Lorraine Roseler from Split Hair & Beauty showing off this iconic blonde look. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Lorraine Roseler 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.

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Calling all Stylists, Juniors & Seniors Are you ready to show off your work & want to compete with other South African Hairdressers. This is your opportunity to showcase your talent Online Competition. 1 Photo per entry FG Member R100, ICD Member R120 & Non-member R150 Here are the sections you can enter 1: Ladies Cut & Colour 2: Special Event Styling 3: Braids & Twists 4: Avant Garde 5: Men's Cut & Colour Entries open 03/03/2026 & closes 06/06/2026. Winners announced 03/07/2026 Some amazing prizes to be won from our sponsors Goldwell, Schwarzkopf, Wellla & more When you are ready send us an email to fgsa2026@gmail.com & we will send you a Google Form entry. Banking Details: Nedbank, Intercoiffure SA, Acc: 1139500848 Please use your Name as reference If you are entering multiple section pay all in 1 deposit

Migration of Council’s Accounts System: Billing In the April Chronicle, we advised that the Council was in the process of moving over to a new IT system. Unfortunately, we did encounter technical issues, which caused some discrepancies in the billing. Please see the notice that was circulated and published in this regard. Notice-to-Industry-April-2026-Monthly-Returns.pdf The Council regrets the inconvenience caused and remains hopeful that the May billing run will be free of “glitches”. However, as you will appreciate, we will still require your input to ensure that is the case. Please kindly scrutinise your Return and if you have any queries, contact your Credit Controller or email accounts@hcsbc.co.za. The list of Credit Controllers, the Divisions to which they are assigned, and their email addresses can be accessed by clicking on the link - Credit Controllers.xlsx. Foreign Nationals: Work Permits It has been brought to our attention that establishments in our industry have been subject to Operation New Broom, an initiative of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), which uses biometric technology to verify the immigration status of foreign nationals working in South Africa. Under South African law, it is the employer’s responsibility to verify that foreign employees have the legal right to work in South Africa and to ensure that all employment aligns with the specific limitations of their visas. The Department of Home Affairs provides a service which employers can utilise to verify all DHA-issued visas and permits. https://dhadocverify.online/ Zimbabwe and Lesotho Exemption Permit holders have been granted a reprieve as the validity of the permits has been extended until 28 May 2027. EOHCB has published a useful article in this regard. Please click on the link: Foreign nationals & their employability in South Africa Establishments are reminded that the labour laws extend to foreign nationals and should contact their EOHCB representatives for advice on matters such as these and the employment or termination of their employees. Please take note that DHA officials and authorised representatives are required to produce valid departmental ID cards featuring their photo, name, and employee number. If you suspect an individual is misrepresenting themselves as a Home Affairs official, you can also contact the DHA Anti-Corruption Hotline on 0800 701 701 Education Committee: Information concerning Occupational Qualifications, Skills Development Providers and Assessment Centres The Education Committee of the Council has agreed to provide the Council with updated information, quarterly, concerning Occupational Qualifications, Skills Development Providers and Assessment Centres for publication through the Council Chronicle. The Council has included the information relating to the registered occupational qualifications i.e. full qualifications, part-qualifications and skills programmes relevant to the industry on the Council’s website. Further information, such as the curricula for the various qualifications, will be added in due course. Registered-Occupational-Qualifications.pdf LIst-of-SDPs-and-ACs-as-at-30-04-2-26.xlsx Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area. For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za

Fresh colour with perfectly set curls from Taleisha du Plooy. Click the image below to view the Instagram post. Stylist: Taleisha du Plooy Salon: Hair.OCITY Hair Salon Follow Taleisha @hairbytillysa @hairocity_sa 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.

Comments from Tracey Ann Smith, Creative Director at MOOD BEFORE Step 1 - All over colour applied using MOOD Highlift Blondes Colour Creams: 12.71 +13.72 + 12%, 60 minutes development time. Addmino-18 step 0 Hair Reborn Elixir was used to repair the hair pre-chemical treatment. Step 2 - Full head highlights in Paper Not Foil using MOOD Blue Bleach Powder which lifts up to 7 tones + 3% for clean level 10 lift, 30-minute development time. Step 3 - Moody Toner 928 + 1.5% applied at basin, 20-minute development time. Ratio 1-3 5. The full Addmino-18 system applied to protect the hair throughout the colouring process. Step 4 – Hair was prepped for styling using MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Lifting Mist, Addmino-18 step 3 Hair Reborn Leave-In Treatment and MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Heat Defender Spray to add volume and hydration to the hair before heated styling, in addition to heat protection. Step 5 – Hair was then blow-dried to add lift at the roots, body throughout the hair and to give the hair a smooth finish. Step 6 – Hair extensions were added into the hair, supplied by Remi Cachet, to provide the hair with further volume. Following colour: Step 7 – The hair was then styled with a large barrel tong all over flat wind to provide the hair with a more undone yet sleek finish, being left to set using MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Extra Strong Hairspray. Step 8 – The hair was then gently combed out to provide softness and finished with the MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Shield & Shine Spray to illuminate the beautiful new blonde hue and to give the waves a polished finish free from frizz. Finished looks credits: Hair: Tracey Ann Smith, MOOD Creative Director, assisted by the MOOD Lifestyle Team Styling: Magdelena Jacobs Skin: Meg Lindow Photographer: Phil Lynam

