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Hairdressers usher in Spring at Salon International
South Africa’s professional hair sector came under the spotlight at the recent Salon International Expo at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
Visitors were treated to a host of exciting live events, including Twincare’s Spring Collection Runway Show and the Moroccanoil Colour Presentation, which featured a feast of fabulous summery colours, both on short and long styles.
Stylists involved in the Spring Collection included Irene of The Zhoosh Cut; Terence of Terenzo Suites; Shawn of Fringe Hair; Lakin of Lakin Hair; Nelita of Hair Impressions; Yvonne of Gold Mane; Stacey of Lush Hair And Beauty; Lina of Solo Tu; Natasha of Bespoke; Lorraine of Lorraine Roseler; Kaylee of Salon Kay; Anita of Hair @Hub; Tasmin of Francos Nicolway; Larochelle of Nudo @799; Sume of Nudo hair lab on Lois; and Michelle of Snapdragon.
Label.M and Artero also generated a lot of interest on the Hair Stage, as did the ORS event. Wahl presented the top barbering styles for Spring, with some striking shades on show. Local brand Native Child demoed how their new product works on curly type hair.
BabylissPro hosted its annual barbering competition at Salon International. The results of the BabylissPro Barber of the Year 2023 are: 1st -Kyle Titus @ Speakeasy Shop; 2nd -Terronova Johnson @ Carolines Hair; and 3rd – Leandri Ohlsen @ Kuif & Baard.
The Biosense Junior Hair Stylist of The Year Competition was held at the Twincare Gala Awards on the evening of 3rd September at Salon International. First place went to Sibongile Mdhluli of Paul James, with Nicole Pedro of Collab Hair second, and Britteny Hall of Dianes in third spot.
A new feature at Salon International was Barber Connect, a networking and educational programme targeted at professional barbers. Several lively presentations contributed to making this a successful inaugural event.
Salon International 2024 will take place on 1 & 2 September.
Attention salon owners – important HCSBC updates
Employers are urged to become acquainted with the amendments regarding the Sick Pay Fund, Personal Services Commission and the Agency Shop Agreement as per the new industry-wide Collective Agreement.
An amendment to the Sick Pay Fund allows an Employer to approve the first (one day’s) absence without the requirement for the Employee to provide a medical certificate in respect of a sick leave claim. (A medical certificate is still required for two or more days of sick leave).
The Amendments to the Rules of the Sick Pay Fund and the revised Claim Form, have been approved by the Sick Funds Management Committee and may be accessed on the National Bargaining Council’s website SPF-Rules. pdf (hcsbc.co.za) Sick-Pay-Fund-Claim-Form.pdf (hcsbc. co.za). A new Appeal Form may be accessed on the Council’s website. APPEAL FORM.dox (hcsbc.co.za)
Personal Services Commission (PSC)
The PSC applicable to Areas A and D, for purposes of calculating leave pay, notice pay, and severance pay will be increased to 23% with effect from 1 January 2025 on a phased-in basis as follows:
• 2023 – 20% +1% =21%
• 2024 – 21%+1% =22%
• 2025 – 22%+1% =23%
Annexure E to the Main Collective Agreement has been amended accordingly and may be accessed on the Council’s website [Annexure-E 2023.pdf (hcsbc.co.za)]
The Agency Shop Agreement may be accessed on the Council’s website AGENCY-SHOP-AGREEMENT.pdf (hcsbc. co.za).
Top hair looks from the ‘Barbie’ premieres
Margot Robbie
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Star of the ‘Barbie’ movie, Margot Robbie, looked uber-glam at the World Premiere in Los Angeles in a very high ponytail, with a 1940s-style flick on the one side of the head, all in a less-than-Barbie-esque shade of dark blonde.
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‘Bridgerton’ actress Nicola Coughlan, who is one of many stars in the ‘Barbie’ movie, rocked long Titiantoned hair to the recent London premiere. This shade was far more muted than the cherry cola shade she wears in the film. Coughlan’s long tresses were becomingly arranged in gentle waves down one side, with the other tucked behind the ear.
Emma Mackey
British-French actress, Emma Mackey, who plays yet another one of the many Barbies in the film, was the epitome of long, loose, tousled brunette hair.
Karol G
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Colombian singer Karol G went pink all the way at the World Premiere, from long mermaid-core type tresses to her two-piece outfit.
Issa Rae @mr_dadams
Also going the high ponytail route was Issa Rae, who plays President Barbie in the film, with a super elegant, sleek version that was completed by a soft wave gelled onto the head and tucked neatly into said ponytail.
Alexandra Shipp @kelsey_hale
Actress and singer Alexandra Shipp was all about the messy updo – her’s was a two-toned version, with her ombre hair resulting a dark crown leading into a barely constrained chestnut-hued bun, with long strands framing her face.
Nicki Minaj @nickiminaj
And of course, mention must be made of Nicki Minaj’s Lady Godivalength super-smooth platinum wig – the tresses literally skimmed the rapper’s calves. Minaj collaborated with Ice Spice on the ‘Barbie World’ song, which is part of the movie’s soundtrack.
Hair wigs & extensions market set to almost double by 2030
A new report by Zion Market Research predicts that the hair wigs and extensions market size will reach $12.25 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.29%
The market was worth $6.48 billion in 2022 and the estimated boom is attributed to the increasing application of wigs and extensions in the creative arts.
