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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY GROUPStaying ahead of industry trends is essential

INDUSTRY NEWSNatasha Lopes New general manager for Consumer Products

ASK THE EXPERTSOur beauty experts answer your questions about running a salon or spa business.

How to use PR to build your beauty businessPublic relations (PR) is a powerful tool for growing your beauty business, helping you build credibility, trust and client loyalty. Katie Godfrey explains why PR is essential and shares simple, actionable strategies to position your brand as an industry leader.

IBeauty PRORapid visible effectiveness with immediate results

What’s trending IN 2025Whether you’re a salon owner, skincare professional or nail technician—keeping up with the latest trends is crucial for staying relevant and meeting your clients’ evolving needs. Here’s a look at some of the top beauty and skincare trends for 2025, tailored to your expertise and with actionable insights to grow your business.

SPA AND WELLNESS trends FOR 2025As the wellness industry evolves, 2025 is poised

SYNCHRONICITYAligning beauty, wellness and technology for the future

Powerful peptides Skincare’s rising star ingredientWhile skincare professionals have long known about the power of peptides to tackle almost any skin-related challenge, consumers are becoming increasingly better informed about their versatility.

What excellence in beauty industry education and upskilling should look likeSkincare therapist and nail technicians looking qualify as professionals or to upskill themselves further are spoilt for choice for suitable training academies in South Africa. But what should you look out for to ensure you get professional training that opens doors for you? Here is advice from four of South Africa’s beauty training institutions.

Get answers to these questions advises Nail Systems InternationalWhen you are deciding on a training academy, these are the questions you need to ask says Nail Systems International (NSI) South Africa.

On the retail shelfRedefining beauty through science

On-trend nailsHOW PASSION, PATIENCE AND COMMITMENT LED TO CELEBRITY CLIENTS

INDUSTRY NEWSNuNails set to revolutionise clients nail experience at V&A Waterfront

How passion, patience and commitment led to celebrity clientsAnele Xala is a self- taught nail technician who specialises in press-on nails. A childhood dream has become a reality for Anele Xala, a self-taught nail technician who specialises in press-on nails. She takes us on her journey from practicing on her sisters to creating on-trend nails for Grammy award-winning South African R&B singer Tyla

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Let your talent shine Get ready for 2025’s nail competition!Calling all nail artists, enthusiasts and anyone who loves a touch of glam! The 2025 Nail Competition promises to be an unforgettable event for both competitors and spectators alike. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 7 September 2025, because you won’t want to miss this riveting showdown at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

Turn trends into profitPantone has announced its highly anticipated Colour of the Year for 2025, unveiling Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as the shade that will shape design trends over the next 12 months.

Top Hair Trends FOR 2025Whether you’re a barber, hairdresser, colour specialist, wig

Colour NOTESJames Earnshaw talks about the role of AI in hair colour trends and the power of a transformation

WELLA ULTIMATE REPAIRModern Hair and Beauty proudly presents ULTIMATE REPAIR from Wella Professionals – a revolutionary, skincare-inspired hair repair range. Achieve ultimate smoothness, ultimate strength, and ultimate shine with total inside-and-out hair repair in just 90 seconds!

Is It Hard To Be Sustainable?Three business owners discuss what it takes to run a sustainable salon

HJ VOICENOTESSalon owner Lloyd Court discusses the repercussions of the budget on apprentices and the next generation

CHOOSE your PATHWE BREAK DOWN THE DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS IN THE SALON, THE SKILLS YOU NEED AND WHERE IT COULD TAKE YOU

Adventures of a Forward-Thinking FOUNDERBouclème founder, Michele Scott-Lynch, shares her journey on taking the plunge into curly hair products

It's in the DETAILSAaron Firmstone shares how the small, personal touches can make the biggest difference in a salon environment

HEY BIG SPENDEREverything you need to know about Old Money, the ‘your-hair-butbetter’ trend that’s taking client’s social feeds by storm

TIMEIn this installment of Moment In Time, we take a look at how Sally Brooks stepped outside the box during a global pandemic

EclipseTransformative hair with a dual personality

RENAISSANCETimeless elegance, highlighting the contrast between shadow and light

CAMPAIGNRenaissance style, reimagined for the modern day

DREAMSICLECapturing the essence of soft pastels and vibrant tones

YAT2024 Schwarzkopf Pro UK&I Young Artistic Team present their head-turning collection

RUBY RED REVOLUTIONA celebration of 40 years of Schwarzkopf Professional and HJ's British Hairdressing Awards

Life THROUGH A LENSSteven Goldsworthy