The affordable, effective, super-smart solution! Smartbond is the new-generation bond strengthening service from L'Oréal Professionnel. Designed especially for hairdressers, the system is easy to use, and formulated to work in synergy with L'Oréal Professionnel's pre-lightener and colour products. Smartbond protects the hair from breakage during bleaching, preventing damage while helping some of the weaker bonds to repair. Its patented blend of ceramides and polymers has been fine-tuned to give the optimum result of health, strength and nourishment. Best of all, it is competitively priced, offering a professional solution that is affordable enough to be used with every technical service, or even as a stand-alone strengthening treatment. The result? A super-affordable, fabulously effective solution for healthy hair! Now you can bleach clients with confidence, whether their dream look is a beautifully toned balayage or a stunning Colorful Hair pastel. Watch L'Oréal Professionnel ambassador Matthew Collins talking about his hero products, and how he uses Smartbond to ensure that every bleach service offers a perfectly healthy result. Follow L’Oréal Professionnel South Africa’s Facebook page here for the latest news. Remember to use the hashtag #lorealpro when you post your salon’s news, styles, and updates!

These stunning looks are edgy enough to be super-fashionable, but commercial enough to be ultra-wearable. The end result: flattering, must-have styles that clients will love! Activ 80s: Here’s how to create this sharp, super-sporty bob with a violet-red shimmer. Cutting Top Tip Create graphic lines and a strong shape with an undercut section (up to the occipital bone) that reduces the weight, bringing in more movement and helping the cut sit closer to the head to avoid that dreaded bowl effect! This is a super cut for wavy or curly hair, too – ultra-versatile. Colour 1 Comb on hair PCC 5.77x + 3.0 (1:1) + 2% / 7 vol Cream Developer Colour 2: Global roots PCC 8.77 + PCC 6.77x (1:1) + 2% / 7 vol Cream Developer Colour 3: Global mid lengths and ends PCC 8.77x + PCC6.77x (1:1) + 6% / 20 vol Cream Developer Styling Products Innova Color Shampoo, Innova Color Leave-in / Rinse Off Treatment Innova Smooth Serum, Innova Divine Blond Illuminateur Spray Want to see the full step by step to create this look? CLICK HERE Modern Muse: Create this trendy, romantic look glowing with fiery copper, perfect for curls! Cutting Top Tip Any shape with corners (squares or triangles) can be a problem for curly hair. Create a rounded form for the curls to sit on, with some shaping around the fringe. Then blow out the curls with a hairdryer, using your fingers to stretch the lengths. Colour 1 PCC 8.43 + 0.33 (60g + 5g) + 9% / 30 vol Cream Developer Colour 2 PCC 7.44 + 0.66 (60g + 5g) + 6% / 20 vol Cream Developer Colour 3 PCC 6.44 + 2% / 7 vol Cream Developer Styling Products Innova Repair Shampoo, Innova Repair Instant Keratin Filler Innova Thermal Protector, Innova Strong Mousse Want to see the full step by step to create this look? CLICK HERE For more information on Indola maxime.vandiest@henkel.com, visit www.indola.com, or call 011 617 2400.

Industry leader and salon owner Steven Philips explains the benefits of joining Intercoiffure.

Ashleigh D Hair and Nails is an established salon in Salt Rock, Ballito, KZN. We are growing and looking for experienced hair stylists to join our team. We offer a great working environment and rewards. You can send your CV to info@ashleighd.co.za or call Ashleigh directly on 082 394 5376.

SALON FOR SALE Well established Hair & Beauty salon for sale in Bryanston. For more information email admin@terma.co.za

With a sleek and stunning new look, and eco-friendly packaging, L’Oréal Professionnel’s Serie Expert range is pioneering the future of professional retail haircare. Serie Expert is an iconic brand that is loved by salon professionals all over the world, as well as by the millions of consumers who use these effective formulations to tailor-make their haircare regime for fabulous health and manageability. But every range needs a revamp, and now Serie Expert looks as good as its futuristic formulas make clients feel. The new packaging has been specifically designed for a sleek and modern look that gives a premium impression and feel. With up to 25% recycled plastic now being used, the brand is more environmentally friendly as well. There are more exciting innovations from Serie Expert coming soon - stay tuned for more updates on this amazing brand in future issues of Hairnews! Follow L’Oréal Professionnel South Africa’s Facebook page here for the latest news. Remember to use the hashtag #lorealpro when you post your salon’s news, styles, and updates!

