2025 Global Creative Awards National Gold Winner   Bernadine Bennie Shares Her Fantastic Experience   Thanks to Twincare International this past month, I had the absolute honour of representing South Africa at the Goldwell ColorSphere Awards  in Milan, Italy — and let me tell you, it was an experience like no other!   An International Creative Competitive Extravaganza On Day 1, I competed alongside incredible stylists from 39 countries, each one bringing their own unique flair, artistry, and culture to the stage. It was both humbling and electrifying to see the level of talent gathered in one place. I came home with my creative tank completely refilled — inspired by the passion, precision, and innovation that exists globally within our industry.   Education: from chemistry to fast high-fashion to AI in the salon After the competition, the following two days were dedicated to education, and Goldwell made sure our brains were just as dazzled as our eyes.   We dove into the latest cutting and colouring trends, exploring fresh, editorial looks that redefine how we approach texture and tone. I particularly loved the sessions on artistic freehand watercolour painting using Goldwell Elumen — a technique that treats colour as an art form, not just a formula. It completely changes how you see hair as a canvas.   We also had a styling masterclass that focused on creating fast, high-fashion looks — because let’s be honest, we all need a few go-to “five-minute runway” tricks up our sleeves!   We then shifted gears into the chemistry of colour - a reminder that great artistry is built on great understanding. We unpacked everything from hair chemistry and safe chemical usage to modern techniques that preserve the health and integrity of the hair.   But one of the most thought-provoking parts of the seminar was on  AI in the salon space . We discussed how AI will never replace the hands and heart of a hairdresser, but it can become a powerful assistant in our consultations and marketing. Imagine having an extra brain that helps analyze trends, suggest colors, or even improve your social media reach — in seconds!   AI shouldn’t intimidate us — it should inspire us. If used right, it can help us personalize every client experience, making our creative process more informed and intentional than ever before.   Bringing Milan Style Home! When I came home, I was bursting to share everything I’d learned, so this week, I hosted a ColorSphere seminar with Twincare International, teaching all the new techniques, trends, and insights from Italy. It felt amazing to bring a little piece of Milan back home to our local stylists.   Milan’s 2025 ColorSphere Experience of Artistry and Life   ☕ Life Lessons from Italy: Beyond the Hairbrush While the ColorSphere event filled my creative cup, Italy filled my soul cup.   One of the biggest lessons I brought home had nothing to do with scissors or foils — it was about pace. In South Africa, especially in our salon culture, we live in constant hustle mode. It’s one client after another, barely stopping to breathe, eat, or even feel.   But in Italy, there’s a gentle rhythm to everything. People slow down. They savour. They connect. I realized that maybe it’s time we, too, blend less rush and more hush into our workdays.   ❤ Quality over Quantity It might mean seeing one or two fewer clients a day but giving more of yourself to each.   Sometimes a small price adjustment can help balance that out — because what we gain in connection and quality far outweighs what we lose in speed. We owe it to ourselves (and our clients) to make our careers sustainable, soulful, and joy-filled.   🥛 The Milk Rule (and Why I Now Drink Espresso!) Fun fact: In Italy, you’ll never get a cappuccino after 12 PM. Why? Because they believe milk slows digestion — so after lunch, it’s espresso only! I’ve since adopted this rule, and surprisingly, it’s made a noticeable difference in how I feel during the day.   🍷 The “Aperitivo” Tradition Every evening before dinner, Italians gather for aperitivo — a drink, a snack, and a heartfelt chat with the people they love. It’s not about indulgence, it’s about connection.   I thought, how beautiful would it be if we hairdressers did the same? If we made a habit of reconnecting, decompressing, and sharing life with our loved ones after a long day in the salon?   When our cups are full, we pour better. And perhaps that’s the greatest lesson Milan gave me — that artistry thrives best in a well-balanced life. In Closing The Goldwell ColorSphere experience reminded me that our industry is constantly evolving — not just in how we colour hair, but in how we colour life.   Let’s keep creating, learning, and connecting — one brushstroke, one conversation, and one espresso at a time

