Karien Weyers

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Bilingual hair & make-up artist based in Cape Town with a professional kit and experience styling all hair textures, with strong attention to detail and excellent timing under pressure.

About

Bilingual hair & make-up artist based in Cape Town with a professional kit and experience styling all hair textures, with strong attention to detail and excellent timing under pressure. Comfortable with both male and female grooming, and quick to do continuity and fast touch-ups on set or on location.

I translate creative briefs (English to Afrikaans) and deliver natural/day, HD/camera and basic SFX make-up for school projects, events, workplace productions and weddings. I maintain high hygiene standards and manage work efficiently across call-ins, remote shoots and freelanced sessions.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Other
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience

Translator (creative briefs: English to Afrikaans) / Bilingual support · Freelance / bilingual client & team workJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Translated creative briefs from English to Afrikaans for bilingual clients and teams to support smooth production and consistent styling/make-up direction.

Hair & Make-up Artist / Freelancer for educational and production work · Various (school projects, events, workplace productions, weddings)Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Delivered hair and make-up for educational projects and production environments, ensuring camera-appropriate results (HD/camera make-up) and reliable continuity during on-set or event timelines.

Freelance Hair & Make-up Artist (Self-Employed) · Self-employedJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Provided hair styling and makeup for school projects, events, workplace productions, and weddings. Translated creative briefs from English to Afrikaans for bilingual clients/teams while maintaining high standards of hygiene, timing, and client communication. Ran and managed salon operations for six years, ensuring consistent service quality. Built a portfolio covering natural, glam, and event styling, including ongoing maintenance of tools and kits, fast touch-ups, and styling that works under DOP/lighting requirements.

Education· 12

Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 · SETA2030 – 2026
International Diploma in Hair and Barbering · City and Guilds International2030 – 2026
NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 · Early Childhood Development Practitioner2030 – 2026
Short Courses · Hair Academy - ECD (West Coast College)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 42030 – 2026
City and Guilds International Diploma in Hair and Barbering2030 – 2026
Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)2030 – 2026
Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate (Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)2030 – 2026

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