A WOMEN:girls initiative in collaboration with L’Oréal Malaysia
Transforming women’s lives, one makeover at a time.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — [17/11/2025] — Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (WOMEN:girls), in collaboration with L’Oréal Malaysia, proudly announces the successful completion of Beauty For A Better Life 2025, marking the program’s fourth year of empowering Malaysian women through professional beauty and hairdressing skills.
This year, the program celebrated the achievements of 91 women graduates across four intakes, reinforcing its mission to create pathways to economic opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds, particularly those facing social or financial barriers.
Beauty For A Better Life offers free, high-quality training and upskilling through two options of beauty courses: hairdressing and beauty and makeup, equipping women with industry-relevant skills and the confidence to pursue sustainable livelihoods — whether through employment, freelance work, or entrepreneurship.
A highlight of the 2025 edition of is the inspiring return of two program alumni as educators:
Their journeys exemplify the program’s long-term impact — not only enabling economic mobility, but also cultivating leadership, mentorship, and empowerment within the community.
Since its launch, Beauty For A Better Life has supported hundreds of women in Malaysia to uplift themselves through skills that are often out of reach due to financial constraints, limited access, or lack of opportunities.
The program’s tagline — Transforming women’s lives, one makeover at a time — reflects the deep personal transformation experienced by participants, many of whom enter the program unsure of their abilities, and graduate with both technical skills and renewed self-belief.
Beyond the technical training, Beauty For A Better Life nurtures personal growth, emotional resilience, financial literacy, and career readiness. Many graduates have since:
For many, this program represents a turning point — enabling them to uplift their families, gain financial stability, and pursue long-term careers in the beauty industry.
Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (WOMEN:girls) is a Malaysian non-profit organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices and potential of women and girls. Through economic empowerment programs, advocacy initiatives, and community partnerships, WOMEN:girls works to ensure that women and girls are able to live with dignity, opportunities, and equal access to resources.
L’Oréal Malaysia is part of the L’Oréal Group, the world leader in beauty. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and empowerment, L’Oréal Malaysia supports community initiatives that empower individuals through education, opportunity, and inclusive beauty.
Marissa De Rozario
Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (WOMEN:girls)
Email: marissa@womengirls.org
Phone: +60173050856
Website: www.womengirls.org