Wyatt Hairdressing, Johannesburg, is bringing legendary Nino Bartolo to South Africa in February 2018, to host two cutting classes. Nino is an incredible educator who has worked with the finest creative teams – Vidal Sassoon, Allilon and Debute. Wyatt are offering a five day foundations class (essential for breaking old habits we have picked up over the years) and a five day commercial class (salon inspiration). Nino is also able to do three day commercial classes with a one day photography class – a fabulous choice for competitive stylists and creative teams. Courses are €600 per person ( with the ever changing rand exchange this is R9950 at the moment) You will need to bring two long dolls heads. Classes are limited to 15. Secure your spot now by contacting Candice McKay on 084 554 7896 by sms or whatsapp, or message her on Facebook.

The VNH Hairdressing team in Bedfordview recently put together a fabulous shoot of looks that combined stunning beauty with a high-fashion twist. The Back to Beauty collection showcases the vision and ethos of this salon. Established in 2011 by Vincent Horak and Nicole Hill, today the salon is a thriving hub where clients become family, celebrities become regulars, and everyone is made to feel a part of a fashion-focused salon. The VNH team work with leading brands including L’Oréal Professionnel, Redken and Pureology, and the salon’s mission is “passion for perfection”. At VNH, clients walk in and float out! Hair by VNH HAIRDRESSING Make Up by Jade Hill Photography and Styling by Tahlecia Constantinou VNH Hairdressing, Bedford Village Shopping Centre. 011 455 3554.

Celebrity hairstylist Tiffany transforms the looks of three clients by cutting them a fringe (or bangs!). A fun watch and an incredible result for each one.

Goldwell’s annual Color Zoom Challenge gives stylists worldwide the chance to submit photographic work and win top honours, including a trip overseas, and a chance to represent South Africa on the global stage. The competition is easy to enter, and every year a different trend forms the inspiration for the looks. South African winners in the New Talent and Creative Colorist categories travel internationally with their models, to enjoy being part of the most incredible international event! But it’s not only the competition... attending Global Zoom is the experience of a lifetime, including top quality education, fabulous shows, amazing innovations, and networking with leading stylists from all over the world. This year, Bernadine Malan and Salome de Wet travelled to Barcelona with Goldwell’s Craig Hopkins. Bernadine's fiancée and 2nd place winner India Choo travelled with the team to experience Global Zoom. Next year - it could be you on the international stage in Toronto! Watch out for information on Color Zoom 2018, the new trend, and how to enter! Enjoy our Hairnews Highlights video, including an interview with Craig and Bernadine, and some footage from this incredible event.

Services Seta-Accredited – City & Guilds Approved THASA Alberton is committed to the provision of an accredited hairdressing qualification that also allows students to work abroad. The academy is renowned for its academic excellence, and unique approach to top-quality hairdressing training. This is a place of learning where every facet of hairdressing is thoroughly taught by skilled tutors, and creativity and fun are also encouraged. THASA Alberton graduates are forging successful careers in the industry! Below is more information on the courses offered, as well as a report back on the academy’s famous annual competition. Courses Offered: Full time – 1 year Part Time – 1 day per week at college, earn while you learn! RPL – recognition of prior learning for candidates who are eligible (contact the academy for more information) Career Opportunities – work in hair salons, spas, on board ship, or in the film, fashion and freelance industry! Tel: 011 051 7300 www.thehairacademy.co.za Email: principal@thehairacademy.co.za THASA Annual Competition – Colourful Creativity This year, the competition theme was avant-garde creations inspired by the Tokyo Underground Anime culture. This offered amazing opportunities for the students to create weird, wild and wonderful styles on male and female models. Judges Andrew from GHD, Terry from Matrix, Angela from Schwarzkopf, Brad from Hairnews, Bongani from Ladine and Shaka from Design Essentials had the tough task of deciding on the winning looks. Congratulations to the top achievers from a very high standard of awesome creativity. All competitors’ work was outstanding, and THASA Alberton students clearly have an incredible future ahead in the industry! Skills Development 1st Year Winners (New Category) 1st Ayanda Mntambo & Lerato Moloi 2nd Nolizwe Nkosi & Pontsho Sakong 3rd Rose Mophthi & Neliswe Dlamini Juniors 1st Year Winners 1st Jennilee Nobre 2nd Shantel Mans 3rd Eve Webb Seniors 2nd and 3rd Year Winners 1st Elsi Rademeyer 2nd Ashton Singer 3rd Savannaha Middleditch

What is the Bargaining Council’s role and function? This informative video from CEO Stephen Delport, will help hairdressers understand more about this organisation, where it fits into the industry, and how it operates. The Bargaining Council is here to help and assist businesses in complying and operating legally. If you have a query, or want to ensure you are operating within the law, contact the HCSBC on 0861 427 227 or queries@hcsbc.co.za or go to www.hcsbc.co.za, and we will do our best to help you!