The first-ever episode of Splitting Hairs Podcast! Jody Botma, founder of Barbers of SA & Bespoke Salon Solutions, kicks things off with a true legend in the hair industry – Andrew Guilfoyle! Instagram bespoke.salon.solutions barbersofsa runningwithscissorsconsult ____scar____

Reuzel has a new secret weapon to add to your styling arsenal. The Reuzel Grooming Tonic Texture Cream (GTTC) has landed in South Africa bringing with it that signature Reuzel edge that your clients have come to love. The addition completes the Reuzel Grooming Tonic range by offering a full system: from prep to style and finish. Reuzel’s GTTC is a lightweight cream that delivers the perfect balance of texture and definiton, with low shine and a natural, touchable finish. It’s a perfect fit for air-dry styles and, for added value, its built-in heat protection safeguards hair against heat-styling. Reuzel’s GTTC is suitable for all hair types and styles, whether it’s  a longish, tousled look, a short, curly cut, or a relaxed, surfer style. To place an order for Reuzel Grooming Tonic Texture Cream and other Reuzel products, 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. Watch this! Scumbassador Renaldo Da Silva  Product Review Reuzel Instagram Facebook   Modern Hair & Beauty Facebook Instagram Website

National Minimum Wage: Wage Schedules The Wage Schedules have been adjusted to include the increase to the National Minimum Wage with effect from 1 March 2025 . The schedules can be accessed on the website ( www.hcsbc.co.za ) or by clicking on the link for each Division below.   Please take note that the employer portion of the Pension Fund contribution is also factored into the calculations. In some instances, this results in the amount under the hourly rate or weekly rate in the Wage Schedules appearing to be less than the amount of the NMW. However, the hourly rate calculation plus the value of the employer portion of the Pension Fund contribution is not and cannot be less than the NMW prescribed by the NMW Commission the Labour Appeal Court in Quantum Foods (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner H Jacobs N.O. and Others (2024) 45 ILJ 71 (LAC) (18 October 2023)     DIVISION 101 - Gauteng, excluding Alberton, Pretoria, Wonderboom, Bronkhorstspruit (Kungwini) and Cullinan Div-101-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 102 - Eastern Cape Province (Excluding Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Humansdorp) Div-102-NMW 2025.pdf   DIVISION 103 - Kimberley and All of the Other Magisterial Districts of the Northern Cape Div-103-NMW 2025.pdf   DIVISION 104 - Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Humansdorp Div-104-NMW 2025.pdf   DIVISION 105 – Alberton Div-105-NMW 2025.pdf   DIVISION 106 – Cape Town, Wynberg, Simonstown and Belville Div-106-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 106 (NEW SCOPE) - The Entire Western Cape (Excluding Cape Town, Wynberg, Simonstown and Belville) Div-106-new-scope 2025.pdf   DIVISION 107 - Province of the Free State Div-107-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 108 - North-West Province ( Excluding Rustenburg, Brits and Mankwe) Div-108-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 109 - The Entire Kwa-Zulu Natal Province Div-109-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 112 - Pretoria, Wonderboom - Working 40 Hours Hairdressing, 45 Hours Beauty and 25 Hours Part-Time Div-112-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 113 - Pretoria, Wonderboom - Working 45 Hours and Part-Time 25 Hours - All Categories Div-113-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 114 - Bronkhorstspruit and Cullinan Div-114-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 115 - Rustenburg, Brits, Mankwe (Hartbeespoort)- Working 45 Hours Div-115-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 116 - The Entire Limpopo Province - Working 45 Hours Div-116-NMW-2025.pdf   DIVISION 117 - Mpumalanga Province - Working 45 Hours Div-117-NMW-2025.pdf     Opportunity For City & Guilds Industry: Qualified Hairdressers to Obtain the South African National Qualification The Services SETA in partnership with Accredited Trade Test Centres are offering an opportunity to City & Guilds industry-qualified hairdressers, who qualified between 2010 and 2023, to apply for A FULLY FUNDED ARPL Trade test to obtain the South African National Qualification .   For more information and the list of Accredited Trade Test Centres : Opportunity for City & Guilds Hairdressers to Obtain SA Qualification.Pdf   Please circulate this information to your eligible employees and colleagues.   HBSI: SECTION 13A: RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND THE CONSEQUENCES FOR A FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION In previous Chronicles the Council has reminded Employers that one of the legal requirements of the Pension Funds Act  is the requirement that employers provide the Fund with details of the Responsible Person in their entities. Employers are urged to provide the necessary information and to take note of the consequences of a failure to do so. See Verbatim 112 issued by Verso versbatim112.cdr    The HBSI Pension Fund has issued a request for all Employers to provide the names and contact details of the responsible persons for their entities.   Please respond to the request . 2025-Section-13A-Information-request_3.pdf   All the linked documents included herein can be accessed via www.hcsbc.co.za If you have questions or need further information, kindly contact the Council per email or landline below: Email: info@hcsbc.co.za Tel: 0861 427 227 Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE  for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

