We’re stepping into a New Era with Paul Mitchell — and we want you right there with us. Since the beginning, Paul Mitchell was built on a simple but powerful belief: to create professional haircare that puts stylists first. From humble beginnings in 1980 with just a small investment and a big vision, the brand grew from two products into one of the most recognised names in professional hair worldwide. What started as a passion for supporting hairdressers has evolved into a global network of education, innovation, and artistry — always staying true to the salon professional at its core. Paul Mitchell: A Restage, A New Energy Today, we continue that legacy as we introduce the restage of Paul Mitchell — a refreshed look, updated packaging, and a renewed energy that reflects where the brand is heading next, without ever losing sight of where we came from. Don’t Miss Out: 28th June Join us on the 28th of June as we celebrate The New Era. This exclusive event will bring inspiration, education, and insight into everything new within the brand — designed to elevate your salon, your skills, and your business. Win a Trip to Rome And as part of the celebration, you’ll also stand a chance to win an unforgettable trip to our academy in Rome — an experience that brings education, creativity, and culture together in one incredible destination. This is more than a restage. It’s the next chapter of a legacy built for professionals like you. Email or Phone us today to secure your ticket — spaces are limited. Sales Manager Andrew Young Andrew@twincare.co.za +27 71 480 5151 Marketing Manager Savhannah Van Rooyen Savhannah@twincare.co.za +27 63 639 0655

By Jim Shaw This season, rigid styles are being replaced with messy textured layers, adding some natural movement to the hair for that effortless cool ‘lived in’ effect you see celebrities embracing. These cuts allow you to add some individuality to your client’s look no matter their lifestyle. Soft Mullet The soft mullet, also frequently known as the modern mullet is a perfect shorter alternative for a modern, edgy twist on the retro 80’s classic. It’s a wearable everyday style that is designed to grow out naturally, while the hair remains long in the back, the sides are often tapered or faded so the sides are shorter to frame the face. By using choppy layers, you can add volume and texture to the bulk of the hair. This style is cool, effortless and most importantly low maintenance. Short Mod Cut The short mod cut is defined by its root volume, textured fringe and tailored sides, achieving a modern undone look through choppy lived-in layering that is kept long around the ears. Using texture makes the look much more relaxed and avoids a blocky, flat silhouette. This style is perfect for those looking for an option that allows for some individuality with a low-maintenance hair routine; all the cut needs is a bit of sea salt spray or matte clay to enhance the hair's natural movement. Messy French Crop The messy French crop is a relaxed version of the traditional French crop, keeping the same structure of a slightly longer top with shorter tapered sides. The messy element comes from incorporating texture through choppy, uneven layers to the crown, which naturally adds dimension to the hair. This style is perfect for the unpredictable nature of autumn as it mimics the winds natural movement of the hair. Messy Curtains With soft layers and a balanced middle part, messy curtains are achieved as the hair falls around the forehead. This style is perfect for those looking to add a nostalgic feel to their cut. Styling can be achieved by applying a mousse or sea salt spray and blow-drying the hair with a middle part, finishing with a texturising powder or clay for some movement throughout the curtains.

Birds is the evocative new collection from nine-time-consecutive New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year Danny Pato MNZM, photographed by long-time collaborator Mara Sommer. For Pato, the conceptual shoot is a symbolic celebration for the part birds play in his creative world. “Birds grace our skies and treetops with their extraordinary beauty, filling the air with their songs and warnings,” explains Pato. “Since ancient times, humans have literally and figuratively imitated birds to express qualities of identity: beauty, power, grace, fear and tenderness. “I have used some of these qualities as metaphors for birds and humans sharing the same world”. The collection forms part of Pato’s entry for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at the 2026 Australian Hair Fashion Awards. Pato is no stranger to recognition, recently becoming the first person outside of Europe to win the AIPP Grand Trophy in twenty years, and becoming the first ever hairdresser invested into the New Zealand Order of Merit. Hair & Art Director: Danny Pato using Davines, assisted by Michael Sisaengrath and the D&M Hair Design team Photographer: Mara Sommer, assisted by Josh Szeto Stylists: Danny Pato & Rachel Morton Makeup Artist: Steph Lai Producer: Ryland Wood Models: Lilly Egan and Crystal Lim from 62 Management, Jenna Watermeyer from Red 11 and Tui from D&M.

