

Voting is Open for the 2026 Best Hairnews Supporter Brand Award!
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and to show some love to the brand that bringing you the products you love, the one that keeps you inspired and rocks your professional world! Below are the lists and links to vote for your favourite Hairnews Supporter Brands in our two categories. • Best Hairnews Supporter Brand Product Finalist • Best Hairnews Supporter Brand Equipment Finalist Voting Closes 15th November 2026 Note: only one vote per device/IP address wi


EOHCB: Managing Emotionally Charged Employees & Clients
Written by Choert Maartens The hairdressing and beauty industry is built on creativity, technical skill, and strong client relationships. However, behind every successful establishment lies another critical element that is often overlooked: emotional management. Establishments are unique environments where clients place a great deal of trust in professionals who influence their appearance and self-confidence. At the same time, employees operate in a fast-paced, service-driven


Style Inspiration: Synergy Collection by Smartest 73 Artistic Team
This collection is a true collaboration of skills, personalities and artists of the Smartest73 Artistic Team and photographer Jamie Blanshard. The vision, born from the concept of Japanese street culture fused with manga influences, was a collective decision to explore. We all share a passion and fascination for the history behind this culture, so all relished the opportunity to create our interpretation of it. Originally shot in colour, our Synergy collection was changed to


Lessoan Thermoplastia Home Care: The Treatment That Starts In Your Chair and Keeps Working At Home
Lessoan Thermoplastia is the formaldehyde-free, single- step straightening treatment redefining smooth, silky, healthy hair - powered by rosehip, acai, avocado and aloe vera for long-lasting straightening, deep reconstruction and 100% anti-frizz. Then send your clients home with the Lessoan Home Care range - Shampoo, Conditioner and Hydrating Mask, enriched with buriti oil, murumuru butter, hydrolyzed collagen and keratin - to protect the result and keep them coming back for


Local Inspiration by Suzel Oosthuizen from Suzel Oosthuizen Hair
From a slightly warmer, toned-out blonde to a fresh, seamless, icy blonde, from Suzel at Suzel Oosthuizen Hair. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Suzel Oosthuizen Salon: Suzel Oosthuizen Hair Follow Suzel on Instagram @suzel.in.studio 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.


The 2026 Hairnews Industry Awards Brand Nominees Are Here!
We are incredibly proud to announce the nominees for the 2026 Best Hairnews Supporter Brand Award. This year’s award is particularly special to us. Hairnews is proud to remain South Africa’s no.1 dedicated professional hairdressing trade media outlet, created specifically for the people working in the industry. And while we love bringing you the latest trends, launches, education, events, competitions and industry news, we simply couldn’t do what we do without the brands that


Mood Matter RICH: Permanent Color System for Creators
You don't just colour hair. You shape how she feels when she leaves your chair. RICH is our permanent colour system - 80 shades, 4 developers, PPD free and vegan - built with biomimetic protection, lipid balance and colour-stabilising antioxidants for predictable coverage and healthy-looking hair. Paired with a lightening system that matches protection to every level of lift, powered by Fermented Hyaluronic Acid - from gentle blonding to 9+ levels. Ready to stock the mood? G


Local Inspiration by Michele from Style Cafe Hair Design
Michele worked her magic on this stunning wolf cut, creating all the right layers and texture for that effortlessly cool, lived-in finish. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Michele Salon: Style Cafe Hair Design Follow Michele on Instagram @style.bymichele @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 Inst


PHOERA - An Official Sponsor In The Hairnews Industry Awards 2026
Hairnews is thrilled to announce that PHOERA is coming on board as one of our official sponsors of the Hairnews Industry Awards 2026. We are excited to welcome PHOERA to this year’s awards and to have the brand supporting our celebration of the creativity, talent, technical skill and passion that continue to drive South Africa’s professional beauty and hair industry forward. Beauty, Creativity & Education PHOERA is a brand that understands that great beauty looks are about mo


SALON CENTRIC - An Official Sponsor In The Hairnews Industry Awards 2026
Hairnews is thrilled to announce that Salon Centric is coming on board as one of our official sponsors of the Hairnews Industry Awards 2026. We are excited to welcome Salon Centric to this year’s awards and to have the brand supporting our celebration of the creativity, talent, technical skill and passion that continue to drive South Africa’s professional hair industry forward. Supporting The Professionals Behind The Chair Kevin Tabilo writes... For too long, professional too
