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When your hair says don’t tame me… a little wild,a little fiery-fox tips edition 🦊 Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Karin Salon: Hairline Stoneridge Follow Karin on Instagram @karin_hairline_stoneridge @hairline_stoneridge 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.

South Africa, are you ready? This March, we are bringing a world-renowned Goldwell Global Artist to our stage. An international educator. A creative disruptor. A platform performer known for electrifying audiences across Europe and beyond. He is: A multi-award-winning colour specialist A salon founder redefining inclusive, modern hair spaces A stylist whose work has featured across major international TV and film productions A global educator shaping the future of colour artistry Known for fearless transformations, high-impact colour, and stage energy that leaves audiences on their feet, this artist doesn’t just present hair. He creates moments. For South African hairdressers who want: Next-level colour inspiration Commercial techniques you can take straight behind the chair Fresh creative fuel for 2026 A reminder of why you fell in love with this industry This is your moment. We’re not revealing the name just yet. But trust us, this is a headline act you do not want to miss. One event. One stage. One global icon. Full reveal  coming soon. Secure your tickets now! Follow the movement: #GoldwellGlowUp #NewGoldwellEra #GoldwellSouthAfrica Follow Goldwell on Instagram @goldwellsouthafrica

What was once loud, reckless and chaotic, the mullet has evolved into one of the most intentional haircuts in modern men’s style. Today’s mullet is about clean lines, smart layering and controlled contrast. When executed properly, it balances edge with refinement and turns an unconventional cut into a confident signature. Mastering the mullet means understanding every detail matters. The length in the back, the shape through the sides and the texture on top, this cut is one you commit to. In this guide, I will break down how to get the mullet right and why it works. Knowing your face shape These is one detail that determines whether your mullet looks sharp of completely off- your face shape. The mullet is a high-contrast haircut by nature, with tight areas and longer sections working together. If that balance doesn’t compliment your facial structure, the cut can quickly feel unflattering or dated. Knowing your face shape allows the mullet to be customised for you, a rounder face benefits from added height and tighter sides to create definition, whereas longer or narrower faces need softer transitions and controlled volume to avoid exaggeration. Even jaw strength, forehead width and cheekbone prominence influence how aggressive or subtle the mullet should be. When face shape is taken account, the haircut enhances your features instead of competing with them. Maintaining the texture Texture turns a mullet into a statement cut. Without the right movement and layers, even a perfectly cut mullet can look flat and heavy. Maintaining texture is about more than just letting your hair grow, it’s about controlling how it sits, flows and interacts with the rest of the cut. Products such as matte clays, pomades and sea salt sprays help define layers and add subtle separation, while regular trimming prevents the ends from becoming stringy or uneven. Essentially, texture is the difference between a haircut that hangs there and one that moves with you. Using the right products Using the right products is essential for making a mullet look intentional rather than messy. Clays and pastes add structure and define layers without stiffness, sea salt sprays create effortless texture and lightweight mousses and volumisers lift fine hair to balance the longer back. The goal is subtle control, just enough product to enhance movement and shape without weighing hair down or making it look greasy. When done correctly, the right products with transform the mullet into a statement style. Be confident Confidence is the final and arguably the most important step in mastering a mullet. This is a bold, statement-making haircut and how you carry it says more than the cut itself. Confidence ensures the haircut feels deliberate rather than accidental, transforming it from just hair into a reflection of personality and style.

“We were inspired by the rise of modern Japanese fashion and its influence on future trends.This collection channels a youthful street sensibility. a fusion of dynamic style, bold statements and unapologetic self-expression. Celebrating individuality, personality and creative freedom, each look explores a spectrum of textures, vivid colours and sculpted shapes.” Debra Smart and Jo Lomax Hair by  Debra Smart and Jo Lomax at Smartest 73, Weston-Super-Mare @smartest73_hairsalon  Art director: Steven Smart Make-up:  Debra Smart Styling:  Ginder Ninja Photographs:  Jamie Blanshard @jamieblanshardphoto

Your Clients Fight Frizz at Home. BHE Helps Them Win. You create beautiful hair in the chair every day for your clients. But what happens when your client gets home… and can’t recreate the result? Frizz returns.Waves and curls reappear.Drying takes forever.And the style you perfected disappears by the next morning. This is where BHE Hair Hardware becomes more than a tool in your salon — it becomes a solution your clients can take home. BHE Styling Irons help clients manage: Frizz that returns after one wash Unwanted waves and curls Lack of smoothness and shine Difficulty recreating salon-straight finishes When clients use the right iron, they don’t fight their hair every morning — they enjoy styling it. BHE Air Dryers help clients with: Long, frustrating drying times Puffy, frizzy blow-dries Lack of smoothness and control Overheating and hair stress from poor-quality dryers A powerful, professional dryer changes the entire home-styling experience. Why This Matters for Your Salon Every time a client struggles at home, they quietly feel disappointed. Not with their hair.With their ability to manage it. When you recommend BHE as part of your retail offering, you’re saying: “Let me show you how to keep your hair looking like this every day.” That builds: Client confidence Client satisfaction Client loyalty Your salon business Don’t let your clients leave with great hair… and no way to maintain it. BHE Hair Hardware turns your salon results into everyday results at home. Don’t let your salon and your clients lose out. Contact us today to discuss the BHE range of Hair Hardware. Web: www.bhehair.co.za Email: info@bhehair.co.za Tel: 021 552 2369 Facebook | Instagram

