
Hello & Welcome to Brow Boutique Academy
Brow Boutique was established as one of the first niche microblading specialists in South Africa back in 2016. We have a client base of over 7500 clients and close to 250 students and pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality work with results and a reputation that speaks for itself.
Jess Hollingdrake, the owner and head trainer of Brow Boutique has honed her skills and technique over the last few years in the industry. Jess is a full member of PCASA as well as an affiliate member and corporate member of the SAAHSP (South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals) . Jess has completed muliple master’s training's in Advanced Permanent Makeup, Microblading, Colour Knowledge and Pigment Removal. She is a well known trainer as well as an international conference speaker on permanent cosmetics.
Through her own experience, Jess has formulated various training programs based on practical, first hand knowledge of owning and operating an established and exclusive permanent makeup business. As a trainer - she strongly believes in affording her students the best possible foundation on which they can grow a valuable skill and excel in all aspects of their permanent cosmetic careers.
Our training courses include PDF pre-study manuals, glossy full-colour magazine style manuals, personalised kits (of your choice) all stationary and cosumables provided for (students are NEVER required to use their kit supplies in our classes) delicious lunch, snacks and refreshments from our student kitchen as well as one-on-one after class support at the end of each day should it be required.
The Brow Boutique Studios are located inside an exclusive private estate where our property houses our studio space which comprises of a comfy waiting room, 2 en-suite treatment rooms and a private garden as well as a separate fully equipped 150 square meter dedicated training facility and additional studio space for students.
MATERIALS
Our courses have been developed with the utmost care to both practicality, longevity and budget. Therefore when planning a course through us you will have various available
kit options to choose from
Our kits are quality checked and expertly put together. The products in our kits, right down to the exact consumables, are the same products that Brow Boutique use in our own studio's.
Alongside our kits, we have also produced in depth , full colour training manuals for our students that are used through your career as a point of reference. Our training manuals are beautifully laid out, easy to comprehend and are invaluable to any microblading artist's education.
ENVIROMENT
At Brow Boutique, we strongly believe that a positive, supportive and comfortable training environment
is imperative to our learner's success.
We have ensured that our academy is a safe,inclusive and
friendly space where students of all ages, colours and creeds can feel at home.
SUPPORT
Our student's are required to complete case studies after their course in order to receive their full certification.
By implementing case studies into
our training, we are able to assist trainee's with their techniques, strengthen the communcation between trainee and trainer as well as ensure our students are producing beautiful quality work.
We will never leave you stranded - we have a dedicated Whatsapp support group for all trainee's as well as regular refresher classes.
Our Training
MATERIALS
Our courses have been developed with the utmost care to both practicality,
longevity and budget. Therefore when planning a course through us you will have various available kit options to choose from
Our kits are quality checked and expertly put together. The products in our kits, right down
to the exact consumables, are the same products that Brow Boutique use in our own studio's.
Alongside our kits, we have also produced in depth , full colour training manuals for our students that are used through your career as a point of reference. Our training manuals are beautifully laid out, easy to comprehend and are invaluable to any microblading artist's education. For ongoing peace of mind, Brow Boutique stocks a huge variety of Microblading and Permanent Makeup supplies that can be purchased in store or online and delivered to you anywhere in South Africa.
ENVIROMENT
At Brow Boutique, we strongly believe that a positive, supportive and comfortable training environment is imperative to our learner's success. We have ensured that our academy is a safe,inclusive and friendly space where students of all ages, colours and creeds can feel at home.
SUPPORT
Our student's are also required to complete case studies after the course
in order to receive their certificates. By implementing case studies into
our training, we are able to assist trainee's with their techniques, strengthen
the communication between trainee and trainer as well as ensure our students are producing beautiful quality work. We will never leave you stranded - we have a dedicated Whatsapp support group for all trainee's as well as regular refresher classes.
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Our Courses
MICROBLADING
South Africa's Most In-Depth Fundamental Microblading course.
Our students are not just taught
how to microblade, they are taught how to emulate Jess’s signature technique for natural looking brows.
Unlike other training academies, we offer an intense 5 day training course. We do not believe in shortcuts and our students are trained to meet every strict international standard. We only use the highest quality products in our own studios and do not differ in our training.
Our students have access to our support groups and regular refresher classes to ensure peace of mind and high quality professional and safe microblading
PERMANENT MAKEUP
Permanent Makeup Courses For All Skill Levels
Permanent Makeup (PMU) also called 'Micropigmentation' or 'Cosmetic Tattooing' , is a popular well-tolerated cosmetic treatment involving the controlled insertion of safe colour pigments into the epidermal layer of the skin, instantly improving appearance, facial definition and in most instances, a long lasting effect.
We have various training options for our Permanent Makeup Training. We offer Conversion Courses for trained Microblading Artists, Full Fundamental Permanent Makeup for complete beginners and Focus Courses for students wanting to specialise in one area of cosmetic tattooing.
OMBRE BROWS
The beauty world's latest and most popular brow trend
Ombré eyebrows—also known as ombré powder eyebrows—refers to a semi-permanent method of shading the brow to perfect their shape, fill in sparse areas, and create a gradient effect.
While microblading involves hand-carving small lines into the skin to deposit semi-permanent pigment and create defined, hair-like strokes, the ombré brows technique uses a machine to create pixelated dots that create a powder-like, shaded brow.
We offer two options with our Ombre Brow courses - Powder Brow training for beginner students or Microshading training for qualified brow artists.
ADVANCED
Upgrade your skill set with our advanced one-on-one classes
After 6 years as an established training academy with a large student base. we have identified a clear need in our industry for advanced qualifications, expert training and industry skill building.
We have developed a range of high caliber advanced courses available to PMU artists, Microblading artists and Tattoo Artists alike.
These courses are available to students who have trained through any academy, anywhere in the world.
REMOVAL
Li-FT® is the most effective saline lightening solution on the market.
Brow Boutique offers tattoo removal training to both permanent makeup artists and tattoo artists that are already machine/device trained as well as beginners training for microblading artists or beauty therapists with no previous tattoo experience.
Saline solution is a common, effective approach to lightening tattoos. However, it is a slower process than other treatments, this method is popular because it is much safer than other removal procedures. This service is done using the same traditional equipment (machine, needles, etc) used in the tattooing process. However, instead of pigment, this saline solution is implanted into the skin.
Testimonials
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" Jess Hollingdrake is an amazing teacher, my experience so far with my microblading training course has been an exciting and insightful time. Jess is extremely attentive and patient teacher, her knowledge from all her years microblading has eased me into gaining confidence in my training and in myself and I'm so grateful for the course. Thank you Jess xxx "
- Jessica Cherry Fernandes
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" I attended training at Brow Boutique & I absolutely loved every minute of it!!!
I fully recommend it for anyone looking to gain as much information and skill as they possibly can!
Thank you Jess & Brow Boutique team! You ladies are amazing"
- Kieren-lee Schunke
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"My very first set of microbladed brows. Done and dusted.
It was such an amazing experience to work with @browboutiquesouthafrica and the team. Jess is such a patient, kind and caring person. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer! May this be the first set of beautiful brows to come!"
- Shimone Morton
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"Hi Jess, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity for training through you it was a great experience I have learned so much.
You are an outstanding trainer and our kits are so pretty. I can't wait to start my career knowing I trained through the best <3