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Fascinators can be the most gorgeous accessories, and they sometimes work well with really simple styles. Here’s a quick how-to with some attractive looks.

With L’Oréal Colour Trophy excitement building, now is the time to start planning and preparing for your look... from concept to photography, your chosen style must be flawlessly executed. Before you create your look, you need to intensively research your concept and theme, taking inspiration from the fashion catwalks and creating something that stands out for all the right reasons. Fashion-inspired, original, eyecatching, and trendy. Putting together a mood board can help you to shape your concept. Model choice is crucial, and a super-attractive appearance is very important to showcase your style and catch the judges’ eyes. Choose a model who is confident and photogenic, with good features, good skin and good hair. Make sure that your chosen look will work with her features and face shape. Having a great photographer who understands hair, and an experienced photographic make-up artist, is essential. Lighting is all-important to showcase your colour. Keep your background simple, as a “busy” background will detract from the hair. Speak to your team beforehand about your desired look, and brief them well so that you all know exactly what you want to achieve during the shoot. When you prepare for your shoot, attention to detail is key. The look must be flawless, and the camera will pick up all the tiny details. A helpful hint: Instead of looking at your model during the shoot, look at the computer screen, because what you see there is the visual you will be submitting. Make sure everything that is in the photograph, works well with the total look – make-up and clothing included. Quote to Inspire: “I love having the opportunity to create an image and develop something that isn’t necessarily “everyday”. I wanted to be a part of something that was amazing and something that I knew would push me creatively. To have the chance to showcase my work to some of the biggest names in the industry in itself is so exciting.” Linton & Mac – 2017 UK Colour Trophy Winner Love the L’Oréal Colour Trophy? Like their Facebook page HERE.

What do your stars foretell this month? Astrologist Zema reveals. For a full personalised reading, contact her on 083 430 1456. ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Aries, dear Aries, you need to start concentrating on what you want to do and stop hanging on and hanging on. You may just run out of time and of course, the famous patience. (Run, everybody, run!!) There is somebody who has done you harm in one way or another; hide sharp objects and walk away – he or she is not worth it. You really have a new beginning, we’re all excited… TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You really have plans like mad! You’re intelligent (mostly), so the best thing to do is to get advice on making that pile of money that is waiting for you. Besides this fabulous thing, there’s also movement in the love life. Somebody adores the ground you walk on! How do you get so lucky, Taurus? Now use what passes for a brain with you and do everything right, and right now! GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE You always have two paths to follow as a Gemini, (drives people mad), but in this case you have to look at the long-term results of what you decide to do concerning work. Suddenly you’re popular in the work area (why?). Probably because you can always see both sides of a story. Very good, but can be very boring also. So, make up your mind and find the path you want to follow… CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY Your living area appears to be getting on your nerves, Cancer. Maybe its time to look around at something different for a change. There are so many places just waiting for a Crab to waltz in and take over. Everything new, very exciting. You must look carefully before you dive into something and start with the endless details. Have a discussion with the loved one, but hide knives etc. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG Righto, Leo! You appear to have incredible energy for new ideas especially concerning work. Somebody offers you something that should really get you up and going. Just check details first and then – Take over the world! Love life doesn’t look too bad, but don’t go and mess it up by making decisions about work without discussing it with him/her. Get on the same path. Gently… VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP You seem to have enthusiasm right now for making changes of all descriptions, which is fine, but they really need to be discussed in great detail (which you are so good at, it can bore people to death) before you make any moves. Once you’ve decided on whatever it is, moving house, moving job, getting acquainted with that interesting person, whatever, just don’t make any regrettable mistakes. LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Time to pay attention to what you really want. Something has been sitting at the back of your mind for a long time and right now you feel you should be doing it. All well and good, but under no circumstances leave the loved one out of it. That is really looking for trouble … Whether the loved one will be involved with you in this new enterprise or not makes no difference. Discuss… SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Scorp, sometimes your jealousy puts horrible thoughts in your head. Stop it now, your loved one is perfectly straight with you and will not walk away. What’s the matter with you? You’ve got better things to do, like concentrating on improving your job and finding that hobby you’ve been seeking for so long. If you’re artistic, you’ll surprise everyone, even yourself. How’s that? SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC OK Sag – here we go! You’re about to get a whole lot of money-making suggestions from various sources, but you really, really, need to use the brain here. Sag is very good at this, just impatient. You may get offers you had never thought of before and be surprised by the outcome. Talk to somebody who can give you concrete advice and hide your irritation at waiting. We know you! CAPRICORN 21 DEC – JAN 20 You are in the process of learning. Man, the Universe has been patient. So has everybody else, watching from a distance. Your life lessons have been astonishing, not just in how they have happened, but what you’ve actually learnt from them. We’re all surprised! You’ve learnt some patience, which appeared to be impossible a while back, so use this if you are waiting for true love… AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB Surprise surprise! At last you seem to be taking notice of the lessons you have learnt, and as time goes on, you will develop on this path further and further. Now you need to look again at your job and decide if you want to change it or not. However, the Universe is giving you a bit of a warning – don’t jump into anything you’re not sure of. Even love life looks good! Congrats Aqua! PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH You’ve got something new coming your way, Pisces! Looks good and positive, you just need to keep your famous twisted patience until its done. You are going to be amazed at how different life is going to look very shortly. You and your partner are also going to improve your relationship amazingly! What on earth is going on Pisky? Everybody likes you all of a sudden. Astonishing…

