MARSHALLS TRADITIONAL HEALTHCARE

WELCOME
The age old conundrum – how do I

NEWS
New Collective Agreement for industry implemented Following substantive

ASK THE Experts
Our experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

FIND YOUR NICHE & develop your USP
Choosing a niche is a major step in launching a successful business but it’s definitely not a step you want to rush through, writes beauty business expert Liz McKeon

GET THAT Culture
Legendary beauty entrepreneur and Sorbet Group founder, Ian Fuhr, will present the opening keynote address at Professional Beauty’s World Spa & Wellness Convention on 3 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. Here, Joanna Sterkowicz speaks to Fuhr about the issues impacting the South African business environment, as covered in his most recent book, ‘Cultureneering’

FROM WOW TO WASTE IN SECONDS
The beauty & spa industry is an active contributor to the crushing global waste scale, to which 2bn tonnes of municipal solid waste is added every year. Charné le Roux details ways in which salons and spas can make a difference

Spas taking SUSTAINABILITY seriously, says study
A new survey by Spaseekers reveals that many spas have implemented a number of eco-friendly practices

Discover the Essence of South African Skincare WITH CSPA AROMA WELLNESS
In a world where beauty trends come and

Waving the flag for SA
While a spirit of patriotism might be challenging to achieve in this dark time of constant electricity cuts, South Africa has much to be proud of, as these home grown brands will show

REWILDING THE SKIN
Esse founder Trevor Steyn explains how the pioneering South African biotechnology brand uses probiotics to help optimise skin health.

MARSHALLS TRADITIONAL HEALTHCARE
Marshalls Traditional Healthcare has been manufacturing traditional medicines

SQUALANE VS SQUALENE
Both squalane and squalene have been used as ingredients in skincare formulations for some time but do you know the difference between the two?

IN THE MARKET
Our round-up of new products and treatments

Bright blue hair & cheek length bangs - it all happened on the Cannes red carpet
Helen Mirren @helenmirren Fabulous films, even more fabulous

Talking to… DR REZA MIA
In this issue of Professional Beauty, we put the spotlight on one of South Africa’s leading aesthetic medicine practitioners, Dr Reza Mia of Anti-Aging Art in Houghton, Johannesburg. Joanna Sterkowicz chats to him about industry issues and his personal journey in aesthetics

Eyes of the BEHOLDER
It’s no secret that the skin surrounding the eyes is the most delicate on the face and thus the quickest to show signs of ageing, stress and sun damage. Here we focus on just some of the targeted technologies and products that you can use on your clients

Top beauty and nail looks at Cannes
If we had to pinpoint a standout make-up look

Neutral nails rank highest in global study
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Barbiecore nails take over
In anticipation of the imminent release of Greta

IS NAIL CYCLING A NECESSARY PRACTICE?
Nail cycling involves giving nails a chance to ‘recover’ or ‘rest’ from gels, acrylics or other enhancements, while using products that concentrate on improving nail health. Professional Beauty UK’s Kezia Parkins gets some expert views on this trend

Embossed roses
Salon owner and nail artist Marianka Van Niekerk created this beautiful design, guaranteed to add elegance to any outfit

Waves & bubbles
This lovely sea-themed look was designed by Elaine Timcke

Brushing Up
When it comes to nail enhancements, there are various different brushes that serve specific purposes, either for acrylic or gel application, or nail art. These brushes are designed to help nail technicians create beautiful and precise nail enhancements and intricate designs. They come in different shapes, sizes and bristle types to offer versatility and precision

PRODUCT HUB
Our round-up of the latest product launches in the exciting world of nails