At Make-Up Designory (MUD), creating honest make-up products and providing quality education has been our passion for the past decade. We plan to stay loyal to that tradition. That’s what makes us different from other make-up brands. We conduct rigorous testing for our MUD line of products through industry experts and up-and-coming make-up artists at our highly regarded schools in Los Angeles and New York, to ensure we meet professional standards for today and tomorrow.
So whether you dare to be different, prefer polished and professional or simply want an all-natural look, MUD promises quality, long-lasting wearability, flawless application and radiantly accurate colour. With our systematic lines, precision tools, how-to guides and insider tips, we’ve eliminated the frustrating guesswork. Just simple, smart, versatile make-up. No wonder MUD has been the expert choice of make-up professionals for the past decade.
In South Africa, Brenda Thambe is the importer of MUD Cosmetics products to the African continent and director of MUD Africa.
Welcome to the World’s Makeup School. Welcome to MUD.
Brenda Thambe
MUD STUDIO
SERVICES
At MUD we specialise in bridal make-up, even though we can assist with any special occasion make-up you might need, think Matric Farewell or Year-end Functions. For more information on any other services contact us at the MUD Support office – office@mudsa.co.za or one of the showrooms nationally.
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Before the Special Event (In Studio)
- Make-up for Engagement Shoot – R550
- Bridal Trial – R600
- Trial for Retinue / Extra per person – R550
- Airbrush Make-up Trail – R650
- Hairstyling – R550
On the Wedding Day (At Venue*)
- Make-up (incl eyelashes supply & application) – R950
- Make-up for Retinue / Extra per person – R550
- Male Grooming (powder foundation, eyebrows) per person – R180
- Make-up for Flower Girls (max 2 girls, thereafter R80 per girl) – FREE
- Eyelashes Extra – per person (Cluster eyelashes or strip lashes) – R150
- Airbrush Make-up for Bride – R990
- Airbrush Make-up for Retinue (per person) – R700
- Hair-styling for Bride – R750
- Hair-styling for Retinue (will be quoted individually) – R550
- Touch-up Kit (loose powder, powder puff & full-size lipstick/gloss) – R500
- *Travel fees (if applicable) – will be quoted individually.
Please note: Minimum call out – The artist can only accept a booking if the bride and a minimum retinue of 2 have booked.
Other Make-up Services (In Studio)
- Make-up for Photo Shoot Session per person – R550
- Make-up for Special Occasions (Yearend function/evening) per person – R550
- Make-up for Matric Farewell – R550
- On-on-One Make-up Lesson 1-2 hours per person – R750
- Matching / Colour Analysis (15 minutes) – Free
- BUY and 3 MUD Products & Receive in Studio Make-up Service – Free
Brow & Lash Studio
- Eyebrow threading or Tweeze – R90
- Lip Threading – R100
- Chin threading – R120
- Eyebrow tint – R90
- Eyelash tint – R120
- Eyelash Curl – R380
- Henna Spa Eyebrows – R380
- Eyelash extensions Classic set – R600
- Eyelash Extensions Hybrid set – R750
- Eyelash Extensions Volume set – R900
- Eyelash Extensions Removal – R250
- Eyelash Extensions 2-week fill – R250
- Eyelash Extensions 3-week fill – R 250
- Microblading Eyebrows (initial) – R1500
- Microblading (touch up) – R1100
- Permanent Makeup Eyeliner (top AND bottom) – R1300
- Permanent Makeup Eyeliner (touch up) – R1000
- Permanent Makeup Eyeliner (top OR bottom only) – R1000
- Permanent Makeup Eyeliner (touch up I top OR bottom only) – R800
- Permanent Makeup Full Lip – R2500
- Permanent Makeup Full Lip touch up – R2000
- Permanent Makeup Eyebrows – R2000
- Permanent Makeup Eyebrows touch up – R1800
* Please note: Microblading and Permanent Makeup Services are offered at selected MUD Studio boutiques.
Bridal Packages
Sweetheart Package – R3500
- Make-up trial for Bride
- Make-up for the Bride on the wedding day
- Retinue make-up for 3 people
- Touch-up kit for Bride
Leading Lady Package – R6300
- Make-up trial for Bride
- Hairstyling trial for Bride
- Make-up for the Bride on the wedding day
- Hairstyling for Bride on the wedding day
- Retinue make-up & hair on the wedding for 3 people
- Touch-up kit for Bride
- Eyebrow shape
You can customize your own package. Travel costs on the wedding day may apply and will be quoted accordingly. Bookings will only be confirmed with a 50% deposit payment. T&C applies.