The gorgeous interior of Angel salon and spa in Moradabad, India, is decorated in shades of brown, with textures of brick and leather. This unusual colour choice is beautifully executed for a relaxing, opulent feel, designed by Viveck Vermaa Architects. Take a look around!

In 2017, the award-winning bhave range from Australia, launched to South African salons. The success of this awesome brand is due to its unique ingredient – patented raw natural keratin protein. This bioactive protein is extracted from the wool of New Zealand sheep with its critical amino acids and proteins intact – its technologically advanced formulation repairs so effectively, it’s being used in wound care for the US Army! It has a unique ability to penetrate the hair shaft and bind to severely damaged hair, rebuilding the internal structure and restoring strength, elasticity and shine. The Range: bhave offers a full range of shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatments colour, in-salon repair treatments, and in-salon smoothing treatments (totally formaldehyde-free). Products are sulphate-free, paraben-free, sodium chloride-free, cruelty-free, with certified organic ingredients. Best of all, they are super-effective! Our fantastic range of marketing support items makes it as easy as possible to promote bhave in your salon, and start a conversation with your clients around hair health and great results! Salon Support: bhave is a top-shelf, salon exclusive range, and we commit to an ongoing relationship with our salons. We promise your clients beauty with confidence, restoring damaged hair from the inside out. Contact us now to find out how your salon can benefit from stocking the bhave range. Contact Details Cell: 082 572 7707 www.bhavehair.co.za Like bhave's Facebook Page HERE.

The AGM for EOHCB Free State / Northern Cape will be held on 12 April. EOHCB invites all members to participate in industry talks and raise any concerns. Details in the block advert.

‘The Thread Of Fate’ is an East Asian myth originating from Chinese legend, and this inspired the collection. The colour palette incorporated hues of Asian inspired yellow-gold, and cool-based earth tones. Solid colour blocking was applied intermittently to accentuate strong lines, whilst soft blended high and low lighting on a pivotal bias give maximum texture and dimension. The shading between light and dark exaggerates the strength of the forms within the hair. The combined looks are strong but with a hint of softness to them to create a depth and romance. CREDITS HAIR: Lisa Polini HAIR COLOUR: Lisa Polini PHOTOGRAPHY: David Mannah MAKEUP: Christina Rodio STYLING: Lydia-Jane Saunders SALON: Hype Hair Studio

