Career Focus

adventures of a Marketing TRAILBLAZER

Sustainable salon owner, award winner, innovative marketer – Cally Borg’s insights are industry-wide and forwardthinking, plus she’s flying the flag for home salons

What was your journey into the industry?

I started as an assistant at John Carne, Wimbledon, before moving to TONI&GUY and Charles Worthington. After suffering from an injury, I decided to venture into the freelance world and, within a year, I was working as a session stylist for magazines, television and events.

What does marketing mean to you?

Marketing myself has drawn in the right opportunities like a magnet, resulting in rapid growth in my business, even during the pandemic. I believe opportunities are everywhere, you just have to be open minded and willing.

How are you championing sustainability in your business, Cally Borg Hairdressing?

We recycle paper, plastic, chemicals, foil and hair, and we use eco-friendly towels (Scrummi) and brushes. All of my colour range is natural, organic and vegan, with packaging that is made from recycled material. My styling ranges are also fully sustainable, natural and organic and I have chosen brands that support small salons.

Who is inspiring you at the moment?

I am always inspired by Dom Lehane, who interviews a host of different hair stylists. I also love what Rae Palmer is doing for the industry with ‘WELOVE’, a community of hair stylists that share the passion of sustainability and holistic hairdressing. I am proud to be an art director for the WELOVE Art team, after Rae spotted me on social media.

What’s next for you and your career?

As well as continuing as a commercial session stylist for photoshoots and events, my key goal is to change the stigma for home salons. I have created a six-figure business from mine and see it as a lucrative opportunity, so I want to share my knowledge by mentoring other stylists to do the same. I have also been given the position of the UK ambassador for TUFT Professional, using my social media marketing to launch the brand in the UK by educating consumers and salon owners.

2012

Became Amanda Holden’s personal hairstylist for three years

2016

Worked backstage at London Fashion Week

2018

Launched her own salon, doubling clientele within a year through social media

2020

Won Surrey Hair Stylist of the year, leading to her joining the WELOVE artistic team

Constructive Dismissal

Constructive dismissal has become a convenient escape for disgruntled employees and we have found more and more that employees resign with a special condition to their resignation, so as to keep open the back door for a claim of constructive dismissal, alternatively the employee just refers a constructive dismissal dispute to the Bargaining Council or CCMA after resignation. Most of the time ex-employees refer unfair dismissal claims to the Bargaining Council or CCMA as soon as they realise that they cannot claim Unemployment Insurance Funds if they have resigned. If, however the ex-employee is able to prove and convince a commissioner that resigning from the employ of the employer was the last resort, then Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits may be payable.

Constructive dismissal, also known as “forced resignation” is where an employee terminates the contract of employment with or without notice because the employer made continued employment intolerable for the employee.

It may be that the employer created or varied the employee’s original terms and conditions of employment in such an adverse wat that continued employment under the created or varied terms and conditions of employment has been rendered intolerable for the employee. Another example of a constructive dismissal

would be the failure of the employer to investigate and protect an employee from sexual harassment, afraid to go to work and leaving the employee with no alternative but to resign.

Constructive dismissal is simply a form of dismissal and requires the employee to prove that there was a constructive dismissal, before the employer must prove that the dismissal was fair. In order to claim constructive dismissal, an employee must have resigned. If there has been no resignation, there can be no claim of constructive dismissal.

If the dismissal is found to be unfair the employee is entitled to the remedies set out in the Labour Relations Act 55 of 1995 for unfair dismissals.

In order to prove that there was a constructive dismissal an employee will have to prove on a balance of probabilities that: •The contract of employment was terminated by the employee because of the employer’s conduct and not, for instance, because the employee was planning to resign in any event; •The reason for the termination of the contract must be that continued employment has become intolerable for the employee. Examples of intolerability could include sexual harassment, assault or nonpayment of remuneration by the employer; and •It must have been the employer of that employee who made the continued employment intolerable.

