of your hands and evenly distribute product onto the sides of your client’s head to flatten this area of hair. Section the sides into three parts, leaving the top natural and full of volume. Reapply Mould Dreads over the sides where the parting has been placed to further flatten and shape the sides. • Pin the natural voluminous hair at the top of the head into three or more buns in a mohawk fashion. • Add a small amount of Silicone Serum and gently apply onto the surface of the buns for extra shine. Click HERE to learn more about each look and how to recreate the looks.

Calling all progressive, business-focused, go-getters – big news ahead. Goldwell/KMS is hosting the awesome MBE Congress on Sunday 3rd June at Emperor’s Palace. This will be a day of business education, a stunning new launch that will catapult your colour earnings to greater success, and the opportunity to network with your industry peers. The seminar is R700 per person for the day, including lunch and refreshments. Full details in the ticket – to book, contact your Goldwell/KMS rep or phone 011 312 5070.

What do your stars foretell this May? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, you can contact her on 083 430 1456. TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY True love appears to be trying hard to catch up with you and you keep ignoring it! What is the matter with you, Taurus? You think you’re in love, but you’re scared to death… Try and look at it from a different point of view and embrace the truth. Since when has the gutsy Taurus run from anything? Work looks good as well, but do try and get some alone time and think. GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE If you’re back on the road again with ideas for the rest of this year, you would do very well to look at the kind of job that needs a smooth talker, and how much smoother can you get than a Gemini? (Be alert, everybody!) If you are in any way involved in the selling business you’re on the right road. However, promising people a castle and they end up with a mud hut is not a good idea. CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY Time to look at family issues again. We all know you’re tired of it and them, but you need to keep up with what’s going on. Somebody misses you very much and you are causing heartache. Get off that busy, busy road and make time for yourself and the ones who need you. Can you maybe slow down a bit, Work Lunatic? You need to make money, but really… take a breath… LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG This is the perfect time for you to get on the bandwagon and start using the vague sharpness you have in your brain. Something you have to learn to improve your job is waiting for you, you just need to discover it and then study it. (Can you spell “study”?) … Love doesn’t look bad either, you just need to keep from boring him/her with all the stuff you’re about to learn. Keep up! VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Virgo can be so tiring sometimes with the Perfection thing… We all understand this by now, but the stars are telling you to get to the thing you have been wanting to do for so long and keep putting off. You will be so surprised at how wonderful whatever it is you want to do and it will give you another path to follow. Even the lover will be impressed. How about a new start with him/her too? LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT If you need to discuss love issues with your partner, this would be a good time. However, the trick is not to bore him/her to death and lose the path … Try not to concentrate so hard on the details that he/she falls asleep. You can also do well at the moment with job ideas, but once again, don’t leave it too long. Any decisions you make now will be long-lasting, so watch your tongue… SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV For some unknown reason, you are being loved half to death by someone at the moment. Whether you are aware of him/her or not, it can only be a good thing, so keep at it and keep the claws in when you discover how wonderful this person is. (He/she would have to be to take on a Scorp). If you’re looking at work issues, it might not be a good time to make a move now. Wait it out. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC You’re getting carried away here a bit, Sag. You’re having a wonderful time, but you have to watch the finances. Don’t get yourself into trouble here. You need to think of that special something you have always wanted and start working at getting it before you lose your patience and start killing various people. This applies also to the loved one who’s scared to death right now. CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 There appears to be a lot of people who are proud of you right now. One has to ask why? However, whatever has come your way in the last year has taught you something and you are actually applying it to your everyday life… A miracle. Keep at it and you will end up making the money you have always wanted. However, don’t forget about the people who helped to get you here. AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB You’re always pushing on with something new and a lot of people get kind of tiiired of keeping up with you. However, lately you have been using your Brain (you got one?) and you’re coming up with an idea that can really make a huge difference to your finances. You also seem to have awakened your travelling instinct which, believe it or not, is a good thing. Don’t leave anybody behind. PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH Pisces! You have to wake up to your financial situation! You’re a lot better off than you think. Do some investigation into all kinds of documents that have been lying in the background for so long that they’re in danger of disintegrating. Something at work should take you by surprise too, so wait that out. It’s really time you realised that you are loved so greatly, you have no idea! Why? ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL You have so many good ideas, you just need to get on with them, Aries. How about now? You’ve never been afraid of hard work and you like money, as everybody does, so make lists and get to it. The difficult thing is sorting through People, ones that matter and ones that don’t. The ones who waste your time are not worth bothering about, so walk away… Murder is not allowed.

Going natural isn’t for everyone – but this client loved her grey, and flaunted it with the funkiest possible cut. And years down the line, she’s still happy and getting compliments on her great hair. A must-watch.

