In a small backroom of a modest building in Cape Town, CNBA was born — not with investors or a five-year plan, but with one classroom, a passion for skills development, and a bold idea: what if beauty education could be more than just training? What if we could revolutionise the way we train beauty therapists?
Today, CNBA is proud to be one of South Africa’s fastest-growing beauty academies — but more than that, we’re becoming a critical piece of the vocational education and skills development. Our journey is rooted in empowerment, innovation, and enterprise.
From Training to Transformation
The South African beauty industry is worth billions. It’s dynamic, youth-driven, and deeply entrepreneurial. But access to professional training and business education was limited.
CNBA was founded to close that gap; and provide a training facility that focuses on career ready graduates. We condensed a long-winded course, and created a way for students to qualify in just one year. Over the years, we’ve gone from a single classroom to training hundreds of students. Our curriculum is industry-aligned, tech-enabled, and entrepreneurship-focused. We don’t just teach techniques — we build income generators.
A Platform for Partnership
We’ve collaborated with brands, salons, and retailers to deliver high-impact training solutions that go beyond certification. Whether it’s product training for beauty brands or turnkey staff upskilling for salons— CNBA is not just an academy, we’re a partner.
For corporates and investors, we’re a unique opportunity to connect with a trusted brand that knows how to operate at the intersection of beauty, business, and scalable education.
Building the Future Workforce
The youth of South Africa don’t just need jobs — they need ownership. CNBA is focused on building that next generation. Our alumni go on to work at the leading salons nationwide, gain employment on board the luxury cruise liners, and start their own businesses.
Let’s shape the future of beauty education together; empowering the youth through education and skills development.