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In tough times such as South Africa finds itself in, as in a struggling economy hammered by a dire electricity crisis, one can be so busy desperately trying to survive that it’s possible to forget about the basics. One essential of a successful business is work productivity. This is something all salon and spa owners should be striving for – optimum productivity – both from themselves and of course, their staff. We include in this issue a useful article that provides tips in this regard.

Harking back to the poor economic situation, unfortunately this always results in the need for treatment and product price increases. This raises the question of how often you, as the business owner, can raise your prices and by how much, and how clients struggling with cost of living increases will react. We asked a business expert to provide her invaluable advice on this subject.

It’s no secret that the modern world is completely ruled by technology and as savvy salon owners, you should be using all the available technology to make it as easy as possible for clients to do business with you. A lot of this obviously pertains to website optimization and search engines, as you will read in this issue.

Collagen is the cornerstone of youthful skin so there is no wonder that there is so much focus on it. While so much has been done over the decades in terms of topical skincare designed to stimulate collagen production in the skin, the past few years have seen an increase in the market of collagen supplements. Ingestible collagen is purported to have many benefits for the body other than just the skin and is of course, a handy retail item for your shelves. We include in this issue a special feature on this category of skincare.

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WELCOME
In tough times such as South Africa finds
PROFESSIONAL beauty
Image from Shutterstock Publisher Mark Moloney mark@probeauty.co.za
NEWS
SA’s National Minimum Wage increases by 9.62% Image
ASK THE Experts
Our experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry
THE THORNY ISSUE OF PRICE INCREASES
With the cost of living escalating, how often should you be increasing your treatment and retail prices? And, how will your clients react? Salon owner Hellen Ward shares some tried-and-tested advice
WORK PRODUCTIVITY how to get more done
No matter how long you’ve been in business, you’d probably like to increase your efficiency as well as your team’s output, writes beauty business expert Liz McKeon
HOW EASY IS IT FOR CLIENTS TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU?
Conducting business with your spa or salon has become much easier in recent years and technology has been at the forefront of this change, writes Marisa Dimitriadis
SUSTAINABILITY in action - Part 3
In the third and last of our series of articles on what leading spas around the world are doing in terms of sustainable practices, GreenSpa Africa’s Charné le Roux focuses on the Lefay Resorts Group
From the inside out
The demand for ingestible collagen and/or collagen supplements, be they in capsule, powder or liquid form, has risen over the past two years, with an increase in the number of brands on the market
The Power of Pure Marine Collagen on Ageing Skin
Wrinkles are a major concern for men and women. We are constantly looking for ways to prevent or get rid of them. The appearance of wrinkles does not solely depend on age but also experience and lifestyle.
THALGO
WWW.THALGO.CO.ZA
The styles that rocked the Grammys
Report by Joanna Sterkowicz and Natasha Chisese
What happens when you don’t ‘think before you think’? BEFORE YOU INK?
We asked the experts from Aesthetic Laser Academy to answer all your questions about tattoo removal treatments
Off with that ink!
Laser technologies from licensed manufacturers and when in the hands of trained operators are regarded as a safe and efficient way of removing unwanted tattoos. Here we look at just some of the systems on the market.
LaserAcademy
www.LaserAcademy.co.za
The ageing morphot ypes
Dr Bianca Busch expounds on a classification system that analyses how the skin will age and whether it can inform what aesthetic treatments may or may not be suited to the patient
In the market
Our round-up of new products and treatments
NAIL FILE
WELCOME
Although nail techs are in no way medical
NEWS
Show stopping nail looks from the Grammys Red Carpet
ASK THE Experts
Our experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry
TOP TIPS from TOP TECHS
Professional Beauty UK’s Lollie Hancock quizzed five leading nail technicians, whose clients range from Dior and Chanel to Sam Smith and Celine Dion, about their best pointers for providing the best nail services possible
The builder gel how to
For those clients who want strong, natural nails but don’t want to go the acrylic route, builder gel offers an attractive proposition
construction materials
A high quality builder gel can be particularly useful for clients who are prone to breakage
Gold rush
This beautifully ornate design was created by international nail artist Michele Ferrari
Product Hub
Our round-up of the latest product launches in the exciting world of nails
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