Employees will struggle to prove constructive dismissal if they leave prior to going through a

Constructive dismissal is simply a form of dismissal and requires the employee to prove that there was a constructive dismissal, before the employer must prove that the dismissal was fair. In order to claim constructive dismissal, an employee must have resigned.

grievance procedure. Employees must utilise grievance procedures or complain to higher levels of management, provided that that is a reasonable option in the circumstances. For example, it may not be reasonable for an employee in a small business to lodge a grievance against an alleged sexual harasser if that person is his or her employer.

The test for constructive dismissal is an objective one. The Court have held that a key test is whether it is reasonable to conclude that the employer made continued employment intolerable for the employee. The intolerable situation may be one event (e.g. harassment) or a number of events that have taken place over a period of time (e.g. racial prejudice).

The employee may refer a dismissal dispute by completing the LRA 7.11 referral form within thirty (30) days of the termination of the employment relationship.

The employee could request reinstatement or compensation. Compensation up to 12 months’ remuneration may be awarded. The duty of proving dismissal rests with the employee and that of justifying it rests with the employer.

The BIG Buzz Business Conference

Monday 28th March, Bryanston Country Club, Johannesburg

A must attend conference, packed full of information that can help you to grow your business, whether a beauty salon, hair salon or spa. Great speakers, great topics, a great opportunity

09.30 – 10.00: Creating business processes in your Salon, Aesthetic Clinic or Spa – Julia Delany

With accurate and timeous monthly management accounts, it is possible to make informed decisions about your business needs.

10.00 – 10.30: Unstoppable Social Media & Authentic Influencer Strategies – Ayesha Rajah

Guarantee engagement and ROI with cut-through content and high-impact collaboration

10.30 – 11.00: Coffee Break

11.00 – 11.30: Create an award winning salon, it’s all in the detail – Gina Gall

The devil is always in the detail and it is essential that salon owners remember this. Gina will be sharing some of her insights on how she approaches each day to ensure consistent quality in delivery of treatments to her clients.

11.30 – 12.15: Double your income! - Marisa Dimitriadis

We are going to discuss a word that is revolutionising businesses in all industries across the globe. This word is the difference between a business that ambles along, just managing to get by every month, and a business that flies and is in total command of its cash flow and growth

12.15 – 13.30: Lunch

13.30 – 14.00: How do companies prove the product claims that they make? - John Knowlton

A fascinating topic that looks into the claims brands make about the effectiveness of their products. How are they able to prove that these claims are truthful? John Knowlton is a chemist who spent many years testing these claims and showing that yes, the products work, or sometimes that the claims were rather exaggerated.

14.00 - 14.45: Building a sustainable business - Keynote Speaker: Candice Thurston (Candi & Co)

Candice Thurston is the founder of Candi & Co, a brand that works within the Sorbet Group and one that very much wished to change the way the beauty industry looks after the ethnic market. Hear Candice’s story and the top 5 tips that she has for building a sustainable business.

14.45 – 15.30: Is the current educational syllabus working for salons and spas? A panel discussion focusing on what are salons and spas looking for from the educational sector.

Is the vacuum treatment still relevant for students to learn in 2022, or is it like

Taking care of CURLY hair

NaturallyE is a South African company founded in 2021 and owned by Nieshell Watson, Her niece Tessa, later joined her on this powerful journey. The E stands for Ester, Mrs. Watson’s grandmother, the woman she looked up to. Ester was a strong black woman who believed in growing her vegetables and in natural beauty. It is only fitting that this brand is part of the first line of products that will be part of this expanding organization.

Curly hair was considered unprofessional and messy, but the Rëzo brand will break the boundaries and do the opposite, as this all-natural product will bring color and shine back to the hair of natural women. Natural-haired women will no longer fear their hair texture but instead embrace it. The

Rëzo brand will help them achieve this goal.

