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- Style Inspiration: Beyond The Title by Cos Sakkas
“Beyond the Title reflects an evolution of my creative journey. It builds on exploring what lies beyond recognition - where artistry shape and colour take centre stage. Through bold portraits that evoke emotion, Beyond the Title showcases hair as both structure and expression. It celebrates the ongoing pursuit of loving what you do - a fusion of vision, skill, and enduring passion for British Hairdressing.” Cos Sakkas Hair by Cos Sakkas, Global Creative Director TONI&GUY Make-up: Lan Nguyen-Grealis Styling: Borna Prikaski Photographs: Jack Eames
- Smooth, Manageable and Frizz Free Hair With LESSOAN
Frizz. Damage. Unmanageable Hair? SOLVED Your clients are searching for results that last - and so are you. LESSOAN Thermoplastia offers: • Advanced frizz control • Smooth, manageable hair • Reduced styling time for your clients Combined with LESSOAN Home Care, you can: • Protect your in-salon work • Extend results between visits • Build a strong retail culture Contact details: Tel: 021 552 2369 Email: georg@z-one.co.za marku@z-one.co.za Take Note Trading 188cc (Distributor of LESSOAN Cosmetique) 1 Indwe Road, Milnerton, Cape Town
- The Radar – Connecting our Industry
Stay on The Radar. Stay connected. At Hairnews we understand the importance of finding the information you need FAST. The Radar is the search tool you need. Brands - Looking to stock a particular brand and need a rep? Find the contact details for your favourite hair and beauty suppliers. Education - Whether you are starting out or an experienced stylist wanting to boost your knowledge, find the contact details for the accredited academies and the industry suppliers. Academies and Learning Centres – where the budding learner stylists and barbers of SA can find you easily! Need a Salon? - Search for contact details of numerous salons, stylists, spas and beauty professionals in your area, whether they are large salon chains or the mobile stylist down the street. Brand suppliers, academies, learning centres, salons and stylists - all at the click of your finger on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Suppliers, Academies & Pros: Get Twice the Coverage with both the Radar and Hairnews Boost your digital footprint with a dual listing on Hairnews and The Radar. For a single fee, you can cross-promote your brand and services on the SA Hair & Beauty Industry’s premier news site and our dedicated standalone directory. Double the presence, double the impact. This dual listing maximizes your online reach, helping you promote your services and products to a wider audience. Fast Track your Business Success – The Radar Website & Hairnews Has You Covered: Improving your supplier/ salon success Improving your salon/business’s accessibility to both loyal and new clients/customers Be accessible to new clients looking for the best products and services Achieving brand awareness Helping you help your clients Cross Promote with both a Dedicated Website and a Hairnews access point. Stylists, salons, spas, nail techs, or beauty therapists get listed on The Radar for FREE! Simply email brad@hairnews.co.za and we'll get you listed asap! Monthly Promotion of your Listing We promote the Website and Directory monthly in Hairnews and on our social media to keep your listing top of mind and easily accessible to your target market, stylists, salons, barbershops, spas beauticians and clients in SA. How can you miss this opportunity to expand your online presence? Visit www.theradar.co.za to get listed All Radar listing prices are per year per placement and are excl. vat. If you have multiple brands under one company, then get hold of us directly for better rates. Contact us directly for more info on the above, email brad@hairnews.co.za or belinda@hairnews.co.za
- Local Inspiration from Jules Cruz at Pasquale Hairstylists
Sunkissed and dreamy with 3 different shades of Blonde, from Jules Cruz from Pasquale Hairstylists. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Jules Cruz Salon: Pasquale Hairstylists Follow Jules on Instagram @julescruz_pasqualehair @pasqualehair 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.