Matric Farewell Packages
Package 1 – R1280
Make-up, hairstyling, eyebrow shaping & lashes
Package 2 – R1750
Make-up, hairstyling, eyebrow shaping & lashes & touch up kit
Package 3 – R730
Make-up, eyebrow shaping & lashes
MUD STUDIO SANDTON
Shop UG1, Grayston Shopping Centre
Corner Grayston road & Helen road
Grayston, Sandton
Johannesburg
Phone: 066 394 3114
Email: mudstudio@mudsa.co.za
MUD STUDIO BLOEMFONTEIN
Shop 14, Preller Square Centre
Louw Wepener street, Dan Pienaar
Bloemfontein Freestate 9301
Phone: 083 544 6025
Email: preller@mudsa.co.za
MUD STUDIO MBOMBELA
Shop UG41 , Ilanga Mall Corner of Bitterbessie and Flamboyant street Nelspriut Mpumalanga 1200
Phone: 060 868 3872
Email: ilanga@mudsa.co.za
MUD STUDIO @ HOPPY HEARTS
29 Viljoen Street
Krugersdorp Gauteng
Phone: 082 610 7412
Email: leeanne@mudsa.co.za
Training
MUD MAKE-UP SCHOOL: MAKE-UP COURSES, PROGRAMMES & TRAINING
Recognizing the need for working make-up artists and other industry professionals to be able to broaden and increase their knowledge, Make-Up Designory has created a series of part-time Makeup Courses. These courses are held conveniently at MUD’s main campuses, MUD Studios, and Partner Schools throughout the country and internationally.
FULL PROGRAMS
MUD Full Program Makeup Courses are designed to provide comprehensive training in various aspects of makeup artistry. These programs offer a combination of makeup courses which on completion will award the student with a certificate and card.
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Make-Up Designory also offers students the option to take individual courses alone in order to expand a particular area of expertise. These individual courses will require students to meet certain prerequisites prior to being accepted on the course.
My journey of becoming a make-up artist through MUD is definitely worth sharing. First of all, I will definitely recommend the MUD Courses & their products to anyone who is looking to pursue a career as a make-up artist or even just wanting to know more about make-up. I attended three courses namely, Beauty Essentials (Level I), Airbrush & the Bridal Make-up Course over a 4 week period in January/February 2020. I can say with the uttermost honesty that this is so worth it.
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Reviews
What others say
I was introduced to MUD in 2013 and it has been a blessing to see the brand grow and excel to new heights in South Africa, regardless of a very competitive industry. Brenda’s passion is contagious and beautiful to witness.
I especially love the MUD brand because of its superior quality & educated approach to beauty! And what an added bonus to also be able to stock & offer it to our clients in remote areas as well.
Excited to see what the future holds for this fabulous range!
My journey of becoming a make-up artist through MUD is definitely worth sharing. First of all, I will definitely recommend the MUD Courses & their products to anyone who is looking to pursue a career as a make-up artist or even just wanting to know more about make-up. I attended three courses namely, Beauty Essentials (Level I), Airbrush & the Bridal Make-up Course over a 4 week period in January/February 2020. I can say with the uttermost honesty that this is so worth it.
Wow!!! I never realised how much there is to learn and MUD makes it their priority to teach you EVERYTHING there is to know about make-up and the industry. Saying this, they definitely live up to their tradition of an “educated approach to make-up”. I fell in love with their products and not to mention the incredible quality, flawless application and radiantly accurate colour. It made it so easy for us to work & learn with during our training. They are so professional, loving & most important of all, they are so supportive – even till this day. We had the best lecturers ever! They were very patient and encouraged us to be the best possible make-up artist that one can possibly be.
A HUGE thank you to Brenda & her team for all your love & support. I will forever be grateful for everything that you have done for me as a make-up artist. 💄❤️
My journey to become a make-up artist started two years ago. During that time I’ve tried different paths, soon to realise it’s not my path. After a lot of praying, hoping and believing my path crossed with MUD School & Noni Ubuntu Dubazana! Wow! What an amazing woman, lecturer, role model and a real asset to MUD!
You’ve created a safe haven where I could make mistakes and learn, risk, be creative and not once did you not believe in me! I was told that I might be too analytical for make-up, but you’ve turned that around for me by saying “analytical people sometimes are the most creative one’s”.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and all your support! I’m looking forward to my new journey as a Make-up Artist after learning from the best. I salute you!
Being part of the MUD school and completing my level 2 certificate was such an incredible journey. Not only did it give me the confidence to use all different make-up techniques but it also allowed me to get creative in ways I never had before. Not only that, but since using MUD products on others and myself I will not go back.
Definitely the best make-up out there.
Although being a qualified MUA, I also love going into the studio for special events and getting my make-up done. I always walk out feeling beautiful and confident. MUD cosmetics, the MUD school and the MUD team are one of kind – incredible.