Also impacting market expansion is the growing emphasis on physical appearance. States the Zion report: “This is especially driven by the massive impact of social media on the younger generation as they seek items or accessories that allow them to change their aesthetic. Moreover, the ever-evolving fashion industry plays a crucial role in generating higher revenue. As hairstyles continue to evolve or change across the globe with time, people seek measures to achieve new looks and experiment with different hair colours, lengths, or styles. Since wigs or extensions offer a convenient way to try such changes, their consumption rate is likely to grow at a steady rate.”
According to Zion, the hair wigs and extensions industry may come across certain growth restrictions due to the growing concerns over the ethical sourcing of natural hair to produce these products. Several concerned agencies have questioned brands on aspects such as the origin of the hair, fair labour practices, and environmental impact. “Moreover, the complex and intensive process of maintaining wigs and extensions could further lead to limited adoption since proper maintenance is crucial to the longevity and appearance of such products. In addition, higher susceptibility to damage from the sale of counterfeit products may create challenges against market growth.” Source: prnewswire.com
Hailey Bieber @hayleybieber
And then…there was Glazed Doughnut Hair!
Glazed Doughnut Nails have been doing the rounds on TikTok for at least a year and now the trend appears to have infiltrated the hair sector.
Celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Sofia Richie have all been seen sporting Glazed Doughnut Hair, and with a combined Instagram following of over 118M, it’s not surprising that this trend has been adopted by so many followers. In fact, #glazeddoughnuthair and #glazeddonuthair have over 1.1M searches on TikTok at the time of writing.
The ‘glazed’ trend is all about high-shine and enhanced gloss, which pairs great with slicked-back styles. That being said, whether it’s soft waves, sleek stands or a snatched bun, the glazed effect can be applied to all. It’s also versatile when it comes to hair lengths, with Jonathan Andrews, Fudge Professional Global Ambassador, explaining: “This technique works well on long hair, however it can be just as effective on short hair, as it can easily be slicked behind the ears, or curved into the nape.”
Similar styles, such liquid hair, have been trending for a while, however as Samantha Cusick explains: “The Glazed Doughnut Hair trend focuses on mimicking the glossy and shiny appearance of doughnut glaze, while the 'liquid hair' trend aims to create the illusion of flowing and fluid hair.” Discussing the style further, Jonathan adds: “This trend is leaning away from the bedhead, beach babe looks we often associate with summer, and nodding towards an expensive, healthy-looking finish. This trend couldn’t be more perfectly timed with hot weather wreaking havoc with frizz and making hair unmanageable and wild.”
Source: https://hji.co.uk/glazed-doughnut-hair-we-cantbelieve-its-a-trend
Birkin bangs make a comeback
The recent passing of 1960s icon of French cool girl chic, Jane Birkin, has brought her famous hairstyle back into vogue.
Birkin, a British and French singer/ actress, always wore her long brunette hair loose and punctuated by thick, eyebrowskimming bangs.
An article on HJI describes her fringe thus: Birkin Bangs are the ultimate, laidback fringe, cut just above the eyebrows and longer at the temples. “With wispy ends, this is a gorgeous face-framing alternative to a more blunt, structured version of the fringe,” says Leonardo Rizzo of Sanrizz, Guildford. “The result is something that suits almost everyone and grows out beautifully, making this a lower maintenance option for clients.”
Jane Birkin performing in 2019
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“They can be adapted for straight or wavy hair, allowing versatility,” adds Melissa Timperley, Founder of Melissa Timperley, Manchester.
When creating Birkin Bangs, it’s all about the point cutting technique. “This involves cutting the bangs at an angle with vertically held scissors, resulting in soft, textured edges that blend seamlessly,” says Melissa.
Andrew Minarik, Indola UK Ambassador adds: “Section a deep triangle at the front of the hair, from the outside of eyes and back to one third of way to the top of the head. Split this into three diagonal sections, and for each section lift the hair and pull back towards the crown and point cut across. Once you have the main shape, freehand texture cut to a length between the eyebrows and centre eyes making sure there are no sharp edges to this fringe.”
But the style requires to be slightly adapted depending on face shape. “I’d stay close to the brow-line, knowing exactly where the wispy ends should land for maximum suitability,” Leonardo states. “Take the weight out of the ends to give it that cool, undone look that blends back into the hair with ease.”
Source: https://www.hji.co.uk/hair-trends/birkin-bangshaircut/
The lowdown on Gemini hair
Currently trending on social media, Gemini hair is a trend of two halves, just like the astrological sign of the same name, which denotes twins.
This hair look is all about splitting the hair into different colours and bringing to life the duality of the astrological sign. The trend encompasses stripes and colour blocking, in direct contrast to the more blended colour techniques that have dominated the hairdressing industry over recent years.
Whether clients get the look using hair extensions or whether you use wigs to transform, the trend can actually be easier to achieve than clients first think.
Says Tracey Ann Smith: “If your clients want to take part in this trend, but are unsure about the commitment, introduce them to styles like dip dye ends! This way extensions can be used and added to the bottom of the client’s natural hair.”
The two-tone concept itself is versatile as the placement on the hair can differ per client. Heffy Wheeler, owner of Hx Hair, states: “It can be something that’s done underneath, a quarter at the front, or split down the middle.” Other adaptations of the dual tone hair colour include dip dye, colour panels, flashes and streaks, so the look can be bold or subtle.
Source: https://www.hji.co.uk/hair-trends/overview-of-the-gemini-hair-trend/