Announcement
Joburg Hair Expo confirms Maponya Mall, Soweto for 2026 debut
The inaugural edition lands in Soweto, placing Africa's biggest hair conversation inside one of its most iconic retail destinations.
12 August 2026
Where Beauty Meets Business
Joburg Hair Expo 2026
Where Johannesburg's top talent meets the future of hair care and styling — Africa's premier professional hair, barbering and beauty marketplace.
28–29 November 2026 Maponya Mall, Soweto
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Expo highlights
The scale of the 2026 debut
Built as a 365-day industry platform — not a two-day event. These are the targets for the launch edition.
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Featured experiences
Six stages of hair artistry
Every experience is a destination on the floor plan, with its own programme, audience and commercial platform.
Live Hair
Stage-side styling, cutting and finishing performed live by leading African hair artists across both days.
ExploreRunway
Hair-led catwalk shows where collections, colour stories and avant-garde artistry take centre stage.
ExploreBarber Arena
Barber battles, fade-offs and razor work in a high-energy arena built around barber culture.
ExploreCompetitions
Hair, barber and student competitions with judged categories, prizes and national recognition.
ExploreEducation
Workshops, technical training, certifications and masterclasses led by industry experts.
ExploreInnovation
Beauty technology, AI consultations, salon software and smart devices in a dedicated innovation zone.
ExploreIndustry sectors
Eight sectors, one trade floor
From professional haircare to beauty technology, the Expo is organised around how the industry actually buys.
Professional Haircare
Products, brands and professional salon solutions for every hair type.
Barbering
Barber products, tools, education and culture.
Hair Extensions & Wigs
Extensions, wigs, closures, frontals and protective styling.
Hair Colour
Colour products, techniques and colourist education.
Salon Equipment
Furniture, equipment and salon technology.
Beauty Technology
Digital tools, AI consultation, booking systems and salon software.
Education & Training
Academies, educators, colleges and recognised qualifications.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Salon owners, distributors, emerging brands and investors.
What's on
Latest from the newsroom
Programme announcements, competitions, launches and industry features — published year-round.
Competitions
Barber Arena opens entries for the national fade championship
Barbers from all nine provinces can now enter the two-day arena format, with qualifiers on Day 1 and the final on Day 2.
3 August 2026
Innovation
Innovation Zone to spotlight AI consultation and salon software
Beauty technology takes a dedicated floor position as the Expo positions itself around the future of professional hair.
22 July 2026
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Be on the floor in Soweto
Visitor tickets, professional passes, VIP, exhibitor applications, buyer programme and media accreditation — all in one registration.