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Riaaz
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I’m still working on growing up. I might always have that child in me. Love being active, can’t sit still for long periods. Might be the ADHD, haha.
Yoga, Squash, Family.
When is your birthday? (No need to give the year
11 January 1974
How long have you been in the industry?
27 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
It somehow happened organically. Cut a friend’s hair when I was 15 (possibly the worst haircut in the world), but he seemed to like it and before I l knew it I was cutting a few people’s hair. Was going to study but then in my gap year I helped at a salon at the waterfront on weekends. Well, the rest is history, here I am 29 years in and still at it.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
Raising my 4 kids. That has to be an achievement right?
On a more serious note, I worked on many international and local stars, celebrities, TV personalities and many influencers, namely, Kate Moss, J-Lo and Daniel Pascal when they in Cape Town for launches. Michelle McLean, Lee-Ann Liebenberg and Amy Kleinhans to name a few.
What is your favourite service you offer?
Colour and cuts. I was trained by a meticulous hairstylist that took nearly 2 hours just to cut his clients hair.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Oh Wow, I LOVE MY HAIR. It always gets me:)
What is your favourite era?
60’s. Who else doesn’t love the 60’s. What an amazing time that would have been to be a part of.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
Bruce Lee
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Listen, I don’t want to sleep on the couch tonight.
My Wife, haha.
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Yoga, squash, with having 4 kids, is there something called spare time?
Kids?
4 (3 boys, 1 girl)
Dayyaan, Fayyad, Zeshaan & Sophia
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I’m still working on growing up. I might always have that child in me. Love being active, can’t sit still for long periods. Might be the ADHD, haha.
Yoga everyday, Squash when there`s time:)
When is your birthday? (No need to give the year
11 January 1974
How long have you been in the industry?
29 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
It somehow happened organically. Cut a friend’s hair when I was 15 (possibly the worst haircut in the world), but he seemed to like it and before I l knew it I was cutting a few people’s hair. Was going to study IT but then in my gap year I helped at a salon at the waterfront on weekends. Well, the rest is history, here I am 27 years in and still at it.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
Raising my 4 kids. That has to be an achievement right?
On a more serious note, I worked on many international and local stars, celebrities, TV personalities and many influencers, namely, Kate Moss, J-Lo and Daniel Pascal when they in Cape Town for launches. Michelle McLean, Lee-Ann Liebenberg and Amy Kleinhans to name a few.
What is your favourite service you offer?
Colour and cuts. I was trained by a meticulous hairstylist that took nearly 2 hours just to cut his clients hair.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Client ; Oh Wow, I LOVE MY HAIR! It gets me every 
time:)
What is your favourite era?
60’s. Who else doesn’t love the 60’s. What an amazing time that would have been to be part of.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
Bruce Lee
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Listen, I don’t want to sleep on the couch tonight.
My Wife, haha.
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Yoga, squash, with having 4 kids, is there something called spare time?
Kids?
4 (3 boys, 1 girl)
Dayyaan, Fayyad, Zeshaan & Sophia
Tenille
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I love being part of this amazing industry. I love fashion and new trends. I’m easy going, (at work), ‘don’t tell my husband’, haha. I feel blessed to have built amazing relationships with my clients over there years, some of which has become friends.
When is your birthday?
3rd July 1983
How long have you been in the industry?
18 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
Took a gap year after matric and started working in a salon for pocket money to get me through that year. I immediately fell in love with the industry. I went on to study for 3 years and qualified as a hairstylist. This is my industry. Seems like it was my calling and would love to continue doing it as long as I can.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been priveledged enough to have worked at some amazing salons over the years that has molded me into the stylist I am today. I’ve work on numerous Cape Town Fashion Weeks and worked on TV personalties, celebrities and many influencers.
What is your favourite service you offer?