Mhb, the official distributor of Keune in South Africa, brings instant and lasting repair power to your salon shelves with NEW Keune Instant Revive. It’s Keune’s most powerful innovation with a next-generation repair routine that breathes new life into tired and damaged hair. The Instant Revive Routine is designed for clients with structurally damaged hair whose hair has been through a lot, from bleaching and colour services to heat styling and everyday stress. Developed through collaboration between Keune scientists and hair professionals, Instant Revive is powered by a combination of Rose Guard Extract and advanced BondVive technology, to deliver instant strength, deep repair and renewed elasticity. The result is intensively repaired, soft and smooth hair that is fortified against future stress and breakage – from the very first wash! The vegan Instant Revive Care Routine, offering up to 93% less breakage** and 15 x fewer split ends, starts with sulfate-free Instant Repair Shampoo for gentle cleansing and repair, followed by a choice of two treatment experiences depending on your client’s hair needs. The gluten-free Flash Repair Mask offers a lightweight liquid texture that provides instant detangling, softness and movement in as little as one to three minutes. For clients needing deeper nourishment, the gluten-free Intensive Repair Mask provides bond repair and molecular restructuring to condition and smooth in three to five minutes. The routine finishes with Revive Balm, a must-have, restorative leave-in treatment that offers heat protection and preserves salon colour for up to 5 weeks.*** *Instrumental test after 1 application of Intensive Repair Shampoo + Intensive Repair Mask + Leave-in vs. non-conditioning shampoo. **Instrumental test after 1 application of Intensive Repair Shampoo + Flash Repair Mask + Leave-in vs. non-conditioning shampoo. ***Instrumental test. Carried out on hair treated with Tinta Color 7.46RI followed by Vital Nutrition Shampoo + Revive Balm. Keune has spent more than a century building a reputation for science driven professional haircare. Today, it is available in more than 90 countries and remains committed to innovation, sustainability and supporting the professional stylist community. Keune commits to ongoing, increased transparency and sustainable growth throughout its supply chain. Keune never tests on animals. Launch Deals For Your Salon To take advantage of mhb’s Keune Instant Revive launch deals, contact your mhb sales consultant. New clients can call mhb Telesales on 0860 104 109 and a consultant will be in touch. FOLLOW KEUNE Instagram Facebook Website mhb Facebook Instagram Website

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry (HBSI) Pension Fund is not just a legal requirement—it’s a business obligation with serious consequences if ignored. Employers are at the centre of making sure their employees’ futures are protected, and compliance with the Pension Funds Act is non-negotiable. Your Legal Responsibilities as an Employer By law, every employee between the ages of 15 and 60 in this industry must be part of the fund. Employers are required to: Deduct the employee’s contribution (6% of salary, 6.5% in KwaZulu-Natal). Match this contribution with an equal employer payment. Pay both contributions into the fund within 7 days of deducting from salaries. Failure to comply with Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act is a criminal offense. Company directors and owners can face personal liability, and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) publicly lists defaulting employers. Why Compliance Matters for Employers Legal protection: Paying contributions on time keeps your business safe from fines, prosecution, and reputational damage. Employee trust: Staff rely on these savings for their retirement, as well as benefits like funeral cover, disability, and critical illness payouts. When contributions are not paid, employees lose these protections—and employers face a massive financial backlash. Industry stability: Over R7 billion is currently owed in unpaid pension contributions across South Africa. Staying compliant helps prevent the industry from falling into the same trap. The Risks of Non-Payment Directors may be held personally liable for arrears. Employees may lose out on essential benefits like funeral cover, maternity protection, or disability income. Your business risks being named and shamed by the FSCA, damaging its credibility. Legal proceedings and financial penalties can threaten the sustainability of your business. Good Standing = Business Advantage Remaining in good standing with the HBSI Pension Fund also ensures your employees can access valuable benefits, such as: Enhanced maternity benefits (contribution holiday of up to 4 months while the fund maintains insurance cover). Full death, disability, and critical illness coverage. Security of retirement savings that reflects well on you as an employer who cares. Best Practices for Employers To stay compliant and protect your business: Deduct and pay contributions by the 7th of the following month. Keep accurate payment records. Provide transparent communication to employees about their fund status. Monitor compliance regularly to avoid arrears. Section 14 Transfers If an employee’s funds be transferred from any other fund to the HBSI Pension Fund this process is called a Section 14 Transfer. Should the employee lodge a claim while the transfer is still in progress, the employee would claim from both the “old” fund as well as the HBSI Pension Fund if they already contributed towards the fund. No benefits or accumulated funds would be lost during the transfer process. The HBSI Pension Fund is not optional—it is a legal obligation and a business responsibility. By paying contributions correctly and on time, you protect your employees, safeguard your reputation, and ensure long-term stability for both your staff and your business. For more information or assistance: Phone: 086 111 4662 / 072 858 9786 Email: hbsipension@prevue.co.za 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

