Meet our Team

It is always nice to know more about who you are dealing with. At Lasting Impressions we have a team of friendly and professional staff.

Strong relationships and great service.  Our belief is…. some things will never change. Lasting Impressions Salon has a rich history, a triumphant story and an incredibly bright future. It all began in 2003 with the hopes and dream of a single person. Today it continues under the guidance of a visionary team.  A group of experienced therapists and executive team who are energized by the opportunity to write the next chapter.

What hasn’t changed is the spirit of the salon, and the simple principle that relationships and the powerful connection we have with our customers is what defines our success.

Paula Becker

(Owner, Trainer & Beauty Therapist)

As the owner, Paula’s belief in being an entrepreneur has led to her creating and building a thriving prosperous business.

She is internationally qualified in CEDESCO, SAIBTH and ITEC. She also holds a PCASA board member seat since 2012 and is CPCP qualified (Highest International PMU qualification.) She is actively involved nationally and internationally in permanent makeup and annually attends permanent make up conferences to better her capabilities and insight.

Having over 23 years’ experience in permanent make-up artistry Paula has perfected her craft in creating an individual design for each of her clients. Using only the latest technology available, she constantly ensures that innovative thinking and ingenuity are used to revolutionise the techniques used in today’s industry. As a principal, assessor and moderator it is her mission to empower all her learners in becoming the best permanent make-up artists through her adept way of training with patience and understanding.

Her passion, resourcefulness and willingness to always put her clients and staff members ahead of herself is what has solidified the success of her business. She will always continue to ensure that through her abilities and experience she gives the best service possible.

Dineke van Zyl

(Permanent Makeup Artist / Beauty Therapist)

Dineke is a qualified Somatologist and Permanent  make-up artist .

She feels that her work is not a job but a passion,  and that you can only achieve success by doing what you love.

She is extremely motivated and dedicated. Confident, hardworking and have great communication and people skills. She always have a positive attitude and am not intimidated by challenges. She is passionate about personal beauty and health and look forward to add vitality and self-confidence to clients from all walks of life. Dineke LOVES working with the skin and eyebrows,  she believes that Brows speak louder than words , so you can trust her to wiggle her wand and do wonders to your face.

Nicole Lansdell

(Beauty Therapist)

Nicole is a internationally qualified Somatologist with Cidesco. Nicole has always been amazed at how skin can play such a huge role in someone’s confidence and appearance. That’s is why she decided to study Somatology at Isa Carstens academy.

She is extremely dedicated to her clients making sure they achieve their best results in their skin.

Nicole’s strives for excellence results in all beauty aspects. She has good people skills and communication skills. Nicole is passionate about skin and excited to see how everyday brings her new challenges and perspectives on the bodies biggest organ.

Benita Erlank

(Manager)

Benita is a very much  detailed-oriented person; as she is responsible for the product operations such as speeding up the purchase, maintaining communication with salespersons, receiving and verifying the accuracy of shipments, stocking shelves, and reviewing accounts.

Benita is also on the PCASA Board as the Treasurer and Membership Portfolio.

Even with all the work she always finds a way to make us smile or laugh with her cheerful personality.

Lettie Ramatsetse

(Housekeeping)

As she has been a part of Lasting Impressions since 2003 it shows that Lettie’s loyalty, honesty and hardworking skills is what makes her a big part of the our great team. She manages the domestic cleaning and the security of the property.

She is well-known as the best Coffee maker in our area and clients always compliment’s her on her good manners and dedication towards Lasting Impressions.

She is ethically motivated to provide an honest day’s work. She takes pride in her abilities and is always busy to make sure that our staff and customers are satisfied with their refreshments.

Doreen Ramatsetse

(Housekeeping Assistant)

As a daughter of our very own Lettie, she assists Lettie in all the domestic cleaning and security of the property.

With her very shy personality we don’t always see her but she is always busy with in the background. She is ethically motivated to provide an honest day’s work, something she takes after her Mom.