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A client sits in your chair. Before she even mentions her colour, cut or treatment, she says something every stylist is hearing more often: “My scalp feels dry.” “My head feels itchy after colour.” “I’m seeing more flakes.” “My hair feels thinner.” “My scalp just doesn’t feel healthy.” For a long time, scalp concerns were treated as a small side conversation. Today, they are becoming one of the biggest opportunities in professional haircare. Because healthy hair does not start with the ends. It starts at the scalp. This July, L’ANZA Scalp Therapy arrives in South Africa, bringing salons a new way to turn scalp care into a beautiful, professional ritual, not just another product recommendation. Scalp care is the new salon lifestyle! Clients are no longer only buying products. They are buying routines, rituals and moments that fit into the way they want to live. They want hair that feels healthy. They want a scalp that feels calm. They want colour appointments that feel more comfortable. They want advice they can trust from their stylist. This is where salons can lead. L’ANZA has created Scalp Therapy as a ritual that starts before the shampoo bowl, continues through the salon service, and follows the client home. It becomes part of her weekly self-care rhythm: a clean scalp, a calmer scalp, and hair that feels beautifully cared for from root to tip. Two scalp systems. Two different conversations. Not every scalp concern is the same and this is where the stylist consultation becomes powerful. The Balancing System is for clients with dry, irritated, flaky or sensitive scalps. This is the client who needs comfort, moisture and relief. Powered by L’ANZA’s Papaya Soothing Complex, the Balancing System helps move the scalp from sensitive to soothed, while supporting a healthier scalp environment. The Stimulating System is for a different client: the one worried about thinning, shedding, reduced density or hair that feels like it is not growing as it used to. Powered by the Loquat Densifying Complex, this system supports clients concerned with hair fall and fuller-looking hair. For salons, this means better consultations, better recommendations and a clearer way to match each client to the right scalp ritual. Launching first: The L’ANZA Balancing Ritual Arriving in South Africa July, the first launch focuses on the Balancing System. Together, these steps create a salon ritual that feels premium, intentional and easy for clients to continue at home. Why stylists should pay attention South African clients are dealing with more scalp stress than ever: heat, colour services, styling products, protective styles, dry winter air, hormonal changes, stress and product build-up. Many clients do not know what their scalp needs. They just know that something feels off. That is the opportunity. A scalp conversation can become a treatment. A treatment can become a ritual. A ritual can become a trusted homecare routine. And a trusted routine keeps clients connected to your salon. L’ANZA Scalp Therapy gives stylists a beautiful way to speak about scalp health with confidence, care and luxury. Because this is not just about treating the scalp. It is about creating a lifestyle of healthier hair, starting at the root. L’ANZA Scalp Therapy launches in South Africa this July. Demo bookings open from July. Interested salons can prebook their L’ANZA Scalp Therapy demo via the link provided and experience the new ritual from root to result. L'ANZA Scalp Range Launch Booking Form To stock L'ANZA please email us at hello@blumebrands.co About L’ANZA Color & Care: From care to color, L’ANZA heals, seals and protects hair around the world utilizing the latest technology available for award-winning product performance. L’ANZA is the only brand that heals the hair, delivering maximum shine & color that lasts. They maintain a green commitment by ensuring all products & actions support a healthy & sustainable Earth. L’ANZA is proud to be a professional, diversion-free brand, creating the finest haircare products, tools, and education in the world.

It's Here! Your monthly recap of all the exciting news that happened in May 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 complete month’s news, with all the new launches by our trusted SA suppliers, events, jobs, exciting awards competitions, important EOHCB and Bargaining Council updates, and all the salon business apps and information you need to succeed. We complete our roundup with the styles and the amazing local inspirations by all our fellow stylists, just in case you missed it before with your busy schedule! Get in touch today to see how you can be featured in Hairnews! Belinda Kamateras | Accounts Director Email: belinda@hairnews.co.za Brad de Waal | Design Director Email: brad@hairnews.co.za

The perfect balayage from Corlia Pooler at Mercury Professional Hair. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Hair: Corlia Pooler Salon: Mercury Professional Hair Follow Mercury Professional Hair on Instagram @mercuryprohair 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.