Voluminous, glossy waves paired with a soft middle part create a glamorous yet effortlessly chic look from Betsy at Tint Color Lab in Lynwood Ridge, Pretoria. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Hair: Betsy Pieterse Salon: Tint Color Lab, Lynwood Ridge, Pretoria. Follow Betsy on Instagram @tint_color_lab 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.

Elevate Men’s Grooming with DEPOT Styling Specifics Men’s grooming is evolving, and clients are looking for premium styling solutions that deliver effortless, long-lasting results. With  DEPOT – THE MALE TOOLS & Co. Styling Specifics , you have the power to offer next-level styling with professional-grade formulas designed specifically for men’s hair needs.   Why Choose DEPOT Styling Specifics?   ✅  Performance-Driven:  High-quality ingredients for superior hold, texture, and flexibility. ✅  Versatile Solutions:  A full range of pomades, pastes, creams, waxes, and gels for every hair type and style. ✅  Modern Grooming Appeal:  Sleek, professional packaging and expertly crafted formulas elevate the in-salon experience.   The Essentials for Every Look 301 Matt Paste  – Strong hold with a natural, matte finish for effortless texture and definition. 302 Clay Pomade  – High-hold formula with a dry, gritty texture for raw, rugged styles. 303 Modelling Wax  – Medium to strong hold with a sleek, glossy finish for precise styling. 306 Strong Hairspray   – Gives excellent control, giving hold to the created hairstyle and maintaining its shape throughout the day. 307 Black Gel  – Strong-hold styling gel with a black pigment to enhance hair colour and mask greys. With  DEPOT Styling Specifics , you can craft any look – from classic pompadours to modern, undone textures – while giving your clients the confidence they deserve. Stock up today and redefine men’s grooming in your salon!   For more information or to place an order, contact us at  021 552 2369 .   DEPOT – THE MALE TOOLS & Co. | Professional Grooming, Elevated. Take Note Trading are distributors of DEPOT and Milk_shake in SA Contact details: Email : marku@z-one.co.za  or georg@z-one.co.za www.depotmaletools.com/en/   | Facebook   | Instagram

Implications of the Vat increase from 15 - 15.5% on 01 May 2025.   From 01 May 2025 you will be paying an extra 0.5 % Vat on everything you pay to run your business. In addition, your clients will be expected to pay an extra 0.5% for the services and products they buy from you.   The increased cost of the 0.5% is easy to adjust. For those salons and spas using My Salon Software the changeover in the calculation on your costs will be done by us, by increasing the Vat value on your system.   As the salon owner you have the option of keeping your charges to your clients as they are and absorbing the 0.5% in reduced profit or adjusting your selling prices to collect the extra 0.5% Vat.    On your retail products the suppliers will probably provide you with updated price lists reflecting your new cost prices for both professional and retail products including suggested selling prices.    As pointed out by long-time client Stephanie Teal, owner of Red Lipstick in Cape Town this could present an administrative nightmare.   For example, for a service that currently cost your clients R300.00 at the current Vat of 15% you would now need to charge clients R301.30 after the increase. Considering that all changes in both cost and recommended selling prices have to be done manually, line by line, this could provide a challenge… or maybe it actually presents an opportunity.   It has always been best practice to 'round up' prices to avoid having to keep a lot of change in your till. For example, when a product has a recommended selling price of R113 round up to R115 or even R120  -  always to the nearest R5 or R10. Never price this to includes cents e.g. R159.95, round up to R160.00   In these times it is even better to have a 'price adjustment' due to the change in Vat of R20, R50 or R100 on your services knowing that this increase will absorb the increase in Vat at the same time not forcing you to start handling small change. Clients are aware of the increase in Vat and will accept a small 'price adjustment' just to keep things simple. For the sake of correct messaging for youe clients refer to this increase as a PRICE ADJUSTMENT  and not a PRICE INCREASE. Contact us: Visit us on: www.mysalonsoftwareint.co.za Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Email:   terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 650 0952 Email:   sune@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 484 2960

Sleek, straight, and polished - this smooth mid-length style from Lorraine Roseler from Split Hair & Beauty, radiates shine and effortless sophistication. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Lorraine Roseler Products: milk_shake Salon: Split Hair and Beauty Follow Lorraine on Instagram @lorraineroseler @split_hair_beauty 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.

