Meet the Team

Karen Betts

Karen is the figurehead of Nouveau Contour and the driving force behind the company's success.

Karen is also the UK's best known permanent cosmetics technician and the extremely high quality of her work and training are renowned across the world.  With a number of TV appeareances to her name including;

-  Life on Harley Street
-  10 Years Younger
-  Extreme Makeover UK
-  This Morning
-  BBC Children in Need.

A recognised member of the Habia Board and registered with Bupa Karen is also a member of the SPCP.

Click here to view Karen's website. 

Bridgette Softley

Bridgette is a permanent cosmetics technician with a black book full of celebrity clients and a host of TV appearences to her name.

Previously a trainer for Reza's when permanent cosmetics was in its infancy in the 1990's, she converted to Nouveau Contour in 2001 and became a company trainer soon after.  Bridgette is an expert in both permanent cosmetics training & the appliciation of Nouveau Lashes.  Bridgette has appeared on various TV programmes including ITV’s This Morning and has a varied client base including a few names you regularly see on TV! 

Bridgette is involved in various charitable organisations and works with those experiencing the effects of Alopecia & Cancer treatments, bringing back their confidence with amazing results.

Click here to view Bridgette's website. 

Nilam Patel

Nilam Patel is one of Europe’s leading permanent make-up artists with clients including celebrities, models and even royalty.  She has appeared on television several times showcasing her work. With over 15 years experience Nilam is well known for creating beautiful eyebrows, often being referred to as ‘the eyebrow queen’. She also works as a trainer and assessor for Nouveau Contour. 

Nilam's TV credits include Jade's Salon and Extreme Makeover UK and is currently working on Jade Goody's new shop 'Jades Boot Camp' to be aired on TV in the coming months.

Now one of our elite trainers holding various Brow Training, Workshop & Shadowing days here at the Nouveau Contour Training Academy.

Click here to view Nilam's website. 

Sue Farley

Sue is a self employed permanent cosmetics technician performing treatments in various salons across the country on a daily basis.

Sue works for Nouveau Contour running workshops on a range of subjects from tattoo removal to preparing for assessments.

Sue is also one of our company trainers in Yorkshire and gives anyone attending a fantastic start in the world of permanent cosmetics. Her infectious personality & ability to teach with passion makes Sue an extremely highly regarded training professional.

Cathy Brown

Cathy joined the Nouveau Contour team several years ago as an experienced permanent cosmetics technician.

Having achieved a reputation for excellence in facial procedures, Cathy turned her expertise to paramedical work following requests from clients and peers to assist with scar camouflage and areola reconstruction.

Cathy's skills in the area of medical tattooing are second to none and her confident nature puts her clients at ease from the moment she meets them. A highly skilled & dedicated trainer.