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

Time Management Tips for Beauty Students

Managing your time as a beauty student can feel overwhelming. With classes, practical sessions, and life outside of school, it’s essential to have a solid [...]

Where A Makeup Course Can Take You

Having a qualification in makeup can lead you down a variety of exciting and diverse career pathways. At Servilles Academy, we offer two makeup courses: [...]

Our Mother & Daughter Duo – Makeup

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Servilles Academy! Today, as we celebrate the incredible mothers in our lives, we want to shine a [...]

How To Become A Makeup Artist

Beauty gurus are taking over the internet. There’s a new celebrity cosmetic line launching each week. Makeup stores are cropping up on every corner of [...]

The Top 5 Must-Have Makeup Tools for Every Aspiring Artist

If you’re an emerging makeup artist at Servilles Academy, congratulations on embarking on an exciting journey in the beauty industry! While creativity and passion are [...]

Is Traditional Education Still the Best Option in Beauty Careers?

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 [...]

Life Beyond Servilles: Clarette’s Journey at NZ Fashion Week

We’re thrilled to kick off our “Life Beyond Servilles” blog series with Clarette who recently took centre stage as a Key Artist at New Zealand [...]

Five Key Components of Client Relationships: Our Top Tips for Artists

Building strong client relationships is essential in the beauty industry. Whether you’re a prospective student considering a career in beauty or a recent graduate stepping [...]

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 [...]