Get listed on  The Radar  and boost your online presence on SA’s leading Hair Industry platform.   Brand suppliers, academies, learning centres, salons and stylists- all at the click of your finger. Need to find out who supplies that fabulous new range your clients are asking for?  Need supplier, stockist or rep details for your favourite brands?  Want to start out with the best education possible, or enhance and upgrade your skillset with a learning centre in your area? Need to find the stylists, salons, spas and beauty professionals closest to you?   We at Hairnews understand the importance of finding the information you need FAST.  The Radar  has dedicated buttons on our website for easy searching for just what your salon needs - all at your fingertips on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Check it out  HERE :   As a supplier, how can you miss this opportunity  to place your brand listing on the primary informational site for the SA hair and beauty industry?    Salons  – do you need to expand your client base? Propel your salon to better visibility and allow people to search for salons and stylists in their area.   Academies and Learning Centres  – where the budding learner stylists and barbers of SA can find you easily!   We promote the 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.   If you would like to expand your own brand, whether you’re a supplier, salon, stylist or academy, get yourself on The Radar with the Hairnews Online Directory,    Contact us for more information. Belinda  at  belinda@hairnews.co.za Brad  at  brad@hairnews.co.za

As autumn sets in and temperatures begin to cool, the change in weather can have a significant impact on your clients' hair. The dry air and cooler temperatures often lead to moisture loss, leaving hair feeling dry, brittle, and lacklustre. It’s essential to offer a solution that hydrates, nourishes, and revitalizes hair during this seasonal shift - and that’s where milk_shake Moisture & More  comes in. A line designed to provide intense hydration,  milk_shake Moisture & More has been a favourite among stylists for its ability to deeply moisturize and repair hair, and now, with the introduction of the new  Moisture & More Serum , it’s more effective than ever. Read on to discover how this complete line can help your clients maintain healthy, hydrated hair as the temperatures drop! Why milk_shake Moisture & More? Maintaining hair’s hydration becomes a top priority in the cooler months. milk_shake Moisture & More  is designed to replenish moisture, boost shine, and protect hair from environmental stressors. Whether your clients have dry, damaged hair or simply want to keep their hair looking its best through the autumn and dry winter months, this line provides all the nourishment and moisture they need.   The range is formulated with natural ingredients, including milk proteins, which are known for their ability to add shine, strength, and elasticity to hair. Plus, the Moisture & More  products work to improve hair’s overall texture and health, helping your clients achieve soft, smooth, and manageable hair, even when the weather gets harsh. Key milk_shake Moisture & More Products milk_shake Moisture & More Shampoo Start the hydrating process with the Moisture & More Shampoo, designed to gently cleanse while delivering moisture to the hair. Its rich formula helps to restore hydration and prevent the drying effects that cooler weather can bring. This shampoo will leave hair feeling nourished, soft, and full of life, without stripping it of natural oils.   milk_shake Moisture & More Conditioner Follow up with the Moisture & More Conditioner to detangle and deeply hydrate hair. This conditioner works in harmony with the shampoo to lock in moisture, improve elasticity, and leave hair feeling soft and smooth. Ideal for dry, frizzy, or chemically-treated hair, it delivers long-lasting hydration and enhances manageability.   milk_shake Moisture & More Lotion For extra hydration and protection, the Moisture & More Lotion is the perfect finishing touch. This lightweight, non-greasy lotion is specifically designed for dry hair, providing a moisture boost that lasts throughout the day. It helps detangle and soften hair while giving it a healthy shine and smooth texture. It’s a must-have product for clients who need a quick, effective way to maintain healthy, hydrated hair during the cooler months.   milk_shake Moisture & More Whipped Cream Another standout product in the Moisture & More range is the Moisture & More Whipped Cream. This leave-in mousse provides nourishment, softness, and volume, making it perfect for clients who want to hydrate and style in one step. Great for adding moisture to curls or waves, while giving the hair a light, airy feel. Plus it’s ideal for clients looking for a product that enhances both texture and hydration. milk_shake Moisture & More Serum   (New Release) The latest addition to the Moisture & More line, the  Moisture & More Serum  is a game-changer for the season. This luxurious serum provides intense hydration and shine without weighing hair down. Its lightweight formula is perfect for taming frizz and adding a smooth, glossy finish to hair. The Moisture & More Serum helps seal in moisture, protect hair from heat styling, and deliver long-lasting shine, making it the ultimate solution for clients who want silky, hydrated hair that looks effortlessly sleek. milk_shake Moisture & More in Your Salon: Seasonal Service Packages Create autumn-specific treatment packages featuring the full milk_shake Moisture & More  line. Offer a deep conditioning treatment that combines the shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and the new serum for ultimate hydration and nourishment. This is an excellent way to address and help clients who are experiencing dryness and frizz as the weather cools and dries.   Encourage the Products as the Perfect HomeCare Routine Encourage clients to maintain hydration at home by retailing the milk_shake Moisture & More products. With the new Moisture & More Serum added to the lineup, your clients will have everything they need to keep their hair nourished and moisturized between salon visits. Offering product bundles, like the shampoo, conditioner, and serum, can be a great way to introduce clients to the full range.   Hair Care Consultations Take the time to educate your clients about the importance of seasonal hair care. Offer personalized consultations, where you can suggest the best milk_shake Moisture & More  products for their specific hair type and concerns. By customizing your recommendations to their unique needs, you can help clients make the most out of this hydrating, nourishing line.   Social Media Campaigns Showcase the effectiveness of the milk_shake Moisture & More  line on social media by sharing before-and-after photos or videos that highlight the difference in hair texture, hydration, and shine. A quick demo of the new serum’s instant shine and frizz control can generate interest and excitement among your followers. Don’t forget to emphasize the new product launch in your posts!   Autumn Promotions Offer a special autumn promotion that includes milk_shake Moisture & More  products as a seasonal treatment. A "Fall Hydration Boost" package can include the shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, with the option to add the Moisture & More Serum for a discounted price. This can attract new clients looking for solutions to seasonal dryness.   As the weather cools, it's essential to help your clients fight dryness and frizz with the intense hydration and nourishment that milk_shake Moisture & More  provides. With the newly launched Moisture & More Serum , this line offers the ultimate in hair care for all clients who need soft, smooth, and manageable hair this fall. Promote these products in your salon, and you’ll not only keep your clients’ hair healthy and hydrated, but you’ll also see the benefits of a loyal, satisfied clientele eager for your expert recommendations this season Contact milk_shake® on: Email : marku@z-one.co.za  or georg@z-one.co.za www.z-oneconcept.com/en   | Facebook   | Twitter   | Instagram