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.

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The beauty of the Wella Professionals Ultimate Collection is that it allows you to create personalised care solutions for every client by recognising that hair concerns rarely exist in isolation. The Ultimate Collection is a complete care system designed to address three of the most common hair needs: smoothness, repair and colour protection. The collection includes Ultimate Smooth, Ultimate Repair and Ultimate Color, each powered by advanced technologies inspired by skincare and developed to deliver professional results both in the salon and at home. Because the ranges complement one another, your clients can combine solutions to address multiple concerns simultaneously. For example, pairing Ultimate Smooth with Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue creates a combination of stronger, smoother and more manageable hair, while colour clients can incorporate Ultimate Repair treatments to strengthen hair while maintaining colour vibrancy. Ultimate Smooth: Instant Frizz Control and Silky Shine For clients struggling with dry, dull or frizzy hair, Ultimate Smooth offers the perfect solution. The range delivers deep nourishment and visible smoothness in just 30 seconds.# The innovative formula combines squalane, derived from sugar cane and widely used in premium skincare for its moisturising properties, and Omega-9, which nourishes and protects the hair fibre from the inside out. Together, these ingredients help moisturise the cuticle, smooth the hair surface and create a lightweight protective barrier. Also in the Ultimate Smooth range is Glass Liquid Layer, a salon-exclusive treatment designed to deliver instant smoothness and glass-like shine. This colour-safe formula smoothes the cuticle and creates a lightweight protective layer around the hair for immediate glass-like results. Ultimate Repair: Inside-and-Out Hair Repair Hair damage remains one of the biggest concerns for salon clients. Daily heat styling, chemical services, UV exposure, pollution and mechanical stress all take their toll. In fact, consumer research shows that 9 out of 10 women engage in at least one daily habit that damages their hair.# With Ultimate Repair, rather than focusing solely on internal bond repair, the range targets both the inside and outside of the hair fibre. At the heart of the Ultimate Repair technology are two powerful ingredients: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), which rebuilds hydrogen bonds deep within the cortex to strengthen the hair from the inside, and Omega-9, a bio-identical lipid that replenishes the hair’s outer protective barrier by smoothing and sealing the cuticle. The result is deep repair for all hair types and textures and visibly healthier hair in as little as 90 seconds.# Ultimate Color: Long-Lasting Vibrancy for Colour-Treated Hair Creating beautiful colour is only part of your job as a stylist. Making that colour last longer between appointments is equally important. Developed specifically for colour-treated hair, Ultimate Color helps preserve salon-fresh vibrancy for up to 10 weeks# while supporting healthier looking, more radiant hair. Powered by patented Metal Purifier technology to protect colour from dulling metals, glycine to neutralise free radicals and Vitamin B5 to replenish moisture and lock it in from scalp to ends. The formula helps protect colour integrity, reduce fading and improve overall hair condition. The Wella Professionals Ultimate Collection is a flexible system that not only supports your salon work, it also creates an opening for retail conversations with your client and a care approach that fits her needs. To stock the Wella Professionals Ultimate Collection in your salon, please contact your MHB sales consultant. If you are a new client, please call MHB Telesales on 0860 104 109 and a sales consultant will be in touch. #Based on instrumental and regimen testing by Wella Professionals. Results may vary depending on hair type, condition and usage. FOLLOW WELLA Facebook Instagram Website

