Beauty Indaba 2026 is All About The Business of Beauty: Stand a Chance to Win Tickets
- Shara Hair's Beauty Indaba 2026 is set to take place at Accolades Boutique Venue in Midrand under the theme The Business of Beauty
- The summit expects more than 300 delegates from South Africa and the wider SADC region, including Botswana and Zimbabwe
- Briefly has partnered with Beauty Indaba to give lucky readers the chance to win free tickets to the 2026 summit

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Beauty lovers, entrepreneurs and industry creatives, this one is for you!
The beauty industry is about more than trends, transformations and the latest products. Behind every successful salon, beauty brand, hair business and creative venture is a growing business that needs the right knowledge, connections and opportunities to thrive.
That’s exactly what Beauty Indaba 2026 is bringing to the table.
And we’re giving lucky Briefly readers the chance to WIN tickets to experience it for themselves!
What is Beauty Indaba?
Returning under the theme The Business of Beauty, Beauty Indaba 2026 is designed to bring together beauty entrepreneurs, founders, salon owners, stylists, product creators, educators, distributors and other industry decision-makers.
The summit is expected to bring together more than 300 beauty professionals from across South Africa and the wider SADC region, creating a space where beauty meets business, education and opportunity.
Whether you're building your own beauty brand, running a salon, working as a stylist or simply passionate about the business side of the industry, Beauty Indaba is designed to help you take your next step.
Here’s what you can expect
Beauty Indaba 2026 promises a practical, business-focused experience featuring:
- Business growth masterclasses
- Industry-leading panel discussions
- Supplier and marketplace access
- High-value networking opportunities
- Product demonstrations
- Business development clinics
- Founder-focused educational sessions
- Strategic brand activations
The event aims to connect beauty entrepreneurs with the brands, products, services and solutions that can help them build stronger and more competitive businesses.
It’s about turning your passion into a business
The beauty industry is filled with talented creatives, but Beauty Indaba is putting the spotlight on what happens behind the creativity.
From growing a customer base and accessing suppliers to finding new opportunities and building sustainable businesses, the summit is focused on giving beauty professionals practical tools they can use beyond the event.
Beauty Indaba describes today's beauty entrepreneurs as not only creatives, but also founders, employers, educators, innovators and business leaders.
And now… YOU could be there!
Ready to get into the business of beauty?
We’ve partnered with Beauty Indaba to give lucky readers the opportunity to WIN tickets to the 2026 summit.
Want to stand a chance to win?
How to enter:
- Click in the article to enter
- Fill out the form
- Keep an eye on your inbox
Winners will be contacted via Whatsapp
What makes Beauty Indaba worth attending?
For aspiring and established beauty entrepreneurs, the value goes beyond a day out.
The summit creates opportunities to learn from industry professionals, discover products and suppliers, connect with potential partners and expand your business network, all while being surrounded by people operating within Africa's growing beauty economy.
The event is also committed to supporting women-led entrepreneurship, strengthening supplier networks, advancing business education and encouraging strategic partnerships across the African beauty sector.
Think you have what it takes to build the next big beauty business?
Tell us in the entry form: What does the business of beauty mean to you?
Powered by an established beauty ecosystem
Beauty Indaba is powered by Shara Hair, an established beauty education, retail, wholesale and training platform operating across South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Shara Hair has trained more than 6,000 women through its education programmes and has a regional footprint spanning the SADC corridor.
This experience forms part of the foundation behind Beauty Indaba's focus on education, access and business growth.
Your seat could be waiting.
Whether you're already running a beauty business or dreaming about turning your passion into one, Beauty Indaba 2026 promises an opportunity to learn, connect and discover what's next for Africa's beauty industry.
Don't miss your chance to be one of our lucky winners.
ENTER THE BEAUTY INDABA GIVEAWAY HERE
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Beauty Indaba 2026 Theme: The Business of Beauty
Venue: Accolades Boutique Venue Midrand
Source: Briefly News