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How to choose a mannequin head: the student guide to training heads, clamps and starter toolsWhich mannequin head to buy for hairdressing, barbering, colour and braiding courses, plus clamps, tripods, student tools and care tips. Shop at Lime Light.
The salon equipment guide 2026: hood dryers, facial steamers, hot towel cabinets and moreChoose the right salon equipment: Ribalta hood dryers and facial steamers, Climazone, Salon Pro hot towel cabinets, UV sterilisers, wax heaters and facial machines. Shop at Lime Light.
How to set up a barbershop in South Africa: the complete 2026 equipment and product checklistThe complete barbershop equipment checklist: barber chairs, Wahl clippers, trimmers and shavers, hygiene, station set-up and American Crew products. Shop at Lime Light.
Meet Limey! The zestiest mascot in hair, beauty and nailsMeet Limey, Lime Light's fun-loving, adventurous lime with a passion for hair, beauty and nails. His legend, friends, arch-enemy, adventures and beauty secrets.
Salon furniture buying guide 2026: chairs, wash stations, trolleys and bedsHow to choose salon styling chairs, barber chairs, wash stations, trolleys, stools and massage beds. See them all at the Lime Light Super Store, Sandton.
Parlux hairdryers: the complete guide to every model we stockCompare Parlux ETHOS, DIGITAlyon, Alyon, Advance Light, 3800, 3200, 3000 and 2800 hairdryers. Made in Italy. Buy at trade prices from Lime Light in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Why Wahl? The barber's guide to clippers, trimmers and shaversThe barber's guide to Wahl Professional: Magic Clip, Senior, Legend, Vapor, Detailer and Vanish. Compare models, care tips and authorised Wahl repairs in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Professional hair, beauty and nail supplies near you: Lime Light branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town and DurbanFind your nearest Lime Light branch, including the Lime Light Super Store in Sandton. Trade-price hair, beauty and nail supplies in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Why American Crew? The barber's guide to the world's leading men's grooming brandThe barber's guide to American Crew: Fiber, Matte Clay, Pomade, beard and shave, and Precision Blend. Buy at trade prices from Lime Light in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Opening a salon in South Africa: the complete starter stock listOpening a salon? Our complete starter stock list covers furniture, electricals, colour, backbar, consumables and retail, with a printable checklist.
How to choose hair styling products: hold, shine and the right finishHow to choose hair styling products: heat protection, mousse, curl cream, serum, oil, wax, paste, powder, gel and hairspray, compared by hold and shine.
Hair and beauty school supplies and student kits in South AfricaGive your students the tools to turn classroom learning into practical confidence. At Lime Light Hair & Beauty, we help hair and beauty schools across South Africa with student kits, professional products and the furniture and equipment needed to set up training facilities. With over 13 000 products, regional facilities and nationwide delivery, we bring your school's supply needs together in one place.</p>
<h2>Student kits built around your courses