Are you a master of the fade, a pro with the blade, and ready to take your craft to the next level? Barbers@Bedford is on the hunt for a talented, experienced Barber to join our dynamic team. 🔥 What we’re looking for: Minimum 5 years’ experience in barbering An existing clientele ready to follow your chair A passion for clean cuts, sharp styles & good vibes 💼 What’s on offer: A prime chair in a busy, stylish barbershop A chance to grow your business in a thriving location Supportive team + great earning potential Location: Bedfordview Apply now: +27 (11) 620-3124 / 073 059 7768 Email: Info2@hairatbedford.com Barbers@Bedford — Where skill meets style

When I look back on my journey in this industry, the thing that stands out most is how every season taught me something new about people, passion and purpose. So after nearly a decade leading international salon brands in South Africa, I realised something simple yet powerful which is that great tools create great artists. Not because they make the job easier, but because they allow a stylist’s true skill to shine. I never thought I would be here again, running my own business full time but after successfully transitioning the KAO business to Twincare, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for Sonja and I to build Salon Centric SA. We wanted to bring something different to the South African professional hair industry. From Corporate Comfort to Creative Freedom Starting a business after years in the corporate world felt like jumping into cold water. You know it will wake you up, but once you are in, you never want to go back. Co-founders Sonja Nel and Kevin Tabilo Sonja already had the rights to distribute Jaguar tools in Namibia, South Africa and neighbouring countries. What she needed was someone who understood the heartbeat of the local market, who could build relationships on the ground, create education systems and drive a new standard of service. That is where I found my place again and it felt good to be back in the salons, doing what I love best. The Mission Behind the Name Salon Centric is more than a business name. It is a philosophy that places the stylist at the centre of everything we do. Our mission is to help stylists perfect their craft through access to the best tools, honest education and meaningful relationships. When a stylist picks up a perfectly balanced pair of scissors or a brush that feels like an extension of their hand, it changes how they approach their work. It brings confidence, precision and joy back into the creative process. That is what we want to bring to every salon, no matter how big or small.   Building a Community of Mastery We believe that education is the heartbeat of progress. Our goal is to create a space where stylists can learn, share ideas and stay inspired. Whether it is through workshops, masterclasses or collaborations with educators/stylists who share our values, the focus will always be on growing skills that last a lifetime.   Brand Ambassador Chad De Lange from Cooler Heads (Top Left). Cutting classes with Cooler Heads and Salon Centric SA. Brand Ambassador Daniella Rosa (Bottom Right). That is why we have partnered up with Chad from Cooler Heads, Anel from C for Connoisseurs (in 2026) and now our latest brand ambassador, Daniella Rosa. We are also bringing out the Creative Retreat in March 2026 with Candice McKay, so watch this space for more information.   Partnership with Candice McKay for the Creative Retreat SA March 2026 We want to build a generation of stylists who see their craft as an art form and their tools as instruments of self-expression. It is not about chasing trends. It is about mastering technique, evolving with purpose and having the confidence to create something uniquely yours every time you stand behind the chair.   What Makes Us Different For the longest time, the industry has been buying scissors out of catalogues. Stylists have had to take a leap of faith on a purchase that could define their work for years. We are changing that.   Bridal masterclass with Nicolene Strydom from Extraordinaire Hair and Makeup using Jaguar dryer and brushes At Salon Centric, we believe that something as personal as your tools should never be chosen blindly. That is why we bring the experience to the salon floor, allowing stylists to see, feel and test the scissors and brushes before they make such an important investment.   We choose depth over width. We focus on tools and education that we truly believe in and products built with care and designed to last. Our service is personal and transparent, built around genuine relationships and a shared commitment to excellence.   A Movement, Not Just a Business Starting Salon Centric SA has been both humbling and energising. It reminds me every day that success is not about scale but about impact. If we can help one stylist regain confidence, one salon raise its standards, or one apprentice find their spark again, then we are doing what we set out to do.   Jaguar J-Cut 60 Li clipper and Jaguar Tributo Dryer This new chapter is about building something that lasts — a movement that encourages stylists to keep learning, to stay curious and to never stop perfecting their craft. Because when you love what you do and you have the right tools to do it well, everything else falls into place. Kevin Tabilo Managing Director & Co-Founder, Salon Centric SA Instagram: @saloncentricsa Facebook: Salon Centric SA Website: www.saloncentric.co.za   (Coming Soon) Email: kevintabilo@icloud.com WhatsApp: +27 82 560 9688 Precision tools, made with care and backed by service that truly supports stylists. If you would like a copy of our Jaguar catalogue or latest price list, simply email or WhatsApp the word “ Jaguar ”, and I will personally send you the information.

