Brigette van Huyssteen

Salon Owner | Curve Model Finalist | Advocate Against Child Trafficking

Primary Industry/Category: Beauty & Wellness, Fashion, Philanthropy

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Category: Entrepreneur & Public Figure

Consent for Collaborations: Yes, open for discussion with brands and mission-aligned partners.

Biography

Brigette van Huyssteen is a Pretoria-based salon owner, a Curve finalist for The Next Opulent Model SA, and a dedicated Battle Angel for Unchain Our Children NPO, fighting against child abuse and trafficking.

Brigette van Huyssteen is a dynamic force of entrepreneurship, advocacy, and empowerment. Her journey in the beauty industry began at the age of 12 in her mother’s salon, sparking a lifelong passion for helping people feel confident and beautiful. This passion evolved into her own successful salon, a space she has cultivated as a sanctuary for empowerment and self-care.

Driven by a profound desire to make a tangible difference, Brigette channels her entrepreneurial platform into advocacy. As a proud Battle Angel for Unchain Our Children NPO, she works tirelessly to combat child abuse and trafficking, finding deep purpose in rescuing and restoring the most vulnerable. Her commitment to community upliftment began young, co-hosting fundraisers for causes like the Jacaranda Children’s Home.

In 2025, Brigette’s empowering narrative expanded as she became a Curve Finalist for The Next Opulent Model South Africa. Having lost 40kg for her own confidence, she now uses the runway to champion body positivity and the powerful message that “beauty comes in every shape, and confidence is the real standard.”

Brigette seamlessly intertwines her roles, ensuring that each aspect of her work, whether beautifying a client, walking the runway, or fighting for a child’s safety, is rooted in a core mission: to remind every individual of their inherent worth, love, and dignity.

Areas of Expertise / Specialization

* Salon Ownership & Business Management

* Cosmetic Beauty Services & Client Care

* Curve & Plus-Size Modelling

* Advocacy Against Child Abuse & Trafficking

* Community Upliftment & NGO Support

* Body Positivity & Empowerment Coaching

* Public Speaking & Brand Collaboration

Key Achievements & Milestones

* 2025: Named a Curve Finalist for The Next Opulent Model South Africa in conjunction with TopModel London.

* 2024-Present: Official Battle Angel for Unchain Our Children NPO, aiding in rescue operations and community support projects.

* Successfully lost 40kg as part of a personal journey to build self-confidence for her modelling career.

* Established and runs a successful beauty salon, creating a recognized space for empowerment and confidence-building.

* Co-hosted a fundraising fashion show for the Jacaranda Children’s Home after finishing school.

Projects / Portfolio Highlights

| The Next Opulent Model SA 2025 | Curve Finalist | Competing to redefine beauty standards on a national and international platform. Finale on 14 August 2025 at SunBet Time Square. |

| Unchain Our Children Advocacy | Battle Angel & Volunteer | Actively participating in rescue operations, safe-house projects, and awareness campaigns to combat child trafficking and abuse. |

| Empowerment Salon | Founder & Owner | A beauty salon built on the philosophy of inner and outer transformation, dedicated to making clients feel seen, valued, and confident. |

In Her Own Words: Q&A Highlights

On her inspiration for salon ownership:

“I fell in love with the beauty industry from a very young age… It became my absolute passion to see women feel so confident and beautiful. The energy of an empowered woman is just something extraordinary.”

On her motivation for advocacy:

“Saving an abandoned baby from a field, rescuing a child about to be sold… is what really makes me feel alive. I decided that one can show compassion and love by just showing up and bearing some of the weight.”

On the intersection of her work:

“Activism keeps my business grounded in purpose. It reminds me daily that success is not just about profit, but about impact… I strive to ensure that inclusivity and ethical practices are actual principles that drive my work.”

On her message to the world:

“Ultimately, the message I hope to spread… is simple but profound: YOU are worthy of love, safety, and dignity. Whether I’m performing beauty services or standing up for children’s rights, that truth guides everything I do.”