Gear up for major excitement – these are going to be huge! Twincare has announced the dates for their big launches, competitions, awards evenings, and events from Paul Mitchell, Moroccanoil and Twincare International. Paul Mitchell – Invisiblewear All-White Boho Party Join Twincare International for the launch of Paul Mitchell’s range, INVISIBLEWEAR - a complete line of hair care and styling products that’s all about embracing the beauty of imperfection and making chic simple. This fabulous event will include a behind-the-style live tutorial, a bohemian crafts corner, a photo booth, catwalk, and live photo shoot! Date: Monday 28th May Time: 18h00-20h30 Dress Code: All-white Boho Tickets: R120, including floating Canapés and Champagne. Venue: Twincare Head Office, Sunninghill Moroccanoil - Color Care Launch If you love Moroccanoil, you’re going to adore the incredible, luxurious new Colour Care Range. The launch includes education, a road show and a PR Event. The aim? To educate, excite and spoil our clients, industry and the media, reigniting their passion for this incredible brand! This is a chance for the top Moroccanoil stylists to be trained by our international team as well as our local team, and experience the true ethos of Moroccanoil. Dates: JHB: 25/26th September – Media and customer launch CT: 27th September – PR and Media Launch Twincare Awards Dinner Twincare’s famous and glittering Awards Dinner will be held on the evening of Saturday 1st December. Twincare HSOTY The date everyone’s been waiting for! Twincare’s 29th Hair Stylist of the Year competition will be held on Sunday 2nd December. Diarise this date, and be part of the biggest and best HSOTY ever! For more info call 011 305 1600 Love Twincare's events? Like their Facebook page HERE.

The shortage of hairdressers in the industry is a well known fact... there are many salons looking for staff, and not enough staff to fill the positions. Having a shortage of good hairdressers is not good for the industry. Having a good supply of motivated, talented newcomers helps the industry to grow and strengthen. Hairnews is going to be promoting hairdressing as a career to school leavers, parents and teachers through a new website, social media and interactive campaign – Careers in Hair. This will be live within the next few weeks, and it will include: • Profiles on successful young hairdressers • What personal qualities are needed to succeed • Colleges and educational centres countrywide • Opportunities for learnerships / apprenticeships at salons • Benefits of a trade versus university degree • Money matters – costs and earnings over the years And more! If you would like to be involved with Careers in Hair, if you would like your company to support this initiative or to promote your college, or if you would like to be profiled, contact info@hairnews.co.za or call/ message 082 891 8537. We will bring you regular updates on this in the next few days!

Superstar competitive stylist Salome de Wet was recently profiled for Careers in Hair, and we are including some content from her mini interview here, to inspire Hairnews readers. “I fell in love with hairdressing before I knew what it really had in store. I grew up in a salon,” she says. She studied through La Louve Private Hair Academy in Pretoria – one year full time and about 2 years of practical hours before she did her Trade Test and got her diploma. What do you love about hairdressing? It’s a craft you can never really master. I love the constant challenge and that every day is different. I love when a client texts you a day after the appointment just about how incredible I made her feel. I love to make other people feel good about themselves, and show them how beautiful they can be. I feel we get back just as much from this as we give to our clients. From a selfish point of view, I love those moments where everything goes silent and it’s just me and the hair. When I lose myself and my thoughts, and just do fantastic hair – it’s weirdly therapeutic! What’s the biggest challenge? You can never have an “off” day or be less than your best. When a client books 2 months in advance to see you, she deserves you in your best possible state, giving the best hair advice, and making her feel fabulous. You always have to bring your A-game. Perks of the job? I have travelled to some of the most famous cities in the world, and represented South Africa on an international competition floor. I’ve had the chance to bring education back into our country, share the knowledge, and present my own hair collections on stage. Getting to work with other creatives in fashion design, photography and make-up artistry merges your skills and allows you to create even more incredible art. How would you describe your lifestyle? Hard working, fast paced, exciting – there’s a perfect balance between yin and yang.

Brave showmanship – watch this incredible, super speedy curly hair bob performed live on stage.

Chris Stofberg, MD of Modern Hair and Beauty, recently completed an amazing challenge, the Cape Epic cycle race. This gruelling race is held over 651 km's of demanding trails, with 13500m's of climbing. Chris and his cycling partner successfully completed this epic route in 43 hours 29 min's over the eight days of the race. Congratulations from Hairnews!