C&C Blonde & Colour Specialist celebrated Valentine's Day with spoils, gifts, treats, and of course fabulous hair! Address: De Ville Shopping Centre Corner of Wellington & Main road Durbanville  Contact us on: (079) 950-6465 ( whatsapp or call)  Instagram: instagram.com/ccblondespecialist_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCBLONDES Website: www.blondespecialist.co.za

A Super Soft Shag in Purple Haze ~ this gorgeous, dimensional colour, inspired by amethyst stone. Click image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Amy Kirchner Salon: scar Hair, Cape Town Follow Amy on Instagram @amy_cuts_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.

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.   Limited Offer:   Stylists, salons, spas, nail techs, or beauty therapists get listed on The Radar f or 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

While we are still enjoying hot summer days, savvy salons know that the South African winter has a way of sneaking up on hands and nails. By the time the cold air arrives, dryness, peeling and brittle nails are often already in full swing. The good news is that with salon favourite OPI, a little preparation now can keep your clients’ hands looking healthy, glossy and well cared for long before winter arrives.   OPI’s Nail Envy  range, available in beautiful shades, is an easy way to build stronger nails ahead of the colder months. Clients can enjoy colour they love while improving nail strength underneath. It’s the kind of everyday upgrade that really pays off when winter arrives.   For those who already put their nails through a lot, OPI Repair Mode  is a smart addition to any routine. It helps restore nail integrity and encourages healthier-looking nails over time, making it ideal to introduce now as a pre-winter reset.   Keeping manicures looking flawless is easier with OPI Start To Finish  (Vegan), the multitasking hero that combines base coat, strengthener, top coat and shine in one step. It helps protect nails, lock in moisture and extend wear — benefits that are valuable at any time of the year. Clients love the simplicity, and salons love the results.     Cuticle care is another area where early habits make a big difference. OPI Pro Spa Nail and Cuticle Oil  keeps cuticles soft and flexible all year round. The 7.5ml to-go cuticle pen is a standout favourite and perfect for handbags, work desks and travel. It makes daily care simple and effortless.   Completing the routine is OPI Pro Spa Hand, Nail and Cuticle Cream , a rich yet fast-absorbing moisturiser that keeps hands smooth and hydrated without heaviness. The convenient 50ml size is ideal for clients on the go, encouraging regular use no matter the season.     These OPI essentials are also a dream when it comes to impulse purchases. Positioned near take-home hair care or the reception desk in your salon, they naturally catch attention and offer genuine solutions clients can continue using at home. It’s a win for both business and client satisfaction.   By introducing OPI’s hand and nail solutions now, you help your clients glide into winter with stronger nails, softer skin and less damage, proving that great nail health is always in season.   Order OPI for your salon If you are an existing mhb client, please place your order with 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.   Follow OPI Instagram Facebook   Follow mhb Facebook Instagram Website

Non-compliance orders and the process 1. MANDATORY REGISTRATION WITH THE BARGAINING COUNCIL All establishments operating within the hair and beauty industry are legally required to register with the Bargaining Council to ensure compliance with the Main Collective Agreement. In terms of Clause 5 and 6 of the Agreement: Employers must complete and submit Annexure A Employees must complete and submit Annexure B Failure to comply with this registration requirement will result in a compliance order being issued by a designated agent of the Council. 2. NON-COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE If an establishment fails to comply with the compliance order: The matter will be set down for arbitration, where the employer will be required to provide reasons for non-compliance. An amount of R1,500 will be billed to the employer for the arbitration proceedings. Continued non-compliance will result in the arbitration award being submitted to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for certification. Once certified, the award is enforceable by the Sheriff of the Court, who shall: Enforce the award as a writ of execution Attach movable property within the establishment Collect any outstanding amounts due until the employer complies with the Bargaining Council’s regulations 3. STATUTORY DEDUCTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Compliance includes making the following statutory deductions and contributions: Employer Contributions: EOHCB subscription or Agency Fee (Bargaining Levy) Pension Fund Sick Pay Fund Council Levy Employee Deductions and Contributions: Union Fee or Agency Fee Pension Fund Sick Pay Fund Council Levy All contributions must be paid over to the Bargaining Council as stipulated in the Main Collective Agreement by the employer. The employer needs to make sure that the employees are paid the correct salaries and wages as per the salary and wages schedule. Failure to pay the correct salaries and wages, the designated agent will also issue a compliance order so that the employer pays the correct salaries and wages to the employees. 4. CONCLUSION Employers are urged to ensure their establishments are fully registered and compliant. Non-compliance can result in legal enforcement actions and financial penalties. For further information or assistance with registration, please contact the Bargaining Council office directly or your EOHCB representative for assistance with compliance. 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

