It's Here! Your monthly recap of all the exciting news that happened in January 2026. Grab a coffee and enjoy. The  Month in Rewind  as an easy to read, easy to access digital magazine format: all the news releases for the previous month in one consolidated view with easy, fast click-through options. Just one click to review the month for all the important industry news With one monthly review of all our daily news releases and announcements, you can take a fresh look at the

Fellowship for British Hairdressing Creative Direction: Zoe Irwin @zoeirwinhair Photographer: Desmond Murray @desmondmurray Videographer: Joe Murphy @hawkmurphy Stylist: Clare Frith @clarefrithcreative MUA: Violet Zeng @violetz_mua Project Support: Karis Woodward @karisamyhair Sponsor:  K18 @k18hair_uk   Hair: Project Colour 2025 Parys Bromfield @Parysmonicahair Brooke Francis @hairbybrookefrancis Laszlo Roman@lazcreates_ Jade Shirley @hairbyjadey Elaya Eldridge: @elayaeldrid

The brand new ammonia-free oil-based acidic hair colour that gives hair rich colour tones a treatment for hair full of colour and shine that gives hair a healthy appearance and natural-looking colour tones, for perfect hair colour. Milk_shake® The Gloss Colour it’s not just colour, it’s a treatment that nourishes and conditions the hair with its naturally- derived ingredients, making hair more and more beautiful with each application, for perfect hair colour and healthy, glos

From hair salons and spas to nail bars and standout brands, it’s where customers discover what’s worth their time and money. As part of the Hairnews family, salons and beauty businesses can be featured on  The Radar  completely FREE – giving them visibility, credibility, and a direct line to new clients. Any stylists, salons, spas, nail techs, or beauty therapists wanting to be featured on The Radar, can simply email brad@hairnews.co.za and we'll get you listed asap! Stay o

Nothing beats a fresh blonde 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 on Facebook @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.

Join international educator and inspirational stylist Sophia Montalbano for an exclusive Qiqi Masterclass this February . Montalbano, Qiqi’s Global Director of Education, brings to South Africa almost two decades of experience as a world-class educator. Her training sessions, paired with her global experience, delivers measurable results teaching stylists to grow their skills and their businesses, specifically within the hair and texture category.   Qiqi Masterclasses will t

After weeks of sunshine, beach days, pool dips and heat styling, the reality sets in once the festive break is over. Clients return to the salon with hair that feels dry, looks dull and refuses to behave the way it did before summer. It’s a familiar pattern and one of the most valuable opportunities on the salon calendar.   South African summers are tough on hair. UV exposure fades colour, salt and chlorine strip moisture, and relaxed holiday routines often mean more heat sty

The beauty industry thrives on creativity, personal connections, and high-energy environments. However, behind the glamour, many professionals face chronic stress, emotional fatigue, and unrealistic expectations—factors that, if ignored, lead to burnout. While discussions around burnout prevention have been explored, an overlooked priority is staff wellness as a long-term strategy rather than a reactive fix. Salon/Spa owners and managers must move beyond recognising burnout a

“Optical art uses contrasting colours, light, and patterns to create the illusion of movement and depth. Though the image is still, it can appear to shimmer or shift depending on how it’s viewed. Light and colour work together to shape how we see, using highlights, shadows, and tone to make flat images look full, curved, or in motion — turning simple designs into something that feels real and alive.” Hair – Kirsty Judge and Tina Mehmi, RUSH Artistic Team Photographer – Jack E

The Brazilian Treatment Revolution Has Arrived  South African salons, the wait is over.   Introducing LESSOAN Brazilian Treatments — the breakthrough treatment and smoothing system that delivers long-lasting results, faster processing times, and built-in violet pigment technology to neutralise yellow tones  during  the treatment process.   With LESSOAN, you can now offer your clients:   Superior smoothing and shine that lasts. Colour-perfect results thanks to violet pigment i