- milk_shake® everlasting bonds Q & A Part 2: Great Bonds with Pre-Shampoo, Shampoo, Conditioner & Mask
milkshake® everlasting bonds the professional solution for damaged hair that repairs up to 93.5% of bonds after 5 applications*. Everlasting Bonds: a professional solution designed to act directly on the hair fibre structure, rebuilding bonds and visibly improving hair quality. *Ex vivo instrumental test after 5 applications with milk_shake® everlasting bonds shampoo and conditioner (processing time: 10 minutes). Benefits improve at every usage Immediate and long-lasting repair +1000 disulfide bonds repaired Resistance to future damage More manageable hair/ Frizz reduction Heat protection At the heart of the system lies NutriBond Complex™, a patented technology developed to act directly on the most damaged areas of the hair structure. Q&A Part 2: 1 Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo for damaged, stressed hair salon exclusive - pH~3.5 Q : Should the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo be used before or after shampooing? A: always before shampooing, on damp, towel-dried hair. Q: Is the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo a conditioner or a mask? A: neither. It is a specific treatment developed to repair and strengthen the hair structure before cleansing. It does not replace a conditioner or mask. Q: Is the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo a preparatory treatment? A: no. It is a treatment step that acts immediately to repair the disulfide bonds, starting the repair process from the beginning and improving hair’s structure. It is an essential part of the Everlasting Bonds Pro Service, the intensive in-salon treatment. Q: How should the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo be applied correctly? A: apply to damp, towel-dried, unwashed hair. Leave on for 3 up to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and proceed with Everlasting Bonds Shampoo. Q: Does it build-up on the hair? A: no. None of the Everlasting Bonds products leave residue or cause build-up. Q: Which hair types can benefit from it? A: all hair types. Q: Do I need to wash the hair prior to the Pre-Shampoo if the hair is very dirty? A: no, we only do a shampoo before the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo in very specific cases (see synergy with technical services below). Dirty hair doesn’t require any preparation; if necessary, Everlasting Bonds Shampoo can be applied twice in the following step. Q: Can I use the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo on the scalp as well? A: Everlasting Bonds treatments are designed to repair the disulfide bonds located within the hair fibre (an essential component of keratin structure) and to strengthen and nourish the hair throughout its length. For this reason, the Everlasting Bonds Pre-Shampoo should be applied exclusively to mid-lengths and ends. Q: What are the recommended average dosages? A: approximately between 5ml and 15ml, depending on the length and thickness of the hair. 2 Everlasting Bonds Shampoo for damaged, stressed hair pH ~ 5.5 Q: Can I use the Everlasting Bonds Shampoo every day? A: yes, it is formulated for frequent use and is very gentle. Q: Does the Everlasting Bonds Shampoo have good cleansing power? A: absolutely. Despite its gentle nature, the Shampoo provides an effective cleansing and produces a rich and creamy foam when properly emulsified. Q: Is it suitable for curly hair? A: yes, it is suitable for all textures, including curly hair. Q: Is it safe for chemically treated hair? A: yes, it can be used on coloured, lightened, or permed hair. Q: How should the Everlasting Bonds Shampoo be applied correctly? A: apply to wet hair, massage, rinse, and repeat if necessary. Follow with Everlasting Bonds Conditioner or Mask. Q: What are the recommended average dosages? A: approximately between 5ml and 15ml, depending on the length and thickness of the hair. 3 Everlasting Bonds Conditioner & Mask for damaged, stressed hair pH ~ 4.0 Q: What is the difference between Everlasting Bonds Conditioner and Mask? A: both contain the same active ingredients but have different focuses: Everlasting Bonds Conditioner is designed for frequent and long-term use. It repairs deep damage while providing immediate detangling, exceptional combability, and smoothness. Everlasting Bonds Mask is a more intensive treatment, used when the hair requires stronger, more targeted repair. In addition, Everlasting Bonds Conditioner is for at-home use only, while Everlasting Bonds Mask is used both at home and professionally in-salon as part of the intensive Everlasting Bonds Pro Service. Q: Can I use Everlasting Bonds Conditioner/Mask with every wash? A: for those who wash their hair daily or almost daily, Everlasting Bonds Conditioner is recommended; Everlasting Bonds Mask can be used occasionally for more intensive treatment. Q: Do Everlasting Bonds Conditioner and Everlasting Bonds Mask help with detangling? A: yes, both soften and help detangle hair. In particular, Everlasting Bonds Conditioner provides an immediate combability. Q: How should they be applied correctly? A: Everlasting Bonds Conditioner: after Everlasting Bonds Shampoo, remove excess water from hair, apply to lengths and ends, distribute evenly, leave on 3–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Everlasting Bonds Mask: after Everlasting Bonds Shampoo, remove as much water as possible. Apply to lengths and ends, distribute evenly, leave on 3–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. In both cases, we recommend a maximum of 10 minutes of processing time. They should not be used as overnight treatments or long-wear masks. The tests conducted certify the effectiveness of the line with a sitting time of 10 minutes, while similarly showing no additional benefit when the exposure time is increased. In either case, complete the treatment by applying Everlasting Bonds Leave-In Treatment to rinsed, towel-dried hair before styling. Q: Are they suitable for curly hair? A: yes, they are excellent for every texture, contributing to elasticity and definition. Q: Are they safe for chemically treated hair? A: yes. The entire Everlasting Bonds treatment is suitable for coloured, bleached or permed hair. Q: What are the recommended average dosages? A: for both products, between 5ml and 15ml, depending on the length and thickness of the hair. Milk_shake® everlasting bonds For more information contact milk_shake® on: Email: marku@z-one.co.za or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
- We're Baaack... Something Special Is Making Its Return
So it's been a minute... something special is making its return. After a brief pause, one of the industry's most anticipated celebrations is back. This is only the first glimpse. Full details will be revealed soon. Stay tuned. You won't want to miss what's coming.
