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New Collective Agreement for industry implemented

Following substantive negotiations, the Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty (EOHCB) has entered into a Collective Agreement with UASA The Union effective from 1 June 2023 to 31 December 2025.

All salon owners are urged to read the prescribed basic conditions of employment applicable to the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry under the Resources tab on the EOHCB website (www.eohcb.co.za).

These conditions form part of the Collective Agreement of the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry.

Among the conditions are the prescribed Salary/Age Increases as follows:

Applicable Nationally (Area A, B, C, & D)

2023: 1 June 2023 – 31 December 2023 – 7%

2024: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 – 6%

2025: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025 – 6%

Should it happen that in years 2024 or 2025 the increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 2% more than 6%, or, 2% less than 6%, the parties will renegotiate the percentage increase in question.

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As per the EOHCB, employers are advised to refer to the updated salary/ wage schedules to be provided by the National Bargaining Council for Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry via their website – www.hcsbc.co.za – to effectively adjust salaries/wages and make deductions as of the June 2023 payroll.

One of the other conditions in the Collective Agreement refers to Annual Leave as follows: Applicable Nationally (Area A, B, C, & D) An employer must grant annual leave equal to the number of days the employee would have been entitled to within a two-week period, not later than six months after the annual leave cycle.

Should there be any leave days outstanding after this period it must be paid to the employee by agreement between the parties.

Should the employee refuse to take annual leave when instructed by the employer, the leave will be forfeited six months after the leave cycle.

To read the rest of the prescribed conditions of the Collective Agreement, including as pertaining to Personal Service Commission; Council Fees; and Sick Pay Fund go to https://www. eohcb.co.za/post/substantive-negotiations-2023

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Do doctors support Ozempic for weight loss?

A new survey of 1,024 Americans and 92 medical practitioners suggests that while doctors may not actually be prescribing the diabetes drug, Ozempic, for weight loss, they could be fuelling interest in these fat-loss injections more so than social media.

Tebra, a company that provides operating systems for independent healthcare providers, undertook the survey which found that 42% of medical providers have had patients without diabetes who ask for an Ozempic prescription, with 36% revealing they had faced backlash for not prescribing it. In total, only 18% had prescribed the drug for weight loss.

Forty-one-percent of those surveyed reported that medical professionals were responsible for their interest in the drug; 27% were influenced by friends and family, while social media ranked third with 24%; Celebrity endorsements only influenced 9% of respondents.

Furthermore, 14% of the medical practitioners surveyed personally took Ozempic – although the information was unclear on in which capacity – and 58% would recommend Ozempic for weight loss.

The FDA lists possible side-effects of Ozempic as including low blood sugar, inflammation of the pancreas, complications of diabetesrelated retina disease (diabetic retinopathy), and allergic reactions. In the Tebra survey, nausea (45%), headache (32%), and diarrhea (31%) were the most reported side-effects.

Source: https://aestheticmed.co.uk/site/shownewsdetails/survey-suggests-doctorsrecommend-fat-loss-injecti

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All beauty categories on the up

A new report by McKinsey & Company finds that all categories of beauty are experiencing growth and likely to expand by 6% annually in the next four years.

The report, ‘The State of Fashion: Beauty’, defines the beauty market as being comprised of skincare, fragrance, make-up and haircare, and predicts it will reach around $580 billion by 2027, up from $430 billion in revenue in 2022.

It states: “Today, beauty is on an upward trajectory across all categories. The industry has proven to be resilient amid global economic crises and in a turbulent macroeconomic environment. Beauty is now an industry that many people, from top-tier financiers to A-list celebrities, want to be a part of – and with good reason.

“We expect the landscape to become even more competitive, as a range of independent brands that successfully came to market over the past decade seek to scale and as new challengers emerge. Intensifying competition will prompt incumbent brands and retailers to change as well.”

The report observes that consumers are increasingly shopping across price points and that both online and offline stores influence their shopping behaviour. Their preference for omnichannel shopping is expected to continue to fuel legacy brands’ shift online and independent labels’ move into a brick-and-mortar presence. E-commerce in beauty nearly quadrupled between 2015 and 2022

McKinsey forecasts that the premium beauty tier (particularly make-up and fragrance) will grow at an annual rate of 8% (compared with 5 percent in mass beauty) between 2022 and 2027.

In addition, McKinsey expects a growth opportunity across all regions to be products and services in the top tier of the pricing pyramid, believing that the luxury and ultra-luxury beauty market has the potential to double.

Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/Industries/Retail/Our-Insights/The-beauty-market-in-2023-A-special-Stateof-Fashion-repor

Biotech co develops microbiome skincare range

A team comprising orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ashley Naidoo, specialist dermatologist Dr Lushen Pillay and therapist Tanya Coats, as well as local and foreign biochemists, has launched BiomeRenewTM

Says Dr Naidoo: “Postbiotic based microbiome sustaining skincare is gaining momentum in the Northern Hemisphere and was severely under-looked in the South African and African market.

“Our BiomeRenew brand is a vegan, non-binary skincare range that is unscented and has a zero comedogenic rating. It is Africa’s first Lactosporin®based skincare range, which utilises postbiotic antimicrobial proteins, peptides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and shea butter to deliver healthy, hydrated skin and reduce skin inflammation.”

He notes that Lactosporin®has been shown in published peer reviewed dermatology journals to have equivalent action at 2% v/v as Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% and a faster action on closed comedones by 3 days. It has also been documented to show a significant reduction in the visibility of wrinkles and to improve scar appearance.