If you want to travel, see exotic destinations, and have the personal and professional experience of a lifetime, a cruise ship contract through  London Wellness Academy  will offer you this opportunity. There has never been a better time to spread your wings, see what the world has to offer, and earn tax free income to help you build your career and your life!   Right Now is the time to sign up for your interview with London Wellness Academy .   If you’re a qualified hairstylist, LWA can give you the training and skillset to take advantage of the most exciting career pathway available!   Complete your interview and pre-ship training with London Wellness Academy and embark on the journey of a lifetime.  Here are Some Fast Facts about Cruise Ship Hairdressing: The money you earn is tax-free and your accommodation and food is free.  You are a short elevator ride away from your beautiful place of work – spas usually have an incredible sea view. You will receive intensive training on everything you need to offer a variety of skilled services on board. You will work with top quality products. The experience you gain on board will superpower you afterwards in your career and open new doors. There is no age limit for applying, and mature hairdressers are welcome to apply, as are young hairdressers who have completed their qualification. Many hairstylists who do a contract at sea love it so much that they sign up again! 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

Mia Crous shows us soft ash brown waves with subtle highlights, styled in voluminous curls for an elegant finish. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Hair: Mia Crous Products: Goldwell Professional Salon: Erina's Hair and Beauty Follow Mia on Instagram @mia.crous @erina.crous 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.

YOUR CLIENTS LOVE YOU, THAT DOESN’T MEAN THEY WILL ALWAYS REMAIN LOYAL TO YOU! Consider these 3 customer buying decisions! Price - How much does it cost? Value - Is it worth the price? Loyalty - What added value is there? Experience has shown us that having a dynamic loyalty programme can be the game-changer between clients that love you and those that.... Become regular, repeat and loyal clients.Are the biggest generators of new, referred business Can be used for.... Gift Cards Vouchers Promotions VIP Cards Loyalty Cards No need to keep printing expensive stationery Contact us: Visit us on: www.mysalonsoftwareint.co.za Email: info@mysalonsoftware.co.za Email:   terry@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 650 0952 Email:   sune@mysalonsoftware.co.za   | Tel:  083 484 2960