Migration of Council’s Accounts System: Billing In the April Chronicle, we advised that the Council was in the process of moving over to a new IT system. Unfortunately, we did encounter technical issues, which caused some discrepancies in the billing. Please see the notice that was circulated and published in this regard. Notice-to-Industry-April-2026-Monthly-Returns.pdf The Council regrets the inconvenience caused and remains hopeful that the May billing run will be free o

Comments from Tracey Ann Smith, Creative Director at MOOD BEFORE Step 1 - All over colour applied using MOOD Highlift Blondes Colour Creams: 12.71 +13.72 + 12%, 60 minutes development time. Addmino-18 step 0 Hair Reborn Elixir was used to repair the hair pre-chemical treatment. Step 2 - Full head highlights in Paper Not Foil using MOOD Blue Bleach Powder which lifts up to 7 tones + 3% for clean level 10 lift, 30-minute development time. Step 3 - Moody Toner 928 + 1.5% applied

Fresh colour with perfectly set curls from Taleisha du Plooy. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Taleisha du Plooy Salon: Hair.OCITY Hair Salon Follow Taleisha @hairbytillysa @hairocity_sa We'd love to feature your work! To get your styles, looks or colour formulas featured in Hairnews, send them either to brad@hairnews.co.za or DM them directly to our Hairnews Instagram page.

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The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry (HBSI) Pension Fund is not just a legal requirement—it’s a business obligation with serious consequences if ignored. Employers are at the centre of making sure their employees’ futures are protected, and compliance with the Pension Funds Act is non-negotiable. Your Legal Responsibilities as an Employer By law, every employee between the ages of 15 and 60 in this industry must be part of the fund. Employers are requi

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When we think of strong cuts, we usually imagine something harsh rather than beautiful, but one doesn’t have to come at the expense of the other. For Akin Konizi, international creative director of HOB Academy and leader of the British Hairdressing Awards Artistic Team of the Year, the real skill lies in achieving both at once. “A great haircut should make a statement, but it should also flatter the client,” he says. Akin shares his top five tips for creating cuts that are

Shadow roots are having their moment, pops of personality that turns hair into pure art by Carmy at Style Cafe Hair Design. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Carmy Salon: Style Cafe Hair Design Follow Carmy on Instagram @hairbycarmy @stylecafehairdesign We'd love to feature your work! To get your styles, looks or colour formulas featured in Hairnews, send them either to brad@hairnews.co.za or DM them directly to our Hairnews Instagram page.

We’re stepping into a New Era with Paul Mitchell — and we want you right there with us. Since the beginning, Paul Mitchell was built on a simple but powerful belief: to create professional haircare that puts stylists first. From humble beginnings in 1980 with just a small investment and a big vision, the brand grew from two products into one of the most recognised names in professional hair worldwide. What started as a passion for supporting hairdressers has evolved into a