While the range is currently only available online on the company website and selected stockists, plans are in place to widen its distribution to spas, aesthetic clinics and dermatology practices and to explore exportation.

“This range is proudly South African and is manufactured and packaged in Johannesburg. Ingredients are a combination of local and international components,” concludes Dr Naidoo.

Spa & Salon Solutions gets ‘Sorted’

UK brand Sorted Skin will now be available in South Africa through Spa & Salon Solutions distributorship.

Says MD Karen Ellithorne: “It is the effectiveness and naturalness of this brand that attracted me. It was developed for people who have specific problems on their skin and is therefore results driven.

“This is a medium-priced range and I am particularly targeting advanced skincare and aesthetic practices.”

She explains that Sorted Skin strengthens the microbiome by feeding it with a cocktail of plant-based vitamins, minerals and prebiotic ingredients to balance the skin and reduce flare-ups of troublesome skin problems.

“Developed as a hybrid between beauty and pharma, Sorted Skin is an alternative to traditional pharmaceutical products, replacing ‘on trend’ ingredients with natural actives that prevent over processing the skin and instead, achieving optimum skin health.

“The formulas increase the bio-availability of ingredients so that they can get to work immediately. This also allows for the itch/ scratch cycle to be broken on contact, so the skin can begin to repair itself through natural homeostasis,” adds Ellithorne.

New brand for Medi Aesthetic Solutions

South African distributor Medi Aesthetic Solutions has taken on the Isispharma skincare brand, incorporating nine ranges.

Says brand manager Sam Lockhart: “Isispharma is a French family-run laboratory committed to providing service to patients. For over 30 years, they have been studying the skin’s natural mechanisms and imbalances to preserve and restore its homeostasis, thanks to effective solutions that respect the client’s skin.”

Isispharma is present in over 80 countries and embarks on collaborative work with a community of over 14,000 dermatologists.

Lockhart continues: “I will be focusing on continuing to provide and service the doctors and aesthetic salons/clinics that currently stock the brand, as well as increasing the awareness and opening new stockists. We are also looking into making this brand more accessible through online platforms that focus on dermocosmetics as well as pharmacies and direct to customer through social media.”

Alanda Nilsen

New moves

Alanda Nilsen has been appointed as Gauteng Brand Expert for SIX Skincare and Spalicious.

While studying Somatology, Nilsen worked at various different salons in her spare time. On completion of her studies, she work abroad for Steiner Leisure on a cruise ship.

“During this time I had the opportunity to learn and grow while exploring the rest of the world,” says Nilsen.

Thereafter, she started her own salon and ran it successfully for more than five years.

Nilsen continues: “I recently moved to Johannesburg, embracing a change and new opportunities. As such, I am very excited to start a new venture with an amazing company and team at SIX and Spalicious.

“I am not only looking forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for this industry with all of our clients in Gauteng, but also for the growth and relationships that I am going to build.”

BTI celebrates 27 years

The Beauty Therapy Institute (BTI) marked its 27th birthday in Johannesburg at its Randburg Square Campus on 20 June.

Founded by veteran beauty professional Sandy Fuhr in Cape Town back in 1996, BTI now boasts over 20 campuses and franchises throughout South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Namibia and Ghana.

Said Fuhr: “My journey in the beauty industry spans 40 years. I entered the sector at a time when it barely existed as an industry. People (all female) tended to study beauty when they couldn’t get into university, or because they couldn’t think of anything else to do. After undergoing a traditional beauty course (the only thing available at the time), I worked as a therapist for 10 years at various salons before deciding to get into education.

“At that time, the SAAHSP Professional Body asked me to evaluate a particular salon and the owner showed me an unused room with 3 treatment beds, chairs and trolleys and I asked if I could hire them. Then I randomly came up with the name, Beauty Therapy Institute, decided to teach short courses, placed a Classified ad in a newspaper and next thing, I had a student. She did manicure & pedicure training and decided that she wanted to do waxing as well. A second student wanted to do facials, and so my training school grew from there.

“When I started on this educational path, it was the dawn of the New South Africa and yet there were only white female therapists with beauty qualifications. I couldn’t understand how we could carry on in this manner – the majority of people at that time had no access to beauty training. So that’s when my idea of offering short modular courses was born.”

Ian Fuhr, Mandy Roff and Sandy Fuhr

BTI students

Fuhr notes that most BTI students are previously disadvantaged individuals “who thrive on the ability to do short courses in their own time, at their own pace. This has opened their doors into the beauty industry.”

(Report by Joanna Sterkowicz)

Huge growth predicted for global spa market

A new Technavio study estimates that the global spa market will be worth $40.42 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 6.09%.

Technavio notes that an increase in the availability of flotation therapy spa services is a key trend positively influencing the spa services market industry.

States the report: “The global spa market is also witnessing the growing popularity of treatments for the face, body and hair. Spa facials typically include treatments such as steam, masks, moisturizers, scrubs and massages, while body treatments include body wraps, Vichy showers, hot stone massages and aromatherapy.”

However, Technavio reports that the industry is facing major challenges, such as competition from beauty salons and a lack of skilled labour. “Spa administrators and other professionals are not properly trained and most spa companies limit their investments in resources and lack the necessary efforts to conduct training workshops, courses and other professional development activities for their staff.”

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spa-market-size-to-grow-by-usd-40-42-billion-at-a-cagrof-6-09-from-2022-to-2027--the-increasing-popularity-oftreatments-for-the-face-body-and-hair-to-drive-themarket-growth---technavio-301819811.html