The Keune Stylist of the Year Awards 2026 are officially underway. With entries closing on 30 March 2026, you have less than two weeks to showcase your talent in the first South African edition on this respected creative event.   Now in its third year and supported in South Africa by Keune distributor mhb, the Awards celebrate creativity, technical mastery, and industry excellence, giving you the chance to gain national recognition and connect with the global Keune network. S

Smooth. Cool-Toned. Long-Lasting. One Treatment Your Clients Will Talk About for Months.   Imagine offering a smoothing service that doesn’t just fight frizz… …but  restructures the hair ,  neutralises yellow tones , and delivers results that last  up to 6 months  — all in a  formaldehyde-free  formulation.   That’s the power of  LESSOAN Thermoplastia . Powered by advanced  nanoplastia technology  and enhanced with  built-in violet pigments , Thermoplastia works deep inside t

The first milk_shake® range designed to improve the wellbeing of the scalp to strengthen and improve hair health. At the heart of the range lies the search for the natural, simple wellbeing of the scalp and hair and gentle products that respect this delicate balance, which have resulted in high quality, targeted and efficient solutions.   This trichological innovation is embodied in treatments that meet the demands of the most common scalp needs, characterized by impurities s

The countdown is on! In just a few days, South Africa’s hair community will gather, with head line artist Casey Coleman, for an unforgettable evening of creativity, inspiration, and connection at the Goldwell’s Glow Up event. Whether you're coming for the artistry, the education, the industry networking, or simply the electric atmosphere, this is your final reminder to get ready for the experience. Date: 22 March 2026 Venue: The Forum The Campus, Ground Floor Wanderers Buildi

At London Wellness Academy, we don't deal with the ordinary - starting your journey with us will take you to places you have only dreamed and help you to accelerate your career beyond the ordinary!   The  top-notch hairdressing and business skills  you'll acquire during your training, are unparalleled, setting you leagues apart in your professional field. Even once you are onboard you will be continually upskilled with new developments, services, products, information and ski

There is a bold new look coming to salon shelves, and it is designed with you and your clients in mind. Sweet Professional has undergone a full brand restage, introducing a cleaner, more modern identity with high impact packaging that gives Sweet Professional stronger visual presence in your salon.   The brand restage simply means Sweet Professional has refreshed the way it presents itself. The formulas you rely on and the treatment results you deliver to your clients remain

In today’s business world, certainty is a luxury few can afford. When COVID-19 reshaped our lives in 2020, many hoped that, that would be the toughest challenge for our generation. Yet, as the dust settled, a new reality emerged: survival was only the beginning. The real test has been finding steady ground in a world that seems to lurch from one global crisis to the next. In the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry, the noise of international unrest, suppl

Creative Direction: Dean Gleeson @ dean_gleeson_ Project Leader: Dean Gleeson @ dean_gleeson_ Photographer:  Paul Simmons @happyjack.uk Videographer: Lee Barber @leebarberphotography Stylist: Stephanie Day @sedelizstyles Make-up artist: Lily Winfield @ lilywinfieldmua Hair: Project Men & Media 2025 Tony Hristov @hairby.to Samual Justice @samjusticehair Marcus Hampton @Marcushampton_hair Darcey Clarke @darceymariahair Billy Ryan @billyryanhair Billy Ryan @tribesalons

LESSOAN Thermoplastia  is a professional smoothing and restructuring treatment powered by advanced  nanoplastia technology , enhanced with  built-in violet pigments to counter unwanted yellow tones, and developed with a  formaldehyde-free  formulation for a premium, comfortable salon experience.   It smooths frizz. It restores shine. It cool-tones the hair. What if one in-salon service could smooth, restore, and neutralise yellow tones at the same time?   That’s exactly what 

In this podcast, Antony Whitaker from  growmysalonbusiness.com  is joined by Hayley Mears, former hairdresser, branding expert, and the driving force behind Six Underground Media.  We dive deep into what salon owners should expect from Instagram in 2026, why the platform is about to shift in a major way, and how AI is going to become a natural part of your marketing workflow, whether you like it or not.  If you want to stay ahead of the curve, understand what’s changing, and