Recent amendments to South Africa’s Companies Act have introduced significant changes to corporate law, effective from December 27, 2024. These updates aim to improve transparency, accountability, and governance, while simplifying certain processes to make doing business easier. Below is a breakdown of the key changes and their relevance to small business owners (less than 50 employees). 1. Transparency in Executive Remuneration Large companies (public and state-owned) are now required to draft remuneration policies every three years and publish annual reports detailing executive pay. These reports must disclose pay disparities between executives and the lowest-paid employees. If shareholders reject the report for two consecutive years, members of the Remuneration Committee may face re-election or removal. Impact on Small Businesses: This change primarily affects large corporations. For small businesses, it signals an increased focus on fairness and transparency in pay structures. 2. Extended Accountability for Directors The time frame for holding directors accountable for misconduct has been extended from three years to five years. This retroactive provision allows legal action against directors for breaches of fiduciary duties or misconduct committed before the amendments were enacted. Impact on Small Businesses: If you own or manage a business, ensure compliance with legal obligations and carefully vet business partners to avoid long-term liabilities. 3. Employee and Landlord Protections in Business Rescue In cases of financial distress leading to business rescue proceedings, employees now have first priority for unpaid wages. Landlords also gain stronger rights to claim unpaid rent and utilities during business rescue but rank behind employee claims. Impact on Small Businesses: If you rent your business premises, this could affect your relationship with landlords during financial difficulties. Additionally, prioritizing employee wages during crises is now legally mandated. 4. Strengthened Corporate Governance Amendments to a company’s Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) now take effect within 10 business days unless otherwise specified. Social & Ethics Committees (SEC) in public and state-owned companies must be elected by shareholders at Annual General Meetings (AGMs), with most members being independent non-executive directors. Impact on Small Businesses: While these changes mainly affect larger entities, they highlight the importance of ethical decision-making. If you plan to expand or attract investors, understanding these rules will be essential. 5. Share Buybacks Companies must now obtain special shareholder approval for all share buybacks, except for pro-rata offers or buybacks conducted on stock exchanges. Solvency and liquidity tests are required before executing buybacks. Impact on Small Businesses: Unless your business is listed or involves complex shareholding structures, this change is unlikely to affect you directly. 6. Simplified Financial Assistance for Subsidiaries Holding companies can provide financial assistance to subsidiaries without special approvals unless offshore transactions are involved. Impact on Small Businesses: If you operate multiple businesses under a group structure, this amendment simplifies intra-group financial transactions. Bottom line for Small Business Owners Most changes won’t directly impact daily operations. If you plan to grow, hire staff, or engage investors, these amendments may become relevant over time. What should you do? Keep Finances in Order:  Ensure compliance with wage prioritization rules in case of financial trouble. Monitor Rental Agreements:  Understand how landlord protections might affect your lease arrangements. Stay Informed:  Consult legal or financial experts if you're unsure about how these changes apply to your business. Prepare for Growth:  Familiarize yourself with governance rules if scaling your operations is part of your future plans. While these amendments aim to improve corporate governance and transparency across South Africa’s business landscape, small businesses should focus on maintaining ethical practices and staying informed about potential impacts as they grow. Companies Act Amendments: Key Provisions Table 1: Remuneration Policy and Reporting Requirements Table 2: Social and Ethics Committee Requirements Table 3: Social and Ethics Committee Key Responsibilities Table 4: Public Interest Score (PIS) Calculation 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

Creative Direction - Bruno Marc Giamettei Project Leader. - Josh Goldsworthy Photographer - Jamie Blanshard Videographer - Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy Stylist. - Ellen Spiller Makeup Artist. - Katie Moore Hair Team - Amelia Wilmott, Amelia Kraskinski, Yasmin Clifford, Leah Barker, Isabella Finnis, Yasmin Snowden, D’arcy White, Aleena Khokhar Brand Partners - JOICO Europe, Denman, Career Styler, Concept Hair

