South Africa has never had a home for its finest makeup artists. Until now.
The Makeup Masterclass is a members-only collective, curated by Brandon Walt and Johan Ungerer. We find the clients, handle the bookings and the payments, and put your work in front of the brides, matrics and brands who want the very best.
Every artist is personally vetted to one standard. Clients book online, anywhere in the country, and see a single all-in price. You do what you do best: the artistry.
Brandon Walt & Johan Ungerer Founders
Membership
The privileges of membership.
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Clients, delivered
Brides, matrics, events and editorial clients book online and are matched to you by distance and level.
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Paid upfront
Every booking is paid in full before the day. No chasing deposits, no awkward money conversations.
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Your studio, online
A luxury profile with your portfolio, verified reviews and your own booking link to share anywhere.
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Recognised by level
Rising, Professional, Senior and Master. Your level rises with your experience and every review.
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The stage
Masterclass shows, and the world of The Next Opulent Model South Africa, the country's biggest modelling stage.
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Learn from the best
Masterclasses and the Academy, led by Brandon Walt, to keep your craft ahead of the industry.
Ten minutes, ten photos and a short confidentiality agreement.
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Personally vetted
Your portfolio is reviewed by Brandon's team and you're placed on a level.
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Founding profile
Your profile, portfolio and booking link go live before the public launch.
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First bookings
Requests arrive in your portal the day public bookings open.
The standard every Masterclass artist is held to. Work by Brandon Walt.
Pricing by level
What clients pay at each level
Clients see one all-in price, set by the artist's level. The higher your level, the more each booking is worth. Your exact earnings are shown in your artist portal as soon as you apply.
RisingUnder 2 years · −15%
Professional2 to 6 years · standard
Senior7 to 9 years · +10%
Master10+ years · +20%
Bridal makeup
per bride
RisingR1 810
ProfessionalR2 130
SeniorR2 340
MasterR2 560
Bridal trial
per bride
RisingR1 770
ProfessionalR2 080
SeniorR2 290
MasterR2 500
Bridal party
per person
RisingR1 370
ProfessionalR1 610
SeniorR1 770
MasterR1 930
Matric, events and shoots
per person
RisingR1 310
ProfessionalR1 540
SeniorR1 690
MasterR1 850
Hair styling
per person
RisingR710
ProfessionalR830
SeniorR910
MasterR1 000
Bride's wedding-day hair
per bride
RisingR1 010
ProfessionalR1 190
SeniorR1 310
MasterR1 430
Prices follow the event date: a 2027 wedding is priced at 2027 rates. Travel is added at R7/km, there and back, from the artist's base, and goes 100% to the artist.
The founders
Two names behind the next big thing in South African beauty
The Makeup Masterclass brings together one of the country's most sought-after makeup artists and the man behind its biggest modelling stage.
Key Artist · Co-founder · CEO
Brandon Walt
Internationally acclaimed makeup artist and founder of Brandon Walt Beauty. For a decade Brandon has created bridal, editorial, film and red carpet looks in South Africa, Dubai and the Seychelles, and he is Glam Director of The Next Opulent Model South Africa. Every Masterclass artist is vetted to his standard.
10yearsA decade at the top of South African beauty
Founder and CEO of The Next Opulent Model South Africa, which grew from 20 finalists in a hotel conference room to more than 200 finalists performing for nearly 5,000 guests at Time Square SunBet Arena. Johan brings the stage, the partners and the production behind every Makeup Masterclass show.
Founder and CEOThe Next Opulent Model South Africa, the country's biggest modelling competition
The Next Opulent Model KidzThe kids' edition of the competition, for South Africa's young models
Sun InternationalPresenting partner of The Next Opulent Model at Time Square SunBet Arena, Pretoria
Top Model Worldwide, LondonThe Next Opulent Model is its exclusive South African partner
Johan Ungerer Signature EventsProducer of live shows for audiences of nearly 5,000
Nothing. Applying is free. If you're approved, membership is R199 a month by card, and every rand goes into national marketing that brings clients to the collective.
How do bookings reach me?
A client chooses you or is matched to you. The request arrives in your artist portal with the date, venue and all-in quote, and you have 12 hours to accept or decline. Declining has no penalty.
How and when am I paid?
The client pays in full before the day. You're paid by EFT at the end of the month for every completed booking, with your travel paid on top. Your exact earnings are shown in your portal as soon as you apply.
Where do I need to be based?
Anywhere in South Africa. You set your base when you apply, and clients are matched to you by distance.
How is my level decided?
We place you on a level by years of experience and portfolio when we approve you: Rising, Professional, Senior or Master. Reviews and reliability move you up.
What do I need to apply?
About ten minutes, a profile photo, ten photos of your best work and your banking details. You'll also sign a short confidentiality agreement.
When does the public launch?
Soon. Founding artists go live first, so your profile and reviews are ready on the day clients can book.
Looking to book?
Public bookings open soon.
Brandon Walt, our Key Artist, is taking bookings today.
