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SAAHSP is a Non Profit Organisation serving its members and the Skin, Body, and Nail Care Profession and Industry as the Professional Body in South Africa. SAAHSP is legally constituted to protect the Public Interest in relation to services provided.  
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The organisation will develop, award, monitor and revoke Professional Designations and regulate Continual Professional Development (CPD);

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MISSION STATEMENT

To foster the advancement of education and professionalism in the health and skincare industry.

VISION

To advance co-operation with all participants in the Health, Beauty, Skincare and Nail Industry to ensure the maintenance of the Highest Standard of Ethical Conduct.

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THE OBJECTIVES

  • To maintain a dynamic organisation that aims to foster professionalism and unity in the industry;
  • To enhance educational and practising standards at all levels in the industry in accordance with national and international trends, needs and developments;
  • To co-operate and liaise with all participants in the beauty, health and skin care industry ensuring the maintenance of the highest standards of ethical conduct;
  • Formulate scopes of practise at all levels and lobby to protect the future growth and development of the beauty, health and skincare industry;
  • Develop the appropriate structures or committees to fulfil the role of the Professional Body.

Timeline of SAIHBTh/SAAHSP

1972
Formation of SAIHBTh
Formation of SAIHBTh
  • 5 September 1972 – Christine du Raan convened the first meeting at Braamfontein Hotel.
  • 7 September 1972 – First governing body was formed.
1973
Congress Events
Congress Events
  • 7-8 September 1973 – First Congress at La Crete Hotel, Uvongo Beach, Natal.
  • 18-19 May 2003 – 28th and final Congress at Caesars Palace, Gauteng.
  • 2003 – Mark Maloney took over SAAHSP Congresses under the "Professional Beauty" brand.
1976
CIDESCO Integration
CIDESCO Integration
  • SAIHBTh became a CIDESCO Section, initiated by Christine du Raan, with assistance from Lou and Rolf Kayser.
1977
First SAIHBTh Secretary & Licensing Issues
First SAIHBTh Secretary & Licensing Issues
  • 1 April 1977 – Jeanette Annandale appointed as first secretary (served until 1999).
  • 1977 – Government announced registration for Masseurs/Masseuses; Beauty Therapists eventually permitted to continue performing massages.
1978
Growth & Office Establishment
Growth & Office Establishment
  • 1978 – Listed in Johannesburg Directory.
  • 1979 – Office established at 101 MacKay Chambers, Blairgowrie.
  • 1981 – Mrs. Hester Niemand employed full-time, assisted by Jeanette Annandale (part-time).
  • 1989 – Prue Seels appointed for education matters. Later, Valarie Balt was appointed.
1982
CIDESCO & Emblem Registration
CIDESCO & Emblem Registration
  • CIDESCO and SAIHBTh names and emblems were officially registered to protect members from exploitation and misrepresentation.
1983
Magazine & Publication Development
Magazine & Publication Development
  • 1983 – "Beauty Buzz Magazine" launched by Shirley Gelb (Karon).
  • 1992 – Beauty Buzz renamed "Professionelle Magazine" (full-color).
  • September 2001 – Nadine De Freitas took over publishing of Professionelle Magazine.
  • 2003 – Mark Maloney took over and rebranded it "The Professional Beauty Magazine".
1987
CIDESCO Split & Reunification
CIDESCO Split & Reunification
  • CIDESCO South Africa split into Sections "A" and "B".
  • 25 May 1988 – Reunification ratified at CIDESCO World Congress in Australia.
1988
Education Advancements
Education Advancements
  • 1988 – SAIHBTh syllabus & school recognition rules established. Linda Jackson became the first Education Chair.
  • 1990 – Alison Yammin took over as Education Chair (served for 10 years).
  • 2000 – Tracy Chambers elected as Education Chair.
1992
CIDESCO Leadership & Achievements
CIDESCO Leadership & Achievements
  • 1992 – Helene Bramwell became the first South African to serve on the CIDESCO board.
  • 1995 (22-24 September) – First CIDESCO Congress in Africa held at Sun City ("Beyond the Epidermis").
  • 2000 – Helene Bramwell elected CIDESCO President for two terms.
  • 2015 (May) – 63rd CIDESCO Congress held in South Africa ("Skin is Alive").
1998
Name & Logo Change
Name & Logo Change
  • SAIHBTh officially changed its name to:
    "The South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals (SAAHSP)."
  • Four flowers in logo represented four branches:
    • Transvaal
    • Cape Province
    • Natal
    • Orange Free State
2001
Establishment of Professional Accreditation Body (PAB)
Establishment of Professional Accreditation Body (PAB)
  • 16 August 2001 – PAB achieved ETQA (Education & Training Quality Assurance) status.
  • One of only five private companies accredited by SAQA.
  • Later transferred to new owners and closed down.
2002
Registration & Differentiation Issues
Registration & Differentiation Issues
  • Allied Health Professions Council lobbied for massage therapists, aromatherapists, and reflexologists to register.
  • SAAHSP chose not to register as it would restrict practitioners from working in retail.
2003
Amalgamation with SABA
Amalgamation with SABA
  • SAAHSP and SABA (South African Beauty Association) merged.
  • Represented industry at Service SETA Board under Skills Development & Levy Act.
2007
BHSEA Formation
BHSEA Formation
  • April 2007 – Beauty Health and Skincare Employers Association (BHSEA) inaugurated.
2013
Professional Body Status by SAQA
Professional Body Status by SAQA
    • 19 March 2013 – SAAHSP awarded Professional Body Status by SAQA.
    • Registered professional designations:
      • Nail Technologist
      • Beauty Technologist
      • Beauty Therapist
      • Somatologist
      • Advanced Aesthetic Therapist

    SAAHSP Qualification & QCTO Accreditation

    • SAAHSP became a Quality Assurance Partner (QAP) for QCTO.
    • Accredits providers offering National Diploma: Health and Skincare (Qualification 58310).

     

List of SAAHSP Presidents (1972 – Present)

1972 – 1975 Joan Lawrence

1975 – 1977 Brigitte Lebon-Jordaan

1977 – 1984 Christine du Raan

1984 – 1987 Shirley Gelb Karon

1987 – 1990 Helene Bramwell

1990 – 1993 Isa Carstens

1993 – 1999 Elizabeth Tarpey

1999 – 2002 Philippa Crichton

2002 Frances Green

2003 – 2005 Charlene Weidner

2005 – 2008 Sandy Roy

2008 – 2011 Tracy Chambers

2011 – 2013 Menna Kleine

2013 – 2015 Tina Schöltz

2015 – 2018 Menna Kleine

2018 – 2021 Elna Hagen

2021 – 2022 Ansa Bronkhorst

November 2022 Joelette Theron (Acting President)

2022 – January 2024 Philippa Crichton

February 2024 – Present Feroza Fakir

Time for a new look

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change” said Jim Rohn. And “change” is what happened in SAAHSP in September 2015. The Board decided the time had come to change the SAAHSP logo to something modern, colourful and essentially South African.

The 2 red “pillars" represent SAAHSP “protecting” the industry. 

The colours of different blocks represent the African Earth, Sea & Sky.

The 3 inside blocks represent Skin Care, Body Care & Nail Care

Innovation

Commitment

Accountability

Excellence

Gratitude

Trust your skin to the experts

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