I don’t particularly have a favourite, I enjoy all of them.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
The freedom to express my creativity. The relationships I’ve built with my clients. That feeling when your client is in your chair and you’ve just made her look like a million $… their faces are priceless.. Love that!
What is your favourite era?
Definitely the 80’s…
The style, fashion and just the vibe that went with the 80’s
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
Ummmmm….
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Josh Duhmal
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
I’ve become a bit of a homebody… Love spending time with my family and doing fun things with them. Also, love chilling and bingeing on series.
Kids?
1 daughter
Sophia
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I love being part of this amazing industry. I love fashion and new trends. I’m easy going, (at work), ‘don’t tell my husband’, haha. I feel blessed to have built amazing relationships with my clients over the years, some of which has become friends.
When is your birthday?
3rd July 1983
How long have you been in the industry?
20 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
Took a gap year after matric and started working in a salon for pocket money to get me through that year. I immediately fell in love with the industry. I went on to study for 3 years and qualified as a hairstylist. This is my industry. Seems like it was my calling and would love to continue doing it as long as I can.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been privleged enough to have worked at some amazing salons over the years that has molded me into the stylist I am today. I’ve work on numerous Cape Town Fashion Weeks and worked on TV personalties, celebrities and many influencers.
What is your favourite service you offer?
I don’t particularly have a favourite, I enjoy all of them.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
The freedom to express my creativity. The relationships I’ve built with my clients. That feeling when your client is in your chair and you’ve just made her look like a million $… their faces are priceless.. Love that!
What is your favourite era?
Definitely the 80’s…
The style, fashion and just the vibe that went with the 80’s
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
Ummmmm….
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Josh Duhmal
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
I’ve become a bit of a homebody… Love spending time with my family and doing fun things with them. Also, love chilling and bingeing on series.
Kids?
1 daughter
Sophia
Sam
Tell me a bit more about yourself.
Hey, I’m a wife and Mom. Cape Town born and raised. Love to start a party. Been in the industry for more than 20 years. Definitely a chatter box. Love the industry.
When is your Birthday (no need to give the year)
1st October
How long have you been in the industry?
20 + years
Why did you chose hairdressing?
I feel like it chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on or what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been privileged enough to work with some top fashion designers doing run way hair models, and then I’ve also worked on some top influencer’s hair too.
What is your favourite service offer?
Love a good colour
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Definitely when I’m done with the service and I have a happy client.
What is favourite era?
The 90’s. Love everything about the 90’s.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad, Mandela, Mother Teresa), who would that be?
Definitely Idris Elba
I think the hottest person in the whole is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Me (kidding), definitely my husband.
What do you do in spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Enjoy a gym workout
Kids?
3 boys. Sachin Sage and Zach
Hey, I’m a wife and Mom. Cape Town born and raised. Love to start a party. Been in the industry for more than 20 years. Definitely a chatter box. Love the industry.
When is your Birthday (no need to give the year)
1st October
How long have you been in the industry?
20 + years
Why did you chose hairdressing?
I feel like it chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on or what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been privileged enough to work with some top fashion designers doing run way hair models, and then I’ve also worked on some top influencer’s hair too.
What is your favourite service offer?
Love a good colour
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Definitely when I’m done with the service and I have a happy client.
What is favourite era?
The 90’s. Love everything about the 90’s.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad, Mandela, Mother Teresa), who would that be?
Definitely Idris Elba
I think the hottest person in the whole is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Me (kidding), definitely my husband.
What do you do in spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Enjoy a gym workout
Kids?
3 boys. Sachin Sage and Zach
Tell me a bit more about yourself.
Hey, I’m a wife and Mom. Cape Town born and raised. Love to start a party. Been in the industry for more than 20 years. Definitely a chatter box. Love the industry.
When is your Birthday (no need to give the year)
1st October
How long have you been in the industry?
20 + years
Why did you chose hairdressing?
I feel like it chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on or what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been privileged enough to work with some top fashion designers doing run way hair models, and then I’ve also worked on some top influencer’s hair too.
