Skincare no longer stops at the jawline. Globally, the body care category is evolving from basic moisturising to active-driven treatment. Industry reports show accelerated growth in the body skincare sector, with consumers increasingly searching for terms like "body acne," "KP treatment," and "salicylic acid body wash." The rise of ingredient transparency and clinical claims in…
Nostalgia is a very powerful travel driver with younger travellers heading back to the places where the familiar streets, routines, and the smell of coconut suntan lotion beckon.
Globally, the trend is booming. A recent UK study found that 82% of Gen Z and 75% of Millennials are returning to destinations from childhood holidays. More…
The spa industry is entering a new era—one that calls for a meaningful pivot in how wellness experiences are designed and delivered. While relaxation and beauty will always remain part of the spa offering, today's guest is seeking something deeper. Increasingly, people are looking for treatments that offer more than a temporary escape; they want…
Own your day. Own your sleep.
New research [1] reveals a surprising truth: South Africans are sleeping enough hours - but they're not recovering. For decades, "getting eight hours" has been the gold standard of sleep advice. It turns out, the hours are only half the equation.
Sleep is not just rest.…
One of the most powerful shifts happening within the spa industry is the move towards inclusion—both in how we treat clients and how we lead our teams.
In the treatment room, inclusion means inviting the client into the process. Rather than delivering a silent, one-directional experience, the therapist engages the client in a conversation of awareness.…
The definition of spa and wellness is expanding, and with it, the role of the therapist is evolving. No longer limited to touch alone, today's practitioners have access to a wide range of tools that support deeper and more lasting change within the body.
Modalities such as breathwork, sound therapy, journalling, heart-centred practices, essential oils, hot–cold…
The spa industry has long relied on structured protocols and textbook approaches to treatment. These systems have provided a strong foundation, ensuring consistency and professionalism across the field. However, as client needs evolve, it has become clear that structure alone is no longer enough.
We are working with human beings, not checklists.
Two clients may arrive with…
When a client walks into your treatment room, something meaningful has already taken place. They have chosen you. In a world where choice is abundant, this decision carries weight. It reflects a willingness to be vulnerable, to receive, and to believe that you can support their wellbeing.
The spa industry is shifting because of this very…
Dr Frank Magwegwe: Executive for Financial Wellness and Advisory at Nedbank
Beyond checking South African's financial wellness temperature, the NedFinHealth Index does something even more powerful, it holds up a mirror for us to see our true financial selves.
Using eight financial health indicators across four key dimensions, spend, save, plan and borrow, the…
With South Africa's biggest cycling events looming, including the world famous Cape Town Cycle Tour and Cape Epic, thousands of riders are about to enter peak training. Longer hours in the saddle and more days on the bike mean little time to recover. Yet many aren't getting the basics right on a critical performance factor:…