Dean Karageorgiades, co-owner of All Hair Solutions, talks about quality products, good business advice, and a passion for education. When Dean Karageorgiades and Gavin Picker started out in the South African hairdressing industry 25 years ago, they were passionate about working for the betterment of the industry. This has been their primary focus ever since. “Our passion has always been for salons and hairdressers. We’ve been involved with a number of brands over the years and today these include Pivot Point education, and Keune professional products. We have always looked for products that are good quality, innovative, and unique. And we have always had a very strong focus on education. When you stop learning, you stop living.” All Hair Solutions offers salons education on product usage, technical skill, and also financial education, helping hairdressers understand how to run their businesses, and make them successful. Gavin is an expert who can advise salons on how best to manage their money. Owners who have taken this advice have gone on to be very successful. “We have never tried to lock up people’s money in stock or be uncooperative in any way. We’ve played our cards openly and that is where our difference is,” Dean says. “We run our business in a modern way and take into account how the world is changing. We have always looked for innovative brands that push the envelope. Success is all about staying current, education never stops.” To find out more about how All Hair Solutions’ brands and expertise can benefit your business, contact 011 791 3644 or 082 787 8105. To listen to Dean speak about his company’s philosophy, play the video below:

Award winning creative hairstylist Joseph Koniak recently travelled from the UK to teach a seminar in South Africa. This world-renowned stylist and educator is most famous for his incredible up-styling and hair art – however, he is also an expert haircutter, and in this hands-on seminar he taught his tips and tricks to an exclusive group of stylists. The seminar was held at the new All Hair Solutions premises in Randburg. All Hair Solutions, distributors of Keune and Pivot Point, have just moved their business to these spacious, attractive new premises and in fact, set up a temporary stage to accommodate the day’s education. Thanks to Dean and Gavin of All Hair Solutions for hosting this awesome day, and for Sandy, “Duchess of Mane”, for organising the seminar. If you would like to be notified about other upcoming education, follow Sandy on Instagram HERE. If you would like to know more about Keune and Pivot Point and what All Hair Solutions offers, you can find the info HERE. Follow Joseph Koniak on Instagram HERE.

Rugged, trendy and striking, these edgy looks are all about flattering style, combined with fashion. Hair: Olga García @ Olga García Estilistas, Spain

Bad Girls Need Good Curls Introducing new Twisted Range from Sebastian Professional New to South Africa, Sebastian Twisted provides curls with the bounce, flexibility, and softness clients have longed for. The range was inspired by the depths of the ocean; by the flexibility and movement of seaweed. The inspiration was taken into the lab and from it emerged the Sebastian Twisted range; infused with Flexi Alg ™ Complex – the red seaweed extract that gives these underwater plants the elasticity to resist the forces of nature. The Twisted Inspiration Sebastian Global Art Director, Shay Dempsey notes, “The deeper we went, the closer we got to this life at the bottom of the ocean, and the more fascinating it proved to be. It gave us so many ideas for the shapes we could create with the hair, how we could work with wet and dry hair, and how we could bring this elastic flexibility to life. You’ll see how, when we work with the new tools and the Flexi Alg™ Complex, these beautiful, fluid and organic shapes come bursting to life.” The Twisted Trend After years of pin-straight hair, natural texture has returned. For months, social media has been buzzing about #curlpower and women have been furiously posting about embracing their natural hair and creating beautiful curls, coils and waves. Sebastian Twisted seamlessly coincides with women’s desire to have curls that they can flaunt- and stylist desire to create shape and texture. It allows clients and stylists to explore the possibilities that lie in embracing bolder styles. The Twisted Line The Sebastian Twisted range is a source of elasticity for curls and looks after both care and styling: the care forming the foundation for curls that are hydrated, smooth, and can be easily styled. The styling range extends the style and defines the look. The Sebastian Twisted range includes: The care range Elastic Cleanser Elastic Detangler Elastic Treatment The styling range Curl Magnifier Lifter Foam Reviver Spray For more information contact Modern Hair and Beauty 0860 104 109

