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.

Karien Weyers

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Translator (creative briefs: English to Afrikaans) / Bilingual support at Freelance / bilingual client & team work
January 1, 2018 - Present
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 at Various (school projects, events, workplace productions, weddings)
January 1, 2018 - Present
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) at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
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

Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at SETA
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
International Diploma in Hair and Barbering at City and Guilds International
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Early Childhood Development Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Short Courses at Hair Academy - ECD (West Coast College)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at SETA (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
International Diploma in Hair and Barbering at City and Guilds International
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Early Childhood Development Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Hair at Hair Academy - West Coast College (ECD)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at SETA
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
International Diploma in Hair and Barbering at City and Guilds International
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 at College - Images1 / I’m seeing it referenced as 'College' only
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Hair Academy - Natural bridal make up short courses at Hair Academy / West Coast College (ECD)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Qualifications

Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
City and Guilds International Diploma in Hair and Barbering
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate (Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Senior Hairstylist SETA Certificate Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
International Diploma in Hair and Barbering (City and Guilds International)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Natural Bridal Make-up (short course)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Travel & Hospitality

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