The Rëzo brand was founded in 2018 by New York-based master stylist, educator, and world-renowned curl expert Nubia Suarez. Rëzo is a comprehensive hair care brand designed to empower the curl-loving community by celebrating textured hair and promoting healthy hair habits. In Spanish, the word “rizo” means “curl” and the word “Rëzo” means “I pray.” Rëzo’s mission is to encourage women and men to embrace their natural curls, which represent identity and self-confidence, by providing the community with the tools needed to care for and promote them through expert knowledge and product expertise. Currently, there are six Rëzo brand products, namely Curl Control Shampoo and Conditioner, Curl Define Gel, an Anti-Friz Towel, and a Silicone Diffuser that fits all blow dryers.

Rëzo’s four-step process of shampoo, conditioner, gel, and serum uses a plant-based, siliconefree ingredient that promotes healthy hair and hair growth. Scientific experiments show that the outer layer of the hair, the cuticle, determines how well you retain color and moisture. Curly hair can have either high or low porosity, regardless of its texture. If your regimen has left your curly locks dull and tangled, try treating your locks with a protein treatment to trap dirt, debris, and dead cells before they penetrate the hair strands, preventing color fade and dryness. Curls need to be nourished. This means using a moisturizing conditioner, applying it to your curls from the inside out, and being careful not to over-comb your hair. Cutting curly hair should not be much of a hassle, and thanks to the innovative Rëzo Cut, you will not have to worry about your curls moving around for days.

The technique collapses the curly roots and straightens them on its own.

This will give you remarkable volume and bounce in no time. With the increasing use of AI, machines are getting smarter. Rëzo Lites is a variation of the Rëzo Cut method and emphasizes color by diffusion. Rëzo is a new haircare line with products that are silicone and sulfate-free, vegan, and enriched with plant-based ingredients. The newest hair academy in LA has opened to teach stylists with curly hair.

The Rëzo Academy in Los Angeles was created to teach professionals

Nubia Rëzo’s new technique for curly hair. Whether it is curly hair or any other hair type, there can be problems and complications. Nubia Rëzo has developed a simple solution to these problems, making it easier to manage not only curly hair but also all other hair types. The founder of

Rëzo Hair Care, Nubia Rëzo, built her company by understanding, educating, and caring for all types of curls. Rëzo Haircare has become a one-stop-shop for holistic care.

Shine on

From Biosense, the Colorsense ammonia-free, vegan Color Gloss oil comes in a variety of 20 colors. Gentle on the scalp and skin, it promotes shine and strengthens hair. Ingredients include Symoleao Vita 7 (olive, almond, avocado, soybean and cottonseed oils); symHair (wheat bran extract and camellia oil); and Lumine shine (verbasco flower extract).

Market Place

Dual purpose cream

Authentic Beauty Concept’s Hand & Hair Light Cream is formulated with bakuchiol to nourish and protect both skin and hair. It can be run through the hair or massaged into the skin. This product and the brand’s Eau de Toilette feature a pure, fresh and elegant floral scent composed of a generous bouquet of white peony and accents of fresh

Kayise Ngqula at the grand opening Naitvechild opens second Hair & Beauty Bar

South African hair care brand, Nativechild, launched its second Hair & Beauty Bar on 29 January, in Michelangelo Towers, Sandton.

The store is a one stop self-care spot offering a full beauty experience – from hair to nails to eyebrow maintenance for men and women.

“Getting your hair and nails done is part of self-care, so when designing our store, we made sure we created a relaxing environment to break away from the realities of life. We want our customers to enjoy a world class hair experience from people who understand natural hair, so that they leave the salon feeling beautiful and refreshed,” says Nativechild founder, Sonto Pooe.

She views the new store opening as another step in entrenching the benefits of Nativechild’s products. Locally developed and manufactured, these hair and body products are plant based, natural and safe. Sustainable ingredients of the finest grade are used in the production and where possible, food grade oils. The range does not contain any harsh chemicals, sulphates, parabens or petroleum and is animal cruelty-free.

Nativechild opened its first Hair & Beauty Bar at Cresta Mall in October 2021 and has received requests from customers from all over South Africa to open more branches.

“Growing the Nativechild Hair & Beauty Bar footprint resulted from increasing demand from our customers who want to