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Saloncare CEO Amanda Harrod advocates for inclusive and scalable beauty solutions in Zimbabwe
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
Amanda Harrod, CEO of Saloncare and a South African cosmetology specialist, presented a vision for Africa's beauty industry at the recent Skin Care and Wellness Conference. Her approach emphasizes inclusivity, education, and commercially viable salon models. Harrod highlighted that a key weakness in the sector is the failure of many therapists to integrate treatment services with in-house retail, which limits revenue potential. With over 20 years of experience, Harrod has built Saloncare on principles of safety, affordability, consistent quality, and results-driven formulations. She stressed that inclusivity is integral to product development, with testing conducted across various skin types, climates, age groups, and genders to ensure real-world performance. Saloncare's bulk product range, introduced in 2019, aims to address cost pressures for high-volume salons and training institutions, supporting a model where service delivery and retail are mutually reinforcing. Harrod also underscored the importance of industry education to build trust and improve client outcomes. After rebuilding Saloncare following a partnership split, she now focuses on sustainability and relationships, noting that long-term success requires resilience, humility, and trust, with people driving growth. Saloncare plans to expand into Zimbabwe through distribution partnerships, starting with local training institutions like the Elite School of Beauty in Harare, aiming to localize supply while maintainin
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Zimbabwe is sending its largest-ever delegation to the Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival, with ten schools and groups participating. The festival, hosted at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg, South Africa, from July 24-26, will gather over 2,300 young musicians from four African countries. Zimbabwean participants include Chiremba Primary School, Charles Wraith Primary, Eland Oak School, Giamari Zimbabwe Rimbatainment, Hillcrest College, Ifalethu Arts Centre, Tynwald Primary School, Windview Primary School, and Brookside International School. Education Africa founder James Urdang highlighted that the festival is more than a competition; it is a platform for developing talent, building confidence, celebrating cultural diversity, and fostering understanding and friendships through music. The event also serves as a fundraiser for Education Africa's Marimba Programme, which provides music education access to young people.