Take your expertise to a new level - become a GOLDWELL MASTER COLORIST Master Colorist is a unique color education and certification program, internally standardized by Goldwell professionals. Master Colorist delivers Mastery in Color in terms of confidence, customization, and creativity by staying on trend and meeting the needs of stylists. A journey that reaches the highest acknowledgements of a professional lifecycle to successfully master each segment. This in-depth mastery program, being led by renowned Goldwell Educators and Color Masters, is designed to elevate your team’s technical skills, deepen their color theory knowledge, and refine advanced application techniques. Education is at the heart of what we do at Goldwell and we can’t wait to see how this advanced training inspires beautiful results behind your chair! Join us from March 2026 to complete the Master series leading your way up to a Color Artist! A graduation ceremony will be held in November where your journey with be celebrated, your portfolio complied and your hard work and achievements recognised! WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? CONFIDENCE:  COLOR TECHNICIAN Goldwell Standards & Steps to Success Mastery CUSTOMIZATION:  COLOR SPECIALIST Color/Techniques and Consultation Mastery CREATIVITY:  COLOR ARTIST Trends and Inspiration Mastery Join the ranks of Salomé de Wet, Bernadine Bennie, Cecile Mans, Leandi Beukes, and so many more Masters that have used the skills they have learnt through the Goldwell Master Colorist Program to take their careers to the next level! REGISTER HERE Follow the movement: #GoldwellGlowUp #NewGoldwellEra #GoldwellSouthAfrica Follow Goldwell on Instagram @goldwellsouthafrica

Whether you’re after a fresh update or a complete transformation, these season’s colour trends are all about embracing individuality. Blonde Highlights with Dark Roots Blonde highlights paired with dark roots are the perfect balance between effortless and edgy. This look adds depth and texture, giving your hair a sun-kissed lift without losing that natural, masculine edge. The darker base is extremely low maintenance, and the lighter streaks add dimension by catching the light. Whether you go for soft, blended highlights for a subtle transition or bolder streaks for a statement finish, this colour is a great choice as it suits all cuts, from textured crops to longer waves making it a laid-back yet stylish choice. Grey Blending Grey blending is one of the most refined and low-key colour trends for men. Instead of covering up natural greys, this technique works with them to soft the contrast between silver strands and your natural base colour. The result is a seamless, salt-and-pepper effect that looks sophisticated and mature without appearing overly styled. It’s ideal for men who want to embrace their natural colour evolution while maintaining a polished, modern edge. Chestnut Brown Chestnut brown is the go-to shade for men looking to warm up their look. Rich and versatile, this colour combines deep brunette tones with subtle hints of red and gold, creating a natural warmth. It adds instant depth and dimension, giving hair a healthy, polished finish without feeling overly styled. This shade works beautifully on most skin tones and pairs perfectly with textured cuts or longer, laid-back styles. Whether you’re refreshing your natural brown or going darker for a bold seasonal update, chestnut brown brings a refined, masculine edge. Creative Colours For those who like to stand out, creative colours are taking centre stage. Think cool-toned pastels, deeper hues and smoky, muted versions of bold shades like icy blue, violet, forest green, or even frosted copper. These tones offer a striking contrast that feels both modern and expressive. Whether you go for a full-colour transformation or subtle highlights, creative colours let you showcase individuality while keeping things stylish. With the right tone and placement, even vivid shades can look refined and wearable.

Turning heads with every strand of creamy blonde from Linda Spangenberg. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Linda Spangenberg Salon:  C&C Blonde Specialists Follow Linda on Facebook @ lindahairstylistcapetown @ ccblondespecialist_ 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 hair industry gathered in glamour at Loft at Nine in Pretoria on 1 November 2025 for the National TrendVision Awards Final Event. Guests arrived to a warm welcome of pre-drinks, a stunning harvest table, and a buzzing 360° photo booth that captured the night’s excitement.   Hosted by industry icons Carla Klue and Andrew Guilfoyle, the evening showcased three breathtaking shows by Wella Senior Ambassadors — Flo Neacsu, Charles Junior Louw, Jadie Herbst, and Warren Schultz — all interpreting this year’s Surreal Colour trend in their unique styles.   The highlight of the night was the announcement of the NTVA 2025 winners, celebrated with gold confetti, cheers, and happy tears.   Editorial Visionary Winners: Bronze: Chelsea Orzessek – Excentric on Kloof Silver: Nerine Helberg – The Cottage Hair Gold: Lourens van Dyk – Scar   Transformational Visionary Winners: Bronze: Patience Oluwashina Silver: Nicole Rademeyer – Texture Incorporated Gold: Done Foti – DJ Hairdressing   The event ended on a high note with the official Wella Surreal Colour Party, where guests danced the night away celebrating creativity, passion, and the power of transformation.   From LEFT: Chris Stofberg  MD - Modern Hair & Beauty, Tammy Jansen Van Rensburg  – Wella Marketing Manager, Elizma Crous  – National Education Manager, Mariska Treurnicht  – Wella Education Manager, Jacques Nortje  – National Sales Manager

