GET TO KNOW ME

I am a multi faceted artist and business owner with two decades of experience in both make-up and hair.

I’m a versatile artist and business owner with over 20 years of experience in both makeup and hair. My work spans across editorial, beauty, and film, where I love combining creativity with solid technical know-how.  I dedicated myself to education for 12 years —training students and managing successful makeup academies. 

With a background in hairdressing, I’m able to refine every detail of a client’s look, ensuring everything from makeup to hair comes together seamlessly. Whether I’m building a look from my own vision or bringing someone else’s concept to life, I thrive on translating inspiration from colours, shapes, textures, and even sound into collaborative designs. 

Beyond artistry, running a business has sharpened my skills in professionalism, problem-solving, organisation, and adaptability—qualities that have kept me grounded and resilient throughout my career. I also specialise in working with and teaching makeup application on a wide range of skin tones, from the lightest to the deepest.
  
In 2021, I relocated from South Africa to Australia and now manage Kohl Makeup Academy remotely while returning to hands-on creative work. Based on the Gold Coast, I’ve been lucky to contribute to exciting projects with clients like Virgin Atlantic, Foxtel, SBS, AACTA Awards, Stellar Magazine, Top Golf, Young Rock 2, Nautilus, Rock Island Mysteries, Boy Swallows Universe, The Bachelors, Opera Queensland, Godzilla x Kong, Apple Never Falls, Mortal Kombat 2, Spa Weekend, Voltron and more. My hair and makeup design credits for Australian film productions include One Perfect Match, Designing Christmas, Time Capsule Christmas, A Royal Proposal, and A Vintage Christmas, You Always, Beauty from Pain.

In South Africa, I worked on productions and fashion events such as Fashion Week, NWTS (Celebrity Runway Show), African Fashion Council, Miss South Africa, and the South African Music Awards.

I’ve been honoured to receive several industry awards, including multiple wins at the International Beauty Industry Awards for Best Avant-Garde and Best Full Face makeup, as well as an ABIA 2022 finalist nod for High Fashion/Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year.

My experience also includes product training and educational content development for brands like YSL and Urban Decay (under L’Oréal South Africa). I hold a range of international certifications in makeup artistry, assessment, and internal quality assurance for makeup education.