The beauty industry in South Africa stands at the intersection of creative enterprise and complex regulatory regimes. On one hand, the HCSBC’s Main Collective Agreement provides tailored, enforceable standards that protect workers, encourage fair competition, and promote training and stability. On the other hand, layering of general labour legislation and transformation policies including BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHS, and BBBEE adds complexity that can overwhelm especially small business owners. Regulatory Framework: Dual Pillars of Compliance HCSBC Main Collective Agreement The National Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry (HCSBC) plays a vital role in setting industry specific standards. Established under the Labour Relations Act, it enables collective agreements between the Employers’ Organisation (EOHCB) and UASA The Union, with the objective of ensuring peace, stability, and clear guidelines for the sector. The Main Collective Agreement contains provisions on: Commission based compensation: Employees earning via commission must still receive at least the national minimum wage; if commission falls short, employers must make up the difference. Registration requirements: Salons/Spas must register with the Council, employ qualified professionals, and submit employee registrations and resignations promptly. Enforcement mechanisms: The Council can issue compliance orders detailing breaches and penalties which are legally enforceable. Wage adjustments & leave: Prescribed annual wage increases (e.g., 6% for 2025), specific leave cycles, and annual leave forfeiture provisions. Amendments: Updates include Sick Pay Fund rules (e.g., no medical certificate required for the first day), increases in Personal Services Commission (up to 23% by 2025), and inclusion of Agency Shop Agreements. Extension to non-parties: The agreement has been extended by Ministerial notice to apply also to employers and employees not party to it by choice, effective December 2024 through December 2025. South African Labour Law: Beyond industry specific regulation, the beauty industry is subject to general labour legislation: Constitution & Section 23: Workers have rights to fair labour practices, collective bargaining, trade unionism, and striking; employers also have organisational rights. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA): Provides baseline standards such as minimum wages, maximum working hours, overtime restrictions, breaks, and safeguards for vulnerable low-income workers. Labour Relations Act (LRA): Governs unfair dismissals, collective bargaining, consultation processes, and workplace forums. Employment Equity Act (EEA): Ensures fairness regarding discrimination, affirmative action, and equity in hiring and treatment. Occupational Health and Safety Act: Demands safe working environments critical in beauty salons/spas due to chemical and equipment hazards. BEE/BBBEE Requirements: While not strictly labour law, the broader policy agenda includes compliance with BBBEE codes impacting ownership, skills development, preferential procurement, and enterprise development which are increasingly relevant for business legitimacy and competitiveness. The Importance of Regulation and Compliance Protecting Employees and Ensuring Fairness The Main Collective Agreement ensures equitable compensation even under commission structures and safeguards benefits like sick leave, maternity leave, and pension access. General labour laws like the BCEA and EEA uphold workers’ rights and prevent exploitative practices for vulnerable workers. Building Industry Standards & Trust Bargaining Council frameworks establish standardised wages, working hours, benefit schemes, training, and dispute mechanisms fostering industry professionalism and uniformity. Employers gain predictability and avoid unfair labour cost competition. Streamlined Enforcement & Legal Certainty The Council’s compliance orders offer a clearer, industry tailored alternative to state enforcement or CCMA litigation. Extension to non-parties’ ensures broader coverage and uniform standards across the sector. Promoting Health, Safety & Training Through sector specific regulation and training schemes under the Council (facilitated via SETA), safety and skill level are elevated across the industry. OHS Act enforces protective practices in salons/spas with chemical exposure or technical procedures. Enhancing Accountability & Transparency Requirements for transparent commission calculations, documented contracts, and written agreements foster trust and reduce disputes Wage increment clarity and leave policies improve predictability Challenges to Regulation and Compliance Administrative Burden Smaller salon/spa owners may find the registration, documentation, reporting, and compliance processes burdensome and time consuming (e.g., Annexures A/B, monthly returns, compliance orders). Reddit discussions illustrate frustration that small businesses often feel undermined by complex labour requirements, struggling with CCMA procedures and accessible guides. Financial Strain Obligations to fund sick leave, pension contributions, wage increases, and commission safety nets (especially for commissions that dip below minimum wage) can raise operating costs particularly for smaller or new salons/spas. Collective agreements may contribute to concerns about affordability, similar to debates in other sectors. Complexity and Overlap of Regulations Navigating between industry specific rules, general labour laws, and transformation frameworks like BBBEE can be confusing and demand legal support. Small businesses lacking legal expertise may struggle to interpret and apply multiple frameworks correctly. Enforcement Disparities and Informal Sector Challenges While compliance orders facilitate enforcement, disparities may emerge if Council agents or labour inspectors vary in application or capacity. Informal or unregistered salons/spas may operate outside these frameworks, denying worker protections and creating unfair competition. Equity and Transformation Pressure Salon/spa businesses may face pressure to meet BBBEE targets for procurement and ownership, even when operational margins are slim. Broader debates around affirmative action reflect concerns regarding fairness versus competitiveness. The Employers' Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty (EOHCB) is steadfastly committed to acting in the best interests of our members. Through effective Collective Bargaining, the EOHCB ensures that the unique needs of individual employers and their employment relations are carefully considered, while also safeguarding their business operations. This balanced approach enables us to negotiate industry compliance regulations that benefit the entire sector, fostering both protection and growth. For a truly equitable and thriving industry, it is essential that all stakeholders—including employers, employees, unions, and regulators—continue to work together in harmony. By simplifying compliance processes, providing targeted support for small enterprises, and crafting regulations that protect stakeholders without limiting opportunities, we can build a sustainable future where everyone can succeed and prosper. 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