What is your favourite service offer?
Love a good colour
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Definitely when I’m done with the service and I have a happy client.
What is favourite era?
The 90’s. Love everything about the 90’s.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad, Mandela, Mother Teresa), who would that be?
Definitely Idris Elba
I think the hottest person in the whole is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Me (kidding), definitely my husband.
What do you do in spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Enjoy a gym workout
Kids?
3 boys. Sachin Sage and Zach
Hey, I’m a wife and Mom. Cape Town born and raised. Love to start a party. Been in the industry for more than 20 years. Definitely a chatter box. Love the industry.
When is your Birthday (no need to give the year)
1st October
How long have you been in the industry?
20 + years
Why did you chose hairdressing?
I feel like it chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on or what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
I’ve been privileged enough to work with some top fashion designers doing run way hair models, and then I’ve also worked on some top influencer’s hair too.
What is your favourite service offer?
Love a good colour
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Definitely when I’m done with the service and I have a happy client.
What is favourite era?
The 90’s. Love everything about the 90’s.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad, Mandela, Mother Teresa), who would that be?
Definitely Idris Elba
I think the hottest person in the whole is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Me (kidding), definitely my husband.
What do you do in spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Enjoy a gym workout
Kids?
3 boys. Sachin Sage and Zach
Rholda
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
Hello! Born and bred Cape Town girl. I’m always down for some fun and giggles.
Don’t fret if you initially see me and I seem ‘oh so serious’, That’s just my face, haha.
I am always looking to improve my skills. I am a strong believer in on going education. It’s the key to staying up to date with new trends.
When is your birthday?
11 March 1993
How long have you been in the industry?
I studied full time for 3 years at college of Cape Town. Thereafter, I completed a 1 year apprenticeship and I’ve been a been a qualified stylist for the past 5 years.
Why did you choose hairdressing?
I love interacting with people. With hairdressing, i can engage and build relationships with my clients as well as be creative.
I always feel that clients leave my chair with a spring in their step (who doesn’t like a good hairdo, right?). It’s absolutely rewarding to witness this in all its splendor! As a female stylist, I find the most credence with my gents cuts and something that I am uber proud of.
Always up for a good challenge!
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
My fondest hair memory is of doing free hand balayage. With that being said, I learnt it from the Guru herself, Sophia Hilton * screams *
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
My hair journey is not even remotely close to completion. There are so many things that I would love to learn. Hairdressing is endless education and I will be continuing on this journey.
I’d love to tag all of you along with me.
What is your favourite era?
I love our current era, lots of the styles are back in fashion. So it’s fresh & at the same time nostalgic.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
That’s a difficult question for me, so many iconic people. I would need a big dinner party to have all of them.
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
The hottest person in the world is definitely my BF but after him I’d place David Beckham , & J.LO being top woman.
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
I love the outdoors! May it be the beach, the mountain or a wine farm. In a pre-covid world I’d be spending time with my family , visiting our holiday home in Struisbaai.
Kids?
Non
Tell us a bit more about yourself.
I’m a single mom with a daughter of 3 years old. Love cooking and baking.
When is your birthday? (No need to give the year??
10th June (forgot the year ??)
How long have you been in the industry?
I’ve been in the industry since I’ve left school in 1981
Why did you choose hairdressing?
I enjoy the aspect of engaging with diverse people, the industry allows for this, the personal interaction. Working within a team of stylists.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievement?
My biggest personal achievement is having my little girl.
Achievements of working for some very respected companies within the Industry.
What is your favourite service you offer?
Various aspects of the industry can be rewarding and satisfying, ensuring that a customer/client walks out happy and satisfied.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Listening to the customer, engaging with them on all levels
What is you favourite era?
School days, being young and carefree..
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
My parents will always be the individuals that inspired me.
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)??
