Partners Hair Marks Four Decades of Style, Skill, and Social Impact in Cape Town, South Africa

October 27, 2025 at 07:54 AM EDT

Celebrating 40 years of excellence: Partners Hair and Lewis Thomas elevate local talent, collaborate with global brands, and set the standard for community impact.

Partners Hair, Western Cape's top salon brand, is celebrating four decades of setting the standard in hair styling, training, and community upliftment as it marks 41 years.

Founded in 1984 by Lewis Thomas, Partners Hair has grown from a single salon in Cape Town to over 24 locations. Thomas, still driven by the same passion for excellence, creativity, and care, says it's impressive to see how far the salon has come. "We are so proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary," said Thomas. "I never imagined what 41 years into the future would look like, but I always knew that what we stood for, excellence, opportunity, and community, would keep us going. And here we are, decades later, still growing and shining."

Partners Hair has built a social legacy through its inclusivity, opening up career pathways and top-quality service standards. For over 41 years, Partners Hair has undergone many changes, including expanding into new locations, innovating in haircare, creating jobs, and driving professional development in Cape Town and beyond. Thomas says the growth of the salon has been more about people, not just growing a business. "What we have built is a business and a family of stylists who grow, learn, and lift others as they climb. That's what makes Partners Hair special and has helped us stand the test of time," added Thomas.

When Thomas started building Partners Hair, he wanted a salon that combined artistry with creativity. His goal was to create beautiful styles and open up professional pathways for South Africans with limited access to formal training. That vision led to the establishment of the Partners Hair Design Training Academy, a SETA-accredited institution that champions access for local Capetonians. The academy offers practical, career-changing training and mentoring for individuals who go on to become renowned, award-winning stylists and industry leaders.

Through its expansion, training, and development initiatives, Partners Hair has created hundreds of sustainable jobs across the Western Cape and continues to transform lives for individuals, families, and communities. The salon is celebrated today for its trend-forward approach, exceptional service standards, and Thomas's commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Across its services, including styling, advanced coloring, and high-quality hair care, each salon combines local expertise with world-class expertise, thanks in part to Partners Hair's long-standing partnerships with global brands such as Kérastase, L'Oreal Professionnel, Pureology, and Mizani. These partnerships ensure the brand provides its clients with the latest global techniques, and Partners Hair continues to lead with innovation backed by consistency, trust, and style. At the core of Partners Hair's 41-year philosophy is Thomas's mantra "uplift as we climb". Through this people-first approach and Thomas's community work, the salon brand has received numerous awards, including industry and regional leadership awards, Job Creator of the Year, and Hairstylist of the Year.

As Partners Hair celebrates another year and another year, the salon brand will continue to invest in growth, education, and innovation. The journey is proof of what happens when artistry, entrepreneurship, and community come together. The brand has stayed true to its purpose and will continue to grow, empower, and innovate.

"Fourty years is a big number, but we have miles to cover still. We want to keep creating opportunities, setting trends, and building something that lasts another 40 years and beyond," concluded Thomas.

About Partners Hair:

Founded in 1984, Partners Hair is Cape Town's standard-setter for exceptional salon services, trend-forward styling, advanced coloring, and high-quality hair care. The brand, under the leadership of Lewis Thomas, has built a reputation for quality and forged partnerships with global brands to guarantee new opportunities, campaigns, and launches. With 24 locations, a SETA-accredited academy, and community initiatives, Partners Hair has established itself as the Western Cape's leading salon brand and an industry leader in South Africa's hair industry.

For more information on Partners Hair and its legacy of quality and exceptional service, visit https://partnershair.co.za/.

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