

Local Inspiration from Bernadine Bennie at The Muse
Crafted with intention. Worn with attitude. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Hair: Bernadine Bennie Salon: The Muse Follow Bernadine on Instagram @berni_at_themuse 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.


Modern Gents Grooming: The Tools Your Clients Are Asking For
Grooming and self-care are no longer afterthoughts for today’s man; they are essentials. In our latest Men's Mailer, our suppliers give us the innovative products and styles that our male clients seek out to enhance their lifestyle. The modern man’s growing commitment to self-care and sophisticated grooming continues to transform the care landscape, with men now making up a significant portion of the salon clientele. In South Africa, this shift is supported by a thriving barb


EOHCB: Thriving Through Healthy Competition
Our industry is evolving fast - and so are the expectations of your clients. As a salon/spa owner, you're part of a competitive, vibrant industry driven by trends, technology, and a deeply diverse client base. With new salon/spas opening regularly and client loyalty harder to earn, healthy competition isn’t something to fear - it's something to embrace. If approached strategically, competition can help your salon/spa grow, push your team to innovate, and carve out a lasting p


Style Inspiration: D2R by Paul James Graham
My collection is the manipulation of beauty and gender, and it's impact on the Hair world. Blurring the lines of gender is still creating fresh and new ideas for Hair, Beauty and Fashion. I was drawn in by Reality Star Raja Gemini on the cover of Stunnin Magazine , and the warm yellow, black and white colour pallete featured throughout (see mood board). The colour selection reminded me of roadworks signs, hence the collection name, D2R (a play on the word Detour). It's with a


Hairnews Report Back - Inside the QiQi Masterclass with Global Education Director Sophia Montalbano
On 16 and 17 February 2026, QiQi held its first Masterclass sessions in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. Cape Town's session was held at the incredible scar hair studio, while Hairnews had the privilege of attending the JHB session, held at mhb Studio in Capital Hill, Midrand, which played host to an inspiring day of education, innovation, and hands-on discovery, as hair professionals gathered for the highly anticipated QiQi Masterclass, led by Global Director of Educ


LESSOAN Thermoplastia: Don’t Just Offer a Brazilian Treatment - Offer THE Premium One
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


Turn Your Dreams into Reality with London Wellness Academy
Feeling stuck in terms of your earnings or skills, then now is the time to make a positive change. A cruise ship contract will take you to the next level in your career and will also leave you in a good financial position where you will have a nest-egg to fund future opportunities! You will be aboard a luxury ship for the duration of your contract, earning tax-free dollars and with all accommodation and meals included! You’ll sail to locations you have only dreamed of, while


Local Inspiration from Linificent Hair & Make-up Artistry
Sassy ribbons painted for a beautiful brunette balayage , from Linificent Hair & Make-up Artistry. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Salon: Linificent Hair & Make-up Artistry Follow Linificent on Instagram @lindahairstylistcapetown 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.


International Showstopper Announced for The Goldwell Glow Up 2026: Casey Coleman Headlines This March
South African hairdressers - get ready. This March, we are bringing one of the most dynamic and visually disruptive artists in global hairdressing to your stage. Internationally acclaimed colourist and creative force Casey Coleman, recognised worldwide as a Global Artist for Goldwell, has officially been confirmed as our headline showstopper. Based in the UK, Casey is a multi-award-winning stylist, salon founder, and global educator known for pushing creative boundaries in