Is Jayson lol
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Hikes and walks
Kids? 1
Lungie
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I’m a dedicated individual, very kind, and laugh often. I love working with people, very friendly. I can easily improvise and adapt to any environment feel I have an understanding of different personality traits that enables me to communicate with anyone.
When is your birthday?
15 March 1986
How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in this industry 4 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
I chose this industry because I am passionate about beauty.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
My greatest achievement was to graduate as a beauty therapist and would love to become one of the top therapists in this competitive industry.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Working with people and making sure I made them smile when they walk out of the door
What is your favourite era?
70’s. So many iconic musicians and an amazing vibe. Before my time but love listening 70’s music.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
My Mom, she has blessed me with initiative, resilience and respect.
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Vuyo Dabula (Gaddafi) ‘not the president’.
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Church, listen to music, dancing, and run.
Kids?
1
Ayanda, I call her Aya
Tell me a bit more about yourself?
I’m a dedicated individual, very kind, and laugh often. I love working with people, very friendly. I can easily improvise and adapt to any environment feel I have an understanding of different personality traits that enables me to communicate with anyone.
When is your birthday?
15 March 1986
How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in this industry 4 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
I chose this industry because I am passionate about beauty.
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievements?
My greatest achievement was to graduate as a beauty therapist and would love to become one of the top therapists in this competitive industry.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Working with people and making sure I made them smile when they walk out of the door
What is your favourite era?
70’s. So many iconic musicians and an amazing vibe. Before my time but love listening 70’s music.
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
My Mom, she has blessed me with initiative, resilience and respect.
I think the hottest person in the world is? (don’t tell my spouse)
Vuyo Dabula (Gaddafi) ‘not the president’.
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
Church, listen to music, dancing, and run.
Kids?
1
Ayanda, I call her Aya
Keanu
Tell us a bit more about yourself.
I’m a free spirit with a wild heart.
When is your birthday?
18 August, representing all Leo’s
How long have you been in the industry?
Professionally, 7 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
Hairdressing chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievement?
I’ve worked with a lot of local celebrities, social media influences, TV & radio personalities.
My greatest achievement would have to be, being selected amongst talented stylist to partake in the international L’Oreal Colour Trophy competition. The theme was French Balayage in 2021.
What is your favourite service you offer?
Without a doubt, Balayage Colour Services
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Enhancing Beauty
What is you favourite era Why?
The era I’m in now. I’m all about evolution & evolving with time
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
My Mom – love that woman to bits!
I think the hottest person in the world is?
My manz!
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
I’m a homebody, as I’m getting older I realize that I love my bed but other then that, binge watching series is what I do best
Kids?
One amazing cat that I love with all my heart. He goes by the name of Moonlight aka Kitsy
Tell us a bit more about yourself.
I’m a free spirit with a wild heart.
When is your birthday?
18 August, representing all Leo’s
How long have you been in the industry?
Professionally, 7 years
Why did you choose hairdressing?
Hairdressing chose me
What are some of the biggest things/people you’ve worked on and what would you say are some of your greatest achievement?
I’ve worked with a lot of local celebrities, social media influences, TV & radio personalities.
My greatest achievement would have to be, being selected amongst talented stylist to partake in the international L’Oreal Colour Trophy competition. The theme was French Balayage in 2021.
What is your favourite service you offer?
Without a doubt, Balayage Colour Services
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
Enhancing Beauty
What is you favourite era Why?
The era I’m in now. I’m all about evolution & evolving with time
If you can choose to have dinner with anyone that has inspired you, (anyone from your mom/dad to Mandela or mother Teresa), who would that be?
My Mom – love that woman to bits!
I think the hottest person in the world is?
My manz!
What do you do in your spare time and what hobbies do you have?
I’m a homebody, as I’m getting older I realize that I love my bed but other then that, binge watching series is what I do best
Kids?
One amazing cat that I love with all my heart. He goes by the name of Moonlight aka Kitsy
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