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How salons are dealing with load sheddingNEWS

Professional Beauty Expo returns to Cape TownImage from Shutterstock Set to run on Sunday,

Chebula predicted to be a dominant skincare ingredient this yearImage from Shutterstock An anti-ageing Ayurvedic herb known

The brow styles likely to prevail in 2023Image from Shutterstock Bleached brows, rainbow brows, skinny

New moves at SAAHSPYolanda Kömmer The South Africa Association of Health

Skin Fundi launches academySonette Donker Well-known skincare expert, Sonette Donker, founder

Top beauty looks at the Golden GlobesThe recent Golden Globes event in Los Angeles kicked off the annual Hollywood awards season and saw some fabulous make-up designs on the red carpet

Ask the ExpertsOur experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

Planning for you and your beauty business in 2023Salon & spa consultant Helena van der Vyver shares her tips on how to start the process of planning for the year and what the roll-out should look like

TRENDS THAT WILL IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS THIS YEARKeeping her finger on the pulse of 2023, spa consultant and business coach, Marisa Dimitriadis, identifies key movements shaping the global industry

IT'S SHOWTIME!The Professional Beauty Cape Town Expo takes place on Sunday, 5 March at the CTICC 2 and will feature a number of exhibitors showcasing their latest wares in beauty, spa, nails and aesthetics. Here we look at just some of the brands

OPEN TO SUGGESTIONSalon owner Hellen Ward focuses on the power of the consult during a treatment and the importance of upselling

FEROZA FAKIRJoanna Sterkowicz speaks to industry veteran and trailblazer, Feroza Fakir, about challenges facing the beauty sector and how it has evolved over the decades

SUSTAINABILITY in action -Part 2Six Senses Laamu Maldives "The ULTIMATE SUCCESS

TARGETED SOLGETED FOR THE EYES THE EYES NECK ,AND BUSTIt’s no secret that the eye area needs more specialised treatment due to the delicate nature of the skin. This is also the case with the neck and bust, which are often neglected. Here we look at some of the leading products designed for these areas

Slow Beauty CONCEPT UNPACKEDThe growing global movement of slow beauty could potentially offer an escape from consumerism’s clutches, especially in light of the cost-of-living crisis, writes Toni Carroll of My

Golden Globes hair - all the top stylesIt was Red Carpet Central at the recent Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood

Beauty & aesthetic trends 2023The aesthetic world moves at the speed of light and, as with every year, there are continual updates and evolutions, writes aesthetician Karen Ellithorne

IN THE MARKETOur round-up of new products and treatments

FOOT FetishHow to perform the perfect pedicure

WELCOMEAs we ease ourselves into the New Year,

NEWSNail looks from the PCAs red carpet Long,

SPOTLIGHT ON PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEARSet to directly influence nail and makeup shades next year, as well as fashion and design, global colour authority Pantone has announced Viva Magenta 18-1750 as its color for 2023.

ASK THE ExpertsOur experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

TIPS TO PERFORM the perfect pedicureLeading nail techs share their secrets to success

CARING FOR THE CUTICLESCuticle oils and/or creams are an integral part of nail care and should always be applied after any treatment. They are also ideal for retail purposes in the salon

A winning lookCelebrity nail artist Vanessa McCollough shares how she created a nail set for Golden Globe Award winner, Jennifer Coolidge.

Chain of heartsSalon owner and nail artist, Tania Biddle, created this lovely Valentine’s Day-inspired design