Welcome to Medusa Allure Beauty Studio. I am Franchesca (Fran) Blandon, a professional in the Beauty and Body Art Industries, originally from Costa Rica, based in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
With 20 years of industry experience, I am a qualified hairdresser, stylist, makeup artist, and multidisciplinary visual artist specialising in body painting, special effects, airbrushing, UV art, costume and headpiece design, photography, and digital art.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
I hold advanced certifications in cosmetic tattooing—including Ombre Brows, Feathertouch, Eyeliner, and Nano Lips—as well as mesotherapy skin needling, chemical peels, and BB Glow therapies, completed at the Ananta Institute on the Gold Coast.
NEW SERVICE:
I am expanding my services to include traditional tattooing, supported by extensive body-art experience and a strong eye for composition, design, and colour. I am particularly focused on developing expertise in black-and-grey realism, along with other techniques in this intriguing and exciting branch of body art.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP:
Since 2023, I have served as Official Hair and Makeup Director for the Australian Wearable Art Festival, leading approximately 25 artists and coordinating around 40 national and international artists and models across three shows.
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION:
My work has received First Place and People’s Choice awards at the Brisbane Hair & Beauty Expo and Australian Body Art Festival, where I was also an official judge in 2024.
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP & SERVICES:
As owner of Medusa Allure Beauty Studio, I provide professional, personalised services in a welcoming environment shaped by creativity and technical expertise.
QUALITY & CLIENT CARE: I use premium HD cosmetics and established FDA-approved brands to deliver refined results and an exceptional client experience.
Services are available in English and Spanish.