A-temporal 01, a hairdressing collection born from the pulse of the street and the wealth of experience gained through years of observing, listening, and adapting to real clients. Both barbers, with different career paths but a shared vision, have combined their talents to shape a project that strikes a balance between commercial appeal and aesthetic innovation. The proposal responds to a growing demand: contemporary, striking, and functional cuts that blend naturally with each individual’s features. In a market saturated with fleeting trends, A-temporal 01 embraces a lasting vision—where modern does not exclude timeless. The collection is also the fruit of an intimate collaboration between two friends. Forner takes his first step as an author with this debut collection, while Fernández makes his entrance into the world of photography. Together, supported by their respective teams, they organized a creative session with the aim of enjoying the process as much as the outcome. The atmosphere was as spontaneous as it was professional: a celebration of craft, friendship, and the desire to contribute something genuine to the industry. A-temporal 01 is not just a style proposal. It is a statement of principles about what it means to be a barber today: to create, to adapt, to connect, and to endure. Barber: Tian Stil Home @Tian_stil_home Barber assistant: Christian Trelles @trellesbarber Photo and retouche: Víctor Imagen @victorimagen MUA: Fran Tolos @frantolosmake-up Styling: Sergi Galiana @sergibarbercheff Products: Stmnt @stmnt Models: Héctor, Cristian, Leandro, Sergio

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When we think of strong cuts, we usually imagine something harsh rather than beautiful, but one doesn’t have to come at the expense of the other. For Akin Konizi, international creative director of HOB Academy and leader of the British Hairdressing Awards Artistic Team of the Year, the real skill lies in achieving both at once. “A great haircut should make a statement, but it should also flatter the client,” he says. Akin shares his top five tips for creating cuts that are both bold and beautiful. 1 Start with architecture A strong haircut is built, not styled. Before you think about softness or finish, you need a solid internal structure. This means understanding head shape, bone structure and natural fall. If the architecture is right, the beauty comes naturally. I believe that decoration without structure is temporary; you must design the cut from the inside out. 2 Respect the hair’s natural behaviour Strength doesn’t come from forcing the hair to do what you want it to do, it comes from working with what’s already there. Allow your cutting to be guided by natural growth patterns, density, texture and movement. The most beautiful cuts are the ones that look styled even when the client does nothing with it. 3 Precision creates softness There’s a misconception that precision cutting leads to harsh results but it’s the opposite. Clean, accurate lines allow you to control weight and balance, which is what creates softness. A casual approach to cutting creates accidental texture while precision cutting creates purposeful movement; it’s about creating a look that is refined rather than severe. 4 Balance strength with movement A strong cut needs to be balanced with elements of fluidity. Whether it’s subtle graduation, invisible layering or carefully placed softness around the face, these details stop a cut from feeling static. 5 The finish should support the cut If a haircut only looks good after heavy styling, it isn’t truly strong. A great cut should reveal itself in the finish, not rely on it. I always check my work with minimal product or styling. If the shape holds, the balance feels right and the hair still looks beautiful without effort, then the cut has done its job.

Shadow roots are having their moment, pops of personality that turns hair into pure art by Carmy at Style Cafe Hair Design. Click the image below to see the Instagram post. Stylist: Carmy Salon: Style Cafe Hair Design Follow Carmy on Instagram @hairbycarmy @stylecafehairdesign 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.