SAHBA - SA Hair & Beauty Assoc.

02/11/2026

How cool are these???

We love pink just as much as everyone at the The French Beauty Academy

We would like to thank The French Beauty Academy for their ongoing support and sponsorship of the association.
Get behind there at French’s CARE campaign in women’s safety services.

18/10/2026

📣📣Announcement: SAHBA Annual General Meeting

We warmly invite all SAHBA members to attend our upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Members are welcome to join us either in person or online, and we would love to have you involved as we reflect on the year, share updates and look ahead to SAHBA’s priorities for the year ahead.

AGM Details:
- When: Monday 2 November, 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Where: In person, The French Beauty Academy, 50 Rundle Mall Level 2 Adelaide

To attend, register via https://www.sahba.com.au/home

We look forward to seeing you there.

SA Hair & Beauty Association. Join the peak body for South Australia and help reclaim our industry!

14/10/2026

Get behind this poll on our story ✂️✂️✂️

We want to hear from you!! 🫵🫵🫵

29/09/2026

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN US IN THE ADVERTISER 📰✂️

SAHBA has been speaking up about something we know many of our members are experiencing — finding skilled, experienced staff.

Our position is simple: local jobs and apprenticeships come first. But where genuine shortages remain, skilled migration can also play an important role.

Experienced workers don’t just fill a chair. They support our businesses, strengthen our teams and help train the next generation of SA hairdressers and barbers.

Our industry is changing, and these conversations matter.

As your association, we’ll keep making sure your experiences, your challenges and your industry have a voice.

📰 Head over to page 3 of today’s The Advertiser to read our statement.

We’d love to hear what you think. 💬

23/09/2026

SAHBA was proud to support the VET WorldSkills Competition held at Murray Bridge and delivered by the Department for Education.

Events such as these play an essential role in strengthening our industry, showcasing talent, and inspiring the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. Providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their skills, gain industry experience, and connect with mentors helps ensure a bright and innovative future for our profession.

A special congratulations to the outstanding competitors who participated, and to all the winners who demonstrated exceptional passion, creativity, and dedication.

SAHBA extends its sincere thanks and recognition to the incredible women who generously shared their expertise as judges: ✨ Marcela, SAHBA President, who served as Chief Judge for Hair ✨ Verity from Clip Joint Education, who supported the Hair judging panel ✨ Angela from The French Beauty Academy, who served as Chief Judge for Beauty ✨ Freyja, SAHBA Board Member, who supported the Beauty judging panel.

Thank you also to the Department for Education and Murray Bridge Tafe, the organisers, educators, volunteers, and industry supporters whose hard work made this event such a success.

By working together to support education, skills excellence, and emerging talent, we continue to invest in the future of South Australia’s hair and beauty industry.

12/09/2026

A truly amazing night celebrating excellence and achievement within South Australia’s Training industry and most importantly, supporting and celebrating one of our own and her achievements- Marcela Lastra.

It was a privilege to come together with the SAHBA Board, industry sponsors and valued friends to recognise and celebrate the dedication, professionalism and talent that continues to strengthen our industry.

A huge congratulations to SAHBA President Marcela and the talented team at Longko Salon on their outstanding achievements and contribution to our industry. Marcela and her team won Small Employer of the Year and have progressed to the Nationals!

The Style Bar was orchestrated by some of the incredibly skilled students and talents of our partnering RTO's and managed by one of our incredibly dedicated board members, Michelle. Thank you team for making everybody look gorgeous all night.

Thank you for including us in such a memorable evening, and congratulations once again to the Marcela and the entire Longko Salon team- we're so proud of you!

Celebrating our own, alongside our valued industry partners and sponsors:
COLOUR COSMETICA
The French Beauty Academy

Parlour Hair AcademyClinic
Clip Joint Education

08/09/2026

Thank you for coming into Adelaide Paul Frasca .

Looking forward to future collaborations together.

Look out 2027 💚💚💚

02/09/2026

Occupational recognition achieved!!

Congratulations Mariko from TEF TEF SALON

24/08/2026

THE TIME HAS COME TO MAKE SOME NOISE 📣

We want to hear what you really think about the future of our industry.

Why are salons closing?
Why does it feel harder to find and keep great people?
Where are apprenticeships heading?
Are fewer young people choosing hair and beauty — or is the industry simply changing?
And most importantly… what needs to change?

This is an open conversation and nothing is off limits. Members, non-members, salon owners, employees, apprentices, educators and anyone who cares about our industry — your voice is welcome here.

Maybe you have an idea. Maybe you’ve noticed something others haven’t. Maybe there’s something we’ve all been thinking but nobody has said out loud yet.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Start a conversation. Ask a question. Challenge an idea.

Different opinions are welcome — we just ask that the conversation stays respectful and constructive.

Our industry is changing. Let’s talk about where we want it to go next. ✂️

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26/05/2026

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of SAHBA’s  Past President, Rose Bradshaw.

Rose was a passionate leader, mentor, and friend whose kindness and dedication made a lasting impact on the hair and beauty industry. Through her work with SAHBA, she helped build a stronger and more connected community, and her legacy will continue through the many lives she touched.

On behalf of the SAHBA, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Rose’s family, friends, and colleagues.

🌹 In Loving Memory of Rose Bradshaw 🌹

📍 Celebration of Rose’s Life
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🕑 2:15pm
📍 Mawson Chapel, Centennial Park
760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena

Livestream link:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/f80fa385-02b8-4eff-a17f-402fb1288769

Rest peacefully, Rose.
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