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EXCENTRIC CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THEIR SECOND SALON, EXCENTRIC ON POINT On 16 February leading industry friends, brand partners, clients, families and everyone who made this possible, came together to celebrate the launch of our brand-new salon. Team member Leandi has partnered with us to open our second branch, Excentric On Point. As a company we always pride ourselves on doing things differently and one of these is that we assist in enabling long term growth for our entire Excentric dream team. Leandi has led by example and treated our first salon with all her heart as if it was her own. We wanted her to grow even further and bring her onto the Excentric journey with us. Our three main brands ,Redken,Kerastase and Pureology, are unique and each represents their own individuality. With the catering help of Sian Kaplan from Celebration of Food, we created the look and feel of each brand for the big event. We used the elements of taste, smell, textures, flowers, fruit and color through food, drinks and decor to bring Leandi’s vision to life. Our vision played itself out perfectly and was loved and adored by all our guests. Our guests received a Swag Bag filled with samples, a Cosmo magazine and vouchers, to name a few things. They had the opportunity to enter a lucky draw to win two absolutely amazing hampers, sponsored by our brand partners Redken and Pureology. We could not have asked for a more amazing turnout of guests to our launch, and want to say a big thank you, first of all to all the Excentricers, our dreamteam, clients and partners for being on this journey with us and supporting us every step of the way. Excentric On Point: 73 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 021 036 1172

If you have clients thinking of a shorter look, let them watch this and see how the shorter styles look healthier, and enhance the looks of the happy women in the video!

Hair Colour Tips to perfectly match your client’s appearance Stylists often ask Wella Educators, “How do I choose a perfect hair colour for my client?” Our answer is always the same: use the process of consultation and determine what family of tones her eyes and skin are in. To find the perfect colour match we advise differentiating between the four main skin tones: Light cool Light Warm Medium to dark cool Medium to dark warm Both the colour and the tone of the skin are essential factors to consider when choosing the right colour. For the perfect results, we also use the Wella colour comparison charts. Once you are confident of the tone/colour category your client falls into, you can use a complimentary, or analogous tones to colour her hair.

WHAT WILL YOU DO TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD? Josh is one of the fastest growing barbers out of the UK and is known for his unique styling techniques, reverse fading and signature line ups. We will be hosting his one of a kind Technical and Psychological Alignment Tour where you will learn one of a kind techniques as well as hear his inspirational story. The courses will be small to ensure one on one time with Josh. Spaces are limited. When: 23 or 24 or 25 May 2018 Time: 7pm Cost: R3000 per day OWN MODEL REQUIRED Location: Cape Town Josh will also be hosting a look and learn seminar in Cape Town on the Sunday 27 May for R600 per person. Here he will demonstrate one of his signature techniques as well as give one of his inspirational talks. Email: manup@barnetfairbarber.com to secure your place.

Imagine having a horse-sized canvas to work with, instead of a head-sized canvas... See the incredible, imaginative detail that these clipper artists create!

The renowned Mediceuticals brand, loved by many stylists and their clients, is now exclusively distributed by Hair & Beauty Warehouse. Based in Pretoria, the products can be delivered countrywide to your salon. Contact Hair & Beauty Warehouse now on 012 567 1303 or email admin@hbwarehouse.co.za Click HERE to go to their Facebook page.

Blonde is trending... and not only in the Caucasian market. A recent article in the New York Times looks at the new phenomenon of Asian women going blonde. New York salons catering to Asian clientele are reporting that 20 to 50 percent of their clients are asking to be blonde. While the blonde trend definitely seems to stem from a desire to fit in with American society’s beauty ideals, there are two other factors that have made it easier. The first is today’s fashions, with the ombre trend making blonde more accessible for darker clients and inspiring many to take the first step towards a new hair colour. The second is the new technology in Olaplex (mentioned in the article) and other bond protectors and repairers, which make blonde possible for darker bases without damage and breakage. Bloggers are leading the trends, and with more and more Asian American bloggers and social media stars choosing to go blonde, their followers are doing the same. However, for darker bases, it isn’t an easy journey – bleaching can take up to 12 hours and the initial colour change, together with the upkeep, is very expensive. However, this is one area where you most definitely need a specialist salon to help you on your journey, as taking the leap from dark to blonde is not something that can be successfully done at home. So are South African clients and salons going to follow this trend, and can you help your clients on a fabulous journey to blonde? Click HERE to read the full article.

Hair that writhes with movement... we love these imaginative looks from Brodie Lee Stubbins, Rokstar Salon, Queensland, Australia Hair: Brodie Lee Stubbins Photography: Jen Wilding Make Up: Sarah Smith Styling: Emma Cotterill

This excerpt from Snog, Marry, Avoid is a few years old but still as timely as ever – when quirky looks go too far, it’s up to the hairdresser to do some “image management” and bring out the gorgeousness that will make her look and feel beautiful.

Excited to enter the L’Oréal Colour Trophy this year? Here are some tips for success from leading international competitors and judges. Your style must stand out because it is fashion-inspired, beautiful and eye-catching. Don’t ignore the finish. Competitors often put so much into their model and colour, but forget about the finish. Make sure it looks clean, beautiful and shiny, that it “sells” your colour, and the hair is not overworked. Clothes, styling and make-up can have a big effect on the total look. They must complement the hair and suit your model. Your style and total look must be inspired by the catwalks. Above tips from Dylan Bradshaw from Dylan Bradshaw Hair, Ireland. Photo of salon's work below. The trend influence is ultra-important, and every year judges look for this. Hair and fashion must work together and tick all the boxes. Having a great connection and communication with your model is essential. This relationship is really important. Above tips from Andy Heasman from Rush, UK. Photo of salon's work below. Details are essential. The judges are going to see your work up close, so the hair has to look great under scrutiny. Above tips from Sophia Hilton, from Not Another Salon, UK. Photo of salon's work below. Keep your model looking beautiful. Skin tone, perfect harmony of cut and colour are all important so don’t sacrifice these for the sake of creativity. Above tips from Skyler McDonald from Sean Hanna, UK. Photo of salon's stage show below. These awesome tips first appeared in Creativeheadmag.com. Click HERE and HERE to see the original articles. Love Colour Trophy? Like L'Oréal Professionnel's Facebook page HERE.

Tom O’Brien, Director, Baroque Hair, has launched his latest stunning collection: Femme Fatale. This is a creative celebration of modern-day femininity, the black and white showcase fuses classic techniques with a contemporary twist, for the ultimate in sophistication. “I wanted this collection to demonstrate dynamic, female beauty at its finest and utilised a range of hairdressing techniques and disciplines to create powerfully elegant styles.” Hair and Styling Tom O’Brien, Baroque Hair, Yorkshire, UK Make-up Roseanna Velin Photography Tony Le Britton

In a hurry, picky, wanting a haircut without cutting anything... All hairdressers have those “special” clients! Here’s a video that will make you lol, where a model acts out six different salon scenarios. Pick your favourite!