The “Face of Ladine” campaign was pioneered by the gorgeous, proudly South African, Afro haircare brand Ladine Professional. This campaign gives the brand’s loyal followers and aspiring models the chance to be the model they have always dreamt of being! A huge number of hopefuls applied, and after the first rounds of the selection process, the top 10 have been chosen. The next step is a public vote to decide on the lucky top five finalists. For these five, an amazing opportunity awaits. They will be part of Ladine’s upcoming Trend Collection launching in August/September 2017, and will participate in the photo shoots and roadshows held by this trendsetting brand. They will showcase Ladine’s predictions on what is new, exciting and fashionable in the Afro-hair market for the coming year! Which of these lovely hopefuls would you like to see as Ladine’s new style ambassadors? Vote for your choice now! To vote, go to Ladine’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LadineProfessional Or to the voting poll directly here

Janine Theron from Icon Hair uncovers some home truths for those clients who are riding the horse shampoo trend… In recent years, the trend to use horse shampoo has grown together with our fascination with these regal animals. The internet is filled with recommendations of clients that believe their hair is growing faster and thicker, with smoother results because of horse shampoo such as Mane & Tail. Is there any reason not to use horse shampoo? This is the information that you need to help your clients differentiate between horse shampoo and salon approved products. The natural coarseness and structure of horse hair, is much stronger and thicker than human hair. Therefore, a higher concentration of ingredients must be used. Horse shampoos are made for hair and skin exposed to natural harsh elements such as sun, rain, mud, urine and faeces. Horse shampoo is a strong clarifying shampoo and use ingredients such as Diethanolamide to remove the dirt when horses are covered in mud. Fine human hair can become brittle from a strong clarifying shampoo. To create the glossy shine, ingredients in horse shampoo must coat each follicle with silicones, glycerine, lanolin and fat extracted from wool to weigh down the hair. These ingredients will over time cause a buildup on normal human hair. Furthermore, Citronella and aroma oils may be used as a natural insect repellent, which are also not needed for human hair. Most importantly, is the pH difference... in humans 5.5 and horses 7-7.5. Thus, horse shampoo will be more alkaline. When colouring human hair, it is recommended to keep the cuticle sealed by using an acidic shampoo. Thus, horse shampoo won’t assist in maintaining professional hair colour as it is too alkaline and will contribute to colour loss. The best recommendation is ensuring that professional approved salon products are used. These were designed for pre-lighted, permed, coloured or straightened hair. Clients can be reassured that their hair stylist is an expert, and understands the needs of their hair after any chemical service. References: www.quora.com/Why-do-people-use-horse-shampoo-for-their-own-hair www.thehorse.com/articles/10312/safe-use-of-grooming-products www.merchantcircle.com/articles/Ingredients-for-Horse-Shampoo/1067694\

The International Hairdressers Journal hosts an annual business awards ceremony honouring the very best business brains in UK hairdressing. According to HJ’s Executive Director, Jayne Lewis-Orr: “Promoting professionalism, innovation and excellence, the British Hairdressing Business Awards recognise those individuals and teams who work tirelessly to raise the profile and stature of this industry, and make it one of which we can all be proud. The finalists have just been announced, with six finalists named in each of the 17 business-related categories. The categories include Salon of the Year, Retail Salon of the Year, Salon Team of the Year, Male Grooming Salon of the Year, Front of House Team of the Year, Manager of the Year, Independent Salon - Business Newcomer, Salon Stylist of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Junior of the Year, Customer Care Award, Salon Design Award, Training Award, Marketing Award, Franchisee of the Year and Business Director of the Year. For a full list of finalists in each category, click here. The awards take place on Monday 11 September 2017 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

Fabulous, big, bright, festival hair done by Osadia Barcelona for the Henley Festival. An inspiring watch!

Quintessentially Yours, a family run business, is introducing two cutting-edge, top quality professional hair and beauty brands – Oribe and Smith & Cult! Award-winning Professional Haircare Range Oribe About Oribe: Oribe Hair Care was founded by renowned editorial and celebrity hairstylist Oribe with the most talented salon professionals and the most discriminating customers in mind. Skin care technology and natural actives have been used to deliver high-performance, treatment-based products that offer healthy hair and sexy, glamorous styling. Each product has been tested on set, backstage and in the salon to ensure that it delivers results, and truly meets the needs of the hair-obsessed. Inspirational Cosmetics & Nailcare Brand Smith & Cult About Smith & Cult: LA-based founder Dineh Mohajer leads the way with her amazing vision and unrestrained creativity. She has pioneered the nail lacquer and glitter eye revolution with her instinctive ability to create trends. Smith & Cult offers the most incredible, innovative nail lacquer formulas with astonishing results and must-have colours, as well as a premium cosmetics range engineered with the highest quality ingredients and packed with pigment for dazzling effects. For more information on these exciting ranges contact Lynne on 082 771 3173 or email lynne@quintessentiallyyours.co.za

