A makeup artist is a creative professional who applies make-up, special effects and styles hair to transform the way people look in a variety of different creative projects.  Depending on the client various techniques are used. Makeup artists can apply makeup to brides for weddings / magazine work / editorial / fashion shoots / photographic shoots / fashion shows / television / film / stage / advertising and marketing campaigns / corporate events and shoots / theatrical productions / school formals and special occasions.

Start by researching makeup training facilities. Trainers/Educators at these facilities should be working artists in the makeup industry with extensive experience and an up-to-date portfolio. Meet your trainers/educators before you enrol to discuss course options and training the format. This will give you a feel for their experience and industry knowledge. Discuss the makeup kit you will receive during training as it is important that professional products are used at all times. Kohl does not believe in “student kits”, all kits and products are on par with what is relevant to the working industry. You can only become a professional if you are taught by professionals using professional tools. View the training manuals and how often the training programme are updated. We work in an ever-changing industry and your training facility must be on trend and up-to-date with all skills and techniques.

The standard of work delivered by past and current students will give you an accurate indication of what can be expected and the standard of training you will receive. View the facilities to ensuring the environment is up to a professional standard. This is a portfolio based industry and part of our training at Kohl is assisting students in building their portfolio. Portfolios are photographed by a professional photographer teaching students, model sourcing, creating concepts, design and implementation, working with a team, how their work reads on camera and creating industry standard book-worthy work.

Follow and view social media pages as this is updated most often and will give you a good indication of what is currently being taught at the facility. You will be able to view the quality of work by students and trainers. Ensure images that are used on websites and social media are not stock images but are actual work being produced by the facility. Stock images can be very deceiving. Kohl Academy® will NEVER use stock images.

Kohl Academy® is an internationally VTCT accredited vocational training facility providing skills and education in makeup artistry.

Kohl Academy® provides hands-on instruction giving students certifiable knowledge needed to enter the makeup industry. Training focuses on practical applications of skills learned along with a level of theoretical understanding.

On completion of the course students acquire well-developed skills and expertise in makeup, airbrush makeup, body art and hairstyling for performances, productions, photographic, fashion, media, magazine and special effects and more.

Vocational training delivered in a hands-on environment. The training method we use at Kohl Academy® is “competency-based”. We offer certificate and diploma qualification options.

Kohl Academy® is an internationally VTCT accredited vocational training facility. VTCT has over 50 years’ experience of awarding qualifications both within the UK and internationally. VTCT acquired ITEC in 2017 and, combined, they are now one of the largest awarding bodies in the world. Qualifications are mapped to UK regulatory frameworks and are recognised by international employers, governments and professional associations.

Applicants must have completed grade 10 and be 17 years or older. A grade 12 certificate is preferred. Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to attend a preliminary interview accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Applicants need no prior makeup or art experience to apply. Courses cover all basics necessary.

There is no maximum age limit for applicants. Talent is not limited by age.

At Kohl Academy® we believe that to be the best you have to learn from the best. All of our trainers/educators are established makeup artists and are currently active within different sectors of the industry. Our trainers are fully qualified in all areas of makeup, and each specialise in their chosen fields. Trainers/Educators are also equipped with the necessary qualifications and upskill themselves on a continuous basis.

Our students are offered special discounts on brands we stock such as Mehron, Temptu, and Kohl’s own line of makeup brushes and accessories. Students can present proof of study and receive discounts from other pro brands including MAC, INGLOT and KRYOLAN.