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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.
Summer 2026 hair and nail trends: what your clients will ask for this festive seasonThe biggest summer 2026 hair and nail trends: soft-melt blonde, copper reds, espresso brunette, jelly nails, chrome and juicy brights, plus the products to recreate them.
Does rosemary oil really work for hair growth? What the science says, and how to use itWhat the science says about rosemary oil for hair growth, how to use it safely, how long it takes, and the best rosemary hair products in South Africa.
Quiz: what's your hair personality? Find your perfect hair care routineAnswer 8 quick questions to find your hair personality and the perfect hair care routine, plus your Gelish Color Plus shade match.
Why milk_shake? The Italian hair care brand made with milk proteinsThe complete milk_shake guide: incredible milk and its 12 benefits, silver shine, icy blond and cold brunette, shampoos, scalp care, treatments and styling. 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.
Myth busters: 10 hair, nail and beauty myths your clients still believeDoes cutting hair make it grow faster? Does gel ruin nails? Do pores open and close? We bust 10 common salon myths and share what to use instead.
Which BEAMARRY shampoo is right for my hair? The complete colour-coded guideThe complete BEAMARRY guide: ten colour-coded shampoo and conditioner collections, leave-ins, serums, scalp care and shampoo bars. Shop BEAMARRY at Lime Light.
What does argan oil do for hair? Your guide to the Moroccan Argan Oil rangeWhat argan oil does for hair and how to use it: argan oil shampoo and conditioner, keratin masks, 11 in 1 spray, pure argan oil and No Yellow shampoo. Shop at Lime Light.
Why Nouvelle? Italian professional hair colour, lightening and styling with a creative soulNouvelle Cream Color, Cream Peroxide, Decoflash and Yellow Killer bleach, Paint Bang, Rev Up and Re-Styling, made in Italy. Shop Nouvelle in South Africa at Lime Light.
Why Exclusively Yours (XY)? Professional colour and backbar care at salon valueExclusively Yours (XY) professional hair colour and salon care: XY Tint shades explained, developer strengths, blue bleach, foil, 5L backwash shampoos and treatments.
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.