- Local Inspiration from Geraldine at Collab Hair
Dimensional balayage.. soft lived-in base with brighter pieces for a seamless blend from Geraldine at Collab Hair. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Geraldine Salon: Collab Hair, Bedfordview Follow Geraldine on Instagram @geraldine_collabhair @collab.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.
- Become a Globetrotter with London Wellness Academy
In need of change and adventure? A contract on board ship will enhance your CV, give you sought-after skills that will provide incredible value in your career, broaden your horizons and job opportunities. It’s the most amazing way to see the world and experience destinations you’ve only dreamed of visiting – and getting paid for it, in tax-free dollars, with all your living expenses, food, and accommodation covered. London Wellness Academy’s top-notch training will take you further than you thought possible and set you worlds apart in your professional field. Once aboard, training is ongoing, and the management training will enhance your leadership skills and teach you to become more business minded within a salon environment. A nine-month contract on board is the equivalent of two years’ experience on land. It is internationally recognised experience and London Wellness Academy is known and respected worldwide. Cruise ship hairdressers are very sought after in salons. A great work ethic combined with a positive attitude will mean you are extremely successful on board. Getting on well with other people is essential as on a ship as your team will become your new family. A cruise ship contract can also help set you up financially for the future. Remuneration is paid in American dollars. It is tax free, and the commission structure is phenomenal. As for personal growth, you will learn new social skills, be more independent and build your confidence, all while travelling the world and meeting new people. Does this sound like an exciting, life changing opportunity? start your adventure and see where your journey can take you! Sign up HERE Email Nadine nadineb@londonwellnessacademy.com or Daniella daniella.diem@londonwellnessacademy.com Find out more by heading to www.londonwellnessacademy.com Follow us on social media Facebook | Instagram
- Expert Hair Commentary On The Best Wedding Guest Looks From Taylor + Travis' Wedding
International hairstylists share their expert take on the standout hairstyles seen among the guests at Taylor Swift's wedding, highlighting the biggest trends and the looks set to inspire clients in salons everywhere. Image credit: @fabiopetri Andy Heasman, International Creative Director at RUSH Hair said: “Gracie Abrams’ Italian Crop stole the show for me – it was the perfect blend of authority and femininity. Somewhere between a bob and a pixie cut, the ‘Italian Crop’ has the hair swept delicately off the face to balance the blunt length in the back. This androgynous cut commands attention in any room, flattering Gracie’s oval face shape and its natural slenderness. When it comes to the Italian Crop, it’s all about the styling – plenty of styling gel to achieve that pristinely suave, almost wet look. You want the hair off the face as much as possible to keep the style looking neat – so brush the hair back from the face and tuck behind the ears like Gracie’s stylist has done Use straighteners to flick the lengths of the hair for added volume and a texturising spray to add definition and dimension.” Image credit: @renatocampora Hiro Kudo, Creative Director of KIKU Salon said: “We’ve been seeing micro mini bobs popping up everywhere – from the red carpet, to walking through our salon doors, to Taylor Swift’s wedding! A sharp, sculpted silhouette, the micro mini bob is the perfect balance between striking and bold with a feminine touch. This style focuses on precise lines, which naturally enhances softer face shapes, but this style can easily be altered for a more delicate finish. Even through the micro mini bob’s roots are based on precision and sharp lines, this cut looks fabulous when left wavy, as seen on Jessica Chastain. The ‘micro mini bob’ is both simultaneously on-trend and timeless, appealing to clients who want to feel chic without being overly styled.” Image credit: @dimitrishair Dan Spiller, JOICO EMEA Color Ambassador said: “Gigi Hadid’s ‘soft serve’ hair was all over my feed this weekend. The styling and colour work together harmoniously to create a timeless finish. Her golden, glistening blonde is beaming with health. Lighter ribbons are blended throughout a darker blonde base for a sun-kissed effect where the sun would naturally hit the hair. The colour is amplified by the styling of Gigi’s loose curls, which cascaded down her collarbones, with an abundance of volume and movement at the end of the lengths! Her highlights were placed throughout the hair for that glowing, glossy, luxurious effect – this was by far of one my favourite hair looks!” Image credit: @zoekravitzsource Chris Grimley, Owner of Fusion Hair Co and Textured Hair Specialistsaid: “Zoë’s hair feels intentionally undone but controlled. Rather than chasing perfect definition or maximum volume, it leans into a soft, lived-in texture that compliments the minimal, slightly edgy dress she sported. Instead of a uniform curl definition, there’s a mix of looser bends and natural separation, reading more editorial than perfectly sculpted curls! The result feels effortless and is a great reminder that textured hair can look elevated without being overly manipulated.” Image credit: @anorasfilm