“ICHI”, the debut collection from KIKU Salon. Named after the Japanese word for “one,” ICHI marks our first creative expression — a bold meeting point between Scottish strength and Japanese refinement. This collection is a hybrid of cultures, techniques, and textures, rooted in our belief that beautiful hair begins with individuality. Each look in ICHI explores the elegance of natural texture, shaped with precision and intention. From structured silhouettes to softly undone forms, we’ve embraced the character of real hair to create styles that feel both effortless and elevated. Drawing on our international background and local perspective, ICHI reflects the spirit of KIKU: quietly powerful, creatively sharp, and always listening.   Hair – Paul Ralph, Hiro Kudo, Assistants  - Nicola Dymond & Sean McGroarty Photography –  Chris Bulezuik Fashion Styling - Clare frith Make up –  Grace Hayward

LESSOAN Thermoplastia  is a professional smoothing and restructuring treatment powered by advanced  nanoplastia technology , enhanced with  built-in violet pigments to counter unwanted yellow tones, and developed with a  formaldehyde-free  formulation for a premium, comfortable salon experience.   It smooths frizz. It restores shine. It cool-tones the hair. What if one in-salon service could smooth, restore, and neutralise yellow tones at the same time?   That’s exactly what  LESSOAN Thermoplastia  delivers. Powered by advanced  nanoplastia technology  and  built-in violet pigments , Thermoplastia works deep within the hair structure while you seal the treatment with heat — leaving hair visibly smoother, intensely glossy, and beautifully cool-toned.   What makes Thermoplastia different? Nanoplastia action  that penetrates and restructures from within Thermal activation  for long-lasting smoothness and shine Violet pigments  that counteract unwanted yellow/brassy tones during the service Results your client can  see  in the mirror before they leave the chair.   No extra toners. No add-ons. No second process.Just one powerful treatment with a dramatic before-and-after.   What your clients experience Frizz transformed into glass-like smoothness Yellow, dull tones neutralised to a cooler, healthier look Hair that feels stronger, softer, and visibly rejuvenated Immediate confidence from instant, visible results   And when clients  see  this level of transformation in your salon, they don’t forget it. They rebook. They recommend. They trust your expertise.   LESSOAN Thermoplastia   isn’t just a smoothing service — it’s a confidence-boosting, chair-side transformation your clients will talk about long after they leave.   And the results last for months. But here’s where the real opportunity lies… Not just in  doing  the treatment. In  showcasing  the fact that you offer a premium Brazilian treatment your competitors don’t, you position your business as a leader in hair health and innovation.   How to Highlight Thermoplastia as a Key Salon Differentiator   Rename the Service on Your Menu This isn’t just a “Brazilian Blow Wave” - list your service as LESSOAN Thermoplastia Nanoplastia Treatment . Make the name part of the value.   Let the Results Lead the Conversation: Nothing sells this service better than visible transformation. Consistently sharing "Before & After" results on social media and within the salon provides authentic proof of the service's impact.   Highlight the Violet Pigment Benefit Most Brazilian treatments smooth hair. Very few neutralise yellow tones at the same time. This dual-action approach serves as a compelling point of interest for blonde and silver-haired clients.   Emphasize Thermoplastia as a Premium, Formaldehyde-Free Experience Clients prioritize wellness and safety. This builds immediate trust and perceived quality, reinforcing the quality of your salon’s standards.   Create a “Thermoplastia Client Journey” Shift the focus from a one-time appointment to a holistic experience: Consultation → In-salon Treatment → LESSOAN Home Care.   This approach nurtures long-term relationships and ensures the longevity of the results for your clients.   Standardise your Team’s Professional Terminology   Encourage your team to utilize precise language such as "nanoplastia technology" and "integrated smoothing and tone correction." Accurate, professional phrasing elevates the client’s perception of the service’s technical complexity.   Showcase Integrated Home Care   Displaying the LESSOAN home care system prominently reinforces that this is a professional regimen. It signals to the client that the treatment is part of a premium, results-oriented ecosystem rather than a standalone service.     Thoughtful positioning establishes Thermoplastia as a premium standard, moving beyond the traditional service comparison. Clients don’t compare you to other salons. They look specifically for the salon that offers  LESSOAN Thermoplastia .   And that salon … is yours. LESSOAN Help your clients revive and restore their hair, transform your services, delight your clients, and grow your business.  Get in touch on 021 552 2369