About The Artist Van Anh Setford
My Passion for Enhancing Natural Beauty
From Beautician to Semi-Permanent Makeup Artist
Becoming a beautician in 2013 was one of the best decisions I ever made. It gave me a career I genuinely love—one that puts a smile on my face every single day. I enjoy providing all types of treatments, from relaxing services like manicures, facials, and massage to advanced aesthetic procedures including laser treatments and microneedling. However, beauty treatments including eyebrow shaping, eyelash extensions, and professional waxing have remained my true passion throughout my career. These transformative services create remarkable results – from perfectly shaped brows that enhance a client’s entire face to flawless lash extensions that brighten the eyes… Nothing compares to hearing “I love the way you shape my eyebrows!” Some clients were so devoted they traveled 20 miles just for an eyebrow appointment when I relocated from Horsham to Worthing.
Then life brought an unexpected change: the arrival of my daughter. Maternity leave created a gentle pause in my career as I devoted myself full-time to motherhood during her first two years. After returning to work in marketing for a friend’s company—a role that offered the flexibility I needed once my daughter started part-time nursery—I had a revelation. The career I truly wanted was the one I’d left behind: being a beautician. I also realised that mastering one specialism would allow me to become truly exceptional at it. That’s when I decided to upskill with online course and 3 week practical workshop in Vietnam focus entirely on becoming a master semi-permanent makeup artist. My goal is simple: to help my clients look their most beautiful, natural selves.