{"id":509,"date":"2025-09-08T04:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T04:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unplugmagazine.co.nz\/?p=509"},"modified":"2025-09-21T18:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T18:07:32","slug":"nadine-sander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unplugmagazine.co.nz\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/nadine-sander\/","title":{"rendered":"Nadine Sander"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nadine Sander is a South African make-up artist, hairstylist, and motivational speaker known for her work in bridal, editorial, and special effects make-up. She is an internationally accredited professional who combines technical precision with a client-cantered approach rooted in accessibility and faith-based values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Life and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nadine Sander is based in Port Shepstone on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her academic and professional training includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Internationally Accredited Certificate in Complete Make-Up Design (Kohl Make-Up Academy, 2017), covering bridal, fashion, theatre, media, airbrush, and hair design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Internationally Accredited Certificate in Body Painting and Special Effects Artistry (Kohl Make-Up Academy, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Internationally Accredited Hair Design and Styling Certificate (Kohl Make-Up Academy, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate (Pharmacy Healthcare Academy \u2013 Clicks Group, 2016).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– TEFL Teaching Certificate (The TEFL Academy, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Currently pursuing a Diploma in Personal Training (Trifocus Academy, 2025\u2013present), which includes group fitness, sports nutrition, and social media marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make-Up Artistry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sander began her career in 2016, specializing in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Bridal and special occasion make-up (e.g., weddings, matric farewells, maternity shoots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Editorial and runway make-up (e.g., fashion shows, magazine features, television productions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Special effects and body painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work has been featured in publications such as Woman and Home Magazine and Love Beyond Words Magazine, as well as on Fox Television. She has also participated in high-profile events like South African Fashion Week and the Hospice Event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching and Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sander offers hands-on make-up training for individuals seeking to enhance their skills. Her approach is grounded in inclusivity and faith, emphasizing that make-up should be accessible regardless of budget. She believes in “revealing inner glow rather than masking it” and aims to create experiences that are “warm, personal, and joy-filled.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Award for Most Outstanding Image & Skillful Technique (recognizing technical excellence in photographic make-up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Award of Excellence (Kohl Make-Up Academy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Featured in *Woman and Home Magazine (2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Motivational Speaker at the Love Beyond Words Women’s Annual Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Collaborations with photographers, models, and brands such as Woolworths (W-Beauty promotions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

selected Projects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Woman and Home Magazine Feature (2019): Make-up and hair styling for a fashion shoot focused on everyday women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Fox Television Documentary (2018): Make-up for “I Remember Me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Miss South Africa Portrait Shoot (2018): Make-up and hair for contestant Sajna Premnath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– South African Fashion Week (2018): Part of the Kohl Make-Up Academy team, working with celebrities like Lee Cole and Miss SA 2017 Ade Van Heerden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Woolworths W-Beauty Promotions (2019\u20132020): Lead make-up artist and workshop instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Brand and Collaborations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sander describes her brand as “rooted in obedience to God” and focuses on serving clients with humility and joy. She consents to collaborations and has worked with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Photographers (e.g., Bianca Vorster, Sajna Premnath).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Models (e.g., Bethany De Waal, Jane Volker).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Brands (e.g., Woolworths, Love Beyond Words Magazine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is currently involved in a collaboration to raise awareness about Alopecia and teach make-up techniques for affected individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Instagram: @nadine.sander.makeup https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nadine.sander.makeup?igsh=Y2IkMXB5eW9qc3Qy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Facebook: Nadine Sander Makeup & Hair https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nadinesander.makeup.hair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– TikTok: @nadinesander148 https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nadinesander148?_t=ZS-8zDFbYosOmY&_r=1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Phone: +27 78 761 8494 (WhatsApp preferred)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Email: nadine@sandergroup.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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