Our role as Image consultants is becoming more and more important in our country as more women enter the corporate world and are finding it important to be groomed in a way that would be beneficial to the advancement of their careers, and in a way that will give them the confidence to deal with the challenges presented to them in highly competitive and pressured environments.

As colour consultants we present workshops and do private consultations to teach women the benefits of understanding and wearing their best colours in both clothing and make up, in order to enhance their natural beauty and to create a harmony that ensures that they look their best at all times. This includes teaching them to use colour to enhance and flatter their features and in so doing to project successful 'colour images'.

As image consultants we teach women to understand their own personal style expression, and they learn how to be comfortable with 'who they are'. After doing an individual figure analysis we teach the ladies how to accentuate the positive aspects and to minimize the negative points of their unique figures. They learn to use certain styles wisely and once again a few colour 'tricks' prove helpful. A woman who knows that she is 'put together' well is always more confident and we also include workshops in wardrobe planning and the advantages of using accessories successfully.

Image Workshops are the ideal way for you to learn the benefits of understanding your colour harmony, style and figure analysis, and we have devised a course for small groups which allows for personalised attention so that you will be confident enough to apply the results of your analysis.

Hair and Make up by Norine Victor

Magriet's Testimony

"For some time I did not feel good about myself, I blamed it on stress, being on the wrong side of 40, in need of a holiday! I thought it would be interesting to attend one of Norine's workshops -there I learnt that I was wearing the wrong colour clothing, the wrong colour make up, and even my hair colour was wrong! I was in need of a drastic change! I decided to take the plunge! I phoned Norine for the "complete makeover".

She changed my hair colour to suit my skin tone and eyes; the same went for my make up colours. The result was amazing!! I only realized then that I couldn't remember when last I had received a compliment. The compliments started pouring in. The greatest fun was watching my friends' faces and absolute disbelief!! I feel good about myself again! I also attended the rest of the workshops - learning about figure analysis and wardrobe planning.

The best part of all this was that Norine presents these workshops in a way that you actually learn to see the mistakes you make yourself and you can determine what is right and wrong. I find myself looking at others thinking, "if only her belt was thinner, if only the shoe was black and not brown." This means I understand all of this and now I can apply it successfully!!"


Whether you have a problem that needs attention or whether you simply feel like a change, having a makeover requires a professional that can guide you in creating a great image. A home cut and colour will never give you the same effect, nor will it solve any problems that you may have with your particular hair type.

A well-qualified stylist also has knowledge of skin tone analysis that is of the utmost importance when choosing a new hair shade. A make up lesson will also give you valuable information ensuring that you are able to maintain your new look.

Be prepared to be flexible and be open to new ideas from your stylist. A dream makeover usually requires a cut and colour to enhance your looks and create a successful image. Make sure you are ready for a change and contact us for our specialized makeover rates and a private consultation.

“Because I wear clothes in a classical style, I always get compliments about my appearance. Little did I realise that the colours that I’m wearing are totally wrong and that my make-up reveals my age without me saying a word! My session with Lianne and Norine made me realise that there is so much (with very little effort!) that I can do to improve my appearance. I enjoyed every aspect of the session, especially the fact that no unrealistic expectations were created and that changing my cupboard will be a pleasant adventure from now on. And I can still wear my classical style, but in the right colours and with the right accessories, I can add a more modern look to it. The 1st Solutions service was very professional and definitely worth the time and money spent.”

Because people are unique they have an approach to colour that is different to anyone else. This is largely influenced by their natural colouring and by the undertones of their skin but also by their personality and preferences. We have a unique method of colour analysis that not only determines their best colours but also ensures that they understand the application of them when shopping for clothing or make up.

We also offer you a program directed at career enhancement and for those seeking to train as image consultants, we offer a more advanced course that will enable you to start an image consulting business. Our combination of Image related topics along with our team building program, ensure that the delegates leave more positive and motivated resulting in long term benefits to the company.

Please contact Lianne@1stSolutions.co.za for rates for Individual Makeover Consultations.