

Online Academy FAQs
Hi my lovely blog readers, As the word about our Online Academy spreads far and wide, we've started to get more and more questions and enquiries about it, so I thought I'd put together a blog post with the FAQs, to save you having to email in to us...1. Does the...

Online Academy Member’s Spotlight – Kim Annesley
Hi lovely readers, We want to celebrate our fantastic Online Academy members so we've been asking them to tell us their stories. Everyone's career path is different and we think sharing them is a brilliant way to provide fellow industry peers with a fantastic insight...

Locked Down But Not Out
Hi lovely blog readers, I hope that you're staying healthy, sane and positive in this time of uncertainty and challenges that we'd never have imagined that we'd ever have to face. Our feathers have been ruffled beyond belief! I feel it's time for an honest insight...

It’s My 10-Year MUA Anniversary!
This month I’ll be celebrating my 10th anniversary as a full-time MUA. I can’t quite believe that so much time has passed since I did my first ever wedding, but here I am! My anniversary got me thinking about all the events and milestones that led me from my very...

Student Spotlight – Phoebe Hayter
We love celebrating sharing our students’ stories. They inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Our latest MUA story comes from the wonderful Phoebe, who studied with the Academy last year... I adore my job as I love the capacity makeup has to change the way...

23 things I’d do if I was starting out again…
After 10 years in the industry continuously training, learning and experimenting, I have a pretty good handle on what works and what doesn't - so I thought I’d pull together a list of the key things I’d do if I was starting my journey all over again. Things that I...

A Look at Our Colour Theory Masterclass for MUAs
After our recent phenomenally successful Colour Theory Masterclass for Makeup Artists, which was attended by 43 MUAs, here's a little overview I've put together of the event. So why did I organise this? Makeup artists work with thousands of colour combinations daily...

The Price Is Right!! But Is It?
Setting your prices when you're starting out, or even when you're established can be a minefield. What's a good price? Will anyone hire a newbie at this rate? What about prices for quieter periods? I remember asking myself all these questions, (plus a billion more!)...

How To Turn A Tricky Trial Into A Golden Opportunity
We’ve all had days when a makeup trial hasn’t gone to plan and you’re left with that sinking feeling that your client has walked away feeling unhappy. Don't despair if it happens to you. Sometimes we don't click or share the same vision of what's beautiful. And at...

Want Your Work To Get Noticed?
A lot of our students who have trained with us from scratch (most of which are career-changers) are going through the motions of choosing the right website design/style for their business for the right price. Some spend a couple of hundred, some several thousand but...