Please note that I will be taking a break from doing Hair & Makeup for the rest of 2022 – so I will not be taking any new appointments until further notice.
After completing the 2 year intensive course at Isa Carstens Acadamy of Health & Skin Care in Stellenbosch and achieving National and International qualifications, I went on to study further at the Makeup Issue School of Professional Makeup in Cape Town in 2001 (back then it was still known as The Big Issue School of Professional Makeup).
I have been working in the makeup industry ever since, perfecting my skills to a fine art.
Since then I have also attended refresher makeup courses, hair styling courses, as well as an Airbrush MakeUp course.
While Airbrush MakeUp is still a relatively “new” concept here in South Africa, and especially Cape Town, it has already been in existence for more than 30 years – and it is becoming increasingly more popular due to the rise in HD quality cameras, which shows every single detail…
Here are some of the reasons that I choose to use Airbrush foundation:
- Long-lasting. Airbrush makeup lasts the whole day without smearing, running, fading or caking.
- Perfect flawless cover. The finish with airbrush makeup looks a bit more flawless, smoother, airbrushed and done (but still natural), with less product on your face, while traditional foundation becomes more visible, the more you apply. Airbrush makeup is favored above normal makeup to cover skin imperfections such as Acne, Scars, Rosacea etc as it covers very well without looking cakey.
- Hello To High-Definition Close Ups. Airbrush makeup works brilliantly for HD (High definition) and Digital technology (like digital cameras), because it compliments the skin tone instead of creating unwanted texture by sitting on top of it. Some skin discolourations and imperfections, scars, and puffiness are visually blended out more successfully under airbrush makeup, because these tiny “pixels” of base on the skin reflects light and creates a smoother and natural looking appearance.
The Airbrush foundation that I use is from KRYOLAN.
Their color-true products were made to stand up on stage and on camera, even under harsh HD lighting and filming conditions, so it is tear/sweat resistant and very long-wearing, yet super comfortable to wear. The formula is highly pigmented and color-intense, so a little goes a long way, and because you use less product, it looks and feels more natural, while still giving the necessary coverage.
It is applied with and airbrush compressor, which sprays the foundation onto the skin in a fine mist, giving an even and flawless finish.
For some more info and reasons why I choose to use Airbrush Foundation, please click ‘here’.
KRYOLAN also refuses to test their products on animals, so they are an animal cruelty-free product range.
Please visit the pages below to see some of my work, and for more information on all the MakeUp services that I offer:
FITNESS / BODY BUILDING SHOOTS
I provide both MakeUp & basic Hair Styling for Fitness & Body Building shoots. I also prefer to use Airbrush foundation, which looks great in photographs, is sweat resistant and also has a much better staying power…
BOUDOIR SHOOTS
Most ladies aren’t comfortable looking at themselves in lingerie, let alone posing for photos in them… having your Hair & MakeUp done professionally will give you an immediate confidence boost!..
MATERNITY SHOOTS
Even a glowing ‘mommy to be’ needs a little help to look her best in these special photographs, which is why I also provide both MakeUp & basic Hair Styling services for Maternity Shoots – traveling to your home, Studio or location…
MODEL PORTFOLIO PHOTO SHOOTS
Having your MakeUp / Hair done professionally for your portfolio photo shoot can make a world of difference to the final product of your images! I provide photographic Hair & MakeUp services for any Model Portfolio Shoot.
ENGAGEMENT SHOOTS
Engagement shoots are such happy and exciting occasions, almost as much as the actual wedding! 😉 and I just love being able to be a part of it by doing MakeUp & basic Hair Styling for the happy “Bride to Be”…
NEWBORN SHOOTS
Newborn Mommies are usually so focused on their new bundle of joy, that they neglect themselves a little… So I just love pampering them with a bit of makeup and basic hair styling to look their best in those special photographs…
MATRIC BALLS / FAREWELLS / DANCES
While a lot of young ladies have had a lot more exposure to ‘how to’ MakeUp videos and tutorials… having their MakeUp/Hair done professionally for that special night can still make a world of difference!…
WEDDINGS
Perfect bridal MakeUp requires just the right amount of blush, lipstick & eye colour. And with all the money that you invest in making your day perfect, you cannot afford to have your artist make any mistakes…
FAMILY SHOOTS
Often mommy neglects herself while making sure that everyone else looks ‘picture perfect’ for the Shoot… So why not treat yourself with a bit of MakeUp and basic Hair Styling to look your best in those special photographs with your loved ones!…