2022 Hairnews Industry Awards: The Voting Categories Winners Announced

Congratulations to every nominee in the categories for which an industry vote was required!

We were astounded by the awesome levels of support, and the numbers of votes that poured in. It was incredible to see the spirit and enthusiasm that these awards generated for the nominees!

It’s so encouraging to see the passionate levels of support that salons have for the Suppliers and Products they love – and this, more than anything, translates to clients in the form of retail sales and services that can be endorsed with confidence and passion.

Congratulations, too, to our industry educators who rock the industry, inspiring and empowering others! We are privileged to have the most amazing, educators in South Africa, who have influenced the lives and careers of thousands.

Our winners deserve such praise, but the truth is that the biggest winner is our hairdressing industry. We are proud to see the passion and proactivity that has and will continue to see salons through the good times and the more challenging times alike! Thank you all for your participation and votes in the Hairnews Awards.

We asked you to nominate local educators within South Africa that you believe should win this award. An Educator that has truly inspired and empowered you with their dedication, knowledge & expertise and who has given you real inspiration to use in-salon!

Winner - Sybil Joharie - Modern Hair and Beauty – KZN

Silver Award - Natassja Newman - Twincare International/Head of Education

Bronze Award - Kira Ziegelmeier - Goldwell South Africa

We asked you to nominate a Company or Supplier within South Africa that you believe has given impeccable Service and Support to your business or the industry over the past year - a company that has gone the extra mile and shown you they truly care about your salon business.

Winner - Slick Salon Solutions

Silver Award - Twincare International

Bronze Award - Unique Cosmetics/BM Hair Botox

We asked you to nominate a Best Treatment / Repair Product that you have found most helpful and effective in restoring damaged hair to optimal condition and health, with shine and strength, resulting in a happy client who can enjoy a wider range of services and maintain healthy, vibrant hair.

Winner - 72 Hair Replenishing Mask

Silver Award - BM Hair Botox Repair Treatment

Bronze Award - L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Range

We asked you to nominate a Best Hair Regrowth Range – after Covid, this has been an even more important issue for many salons who have had to find solutions for clients experiencing hair loss. Please share the range you have found most helpful and effective in boosting hair regrowth and scalp health.

Winner - Nioxin Hair Regrowth Range

Silver Award - DS Laboratories Revita Hair Regrowth Range

Bronze Award - Goldwell Dualsenses Scalp Specialist Range

*Special Winner - Popular Consumer Vote for Locally Produced Direct Sales Range: Bionic Hair and Beauty 4 Step Hair Growth Range

All winners will receive an exclusive handmade “Leaf” trophy by Ignatius Chinyani who is a renowned local artist and sculptor living in Johannesburg.

The Leaf is symbolic to us this year as it depicts Hope, Renewal and Growth for our Industry!

The Winners’ trophies and finalist’s certificates will be sent out after the Creative Categories winners are announced on the 3rd September.