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Being an apprentice in can be tough, and it’s hard work even though there are many awesome moments! Is life any easier for learners in top, trendy London salons? The answer is no – but hard as it sometimes is, it’s also amazing! Read the words of a soon-to-be-qualified below. From @peachsodaa, apprentice at Not Another Salon, London: “In the short 3 years ive been in this industry, ive gone home in tears countless times, worked 12 hour shifts without breaks, lived off noodles and beer for months on end and struggled to pay rent for the entirety of my time doing this. HOWEVER, Ive also met the most unbelievable people, gone to the most fabulous parties and awards, had my face and work in magazines and have been on stage in front of hundreds of people. If it wasn’t for the blood, sweat and tears, I wouldn’t have this exciting career ahead of me that’s just filled with opportunities.” - an excerpt from a recent blog post by @peachsodaa who will be qualifying in a few short weeks. Dedication pays off.

We adore these time lapse videos, and this one is really interesting because the model has lovely hair which as it grows, gives her face so many different looks. We love how she plays with style and colour along the way... It really shows what a subtle change in length can do!

From a catastrophic regrowth that looks tattered and damaged, this incredible bronde simply glows with health, shine and depth of colour. Here’s Leandi’s secret recipe, kindly shared! For zone 1: 2 parts of 05N and 1 part 06T Zone 2: equal parts of 06T, 07P and 09P Zone3: 2 parts 09P and 1 part 09N Also using Redken Blur brush to get seamless blend Excentric on Point celebrated their official salon opening on Friday evening! We are sure it was a wonderful event and wish them every success. Excentric On Point, 73 Regent Road, Seapoint. 021 036 1172 076 274 2626

Chris Merrick, salon partner at Blue Tit, UK, has identified three key trends for the upcoming spring season, forecast on the fashion catwalks. Centre Partings We are still experiencing a throwback to the 90s with partings, particularly centre partings, being popular – Fen Chen Wang continued the trend that Fendi kicked off last year. A pomade will add guts and grunge to the look, and a fine toothed comb will help create the perfect parting. This style is perfect for angular and oval faces, but not suitable for rounder faces. Added Volume Fifties style quiffs were everywhere last year. They are back for 2018, with added volume and height, as showcased in the Death To Tennis presentation at New York Fashion Week Men. Hair is worn high and swept back in a groomed, sculpted look, finished with tall quiffs. This works well with a matte finish, otherwise it can appear greasy, and a strong hold gel-wax can be used. Backstage photos shot by Antonio Griffith and published online in Pause Magazine – Click HERE for the original article. New Length Longer, tousled locks have been spotted at various shows and this season hair will be even longer, past shoulder length and into chest length. It verges on feminine, but still retains a masculine toughness. The ideal product is a texturising salt spray, used through damp hair, to keep it raw, natural and rugged. Roots are fairly straight and flat.

This iconic Centurion salon is a trendsetting destination for hair – and the decor is clean, trendy and inviting. Layout is simple, which ideally suits the space the salon occupies. Take a look around! Maxwell Haus, Gables Centre, Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Centurion. Tel 084 885 7533.

Congratulations to the Kao Corporation, distributors of Goldwell and KMS, who has been recognized as one of the 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. This is an annual recognition which is awarded to companies that have achieved significant results for corporate transparency, fairness, ethics and compliance. The companies are independently evaluated by the Ethisphere Institute in five categories, including ethics and compliance program, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance and leadership, innovation and reputation. Kao has achieved this award for twelve years running, ever since the award's inception in 2007. The company's commitment to integrity has never wavered, and is embraced in all daily business activities as the foundation of long term success, while compliance is the cornerstone of Kao's existence. Congratulations to Kao South Africa for upholding and living these values every day!

Well done to our winners of the Pan Roasted Coffee hampers - Candice Raley (from Affair Hair, Nail and Body) and Tessa O’Halloran. Your hampers will be couriered to you in the next few days and we hope you enjoy this premium coffee! Remember, everyone's a winner with the fabulous 10% discount which you can claim for the month of February - simply use the code HairNews when you place your order HERE!

We love this edgy, elegant work. Creative Director: Neil Smith Hair: Eufora Editorial Team Make Up: Roseanna Velin Photography: Dan Thomas

What fun to see the nail trends over a century, and read about their origins. This gorgeous video is well worth a watch, and show it to your nail techs!

Up to 95% more resilience against breakage The wait is over! We can finally reveal what turns damaged into soft, lively hair. The Next Dimension in Hair Recovery by Wella Professionals The biggest hair concern women between the ages of 18 and 34 have is HAIR DAMAGE. Meaning a large percentage of your clients are struggling with lifeless, dull, and weak hair. Introducing the NEW Wella FUSION. The first immediate hair recovery system from salon to home. A hair range, that gives women the hair they want, without compromise. This innovative product - inspired by the strongest fibre in nature, the spiderweb - penetrates deep into the hair fibre to refill it with amino acids while micronised lipids protect the hair from free radicals and mechanical damage. What makes Fusion unique Wella’s secret weapon to combating damage is a simple regime, which includes both an in-salon treatment and take-home products. An amino acid refiller treatment is used on the clients after shampooing, which immediately makes your clients hair look healthier. The take-home products will not only extend the treatment results, but also leave clients hair renewed, less vulnerable to damage, and surprisingly soft. For more info call 021 590 3700. Like Wella’s Facebook page HERE and Wella fans, post your before and after results with the hashtag #whywella

You get speed and you get precision... and then you get this talented Turkish hairdresser who has truckloads of both! There are some amazing colour and styling techniques and really fun ways to create showmanship in the salon... this is four minutes well spent!

Your shears have two very important components - the 800 mm radius and convex edge. This system will maintain both. Call me and I will come to you. (Gauteng area). Tel Marion: 082 852 6545. Sharp scissors can mean the difference between a genius cut, and a cut that doesn’t look quite right. Watch this inspirational video to see what super-sharp shears can do, on a super-slick gent’s haircut!