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Are you a salon or stylist doing amazing things? Whether you've hosted a fabulous event, launched a new collection, celebrated a milestone, or just want to show off your salon's stunning space — Hairnews wants to hear from you! As South Africa’s dedicated media platform for the hairdressing industry, we’re here to shine a spotlight on YOU. We’re looking for: ✨ Photo shoots and style collections 🎉 Birthday celebrations and salon milestones 🎓 Education sessions, seminars, and guest speakers 💖 Charity drives and community outreach 🏠 Salon tours – show off your interior, exterior, and creative vibe 🎥 Videos, reels, behind-the-scenes clips, and more! This is your chance to gain visibility, inspire others, and be featured on the platforms that matter - FREE of charge. 📩 Send us your photos, videos, and a short write-up about your recent. happenings to brad@hairnews.co.za or belinda@hairnews.co.za - and let the industry see what makes your salon special! Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and everything that. makes our hairdressing world so dynamic.

A flawless copper balayage with warmth, dimension and effortless waves from Sume Drotsky at Nudo Hair Lab. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Salon: Nudo Hair Lab, Pretoria Follow Sume on Facebook @sume_nudo_hair_lab @nudohairlab_pta 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.

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Introducing Blonde Made Better, Goldwell’s latest global campaign spotlighting the high-performance lightening formulas in the Light Dimensions portfolio. Crafted for the modern blonde client who prioritizes hair health, the result is aspirational color and healthy-feeling hair without compromise. With a focus on performance, reliability and artistry, LightDimensions empowers stylists to push the limits of blonde without pushing hair too far – delivering both stunning blondes and healthy-looking hair. Goldwell has decoded the process of lightening – leveraging cutting-edge ingredients to deliver the next evolution in blonde. The result is formulas that offer a powerful, controlled lift while protecting the hair during the lightening process – ensuring smooth, shiny and resilient hair which minimizes yellow tones. The Difference: Advanced formulas like SilkLift Strong that lightens powerfully while protecting hair integrity A fully customizable portfolio designed for every level of blonde ambition Cutting-edge technologies with innovative ingredients: Radical scavengers in the formulas, such as sugar along with caffeine control free radicals during the lightening process for a stronger, more targeted lift LightDimensions formulas with Bond Protector deliver extra protection from damage and breakage, while strengthening the hair fiber for optimal hair quality The formula with the vegan silk complex provides the best care and conditioning of the hair structure for a smooth, soft hair feel paired with incredible shine “We’re delighted to offer a portfolio that empowers stylists to break boundaries and express their artistry while at the same time caring for their clients’ hair”, says Bettina Schupp, Vice President Brand Development, Kao Salon Global. “With LightDimensions, we can create bold transformations with real confidence in the condition and finish. This is the blonde clients have been waiting for”, she added. The campaign has been co-created by Goldwell’s Color CoLAB – a diverse community of global stylists who collaborate on driving the brand forward through creativity and innovation. Goldwell Artist and Color CoLAB member Salome de Wet commented ”I love that there's something for everyone within the LightDimensions assortment. It's just your lightening portfolio.” With a refreshed packaging identity and a full ecosystem of digital education, salon tools, and artist-led content, Goldwell is giving professionals the tools to elevate every blonde service. About Goldwell Goldwell is a professional color-focused brand of Kao Salon Division. Its hair products are dedicated to bringing stylists’ and their clients’ aspirations to life. Since 1948, Goldwell has been known for breakthrough innovations with well-known sub-brands such as: leading professional color products Topchic, Colorance and Elumen; high-performing care and styling products Dualsenses and StyleSign, as well as perm and texture products. Goldwell collaborates closely with its global community of stylists on color curation, creativity and product innovation. Please visit the Goldwell website for updated information: www.goldwell.com. WANT TO BECOME A GOLDWELL SALON? Email gina@twincare.co.za Subject: I want to stock Goldwell (HN)

Vibrance, lift and a stunning wedding ready style from Alexia Chrysafis at Fox and Davidson Hair Design. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Alexia Chrysafis Salon: Fox and Davidson Hair Design Follow Alexia on Instagram @that_ladyfoxhair 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, exclusive distributor of Keune in South Africa, is proud to announce Nicola Smit and Irene da Fonseca as the national winners of the Keune Stylist Awards 2026. Marking the first time South Africa has participated in the international competition, the two winning stylists will now go on to represent the country at the Keune Global Stylist Awards 2026, competing against winners from participating countries around the world. The Keune Global Competition officially launched on 12 May, bringing together winners from participating countries for evaluation on an international platform. The global judging panel is led by Eelco Keune, third-generation owner of Keune Haircosmetics, alongside internationally recognised cutting and styling expert Luke Benson. They are joined by a powerhouse panel including Giuseppe Stelitano, Sergi Bancells and Jayne Lewis Orr, all respected names with decades of influence across the global professional hair industry. Keep an eye on socials for Global Winner announcements! Colour Category Winner: Nicola Smit Nicola Smit has built a signature style that combines soft, romantic beauty with bold contemporary colour work. Her winning “Soft Tech” concept drew inspiration from the 2026 Pantone palette, blending cool blondes with dusty mauves, soft lilacs, muted magentas and flashes of vibrant yellow. The result was an editorial colour melt that felt futuristic yet wearable, perfectly aligned with Keune’s the luxury. For Nicola, owner of Hair by Nicola Smit in Mossel Bay, the award arrives at a time as she settles into life in the Western Cape. She hopes the recognition will unlock new opportunities for collaboration and education, while continuing to encourage stylists to remain lifelong students of the craft. Style Category Winner: Irene da Fonseca Johannesburg-based curl specialist Irene da Fonseca earned the Style Category win for her celebration of natural texture. Her award-winning entry focused on enhancing the model’s natural curl pattern without manipulation, using thoughtful product selection to let the texture speak for itself. The recognition celebrates Irene’s technical artistry and reinforces her mission to help clients embrace and celebrate their natural hair. Irene is the founder of The Zhoosh Cut Curl Studio in Greenside, South Africa’s first salon dedicated exclusively to curls and natural texture. She plans to further grow both her craft and the curl community through education and advocacy. FOLLOW KEUNE Instagram Facebook Website mhb Facebook Instagram Website