‘Linen’ brings together colour, texture and shape in a way that feels balanced and instinctive. Soft, natural tones are paired with moments of stronger colour placement, while the cuts play with movement and subtle texture. The overall feel is expressive yet relaxed, creating a series of looks that blend softness with a slightly undone, modern edge. Credits Hair: Diana Carson Photographer: Chris Bulezuik Makeup: Jak Morgan Styling: Clare Frith

Mercury Professional Hair recently celebrated the launch of its beautiful new salon space alongside the official introduction of Mercury Man — our new luxury grooming concept designed specifically for men. What started as a passion for helping people feel confident and beautiful has grown into a space that celebrates creativity, connection, self-expression, and modern luxury within the hair industry. The launch was a celebration not only of a new chapter for the brand, but also of the incredible community, clients, and industry professionals who have supported the Mercury journey over the years. We are so excited for what’s ahead and grateful to continue creating a space where both women and men can experience elevated hair and grooming services in a welcoming, inspiring environment. Follow Mercury Hair Professional on Instagram @mercuryprohair

Every Thermoplastia service is more than a treatment - it's a business opportunity. With Lessoan Thermoplastia + Home Care, you unlock: • Premium service pricing • Retail add-on opportunities • Loyal, repeat clients Create a full-service journey: • Transform in-salon • Maintain at home • Rebook with confidence 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 bounce. The shine. The blend. Another perfect balayage from Warren Schultz. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Hair: Warren Schultz Products: Wella Professionals Salon: Hair by Warren Follow Warren on Instagram @warren_schultz_hairstylist @influence_hair_pe 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.

Dreaming of travelling to exotic destinations and meeting new people from all over the world while doing what you love, then now is the time to apply with London Wellness Academy, your first port of call for an exhilarating career at sea. At the heart of London Wellness Academy is a mission to transform lives through comprehensive wellness education and career development. We strive to create an environment where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery, skill enhancement, personal and professional growth. We will train you in everything that you need to know to be as successful as possible on board. Not only will you receive in-depth training in hair and various beauty treatment, but you will also be given full support and training on upselling and sales techniques to help you give your clients 100% service and meet your retail targets. We're looking for qualified hairstylists, 18 years of age or older who are passionate, driven, and ready to take on the world. Confidence is key in careers at sea. You will need to be flexible and energetic, have a positive attitude and a great work ethic to enjoy a rewarding experience on board. The opportunity to embark on an exhilarating career journey aboard luxurious cruise ships awaits, are you ready! 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