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Welcome to The Academy of Make-up Scotland

The Academy of Make-up is like no other school, it's a home for those who love make-up and hair styling to come together, learn and have fun. It's an Art school which is proud to be different from the establishment. Our classes are practical and taught with passion and energy that is contagious and inspiring, Our graduates success is our legacy.

The Academy of Make-up was started in 2010 by Sara Hill, winner of "Expert make-up artist of the year 2015" and the "UK Make-up Artist of the Year Award 2012”. We offer a selection of make-up artistry and hair styling from our training school based in Glasgow & Aberdeen in Scotland. These fast track training courses are perfect for those looking to become professional make-up artists and session hair stylists. and our courses attract students from all over the world. We are the number one Hair and Make-up Academy in Scotland. You will be taught by our team of experienced and renowned industry experts that have worked internationally with top fashion designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Chanel and celebrities such as Melanie C, La Roux, Kanye West, Emili Sande, Rosie Huntington-Whitleley, Paolo Nutini, The Saturdays, Anne Hathaway, Marina and the Diamonds, Clive Owen, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Aleisha Dixon to name just a few, and for magazines such as Vogue, Red, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Hope st and Marie claire.

We are proudly Accredited by the British Association of Beauty Therapists and Cosmetologists (BABTAC), and (HABIA) a government appointed sector skills body and industry authority for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African type hair, for your quality assurance.

Tel: 0141 248 4393 Email: [email protected]

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Six for 2016: Six New Year Resolutions every make-up artist should make

January 10, 2016

For a lot of us the New Year is a time to reflect, assess and plan for the future. We’re full of intentions to get fit, get organised, make a new start and become better people. So what sort of resolutions have you made this year, and how many of them involve make-up artistry? Whatever resolutions you’ve made here are the Academy of Make-up’s top new years resolutions for make-up artists (but, they probably apply to other artists, too.) 1. This year I will love myself and what I do.This year, and every year, should be all about loving yourself and what you do. It can be hard to turn off that inner critic in your head that points out any flaws...

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The Academy of Make-up Guide to Starting as a Freelancer

January 01, 2016

1. Don’t Wait, Do It Now One of the things that holds us back when we are starting an ew venture is the belief that we’re not quite ready yet. The feeling that if we were only to learn a few more techniques or skills we would be at the stage to begin. The thing to understand is that everyone, no matter how qualified or experienced they are, still has scope to learn develop and change. everyone had to start somewhere the key is to get started. 2. Give Yourself a Start Date You could just walk out onto the street with a big sign saying ‘I do make-up” and start offering make-up to people, but it might not be...

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