- Bernie Commenced her studies in Hair & Beauty in 1993 enrolling at Technique International.
- A significant event in her life in 1993 was the participation in Ms Sri Lanka where she was 3rd runner up.
- Successfully completed Advanced Diploma Course in Hair Dressing & Beauty Culture at Technique International in 1994
- Commenced professional Hair & Beauty Services in mid 1994 ,Presently at 23/3A, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya Opposite Mettarama Temple
- Bernie also followed courses of study at
- Toni & Guy Singapore
- Australian Academy of Hair Dressing
- Cosmoprof Singapore
- Continues to attend workshops ,Seminars, product promotions to advance her knowledge in Hair & Beauty
Bridal Dressing is her forte. Bernie has earned a reputation as a Bridal Dresser able to bring out the best in a Bride with the natural makeup. The clients are quick to recognize this quality when perusing the photographs of Brides,although the natural look is the preferred option of Bernie,heavy makeup is provided on request or resorted to as the case may be, illustrating amply our tag line – Revealing the Beauty Unseen. since commencing business in 1994, she has dressed well over 1000 brides and fast approaching the 1500th bride in her career,every bride is accompanied by a average of 2 to 3 brides maids, the total number of dressing well exceeds 5000.Her popularity & extensive indulgence in the industry resulted in Bernie being voted the most popular Beautician in colombo in 2010 at the Nawaliya Kumarika Awards 2010.And voted among the Top ten beauticians of 2011 at Nawaliya Kumari awards 2011
Apart from bridal Dressing and presenting brides at bridal shows ,on T.V & various programs she is sought after as
a presenter for product promotions & has worked with all leading beauty product marketeers in Sri Lanka.