Meet the Beauty Squad 22' Maddison Christer - Brooks

Maddie, as everyone calls her, has been in the Beauty Industry for 6 years and has loved being able to advance her skills and knowledge over the years.

At a young age of 16, Maddie was a freelance makeup artist on the weekends while at school and that’s when she fell in love with skin and decided to complete a TVET course in makeup and skincare! During this time, she began her first ever job in a salon called Endota Spa, as a receptionist, and decided to go back to TAFE and complete her Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Maddie loved treating skin and was awarded Beauty Therapist of the year at the Endota Awards and fast forward to now, she has been able to greatly expand her knowledge at Bliss Day Spa in Caringbah, where she has been working for the past 2 years and has been able to advance her knowledge gaining multiple different certifications in advanced facial treatments. Maddie loves learning from her mentors at Bliss Day Spa, especially her salon director Daniela Boerma, and has been lucky enough to be awarded Beauty Squad Member 2022!

What made you want to be a Beauty Therapist?

When I was young, I became addicted to skincare and my mum would always complain how much money I spent on skincare products! I found myself watching product reviews or skincare knowledge videos on YouTube. While completing my diploma I received so much great feedback from my teachers, classmates and family members that I have such an amazing touch and I knew that this is exactly what I was born to do!

What kind of treatment is your favourite and why?

Such a hard question! I’ve always loved traditional facial treatments as you can physically see and feel the client relax in front of you and knowing you have made their day is always a rewarding experience. But I also love the results of skin needling and LED treatments.

How do you manage life and work balance?

Having a work life balance is so important! Sometimes being in the beauty industry can be quite overwhelming, we take on our clients energy constantly. I love going to the gym every day to clear my head and refresh for the next day and spending time with my family, fiancé, and puppy!

Who inspires you in the beauty industry and why?

There are so many leaders in the industry I look up to but one of them in particular being Julie Piantadosi. Throughout her career she has owned many successful salons in Australia and now spends her time mentoring other salon owners and their businesses.

If you could spend a day with anyone from a business or lifestyle mentorship perspective, who would it be and why?

Definitely Gay Wardle! She has so much knowledge about skin and I’m very lucky to get the opportunity to spend a day with her in her salon and absorb as much information from her as possible.

How important is training and education for you?

The beauty industry is forever changing and that’s what I love about it! There’s always new techniques and technologies to learn and we always have to make sure we keep our training and education up to date. At the moment I am doing a nutrition course so I can learn about the importance of gut health and how it can affect the skin.

Can you tell us a little about what you are most looking forward to being a member of the Beauty Squad team?

I’m really looking forward to the mentors visiting the Squad House and pick their brains! I can’t wait to learn from the best of the best in our industry and I’m so lucky to be given this opportunity.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

In 10 years, I will be 33 and I wish to own my own business one day. I love fitness and nutrition and would love to link these together with skin health or I would also love to teach Beauty Therapy. Oh! And have a hubby and a few kids.

If you weren’t a beauty therapist, what would you be?

If I wasn’t a beauty therapist I think I’d either be a vet or a personal trainer!