Makeup Courses

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup & Skincare (Level 3)

This programme will teach you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in the makeup industry. From basic beauty concepts, to product knowledge and consultation skills, students can be assured all bases will be covered in this 20-week foundation course.

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New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)

Take your makeup knowledge and application skills to the next level. Designed to give graduates a broad skill set to be a freelancer or work in Makeup teams, you will learn how to cater to a range of clients and environments, such as film, live performance and fashion (photographic, catwalk and SFX makeup).

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Makeup Resources

What’s The Point of A Makeup Qualification?

We live in a digital era where you can jump online and learn about almost any topic – and makeup is no different. The beauty [...]

What Nobody Tells You About a Career in Makeup Artistry

If you’re considering becoming a makeup artist or have recently begun training, you might already know a few basics about the industry. But there are [...]

The Ultimate Gift Guide

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Hair, Makeup, and Barber Enthusiasts ‘Tis the season to slay, so we’ve curated the perfect holiday gift guide to elevate [...]

Industry Talks: Kaysey Taylor Revisited

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 [...]

Makeup Artists You Should Be Following

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 [...]

Events + Fashion Shows with Servilles Makeup Students

From the sold out Girls in Business event, to a luxury fashion show at the Cordis Auckland Hotel –  our makeup students sure have been [...]

Student Welcome Chats With Paul Serville

It’s such an exciting time when new students join us at Servilles Academy and we’re very lucky to have our founder Paul Serville, visit us [...]

Mastering Makeup with Kiekie Stanners: Tips and Takeaways for Up and Coming Artists

If you’re a budding makeup artist or an industry professional, you know how important it is to learn from the best in the business. And [...]

Industry Talks: Aimee Strawbridge

Aimee StrawbridgeFreelance Makeup Artist & Clinique Consultant Since graduating Servilles Academy, how has your career progressed ? Where would you like to see yourself in [...]

Industry Talks: Hayley Pullyn

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 [...]

Industry Talks: Liz Tieu

We’re heading over the ditch for our profile on this Boss Babe! Liz Tieu is a Hairdresser and Makeup Artist, based in Sydney, who studied [...]

Self-Care Strategies for Beauty Students

Being a beauty student can be exciting but also demanding. Juggling classes, practical sessions, and personal life can lead to stress and burnout. Prioritising self-care [...]