Blush Academy opening doors for aspiring beauty therapists

The beauty industry is thriving, and as long as women want to look and feel good, there will always be a demand for beauty therapists.

This industry is filled with possibility, and the chance to learn and grow as styles and trends constantly evolve. The opportunities are limitless, with qualifications allowing you a stepping stone into industries such as salons, cruise liners and resorts, television, teaching, blogging and beauty-related PR. The entrepreneurial opportunities are also omnipresent and exceptionally rewarding.

Beauty school is the best first step, and the Blush Beauty Academy is the perfect environment to learn make-up, special effects, beauty therapy and hairdressing. Based at 311 Ontdekkers Road in Ontdekkers Park, the academy focuses on teaching all the skills to help you grow into an exceptional beauty professional.

As the only Kryolan-endorsed beauty school in Africa, Blush is able to teach their students the most up-to-date, international trends and techniques. Blush is also accredited, offering valid and recognised qualifications issued by several awarding bodies. All course fees include international examinations and registration, relevant beauty kits, uniforms and textbooks, with no hidden costs.

Blush Academy puts their focus on quality education, and as such, they show immense care for their students and provide classes that are small enough for each student to get the individual attention they need. To find out more about what Blush offers or to register for your course, visit www.blushacademy.co.za or call 011 763 7667. Alternatively, send an email to info@blushacademy.co.za and a dedicated team member will get back to you.

Our Story

MC & Louise van der Merwe has been in the industry for 20 years during which time they were the successful owners of a make-up & hairdressing school for 16 years. They decided to make a break from the franchise they were part of to start a new academy with a new vision and mission:

To train quality professional make-up artists, beauty therapists and hairdressers on international up to date standards.

They decided to move away from the general business model of mass training and rather focus on bringing quality experience and unique world-class training to their students, investing in their futures and making sure their students are equipped to handle the modern-day industry.

Meet the team

Louise van der Merwe: Louise is a passionate qualified make-up artist as well as a beauty therapist and teacher who has been in the industry for over 20 years. She has trained many students during her 16 years of owning a Make-up Academy.  She is also a certified Kryolan professional make-up trainer and a firm believer in the brand.  She has travelled internationally for training with Kryolan professional make-up. Learning from top international artist like Jos Brands, Paul Merchant & Emilie Guillermin. 

MC van der Merwe: MC is the husband and business partner of Louise. He works behind the scenes to manage the business side of things, making sure that everything runs smoothly. Thanks to MC the rest of the staff at Blush Academy can focus on quality education, while he keeps the gears oiled. MC is also the proud owner of two Kryolan shops and is therefore able to provide employment opportunities to graduates of Blush Academy.

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