Our Staff & Educators
Danielle is trained in all areas of Red Carpet to SPX Makeup. Her passion for makeup shines through her work.
Now Danielle is excited to be running a leading Makeup and Hair Academy offering learners incredible job opportunities within the industry.
His journey, passion and mindset skills support our students and give them the motivation they all need.
Using cultural hair references and traditional hairstyling techniques with a modern twist, Shamara's work is pushing the boundaries with what can be achieved within her field. This courage with her craft has lead her to work with like-minded artists, publications and brands.
As an educator, Gabriele is dedicated to empowering others, sharing her knowledge, and mentoring aspiring makeup artists. Her teaching style emphasizes practical skills, creativity, and the importance of enhancing each individual's unique beauty. Whether she's leading workshops, private lessons, or speaking at industry events, Gabriele's expertise and approachable demeanour make her a sought-after figure in the beauty world.
Driven by her passion for makeup and education, Gabriele continues to inspire the next generation of artists, helping them unlock their full potential and succeed in the ever-evolving beauty industry.
Charli has experience in many fields of the industry, specializing in fashion editorial and beauty make up, having graced covers and spreads in Hunger, I-D, Zeum, Ballad of and Schon magazine, and has worked for clients such as Net a porter, Bulgari and Nike.
I love making unique content with a particular passion for creative looks. Originally a fine artist I decided to switch my canvas for my face and never looked back! I completely fell in love with makeup, and in 2016 @illumin_arty was born! It first started as a hobby and became my passion and career.
I have worked on London Fashion week for Henry Holland, alongside Hairdresser Nicky Clarke and had editorial work for advertisements in places like Dorothy Perkins and boots.
Work has been seen on west end Tina Turner, Royal opera house and 9 to 5 musical
As a freelance make up artist, Harps has previously worked in a number of makeover studios in London on an ongoing basis. Alongside studio work she has also worked for Sleek Make Up and was a part of their major events such as ‘Clothes Show Live’, ‘Salon International’ 'Lovebox Festival' and ‘London Mela’. Further work with Sleek includes writing beauty tips which go onto featuring in SKY online magazine. Her previous work consists of working in retail with luxury brands such as Chanel, Dior and MAC Cosmetics. She has also worked alongside celebrity stylist Gok Wan.
About Final Checks
Final Checks Makeup and Hair Academy is the newest independent academy for full time and short courses in film, TV, theatre & fashion based in East London. Our academy is endorsed by the BAFTA’s and ScreenSkills creating the highest level of training.
Final Checks has placed trainees into employment positions within the TV, Film and the Fashion Industry. Working with some the biggest directors and photographers to date. We have opportunities on a weekly basis for our trainees to build their portfolios and to join our agency after graduation.
Our team consists of artists with over 50 years of experience. From Astrid Kearney, Shamara Roper, Louise Constad and BBC Glow Up winners to train our learners with the highest quality of professional and techniques.
Final Checks Academy provides full time courses including Advance short courses, BTEC and VTCT qualification training for learners made up of differing ages, abilities, ethnic backgrounds and genders. Our trainees receive professional images for every unit they complete with professional models and photographers.
Business support is given with advice with their CV’s Portfolio, How to be self-employed, and general knowledge on how to continually succeed into the industry.
After graduating all our learners are entitled to join our agency which offers them weekly opportunities. Learners are always welcome to return with other masterclasses or workshops that we offer at the academy.
Head over to our gallery to trainees work and success stories.
Discover our makeup and hair courses on our website
Our Partnerships
BTEC Pearson
The widest choice and full spread of vocations with BTEC Tech Awards. Find out more. BTEC Tech Awards give an holistic, engaged vocational experience. Find out more. Qualifications. BTEC Nationals. A Levels. Functional Skills. Apprenticeships. Business.
Tel: 0344 576 0045
Film London
Final Checks are excited to announce our partnership with Film London. Giving our learners the opportunity to work on feature films and real life experience on set.
‘We support talent, develop creativity and promote London as a global production hub ‘
BAFTA Scholarship
Final Checks Makeup and Hair is now endorsed by the BAFTA’s giving our trainees the opportunity to apply for scholarships and more opportunities within the TV and Film Industry. Head over to our funding page for more details
ScreenSkills Select endorses courses that have been recognised by practitioners as relevant to working in the screen industries, a process designed to answer industry criticisms that courses were producing trainees without appropriate knowledge and experience for the workplace.
Film Barking & Dagenham
BTEC Pearson
The widest choice and full spread of vocations with BTEC Tech Awards. Find out more. BTEC Tech Awards give an holistic, engaged vocational experience. Find out more. Qualifications. BTEC Nationals. A Levels. Functional Skills. Apprenticeships. Business.
Tel: 0344 576 0045
Models Of Diversity
Where are the models of colour? The larger models? The shorter models? The models with a disability? The older models? Models of Diversity is the campaign for more diversity in the models we see every day. We call on the fashion, beauty and marketing industries to recognise the beauty in people of all races, ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. Our mission is to change the face of fashion and modelling.
Tel: 01737 552 864
Email: info@modelsofdiversity.org
Activ8tion
Activ8tion’s aim is to inspire the younger generation and their families to live a healthy, positive and fulfilled life.
Tel: 07815 540 244
Email: info@activ8tion.co.uk
Havering – Mind
Side by Side is a supportive online mental health community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Tel: 01708 457040
Email: reach.us@haveringmind.org.uk
Chic Photography Studio
Friendly Essex photography studio for beauty, family, and corporate portraits
Email: info@chicmedia.co.uk
Kryolan
At Kryolan, we make make-up. But not like anybody else.
Because unlike everybody else, we actually make our make-up. As one of the first cosmetics brands in the world, we use our own formulas and recipes to manufacture our own products. We think of them. We create them. Formulate them and love them into existence. We’ve been doing this over 75 years. And we’re still doing it today.
There is only one real professional make-up maker. There is only one Kryolan.
Web: www.kryolan.com
Together We Stand
We are an organisation supporting victims of abuse and harassment within the Arts and associated charities. Our intention is to help support victims and advise them on how to report incidents and find the professional help they may need. We are not law enforcement, nor are we legal or health professionals. We are acting as a go-between and confidant in the hope that people will find the courage to speak up and address these very serious issues which are prevalent in the Arts sector.
Tel: 07931521784
BEP Group – Work Experience Provider
BEP Group (Charity): work experience | work related learning and enterprise education | employability skills | mentoring
BEP Academy (Independent School): alternative education including gcse, functional skills and vocational qualifications
BEP Appointments (Ltd Company): recruitment agency