Anja Fichtenmayer, born in 1980 in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, has been living and working in Hamburg, Germany since 2001. She splits her time between Hamburg and Cape Town, traveling regularly, though she primarily resides in Cape Town.
For the past 18 years, Anja has worked locally and internationally in advertisements, catalogues, fashion magazines, and for cosmetic brands, specializing in both hair and makeup. She is known for her expertise in various hairstyles and a keen eye for proportion.
Before her current career, Anja spent 5 years at a design agency for packaging and product design in New Business Development and Project Management. Prior to that, she trained as a doctor's assistant. She started ballet at age 3 and later pursued jazz and hip hop dancing, while also serving as a rescue swimmer for DLRG in Germany.
Anja is a self-taught expert who didn't follow the traditional path of makeup schools and hairdresser education. In 2006, she began assisting Karim Amerchih, a respected German hair guru. This mentorship opened doors for Anja in the world of hair and makeup artistry, leading to her first publication in "Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong" just a year later. She reflects fondly on this time, grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best.
As a hairstylist and makeup artist, Anja has enjoyed a successful career working with prestigious clients across Europe and South Africa. She is also passionate about interior design and art, having started a business in South Africa that supports local artists by promoting their work in high-end developments.
"After all these years in the industry, I remain down to earth and enjoy my free time in nature and with friends as much as my work. I believe in the power of teamwork, and that the world is a better place when we smile."
She is represented by BIGOUDI Agency in Hamburg, LES ARTISTS in Munich, and GLOSS ARTIST MANAGEMENT in Cape Town, South Africa.
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LES ARTISTS
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