Please contact the EOHCB should you require any assistance with the employment of foreign nationals legally. Written by Megan Griffiths ZEP and LEP Permit extensions For many establishments in the hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry, the stability of ZEP and LEP holding staff is now secured until 28 May 2027. This reprieve has direct implications for staffing, skills retention, and compliance, as these establishments often rely on experienced foreign nationals who have built careers in South Africa over many years. Both the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) and Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP) have been officially extended until 28 May 2027, allowing holders to continue living, working, and studying legally in South Africa. The extension automatically applies to all current holders. No new application or additional paperwork is required. Establishments may therefore continue to legally employ ZEP and LEP holders without risk of non-compliance, provided that permit conditions are observed and documentation is kept up to date. It is, however, very important to note that this extension applies only to ZEP and LEP permit holders, not to all Zimbabwean or Lesotho nationals. Establishments should verify and maintain accurate records of employees’ exemption permits, including expiry dates and any conditions attached to the permit. This not only supports compliance with immigration law but also protects the establishment from disputes should an employee’s status be challenged by authorities. It is also important to note that all protections under the Labour Relations Act apply to foreign nationals, whether documented or not, in the same way they apply to South African citizens. Foreign nationals may not be unfairly dismissed or subjected to unfair labour practices, and may access bargaining councils and the Labour Courts. This means that an establishment cannot lawfully discriminate against an employee on the basis of nationality or immigration status if that person is legally entitled to work in South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs & VFS Global are proud to present SA's document verification services to enable all SA employers to verify authentic documents online. VERIFY DOCUMENTS ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE Long-standing Issue for ZEP Permit Holders The Zimbabwe Dispensation Permit (ZDP) was initially introduced in 2009 as a special permit issued to Zimbabweans who fled instability to live, work, and study legally in South Africa. At the time, the ZDP was intended to ease the humanitarian crisis caused by political and economic turmoil in Zimbabwe, while also recognising the contribution many Zimbabwean nationals were already making to the South African economy and labour market. In 2014, it was replaced by the Zimbabwe Special Permit (ZSP), valid for three years, continuing the effort to regularise Zimbabwean nationals and prevent them from being treated as undocumented migrants. Later, Home Affairs announced the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) to replace the ZSP, covering approximately 178,000 Zimbabweans who had been living and working in South Africa under previous dispensation schemes. One of the conditions of the ZEP and its predecessor programmes was that permit holders could not apply for permanent residence in South Africa. This restriction meant that even long-term residents who had built careers, paid taxes, and contributed to the economy remained in a state of temporary legality, unable to plan their futures with certainty. In 2021, the government announced the end of the ZEP, sparking public debate and legal challenges. Many civil society organisations, trade unions, and advocacy groups argued that the abrupt termination of the permit would render thousands of people vulnerable to deportation, job loss, and family separation. Following extensive court cases, the Supreme Court of Appeal held that discontinuing the ZEP without proper review violated constitutional principles of fairness and administrative justice. The courts emphasised that decisions affecting such a large group of people must be taken through transparent and participatory processes, and not simply on the basis of executive fiat. While the permit itself was meant to be a temporary arrangement, the ZEP permits were extended multiple times, with the latest extension until 28 May 2027. Permit holders were temporarily protected from arrest, deportation, or being ordered to leave South Africa solely due to a lack of standard visas, but they faced ongoing uncertainty about their future. For establishments in the hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry, this meant managing highly skilled stylists, therapists, and managers whose legal status was perpetually in flux. After years of uncertainty, Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa may now be moving toward a clearer long-term future, as government and civil society actors discuss expanded opportunities for permanent residence. While no automatic or category-wide pathway has yet been introduced, any future policy changes are likely to consider long-term lawful residence, economic contributions, family ties, and humanitarian factors. If such a pathway is adopted, it would not only regularise the status of many long-term residents but also strengthen the stability of the workforce in sectors that depend heavily on experienced foreign nationals. Concessions for Visa Backlog Applicants Foreign nationals trapped in the Department of Home Affairs’ processing backlog have also been given breathing room. The Department of Home Affairs extended the temporary visa concession for foreign nationals with pending waiver or visa appeal applications until 30 June 2027. This temporary extension allows legally admitted foreign nationals with pending waiver or