Fashionista and PR guru, Simphiwe Majola, is set to turn heads at the inaugural Africa International Hair & Beauty Fair (AIHBF) 2025, which takes place from October 11 to 13 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Majola, known for his bold fashion choices and vibrant personality, will join a glittering line-up of icons and industry leaders at what’s being billed as Africa’s biggest beauty and wellness celebration.
This isn’t just your average expo — AIHBF is bringing together the best in hair, beauty, fashion and culture under one roof. The jam-packed three-day experience will include:
- Masterclasses and live demos on everything from natural hair care to skincare science and barbering;
- A powerful keynote from global hair restoration expert Dr Kyjuan H Brown, titled “Doctor, I Have Hair!”;
- The glitzy AIHBF Gala Dinner & Awards, honouring innovators shaping the future of African beauty; and
- Pan-African competitions featuring stylists from Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Nigeria.
The event will also feature big names like:
- GQ Men of the Year winner Faith Seuoe;
- celeb hairstylist Jawad Maphoto;
- trichologist Hlengi Hans Ngidi; and
- beauty educator Petrus Sozabili Mathebula.
Speaking ahead of the event, AIHBF CEO Peace Mthethwa said the fair is more than just glamour: “It’s about identity, confidence and economic empowerment. Every platform at AIHBF is built to celebrate African creativity while opening global doors for our talent.”
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