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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY looks at some of the top micro-needling devices on the market.

Golden touch

The Environ Cosmetic Gold Roll CIT is specially crafted for use on areas that demand extra special care, such as the delicate skin around your eyes, nose and mouth. Using the device will enhance the effectiveness of ingredients in topical Environ products and tighten skin, reduce uneven skin tone and texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and scars. 011 262 0264

Five speeds

The SIX Aesthetix Collagen Pen is a cordless unit with two rechargeable batteries, that each carry eight hours of treatment time. This user-friendly device has four different pin cartridge heads to tailor make the treatment for the client. It has five speeds offering up to 15,000 RPM (revolutions per minute), making for a more intense treatment with less pain. 011 312 7840

German motor

Sknlogic’s Sknpen is an advanced medical grade automated fractional microneedling device offering a powerful German motor and adjustable needle length. It is safe for most skin types and is used to treat conditions like acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, and pigment marks from sun damage or acne. 021 552 6999

Microscopic channels DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care supplies microneedling rollers for both in-clinic and at-home use, as well as microneedling cartridges for use alongside microneedling pen devices. This includes the nano needleless cartridge, targeting the epidermis to create microscopic channels, allowing for improved infusion of actives into the skin. 086 128 2323

16 needles The Dermapen 4’s revolutionary 16 needle cartridge design creates more rejuvenating channels and increased results. Smooth efficacy glides over the skin for optimum patient comfort. The device includes ACM™ (AntiContamination Management) for unrivalled safety and protection. Dermapen 4 features superior AOVN™ Technology for increased speed. 011 545 9300

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JOANNA STERKOWICZ speaks to MICHAEL DOBIE, Country Manager Beauty Care Professional at Henkel South Africa, about the Schwarzkopf Professional brand and its sponsoring of the inaugural SALON INTERNATIONAL HAIR AWARDS on 16 March 2020.

Why did you decide to align the Schwarzkopf Professional brand with the Salon International Hair Awards? I happened to visit some salons in London right after an industry awards evening last year and found the conversation to be inspiring, as it was consumed by who won which awards. This created an amazing buzz throughout the industry. There was this overwhelming atmosphere of pride and passion within the hair industry following the awards. Shortly thereafter, I met with Phil Woods from Salon International and he mentioned that they were planning an inaugural awards event right here in South Africa. It was then that I knew that this was our chance to bring that pride and passion to our home country.

Does Schwarzkopf Professional, as a global brand, have a culture of sponsoring hair awards? At Schwarzkopf Professional we base everything we do on what we call our Customer Centric Business Model. Inspiration and support are two of the pillars and industry awards align perfectly with these pillars. Schwarzkopf Professional UK & Ireland sponsor their own respective Salon International Hair Awards.

Why do you think awards are important for the hair industry? I believe that a lot of blood, sweat and tears go into our industry each day. Not enough is done to recognise the hard work that goes into making this industry as special as it is. Our industry needs to be celebrated and hair awards are the perfect way to heed the call.

What would you say is the DNA of the Schwarzkopf Professional brand? Schwarzkopf Professional’s mantra is: ‘Together. A Passion For Hair’. We are always reinventing hair. This is our mission. Every day, everywhere. We do it together. With a true passion for hair. With innovation deeply rooted in our DNA, we have continued to reinvent hair over the past 120 years. As such we hold over 7,600 patents – each one a true milestone in haircare. The company is now one of the top three professional hair care brands in the world, with a hairdresser community that stretches around the globe. Creating professional partnerships is at the core of what we do, it’s our philosophy and our point of difference. We co-create with the

online @ probeauty.co.za hairdresser, for the hairdresser, to bring the latest products and relevant services to the market before anyone else, truly putting the customer at the heart of our business.

In terms of products and technologies, what have been the most exciting recent Schwarzkopf Professional developments? Most recently it would be the launch of our Fibreclinix system. This new breakthrough haircare treatment transforms the hair fibre back to its perfect, healthy virgin properties. The salon exclusive customised service instantly improves hair quality, providing 10x stronger hair (vs untreated hair), complete sealing of hair porosity and up to 60 days of inner and outer hair restoration, when used with the corresponding BC Home Care Shampoo.

What can the industry look forward to from Schwarzkopf Professional in 2020? Each year we launch the Essential Looks Collections.

essential looks

Inspiration is a big part of what hairdressers do every day. Essential Looks celebrates hairdressers’ passion for hair, for fashion and for the future, as well as encompasses it into The Magazine – the ultimate trend collection magazine. It provides hairdressers with everything they need to enhance their creativity, maximise their skills and achieve salon success. Besides our all-inspiring Essential Looks Collections, we co-create with the hairdresser, in order for them to bring the latest products and relevant services to the market before anyone else, truly putting the customer at the heart of our business.

Schwarzkopf Professional launched its international Shaping Futures Initiative in 2010. To date, how many previously disadvantaged people in South Africa have benefited from this training initiative? We have been running the Shaping Futures programme in South Africa since 2013 and have trained 300 students to date.

Can you reveal anything about the Shaping Futures 2020 programme? The programme has traditionally only been run in Johannesburg. It might be time to take it on the road. We will have to see.

How is Schwarzkopf Professional positioned within the Henkel Group in terms of your other hair brands? Schwarzkopf Professional is our premium hair brand and is a full-service brand. Indola focuses more on the smaller salons and the solo stylists in the industry, with a portfolio to match their needs. Our newly launched Authentic Beauty Concept is a holistic premium brand co-created with a unique hairdresser collective to start a new path to authentic beauty.

How has take-up of the Authentic Beauty Concept brand been? What a beautiful brand! Authentic Beauty Concept was inspired by artisans and hairdressers who share the same values. It is a new

Do the Shaping Futures team help to ensure that their graduates are assimilated into the industry? We assist graduates with placements in salons. The graduates are in high demand with most being placed before the completion of the programme. path to authenticity, something that is so important in our industry. Our pure ingredients from carefully selected origins are loved by our hairdressing community. I highly recommend joining the #AuthenticBeautyMovement.

You recently re-launched the Ladine brand. Please elaborate on the reasons for doing so and how this development will be of benefit to the Afro hair market. Henkel Beauty Care believes in continuous innovation, so we are always looking at how we can improve, while keeping our customer at the heart of everything we do. Our Ladine brand has been loved by South Africans for over three decades – it’s an industry icon in the market. We are so proud of the upgraded packaging and formulations and believe that it will continue to be an industry icon, being the go-to brand for anyone who wants to give their hair the best care. PB

Does Shaping Futures grow each year in South Africa in terms of scope and the number of participants? We usually run two sessions per year, training 30 students in each session. Shaping Futures is fortunate that we have volunteers from either Belgium or Netherlands coming to South Africa for a week during each programme to assist the local team.