Imbalie Beauty - proud owner of Placecol skin care clinics, Dream Nails salons, World of Beauty salons and Perfect 10 studios Our group has almost 150 beauty salons nationally and we are proud to have Natasha Sutherland as our Brand Ambassador. (Natasha in Placecol Brooklyn, Pretoria)
In 2012 Placecol celebrates its 15th Anniversary, the brand was started by a legend in the beauty industry, Elma Mckenzie in Ermelo in 1980, 32 years ago. Elma often receives accolades in Professional Beauty for being the top salon. Our group received another accolade where Placecol branded salons were voted as the Number 1 Beauty Salon as part of the Beeld Newspaper readers’ awards in November 2011, the second year in a row. (Leslie and Elma Mckenzie)
Our Dream Nails Beauty salons, which were acquired by the group in 2007, are more than 25 years old and currently undergoing a name change back from DNB to Dream Nails Beauty. The brand was founded by Nora Barnard, who also made a significant contribution to the beauty industry. Dream Nails Beauty is the leaders in the nail industry and the brand is well known by all South Africans. ( Nora Barnard, middle and Dita Martins on her right hand side still today in our group at one of early Dream Nails salons)
In 2010 our group launched a new concept salon, World of Beauty which offers skin care, nail care and hair treatments for its clients. Our Perfect 10 studios which were acquired in March 2012, was owned by Vicky and Arthur Barrable. Vicky is well known for her major contribution in the beauty industry and has dedicated her life to the Perfect 10 brand, she still owns a Perfect 10 studio.  (Vicky and Esna) Despite comprising brands and franchises that are both well-established and recognised in South Africa, Imbalie Beauty recognises the fact that its business journey towards success and sustainability is an ongoing one.

To achieve its vision of becoming the largest and most desirable beauty franchise group in South Africa, it has identified the following business goals or objectives:

-         to become the most desirable beauty franchise group in South Africa;

-         to expand the support structure for franchisees to ensure their sustainability and profitability;

-         to attract and retain world-class managers and beauty therapists, technicians and hair stylists throughout the salon group; and

-         to consistently introduce innovative beauty products and services.

All of these have been developed in line with Imbalie’s mission of making a positive change in the world through self-improvement and self-empowerment, and by increasing the self-esteem of its customers.

For franchise information contact Kelly Dunn at kelly@imbaliebeauty.co.za

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