This collection takes inspiration from traditional Japanese fashion and cultural style. Through powerful, bold shapes, the images portray strong, warrior-like women. Using structure, texture and colour, the collection has a fierce feminine attitude. The styling is high-end, couture, using a muted palette with accent colours, such as red, orange and yellow to strike an interesting contrast. Hair – Tim Scott-Wright & Teri Lowe MUA – Maddie Austin Styling: Clare Frith Photography: Michael Young

Another 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 HairXchange was held recently! Once again, the hair wizard himself 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁 shared his magic, passion, and expertise with the industry. 💇‍♀️💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such an inspiring session filled with creativity, connection, and growth! Click the image below to watch! 🌟 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗫𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 10 November 📍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿): 2 Ben Rhydding Place, Bedfordview This will also be the 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 “𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for our fresh new space!

This Festive Season, Let Your Clients Travel in Style with Milk_Shake®   To All our Salon Partners this Festive Season, milk_shake® South Africa  is bringing the holiday spirit straight to your salon with a special promotion designed to delight your clientele, boost your salon’s sales, and celebrate this joyous time of the year!   Holiday Travel Gift with Purchase: When your clients purchase a milk_shake® shampoo and conditioner from any of the following ranges: Silver Shine, Icy Blond, Integrity, Make My Day, Colour Care, Colour Care Flower Vibes, or Moisture and More, they’ll receive a travel-size shampoo and conditioner  beautifully packaged in a stylish milk_shake® travel pouch - perfect for holiday getaways or gym bags.   OR  A Festive Bonus for Select Ranges:   Clients who purchase a shampoo and conditioner from the Curl Passion, Cold Brunette, or Volume Solution ranges will receive a  milk_shake® Conditioning Whipped Cream and a limited-edition Christmas Bag  - a luxurious treat to elevate their holiday hair care routine.   These exclusive gifts are designed to add value to your clients’ purchases while highlighting the premium experience they expect from milk_shake®. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, encourage retail engagement, and spread a little extra joy in your salon.   From all of us at milk_shake® South Africa, Happy Holidays and thank you for your continued partnership! Let’s make this festive season one to remember - with beautiful hair and even more beautiful moments.   Special Offer 1 Available in Silver Shine, Icy Blond, Integrity, Make My Day, Colour Care, Colour Care Flower Vibes, or Moisture and More Special Offer 2 Available in Curl Passion, Cold Brunette, or Volume Solution For more information on this special please contact your sales consultant or call us on 021 552 2369 Terms & Conditions: Normal discounts apply. No additional discounts allowed. Normal Salon Pricing applies. Special offers are valid until stocks last. No products on back order. *Valid October 2025 – December 2025 Contact milk_shake® on: Email : marku@z-one.co.za  or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en   | Facebook   | Twitter   | Instagram

