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Aesthetic Medicine Educational Room – Don’t Miss Out! Join the Aesthetic Medicine Convention 2025 for a cutting-edge educational experience. Stay ahead with expert insights on: ✔ Epidermal Care & Anti-Ageing ✔ Biohacking for Better Results ✔ Hydration & Skin Transformation ✔ Pigmentation & Texture Mastery 📅 30-31 May 2025 | 📍 Gallagher Convention Centre 🔗 Limited spaces—register now!
New National Minimum Wage from 1 March 2025 The National Minimum Wage will rise to R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2025, with updates to learnership allowances. Employers must factor in pension fund contributions in wage calculations. Revised schedules will be posted on the National Bargaining Council’s website. Services SETA's Mandatory Grants applications are open until 30 April 2025. 📌 Stay updated and compliant!
Building a more inclusive and representative beauty business goes beyond offering a diverse range of products. It involves meaningful changes in leadership, marketing, and accessibility. Eryca Freemantle, with 41 years of experience in the industry, highlights the importance of multicultural leadership, culturally sensitive campaigns, and accessible services. Education and mentorship also play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity. Collaboration among brands and professionals is essential for driving lasting change. Embracing diversity authentically not only builds customer loyalty but also ensures that the beauty industry reflects the world it serves.
Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse Pantone has unveiled PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as the Colour of the Year for 2025. This rich, earthy brown captures a balance of sophistication and grounding warmth, reflecting a global desire for harmony and connection with nature. Described as "sophisticated and lush, yet unpretentious," Mocha Mousse offers endless inspiration for beauty trends. From indulgent mocha-toned nail designs to earthy eyeshadows and lip colours, this shade is set to dominate in 2025. Tap into the elegance and versatility of Mocha Mousse to elevate your beauty game!
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Bakuchiol is a plant-derived, natural alternative to retinol that offers similar anti-ageing benefits—like smoothing fine lines, improving skin tone and texture, and stimulating collagen—without the irritation, redness or peeling. Ideal for sensitive skin, pregnant clients, and daytime use, it’s quickly becoming a skincare favourite. Experts praise its versatility, stability, and eco-friendly appeal, making it a gentle yet powerful addition to modern skincare regimens.
Discover how top brow artists like Leisa Roberts and Nez Hasan are redefining brow beauty with fully bespoke treatments. From in-depth consultations and custom brow mapping to choosing between SPMU and non-permanent solutions, today’s brow services are all about enhancing each client’s natural features with artistry and precision—for results that are personalised, timeless, and long-lasting.
Struggling to match foundation shades for clients? Makeup artist Anushka Patel shares expert advice on shade selection, undertones, and coverage finishes. From client consultations to blending techniques and colour correction tips, discover how to achieve a seamless, customised base every time. Perfect for professionals aiming to enhance their foundation matching skills. Full article now on Professional Beauty.
Repeat clients generate 80% of salon and spa revenue, despite making up only 42% of the customer base, according to Zenoti's 2025 Beauty and Wellness Benchmark Report. The report highlights the importance of loyalty programmes, digital engagement, and personalised experiences to maximise revenue. Membership-based businesses and digital booking also showed significant revenue growth in 2024.
Understanding Exosomes: The Cellular Communicators Exosomes are transforming regenerative aesthetics, enhancing skin and hair restoration. These tiny vesicles deliver bioactive molecules to stimulate collagen, reduce inflammation, and improve conditions like acne and hyperpigmentation. “Synthetically made exosomes work with our body’s natural regenerative power without the risk of genetic cargo,” says aesthetics educator Andrew Hansford. Applied topically with microneedling, exosomes boost skin rejuvenation and stimulate hair follicles, making them a game-changer in non-invasive beauty treatments.
What is Ectoin? Ectoin is an extremolyte – a group of small molecules that protect cells living in harsh, inhospitable environments. ...
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Bakuchiol is a plant-derived, natural alternative to retinol that offers similar anti-ageing benefits—like smoothing fine lines, improving skin tone and texture, and stimulating collagen—without the irritation, redness or peeling. Ideal for sensitive skin, pregnant clients, and daytime use, it’s quickly becoming a skincare favourite. Experts ...
Discover how top brow artists like Leisa Roberts and Nez Hasan are redefining brow beauty with fully bespoke treatments. From in-depth consultations and custom brow mapping to choosing between SPMU and non-permanent solutions, today’s brow services are all about enhancing each client’s natural features with ...
Struggling to match foundation shades for clients? Makeup artist Anushka Patel shares expert advice on shade selection, undertones, and coverage finishes. From client consultations to blending techniques and colour correction tips, discover how to achieve a seamless, customised base every time. Perfect for professionals aiming ...
Repeat clients generate 80% of salon and spa revenue, despite making up only 42% of the customer base, according to Zenoti's 2025 Beauty and Wellness Benchmark Report. The report highlights the importance of loyalty programmes, digital engagement, and personalised experiences to maximise revenue. Membership-based businesses ...
