CREDITS: HAIR: Michael Piastrino COLOUR: Adrian Rotolo PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew O’Toole MAKEUP: Kylie O’Toole STYLING: Elaine Marshall During a trip to Milan last August to purchase salon furniture, Michael and Adrian from Ibiza Hair were intrigued by how the women dressed - so chic and simple yet with an unassuming sophistication and assuredness. The collection captures this style, paying homage to women and their beauty and strength. Key statement pieces in the styling and neutral colour tones - camel, teak, mahogany, oak, mauve - complement the natural feel of the hair.

In this quick video taken over the course of a busy morning, salon owner Lance Lappin explains about his salon’s ethos and philosophy. While you watch, it’s worth thinking about what your ethos as a hairdresser is and what you and your salon strive to achieve. And what do you think of the salon decor? We think the hair is awesome, but the environment is definitely utilitarian.

Thanks to the proactive kindness of owners Jeannette and Lars, and the team at Hair Health & Beauty in the Linbro Business Park, Sandton, a colony of feral cats are being cared for. After the arrival of the first cat, who now lives in style inside the warehouse where she is adored by visiting customers, others arrived. Jeannette set up a feeding and neutering programme, and put up warm shelters and feeding stations for the cats around Hair Health & Beauty’s premises. The colony now numbers around fourteen cats who are well cared for, loved and valued... every cat has been named and many of them have become tame and friendly. “These cats have such personalities and they bring us so much joy... they’re wonderful to have around,” Jeannette explains. “And for a warehouse situated in the middle of an industrial complex – let’s just say we are fortunate to have no problems with rodents any more... none at all!” Thanks to Hair Health & Beauty for this amazing, caring initiative. For more information on Hair Health & Beauty’s fabulous and diverse professional product range, call 0860 104411 or 011 608 4191, like their Facebook page, or go to www.hairhealthbeauty.co.za.

By Hlengi Hans Ngidi From 25-28 May 2017, the first ever Africa Eastern Cape Hair & Beauty week was held by Estudio Glam, in partnership with Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Its aim was to acknowledge the contribution small businesses like salons make to the country’s economy, while tackling some of the challenges they face. The event provided a perfect platform to promote local hairdresser, make-up artists and fashion designers who showed their talents during this event. With exhibitions, runway shows and parties, this event was the place to be, and to be seen. For more information on future events, like the Facebook page

Superb clipper and scissor skills bring out the strong features of this stunning model. Modern, trendy, fashion-forward look from Kochi, Stockholm, Sweden.

American Crew Hamper Up for Grabs Do you want to win a stunning American Crew hamper filled with must-have, top quality men’s products? It’s easy... simply send us your best before and after shots from real clients in the salon - men or women. You can send us your best cuts, or else a fabulous colour you did - or even just how you spruced up a tired look with a styling iron and some finishing products. In addition to winning the American Crew hamper, the best before and afters will be published in Hairnews. So don’t delay – get cutting, styling and photographing today! This competition closes on Sunday 25 June, and you can either email the photos to info@hairnews.co.za, or Whatsapp them to 082 891 8537. You can also post them on our Facebook page here.

It’s easy to stop thinking about how your tools look, when you work with them every day. You can become so used to their appearance that you don’t really notice when your comb starts looking battered, or your brush bristles are past their best, or your tint brush is becoming so worn it’s turning into more of a tint spatula... But although you are used to their ever-shabbier appearance, your clients may notice and it will affect their perceptions of the salon. So, sometime within the next week, take up the challenge to do the Great Tool Shape Up or Ship Out. Line everything up and take a look at it from a client’s perspective. Ask yourself: Is the tool perfectly clean? Does it look new or worn? What impression will this tool give to a new client? Depending on your answers, it may just be time to go shopping - but it’s money well spent, because investing in the image you present to clients shows that you have passion for your trade, and that you are a stickler for hygiene and professionalism! Happy shopping.

Yes, it’s an overseas site and ordering from South Africa might be a challenge – but we do adore the stylist-themed gear for sale on the Jae Lace website, specialising in stuff for hair artists with a humorous twist! The Hairnews team has put a slide show together below with some of our favourites and the ones that made us smile or snort... if you’d like to browse further, go to www.jaelace.com.

Eloura Wild never really liked her hair... so one day, she shaved it all off. This time lapse video shows its growth over the course of a year, and is quite fascinating, together with her insights. Although we do feel that her hair desperately needs some professional attention now...!

The fabulous Shaping Futures initiative by Schwarzkopf Professional, will be running its next programme later in 2017 and applications are now open for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who have ambition to succeed and a passion for learning and would like to change their lives and empower themselves by learning a new craft. 30 students will be selected from the applicants. These students will attend a free 6-8 week hairdressing learnership programme which will cover technical hairdressing skills, business advice, motivation, interview training and work readiness preparation. The education is given by leading local and international experts, who offer their time to help these aspiring hairdressers develop their skills and talents. The course includes a free breakfast and lunch every day, and students also receive a free hairdressing starter pack containing scissors, a tint bowl and brush, a spray bottle, clips, combs, mannequin heads, aprons and bags. On completion of the course, graduates receive certificates as proof of the skills they have learned, which helps them to find salon placements where they can continue their journey towards becoming a hairdressing professional. Top performing students are assisted with employment opportunities. The Shaping Futures team, in partnership with the Sharpeville Foundation and Le Looks salons, have secured job placements for almost 86% of the graduates from the March/April 2016 programme. This initiative can change lives and make dreams come true, offering hope for the future and a rewarding career to the people who deserve a chance and opportunity in life. An example of the programme’s success is the story of Christopher Sibiya, pictured below, whose passion for hairdressing, dedication and determination allowed him to embrace an entirely new career, and achieve his goal of becoming a salon owner. For more information on the upcoming programmes, or to apply, contact Tshepiso Kgokane (Team Assistant) Email: tshepiso.kgokane@henkel.com Tel.: +27 (0) 11 617 2653. To stay updated on Shaping Futures South Africa, please like the Facebook page Christopher Sibiya - Shaping Futures graduate and salon owner

On 25 June 2017, EOHCB Free State will hold their annual champs. This promises to be a fabulous day with sections including caucasian and ethnic hairdressing, as well as acrylic and gel nails. All entries are welcome – come along and test your skills, support your salon, and see what the latest trends are. Date: Sunday 25 June Venue: Windmill Casino, corner N1 Highway and Jan Pierrewiet Avenue, Pellisier, Bloemfontein Time: 9 am to 5 pm To Enter or for Information: Call Rieta 078 002 8406 or email rieta@eohcb.com

Take a look around the Lonehill Hair salon, owned by Simone Black, which has been redecorated with a fresh, modern feel.