This transformation from Raeesa proves that sometimes, all it takes is the perfect colour to completely reinvent your look. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Salon: Raeesa International Hair Follow Raeesa International Hair on Instagram @raeesainternationalhair 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 annual Goldwell Global Creative Awards hair competition offers an incredible opportunity for stylists worldwide to create their own vision and showcase their talent on a global platform.   Five exciting categories were offered. Along with the three technical categories, Goldwell offers two editorial categories. Stylists competed globally in this photo-only international competition: Avant Garde stylist of the year Pure unbridled creativity. Pushing the boundaries of conventional hairstyling and daring to inspire with your visionary work.   Men’s hairstylist of the year Stylists showed their mastery and expertise in men’s styling, barbering, and grooming by creating a cutting-edge men’s look.   Entries were to be original and newly created for this competition. All qualified stylists who are active Goldwell KMS customers, or work in a Goldwell/KMS salon, were eligible to enter.   The judging criteria were: Creativity and originality Innovative use of color to enhance style Diversity of look Technical execution Harmony of cut, color and style Total look Appearance of the overall look (hair, make-up and fashion) Professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography   Since this is an editorial photo collection, our stylists and barbers had to think about the editorial nature of their work. Would their entry fit into a top fashion magazine? Does it showcase originality and creativity? The key here is to create an entry of all-round professionalism.   All photographs were judged anonymously and independently - judges were unable to see the names or salon names of the entrants.   Prizes won per category on the global level : An international gold/silver/bronze trophy, a cash prize of E 2,500, global exposure- a profile on social media about the stylist and the entry, plus worldwide press and editorial coverage.   This year’s winners were announced at Colorsphere 2025 in Milan:   EDITORIAL CATEGORIES: // men’s hairstylist of the year – 2025:   GOLD:  Fiona Machaz, MD Hair Atelier, Switzerland SILVER:   Benson Ku, N.BORN,Taiwan BRONZE:   Mira Pitkänen, Hiusstudio Art, Finland // avant garde stylist of the year – 2025:   GOLD: Heng Meng Hui, Decrypt Hairdressing, Malaysia SILVER:  Zoe O’Day, The Upper Hand, United States BRONZE:  Carlos Alvarez, Trademark Salon, United States An honourable mention goes to our 2 South African entries into the Editorial Avant Garde category:   Takalani Mabobo from C.Jay’s Hair Salon in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Farzaanah Abrahams from Coiffure Ezra in Cape Town   Congratulations to the winners of the Editorial Categories at Goldwell’s Global Creative Awards, Milan 2025!   For further information, visit www.globalcreativeawards.com

See the world and travel to exotic destinations, while doing what you love!   Send your CV to:  Nadine  nadineb@londonwellnessacademy.com  or Daniella  daniella.diem@londonwellnessacademy.com More information:   www.londonwellnessacademy.com Or find us on all major social media platforms Facebook   |  Instagram Embark on a life-changing journey! #workoncruiseships  #hairdresserjobs  #SeeTheWorld"

See the world and travel to exotic destinations, while doing what you love!   Send your CV to:  Nadine  nadineb@londonwellnessacademy.com  or Daniella  daniella.diem@londonwellnessacademy.com More information:   www.londonwellnessacademy.com Or find us on all major social media platforms Facebook   |  Instagram Embark on a life-changing journey! #workoncruiseships  #hairdresserjobs  #SeeTheWorld"

Because ordinary red just wasn’t enough ♥️✨ Full berry babe mode - rich, glossy, and totally stunning look from the team at Illustrious Hair Salon in Benoni. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Salon: Illustrious Hair Salon, Benoni, JHB Follow Illustrious Hair on Instagram @illustrious_hair 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.

Mhb has introduced Reuzel Hydrating Styling Cream  to the South African market, a new, versatile styling product designed for hydration, control, and ease of use in both barbershops and salons.   With a light hold and low shine, this water-soluble cream is ideal for taming frizz, softening dry or coarse hair, and adding moisture without weight or residue. It doubles as a leave-in lightweight conditioner or cutting lotion, making it a practical choice for thick, coarse, or longer hair types. Formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, Hydrating Styling Cream helps strengthen and protect hair from daily stress. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein supports stronger, healthier hair while Rosemary Leaf Oil and Eucalyptus Leaf Oil promote scalp health. Grape Seed Oil and Sweet Almond Oil deliver soft, hydrated hair.   Reuzel Hydrating Styling Cream is lightweight, vegan, and lightly fragranced with Rosemary Mint, the cream absorbs easily and leaves hair manageable with a fresh, clean scent.     Barbers will find it useful for detangling and cutting prep, and stylists can use it for hydrating, smoothing, and natural styling. Reuzel Hydrating Styling Cream works well with the Reuzel Grooming Tonic range, expanding Reuzel’s professional toolkit with a light, leave-in option.   Distributors mhb Telesales 0806 104 109.   Follow Reuzel Instagram Facebook   Follow mhb Facebook Instagram Website