long-term visa appeal applications to remain in South Africa and to travel without being declared “undesirable persons.” For many workers in the hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry, this concession is particularly important, as it allows them to continue working under existing permits while their long-term applications are being processed. This concession applies only to applicants who submitted their applications via VFS Global and who can produce a verifiable receipt from the VFS tracking system. Establishments that employ such workers should ensure that employees retain these receipts and that copies are kept on file. Importantly, the extension applies to the current visa status. Foreign nationals without a prior work permit are not permitted to work under the concession. This means that an establishment cannot rely on the concession to employ someone who has never been legally authorised to work in South Africa. Employers must still ensure that any foreign national being paid a salary has a valid work authorisation that is consistent with the Immigration Act and with the conditions of the particular visa or permit. Pending Permanent Residence Applicants Pending permanent residence applications were not covered by the directive and, therefore, were not extended. Those with pending permanent residence permit applications must maintain a valid residential status at all times. This requirement creates a practical challenge for many foreign nationals, particularly those whose applications have been pending for years. For establishments, this means that staff who are waiting for permanent residence still require a valid temporary status, whether that is a work permit, a visitor’s permit with work rights, or another form of legal authorisation. If an employee’s temporary status lapses, even while a permanent residence application is outstanding, the establishment may be exposed to non-compliance if that person continues to work. To avoid this, establishments should encourage employees to keep their short-term permits and visas renewed and to seek professional immigration advice when applications are delayed. Illegal Foreigners While there is a temporary reprieve for documented workers, there is aggressive enforcement against illegal or undocumented workers. The Department of Employment and Labour, the Department of Home Affairs, and the South African Police Service have intensified compliance inspections to address the employment of illegal foreigners. In the hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry, where many small and medium establishments operate, inspections can have a significant impact on operations if undocumented workers are found on site. Penalties may include fines, suspension of business activities, and, in serious cases, criminal charges against the employer. In parallel, the Department of Home Affairs launched “Operation New Broom,” a technology-driven initiative using advanced biometric systems to detect, apprehend, and deport illegal foreigners, while reducing the risk of fraudulent documentation. The operation is designed to clean up the immigration system and to ensure that only those with valid permits and visas remain in the country. For establishments, this means that due diligence around identity documents, permits, and visas is no longer optional. Managers and HR practitioners should be trained to verify authenticity, spot inconsistencies, and refer suspicious documents to competent authorities rather than attempting to interpret them on their own. Looking Ahead South Africa’s immigration framework is under review, and a new policy may fundamentally reshape the landscape of foreign employment. While legal pressure from advocacy groups may influence a shift toward offering permanent residency to ZEP holders, anti immigration group Operation Dudula has filed papers in the High Court challenging Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s decision to extend the ZEP programme until May 2027. This case has yet to be heard. The outcome of the litigation could have far-reaching implications for the stability of the foreign national workforce, not only in the hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry but across the broader economy. Establishments should therefore treat the current extension as a temporary guarantee and continue to plan for potential changes in the regulatory environment. Establishments and permit holders should keep documentation updated, ensure compliance with permit conditions, and monitor announcements from the Department of Home Affairs for future directives. Regular internal audits of employees’ immigration status, combined with periodic training on immigration and labour law, can significantly reduce the risk of non-compliance. By doing so, establishments not only protect themselves from penalties but also uphold the dignity and rights of their foreign national employees, contributing to a more stable, fair, and lawful labour market. Read more about the topic from previous articles below: Update on Status | Employment of Foreign Nationals For any further information or enquiries please contact the EOHCB representative in your area by clicking HERE. 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Afterglow captures the radiance after the light moves on – the warmth that rests on skin, the softness that settles into the room Each portrait in this collection sits in that tender space between daylight and shadow. Textures breathe. Curls, coils, braid, and weaves take on sculptural shapes, illuminated by sunlit geometry. This collection is a study of warmth, identity, and the artist found in the seconds just after the sun. Hair: Eunji Kim @eunjikimhair Photographer Lauren Schulz @laurenschulzvisuals MUA May V @mayvlmakeup Styling Ella Murphy @ellamurphy_stylist Talent @yixinzzhao @officialmarnagai @sophiee.lucas @tianilorinda