Alex Thaddeus, Owner of Alex Thaddeus Hairdressing said: “Selena’s beautifully crafted bob is a statement of confidence, elegance and timeless style. We have seen her sporting this look at several events recently and I am loving it! Every detail of this look is carefully designed to frame the face effortlessly with precise lines that create structure and soft waves that make a statement. It’s a style that reminds us that simplicity and attention to detail exudes confidence and grace, creating a style that feels timeless and luxurious.” Image credit: @tatemcrae Tracey Ann Smith, Creative Director at MOOD said: “Tate McRae’s look for Taylor and Travis’ wedding was simply glowing. Her champagne-gold dress was complimented by her luscious, long, honey blonde hair. Her colour, which infuses golden ribbons and caramel pieces, is contrasted with creamy face framing that adds further brightness to her colour, frames her face and brings the attention into her stunning facial features, including her eyes and cheekbones. The MOOD Highlift Blondes and Moody Toners are essential for creating these beautiful blonde hues, achieving colour luminosity and longevity. Tate’s hair looked the epitome of luxe and healthy, with it being styled smooth with soft cascading ends. A heated styling iron would have been used to gently tong the ends of her hair for a more relaxed, effortless wave before the hair was lightly combed out for added softness. A hair oil like MOOD Intense Repair Oil is great to finish this kind of look, taming any frizz and flyaways for a further smooth, polished finish and high shine.” Image credit: @justjared Diana Carson, Salon Director at Rainbow Room International Uddingston said: Camila Cabello always gives off cool girly energy and that was no different for Taylor and Travis’ wedding of the year. Camila has great hair, and she pulls of a variety of hair looks, from more undone, effortless styles, to more polished, smoother styles and curly, voluminous styles. For the wedding, she wore her hair styled into blow-out like curls, with volume and soft height at the top at the crown. Her hair would have been gently teased underneath, before the hair was styled smooth on top, and the rest of her hair tonged into big barrel like curls with a curling wand. The curls may also have been pinned into place and left to cool and set for a bouncier finish. With this hairstyle, the products you use are key. The Schwarzkopf Professional Osis+ Dust It Mattifying Powder is a great product to apply to the teased hair at the crown before smoothing over for added volume and the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS Volume Up Volume Booster Spray is a great finishing product to mist through the curls and gently scrunching in to enhance them and give the style further body and bounce. Article supplied by AJC/93
- Local Inspiration from Jade Kruger at Fabiano Hair
A client's highlights service turned into this incredible copper from Jade Kruger at Fabiano Hair. Click image below to view the Instagram post. Hair: Jade Kruger Salon: Fabiano Hair Follow Jade on Instagram @jade.stylist.fabiano 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.
- Style Inspiration: Clique by Matt Clarke
Clique draws inspiration from the iconic high school films of the 1980s, particularly the work of director John Hughes. The concept was built around the idea of classic school photo day — awkward, over-styled, and totally unforgettable. Each look is a nod to the exaggerated stereotypes and cliques that defined teenage life in that era — from the jock to the rebel, the nerd to the misfit. I wanted the shoot to feel nostalgic, playful, and tongue-in-cheek. Capturing the awkward time period in our life that is teenagehood. Hair: Matt Clarke nd Holly Sharpe Barbershop: Esquire Male Grooming Colour: Matt Clarke Photography: Theresa Hall Makeup: Brooke Clarke Fashion Stylist: Yshana Giorno
- Bring London Fashion Week into Your Salon
Every year, London Fashion Week showcases the fashion, hair and beauty trends that find their way into salons, making it one of the industry's biggest sources of inspiration. As the Official Haircare Product of London Fashion Week for almost a decade, LABEL.M has played an integral role behind the scenes where products are put to the test. Developed by the experts at TONI&GUY and perfected through more than 30 seasons at fashion weeks in London, Paris, Milan and New York, the LABEL.M Fashion Edition Styling and Finishing range is built to perform under pressure from the runway to the salon. The LABEL.M Fashion Edition collection has every stage of the styling journey covered, whether the trend is glossy, sleek hair, flexible texture or soft movement. Heat Protection Mist helps shield hair from thermal damage while creating the perfect foundation for styling. Texturising Volume Spray delivers weightless body, texture and movement, making it ideal for everything from waves to upstyles. Shine Mist adds a light-reflective finish without weighing hair down, while Ultimate Hairspray provides long-lasting, flexible hold that brushes out easily, allowing styles to be reshaped throughout the day. Stocking the LABEL.M Fashion Edition Styling and Finishing range is an easy way to bring the creativity of London Fashion Week into your salon while giving clients premium products to maintain the finish at home. To stock the range, contact your mhb Sales Consultant. If you are a new client, call mhb Telesales on 0860 104 109 and a Sales Consultant will be in touch to discuss the best solution for your salon.