At London Wellness Academy, we don't deal with the ordinary - starting your journey with us will take you to places you have only dreamed and help you to accelerate your career beyond the ordinary!   The  top-notch hairdressing and business skills  you'll acquire during your training, are unparalleled, setting you leagues apart in your professional field. Even once you are onboard you will be continually upskilled with new developments, services, products, information and skills to help enhance you and your career. London Wellness Academy is your port of call to a career in the Hairdressing industry that will see you; Travel the World on the biggest and best cruise lines. Earn great money. Learn the skills and techniques you need to be successful at sea and back onto land. Gain experiences second to none, working with a global team. Develop professionally, pushing yourself to be the best, in the best environment. Personal growth. C onnecting with incredible individuals, with the potential to leave an indelible mark on your life's story. Witness the blend of personal enrichment and professional expertise that makes working onboard truly unique. Your career with London Wellness Academy isn't just a job,  every moment is an opportunity to experience something new, exciting and life changing.  We're looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to transform the world one haircut at a time. start your adventure and see where your journey can take you!   Sign up  HERE  or 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

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 yo ur 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, a nd everything that. makes our hairdressing world so dynamic.

A cocktail of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla hues swirled together makes for a contrasting yet harmonious look that is bound to turn heads. This style embraces individuality, whether using natural tones or vivid colours, Neapolitan hair  is a whimsically beautiful trend that can help to add a pop of colour to a darker base. If your client is looking for the more classic, bold look, that is reminiscent of the 90s block highlights – I’d recommend starting by   mapping out the panels to create a block colour pattern, then rinse each panel separately with lukewarm water to avoid the colour bleeding. This high-contrast technique is perfect for any clients who are looking for a striking look. If you’re client is looking for something more blended and natural, then why not recommend experimenting with blonde and pink highlights against their darker base. The  Neapolitan hair  trend also works well with the peekaboo colouring technique, where the bold contrasting pink and blonde tone would hide under the darker base. Set to be one of this season’s sweetest hair trends,  Neapolitan hair  will have your clients craving a treat!  SAFY B’S FORMULA  Starting base: Natural base 6NA. Sectioning: Mapped out panels for the blonde, pink, and chocolate brown placement. Pre-lightening: Front section (for the ice blonde) and selected pink areas pre-lightened using Goldwell Oxycur + 20vol. Applied to mid-lengths and ends first, then roots once ends reached level 8. Rinse & re-section: Thoroughly rinsed, then re-sectioned for clean panel placement. Toning & colour application: Bonde: Toned with Goldwell Topchic 10V + 5% plus 3 drops of Cool Violet Pure Pigments for an icy finish. Pink: Applied Goldwell Elumen PK@ALL. Chocolate brown: Applied Goldwell Topchic 5BG + 10vol for depth.

As the seasons shift, so do your clients’ haircare needs! Bringing  renewal, vibrancy, and  freshness , making it the perfect time to revamp your salon’s retail offerings with  milk_shake’s best-selling leave-in treatments . Whether your clients seek hydration, shine, or protection, these innovative formulas provide  effortless care  and salon-quality results from home.   Milk_Shake’s Essential Leave-In Treatments Conditioning Leave-In Spray – Lightweight Moisture & Detangling Say goodbye to knots and dryness! This conditioning spray is a  weightless formula that hydrates and smooths  without weighing hair down.  ✔  Instantly detangles  for easy combing  ✔  Hydrates & enhances shine   ✔ Ideal for all hair types , especially fine or delicate strands   Incredible Milk – 12 Benefits in One Bottle A true  multitasking powerhouse , Incredible Milk delivers  12  transformative benefits, from frizz control to heat protection.  ✔  Repairs & strengthens  damaged hair  ✔  Protects against UV rays & styling heat          ✔  Controls frizz while enhancing  shine & softness   Whipped Cream – Deep Conditioning & Nourishment Light as air yet deeply hydrating, this no-rinse conditioning foam  revives dull, dry hair with softness and definition .  ✔ Enhances  manageability & elasticity   ✔  Ideal for curly, wavy, and  textured hair ✔ Provides  long-lasting moisture with a velvety finish   Spring into Retail Success Clients love  easy-to-use, salon-quality treatments —and milk_shake’s leave-in range delivers just that! Stock up on these essentials and  empower your clients to maintain nourished, beautiful hair  all season long.   Upgrade your salon’s offerings this spring with  milk_shake’s iconic Leave-In Treatments —because  healthy hair starts with effortless care! Contact milk_shake® on: Email : marku@z-one.co.za  or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en   | Facebook   | Twitter   | Instagram