Aimee StrawbridgeFreelance Makeup Artist & Clinique Consultant Since graduating Servilles Academy, how has your career progressed ? Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years? After graduating in 2021, I landed a counter manager role with Clinique and became a Clinique Consultant. This was a massive move as I’d been working in hospitality […]
Category Archives: Industry Talks
Zoe backstage at NZFW 2019 I have been in the industry for 17 years, starting at Servilles Academy straight after finishing high school. My sister Lauren (who is now the Academy Director) actually pointed me into the direction of the Academy having worked at one of the Servilles salons while she was at university. I […]
If you need any advice please feel free to message me on instagram! @kaysey_taylorfx Happy to help aspiring make-up artists! We are here to push and uplift eachother! Artists supporting artists!!!
We’re thrilled to be featuring Hayley Pullyn as our Boss Babe this month! From student to business owner and everything in between, take a read of Hayley’s story below. – I never expected that I would have such an exciting and varied career in the hairdressing industry, but it’s been quite the exploration journey. I […]
In today’s beauty industry, a common question arises: Is traditional education still the best route for aspiring professionals? With the rise of social media and online tutorials, many are turning to platforms like Instagram and TikTok for quick tips and inspiration. While these resources are valuable, they don’t fully replace the structured learning and networking […]
Too’s Journey: From Servilles Academy to a Fulfilling Career At Servilles Academy, we had the honor of having a chat with Too. He shared his incredible journey, from starting out as a greenhorn at Servilles Academy to building a successful career in one of our salons. Too kicked off his adventure in the world of […]
We had the opportunity to sit down with recent Barber Skills graduate, Oli, to chat about what inspired him to study barbering and discuss his journey from student to shop-floor. Hey, my name’s Oli and I study Barber Skills at Servilles Academy. Why did you choose to study barbering at Servilles Academy? I was doing […]
Building a personal brand in the beauty industry is essential. It shapes how clients and employers view you. At Servilles Academy, students learn how to create a brand that reflects their skills and personality. Here’s how you can start: 1. Define Your Style Explore different techniques at Servilles. Find what you enjoy, whether it’s cutting, […]
Who doesn’t love getting lost in the rabbit hole of Instagram makeup accounts? That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, by compiling a list of some of the best MUAs in the game. Hung Vanngo Hung is one of the most well-known makeup artists in the world, with a long list of celebrity […]
We’re bringing back one of our fave blog projects from last year – Boss Babes! We love seeing our students (past and present) flourish in their field and using their passion and talent to forge their own path in the industry. Our first babe is Jen Lun, a hairdresser and business owner who studied at […]