Operating a hair, beauty, and or spa business, requires compliance with several public health and business regulations. These bylaws ensure that establishments operate safely, maintain hygiene standards, and protect the well-being of clients and staff. In this article we specifically address the municipal bylaws of Johannesburg as context, however business owners are encouraged to engage with their municipalities to ensure that they are compliant with any and all municipal bylaws pertaining to their business operations. Below is an overview of the key regulations that our industry business owners in Johannesburg should be aware of. Public Health Bylaws – City of Johannesburg (2004) The Public Health Bylaws (Local Authority Notice No. 830 of 2004) govern businesses that may impact public health, including hairdressing, beauty, and cosmetology services. Any business involved in these services must obtain a Public Health Permit, which ensures compliance with environmental health standards. Key Requirements: Public Health Permit Application: Required under Section 11 of the bylaws. Health and Safety Compliance:  Businesses must meet standards for sanitation, waste disposal, and ventilation. Fire Compliance Certificate:  Issued by Emergency Management Services (EMS). Zoning and Occupancy Approval:  Businesses must ensure the premises are zoned correctly and have an occupancy certificate from the Building Control Department. Renewal and Inspections:  Permits must be renewed as required, and businesses are subject to routine inspections by environmental health officers. Food Premises Bylaws – Regulation 638 (2018) for Businesses Offering Food & Beverages If a business within our industry offers beverages, refreshments, or other food services, compliance with Regulation 638 of 22 June 2018 is required. This law falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act (Act 54 of 1972) and mandates obtaining a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) before operating. Key Requirements: Certificate of Acceptability (COA):  Must be obtained before preparing or serving foodStaff Training: Employees must be trained in food hygiene and safety. Pest Control and Hygiene Compliance:  Regular pest control services and cleaning of extraction canopies are mandatory. Zoning Certificate:  The business premises must be correctly zoned for food-related activities. Business License:  Required under the Business Act of 1991 (Act 71 of 1991). Consequences of Non-Compliance Failure to comply with these bylaws can result in: Fines and Penalties imposed by local authorities. Temporary or Permanent Business Closure due to health violations. Legal Action and Reputational Damage, affecting the business's ability to operate and attract clients. Steps for Business Owners to Ensure Compliance Apply for the necessary permits and licenses before opening your business. Ensure your premises meet zoning and safety requirements. Train staff on hygiene and sanitation standards. Keep records of inspections, pest control, and fire safety compliance. Regularly review and update compliance measures to align with local regulations. Compliance with public health and food premises bylaws is crucial for industry specific business owners. By obtaining the necessary permits, maintaining hygiene standards, and following zoning regulations, business owners can operate legally and provide a safe environment for their clients and staff. Staying informed about regulatory updates and conducting routine compliance checks will help businesses avoid legal complications and maintain a positive reputation. For any further information or enquiries please contact the EOHCB representative in your area by clicking HERE . EOHCB Contact Details Web: www.eohcb.co.za | YouTube: www.youtube.com/@eohcbsa7855 Facebook : www.facebook.com/eohcb | Twitter: twitter.com/eohcbsa Instagram: www.instagram.com/eohcbsa

I was inspired by the presence of AI and Retro Synth music, hence the collection title, Retro-Synth. I wanted to push boundaries and create looks that took on an AI aesthetic. Society tasks AI with creating so many things for us. From artwork to writing, there seems to be nothing that AI hasn't touched. I decided to turn the question on myself, "What could AI task me with creating in the real world?" I did this all while listening to 80's infused, retro-synth music. The meaning behind my collection is that we should be inspired by the greatness of AI, but not reliant on it. Especially in the realm of hair competitions and earning titles. Collection: Retro Synth Hairdresser: Paul James Graham @pauljames_grahamSalon: Paul and Paul Salon @paulandpaulsalon Stylist: Paul James GrahamMUA: Holly SmithPhotographer: Joel Devereuxinstagram: @devereuxxo