Become a blonding specialist. The iconic colour and care system exclusively developed for Blondes offering CONFIDENT SAFETY - no compromise on hair quality, thanks to its advanced bonding system. POWERFUL PERFORMANCE - the most powerful lightening and highlighting action. INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES - the widest range of unique blonde services. ICONIC RESULTS - empowering colourists to deliver on-trend blonde looks every time! A new generation of Blonde Bonding Services BlondMe with the Advanced Bonding Systems offers a 3-step approach to delivering perfect on-trend blondes safer than ever before. Step 1: BlondMe Bond Enforcing Colour Service Step 2: BlondMe Bonding Care Service Step 3: BlondMe Blonde & Bond Home Maintenance BLONDME with Advanced Bonding System BLONDME range protects hair during lifting, lightening and colouring processes Bonding Technologies are taking the hairdressing world by storm and for good reason. The technology actively transforms damaged, broken and washed out hair by reconnecting and rebuilding the di-sulphide bonds within the hair's inner structure. It's no wonder, then, that in-salon bonding services are quickly "evolving from simple trend to a must-have in all hair salons" says Lesley Jennison - Schwarzkopf Professional's Global Colour Ambassador. From bonding services to integrated in bonding technology Schwarzkopf Professional has merged their bonding technology with the BLONDME colour and care range - creating the next generation of products for hairdressers with the Advanced Bonding System built in. Instead of products used specifically for bonding services that require an extra step during the colouring, lightening or lifting process, the BLONDME range helps hairdressers to blonde and bond their clients' hair in one easy step, while the advanced care range helps to maintain the hair's repaired condition. What can the new BLONDME products be used for? The all-new BLONDME bond enforcing colours and toners cater for all blonde clients whether they want cool, honey, caramel or toffee tones or iridescent, creamy, platinum or bronde looks. Prolong salon results with BLONDME bonding care at home The BLONDME Bonding Care range has been expertly developed to work with the BLONDME Bond Enforcing Colours. The gentle care range creates bonds and helps to maintain the phenomenal blonde results. The products are also tailored for either Cool or Warm Blondes. The Tone Enhancing Bonding Shampoo and Tone Enhancing Bonding Mask, work to rebuild and replenish the bonds and enhance the colour results to give maximum shine. For Cool Blondes there is also the Tone Enhancing Bonding Spray Conditioner. BLONDME by Schwarzkopf Professional at a glance: BLONDME Lighteners Premium Lift 9+ This high performance powder lightener gives hair the maximum lift - up to 9 levels and is suitable for all hair bases with built in bonding technology. 450g. Bleach and Tone A lightening additive that lightens and tones in one easy step and gives up to 8 levels of lift. Available in two shades. BLONDME Bond Enforcing Colours Bond Enforcing Blonde Lifting High performing lifting shades, with built in bonding technology, for lifting, bonding and toning in one application. The formula can give up to 5 levels of lift. Available in 3 shades: steel blue, ice, sand. Bond Enforcing Hi-Lifting Highlighting shades with built in bonding technology, for powerful lift and toning on dark or previously coloured bases. Available in warm blonde and cool rose. Bond Enforcing White Blending High quality lifting, bonding and white blending in one. This product can be used to give up to 4 levels of lift and gives up to 100% coverage on white hair. Available in four shades: ice, irise, sand, caramel. BLONDME Toning and Neutralising Blonde Toning Pastel toners suitable for pre-lightened bases and natural bases of 9 or lighter. Intermixable with all BLONDME lifting and white Blending creams. Available in 7 shades: ice, steel blue, sand, caramel, strawberry, lilac, apricot. Instant Blushes Available in four shades: ice, strawberry, jade, steel blue, these translucent, no commitment pastel sprays can be used for pre-lightened and naturally blonde bases - 9 and lighter. BLONDME In-Salon Bonding Care: Expertly designed to complete and maintain the in-salon blonde service. Keratin Restore Bonding Shampoo A rich, sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses weak or damaged hair. The integrated bonding technology works to create new bonds within the hair fibres, reinforces weakened areas in the hair structure whilst smoothing and conditioning. 250ml/1000ml. Keratin Restore Intense Care Bonding Potion Ultimate bonding care concentrate for in-salon usage in combination with BLONDME Keratin Restore Mask. Intensively repairs the internal structure of fragile, lightened and coloured hair while creating new bonds within the hair fibres 150 ml. Keratin Restore Bonding Conditioner A rich cream conditioner which protects and repairs lightened and coloured hair, whilst the bonding technology creates new bonds within the hair fibres, detangles and smoothens the hair surface for optimum blonde colour shine. 200ml. Keratin Restore Bonding Mask A deeply repairing treatment expertly designed to complete and maintain the structure of fragile, lightened and coloured hair. This conditioning mask has a rich, creamy texture and is for use in in-salon blonde services. 200ml/ 500ml. Shine Elixir A luxurious elixir which provides smoothness and care while leaving the hair soft with a silky touch. Pour a small amount and rub into palm of hands. Work through mid-lengths and ends to towled-dried hair. Leave in. 150ml Home Care: For Cool Blondes: Tone Enhancing Bonding Shampoo - Cool Blondes A pigmented, sulfate-free shampoo with integrated bonding technology. This shampoo has been expertly developed to deliver targeted levels of cool blonde pigments to maintain fresh cool tones. 250ml/1000ml. Tone Enhancing Bonding Mask A lightweight, pigmented treatment with built in bonding technology. The formula also delivers cool pigments to maintain cool blonde tones and visually brightens highlighted blondes. 200 ml. Tone Enhancing Spray Conditioner Pigmented leave-in spray conditioner with cool cendre tone direction - for lightweight daily blonde care. 150ml. For Warm Blondes: Tone Enhancing Bonding Shampoo This pigmented sulfate-free shampoo has a rich caramel tone to support and maintain warm blonde colours. The formula delivers precise levels of warm pigments to maintain warm tones whilst gently cleansing and caring for the most delicate lightened and coloured hair. 250 ml. Contact a Schwarzkopf Professional Sales Representative to learn more about the upcoming Blonde Classes.

After an incredible 72 years working at the family salon in Portsmouth, UK, Kathleen Privett finally decided it was time to put her scissors down. You’ll love this video – watch on Facebook.