Permanent Cosmetics Association of South Africa (PCASA)
After much consideration, deliberation and consultation it seemed like the permanent make-up industry in South Africa wanted its’ own association. With the assistance and participation of industry during 2011 the Permanent Cosmetics Association of South Africa (PCASA) was formed.
PCASA is registered as a Section 21 company and has representatives in each province as well as creating portfolios within the association to ensure that all needs will be met and supported with regards to all aspects of Permanent Makeup. This will ensure that the technicians belonging to PCASA have a credible name and a regulating body. PCASA members can expect the following:   • International Affiliation with the Society of Permanent Cosmetic     Professionals (SPCP).   • Possibility of completing the CPCP exam (international recognition).   • Members may attend the annual members meeting and have full     voting rights.   • Discounted membership rates for the annual Permanent Makeup     (PMU) conference.   • Member’s names/business logos will appear on the website as an     additional form of advertising and credibility verification to     consumers.   • Availability of annual blood borne pathogen course.   • A quarterly newsletter featuring the latest news and technologies     locally and internationally with thanks to the SPCP affiliation.   • Special student membership and conference rates.   • Training schools and/or trainers can apply for PCASA recognition and     will be accredited if they adhere to the PMU education rules and     regulations for minimum training, which are in line with the SPCP     standards.   • Members may attend train-the-trainer (additional fees).   • Continual professional development to remain current in the      industry.   • PCASA will assist members in creating public awareness on the       standards of PMU   • Members will have access to a community of professionals that will     assist with PMU related queries and questions.
PCASA’s founding board members are dedicated and passionate about PMU. PCASA will aim to create public awareness on PMU issues, and consumers will be able to differentiate between PCASA accredited technicians and non PCASA technicians. Meet the PCASA board members: Philippa Crichton CPCP Conference JHB pc@tusc.co.za Done Leech Newsletter/communications Bloem dones1@telkomsa.net Nikki Van Gend CPCP Chariman/Ethics George imagedivision@gmail.com Bronwyn Miscia CPCP Conference / Secretary JHB bm@pcpms.co.za Karien Henrico Education PTA karienr@uj.ac.za Paula Becker Membership PTA paula@lastingimpressions.co.za Aniska Eksteen Membership Nelspruit aniska@skinandart.co.za Sandra Gavin Membership KZN enhance@sai.co.za Manuela Incendiario Publicity JHB info@flawlesscosmetics.co.za Lauren Esch CPCP Treasurer JHB lauren@racquellauren.co.za Anri Theron CPCP Conference / Membership PTA dermabalance@lantic.net  PCASA is chapter of the SPCP and follow the same guide lines and PCASA code of ethics.