Behnaz inherited a passion for beauty and fashion from her mother, who practiced as a beautician in her own salon for approximately 25 years. 

 

Behnaz obtained a Bachelor of Medical Imaging, with a major in radiology, from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran.

 

After completing her undergraduate studies, Behnaz completed her apprenticeship and worked as a radiographer in different hospitals in Tehran. 

 

While working for the Iranian Society of Radiology, Behnaz studied Japanese and travelled to Japan for a radiology training course. Behnaz completed her training in radiology, ultra sound, radioisotope, radiotherapy, MRI and CT scanning in Japan.

 

After moving to New Zealand, Behnaz obtained the following qualifications.

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• Diploma in Beauty Therapy from CIBTAC

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy from CIDESCO

• Diploma in Electrolysis, Make Up, Body Therapy and Aesthetics from Elite International School of Beauty

• Certificate of Design and Perform Permanent Make Up Micro Pigmentation (from Australia)  

• Certificate of Design and Perform Paramedical / Camouflage  Micro Pigmentation (from Australia)

• Certificate in Dermal Needling

• Certificate in Skin Peels

• Certificate in Sleek Brows 3D Eyebrow Extension

• Private one to one eyebrow 3D embroidery (from USA)

• Certificate of completion Clinical Skin Clear for the removal of minor skin irregularities (from Australia)

• Certificate of Silhouette Craft Master Class

• Certificate of Craft Master Filler PhInjection from Phi Academy

• Certificate of Blood-born Pathogen, Tattoo, Body Piercing, Tattoo Removal & PMU

• Qualified in  Non-Laser Eyebrow Tattoo Removal

• Former member on SPCP, USA (for 3 years)

• Medik8 Ambassador in NZ

• NZ Cosmetic Tattooist of the year 2019 - Finalist, nominated by NZ Beauty Therapy Association

• Director of Mermaid Health & Beauty Clinic Ltd

• Director of Behnaz Teklich Microblading and PMU Academy

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Behnaz founded Mermaid Health & Beauty Clinic in September 2010. The clinic provides a wide range of treatments to clients with a specialisation in skin treatments and makeup.

 

We look forward to meeting you in the near future!