The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry (HBSI) Pension Fund is not just a legal requirement—it’s a business obligation with serious consequences if ignored. Employers are at the centre of making sure their employees’ futures are protected, and compliance with the Pension Funds Act is non-negotiable. Your Legal Responsibilities as an Employer By law, every employee between the ages of 15 and 60 in this industry must be part of the fund. Employers are requi

Afterglow captures the radiance after the light moves on – the warmth that rests on skin, the softness that settles into the room Each portrait in this collection sits in that tender space between daylight and shadow. Textures breathe. Curls, coils, braid, and weaves take on sculptural shapes, illuminated by sunlit geometry. This collection is a study of warmth, identity, and the artist found in the seconds just after the sun. Hair: Eunji Kim @eunjikimhair Photographer L

London Wellness Academy has a 40-year history in training students. No other wellness academy prepares their students to meet the exacting needs of the cruise industry. WOULD YOU LIKE TO PART OF THE LONDON WELLNESS GLOBAL COMMUNITY? The Academy opened in 1980 and was officially renamed London Wellness Academy in 2020. With campuses in London, LA, Miami, Montego Bay, Cape Town, Hyderabad, Shanghai, Manila and Sydney, more than 50,000 students have graduated from the London Wel

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We’ve talked before about Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in your salon/spa, often focusing on specific situations you face day to day. What’s become clear is that while many of you understand the background, the reasons behind OHS, and its importance, there’s sometimes a disconnect when it comes to putting that knowledge into real, practical steps. So, in this article, we’re zeroing in on a very particular scenario: getting your salon/spa ready for OHS compliance when p

“I wanted to celebrate confidence from a woman’s perspective. I imagined each model as the distilled qualities of female empowerment, ambassadors of an elemental and commanding feminine Presence. This collection is called Parousia (the Greek word for Presence). Each look was used as a focal point to display core hairdressing techniques, to emphasise the strength of skill and how it is embodied by the models.” Efi Davies British Hairdresser of the Year Hair by Efi Davies at

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Important Reminders Wage Schedules Effective from 1 March 2026 The Wage Schedules have been updated to include the increase in terms of the collective agreement entered into between the parties and have been posted on the Council’s website. Downloads | HCSBC Membership Fees – UASA & EOHCB The EOHCB and UASA Membership Fees may be accessed via the Council’s website • EOHCB Fees 2026 (with effect from 1 January 2026) • UASA Fees 2026 (with effect from 1 February 2026)

Creating a positive work culture is important for the functioning of every business, it encourages good work ethic, productivity and efficiency. Workplace culture can be understood or referred to as phenomenon that integrates the beliefs and attitudes of the people working in a business with the principles and values of that company. With the sole aim of establishing a ‘culture’ in the company. Workplace culture plays a critical role in the structuring of a business in that;

“Modulux is a collection born from the collision of future-thinking and technical discipline, with every image crafted to reflect a balance of structure and softness. The name is a fusion of modular and luxury, echoing the concept of building progressive, adaptable hair shapes that feel elevated, wearable, and editorially strong. Inspired by AI-generated concepts, I used technology as a springboard but translated each idea into real-world hair that could move, flow, and hol