Astrologist Zema predicts your stars for July. For a full personalised reading, you can contact her on 083 430 1456. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG How’s work at the moment, Leo? Killed anybody lately? Desist, desist! Now is not the time to try and get things out of work that you have wanted for a long time. Wait and bide your time until you can find a way to Do It Nicely. Your love life is looking good, but you have to make an effort to keep the One from losing his/her patience with you. Straight Leo: calm down – fast. And think. VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP You’re good at doing good things for people and right now seems to be a good time as long as you don’t let the perfection thing get in your way. It appears to be a good idea to involve the loved one in this, as he/she seems to be on the same path at the moment. Miracles never cease … You can achieve the most amazing things together now, if you keep from irritating each other. Try. Hard. LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT This is the right time for good ideas with your work situation. Just don’t spend so much time on the details that you don’t actually get started, or miss great opportunities along the way. Finances need attention, so get to it as soon as possible, but there are ways past everything, so use the brain … Love life could be better, so take some time for this as well. He/she is wondering what’s up. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV You definitely need a break as you have been working flat-out as only a Scorpio can. However, do get through the waiting list of things to do if you want to keep everything running smoothly. Your actions affect several people, so try and keep everybody happy. (Hilarious!). Planning a trip away with your partner is a good idea, it will give him/her time to hide all sharp objects within reach. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC This appears to be a spiritual time for you, Sag. For some reason you have decided to take a deep look inside yourself and find what really motivates you. Surprise! You are going to find out things about yourself that you never thought possible (and neither did anybody else…). Use it to your advantage and get somewhere with a new attitude. Everybody! Run before you die of shock! CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN If you have been waiting for a life-changing decision from somebody or somewhere, not much longer … Once you know where you stand, you can start making the plans you’ve been trying to get to for so long. Just use the famous brain. Money-making ideas abound, but do be careful, don’t get carried away. (what are we saying?). Love life looks good, keep going, we’re astonished. AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB A new start, Aqua! You’ve travelled a long path with many potholes, but it looks as if at last you’re getting there. You have actually learnt a lot of things along the way, most of all how not to be. This is priceless. Now have a look at the love life and surprise your partner for a change, with something really special. Keep medical attention close in case he/she faints on the spot… PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH Time to think a bit, Pisces. Know this word? You need to change several things if you want to survive. Work and home are a bit difficult right now, so its time to use your brains and see what you can change. At a speed. The younger generation seem to play a part in this, so listen carefully when they suggest ideas. You are loved more than you could ever imagine. (why?) ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL This is the time for true introspection. Sift through the people in your life that really get on your nerves, take a bit of time to understand why and then let them go, never to return. Aries is very good at this, as several of their victims know, to their detriment. (Hide sharp objects). Then move on with plans for you and your family and how to make more money, something you’re good at. Go! Go! TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY Taurus! Use what passes for a brain with you, and look at that person who keeps trying to get your attention! You’re just not getting it! How about you take so long that the person gives up and walks away? Stop analysing people for a minute and see WHO they are. Talking to people would be a good idea … Contact people you have not spoken to for a long time. Be surprised! GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE Gemini! Time to make more money. You’re good at this, and not only at making, but also spending, often on the wrong people, but never mind. You could get a job offer you can’t refuse, so use your brains and see how you can make this work. Always seeing both sides of the story is good up to a point, but sooner or later, you have to make decisions. Look carefully and move on! CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY Time to get your brains together when it comes to home and family. Don’t turn your back on the wrong people, you could regret it hugely in the future. You are usually so good at handling people, but right now the stress of work etc is getting to you. Wake up, Cancer! You’ve got wonderful things coming to you if you are patient. Somebody special is about to arrive! Romance…

What’s your take on salon uniforms? Do you love or loathe the idea? Ruth from The Salon in Bloemfontein explains why and how uniforms work brilliantly in their busy salon – and why the staff love them!

Inspiration for this collection came through energy and people. Our DNA, the make-up of our frame and character, each image was individually inspired. Stripped-back, natural femininity was enhanced with bare light, and the focus is on how the hair is caught in the light, the purity allows the vintage colour tones to play. How the Looks Were Created: Iridescent and saturated colour was applied freehand, tie-dying the tones to create a multi-faceted canvas. They were pulled together with organic and contemporary shapes for an editorial and ethereal finish. Hair: Darren Ambrose from DJ Ambrose Hair, UK. Photography: Jenny Hands. Make-Up: Mary Jane Frost

Do you want to stand the chance of winning a fabulous Innova Colour hamper, with products containing gemstone and UV filter, designed to preserve colour intensity and brilliance? Simply click here, and Like our Hairnews Facebook page! Next Monday, we will be choosing a lucky winner from all our Likes. So – spread the love this week and get liking now! Many thanks to Indola for this fantastic prize.

“Fashion is one of the easiest known shortcuts to joining a social tribe. Blending in is easy once you're part of the brand. That's why everyone from the Broadway show Hamilton to the Hard Rock Café strengthens loyalty through attire.” Martin Lindstrom International branding expert and speaker

Hair by: Gary Hooker & Michael Young MUA: Megumi Styling: Clare Frith Photographer: Jack Eames

Hilarious interaction on Cliff Central between Stoffel van Wyk of Foil Intercoiffure, and celeb client PJ Powers as they argue about “crowning” glory, and who is really in charge of the hairdos. Do you have clients who do this?