Led by industry professionals, our team and board members bring real-world experience, creative passion, and dedication to developing the next generation of artists.
Our Staff & Educators
Working in the industry for over 13 years, Danielle has worked with some of the biggest celebrities and brands out there! Including David Beckham, Katherine Jenkins and Craig David.
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.
Astrid is an international Makeup Designer, Creative Director and Educator. She specialises in project led briefs. She works in Fashion, Beauty, Catwalk, Celebrity, Commercials and Education. She has done editorials for many publications including Vogue, Tatler, Harpers & Queen, ID, Grazia, Elle, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine and works as a creative consultant creating events for makeup brands. Celebrities include Steven Spielberg, Lenny Kravitz, Sienna Miller, Damon Lewis, Martin Freeman, Daryl Hannah to name a few. She is an educator at many renowned academies internationally where she rewrites and improves course outlines to give a winning formula to inspire and excited students. She assembles the best dynamic teams to work alongside students and fuel their energy and oversees the development. She is a team builder who also gathers teams for catwalk shows and shoots. She is highly sought after for her vivacious sparkling personality and her ability to direct projects with outstanding inspirational results.
Our Well-being Coach Ben and owner of @the_activ8tor
His journey, passion and mindset skills support our students and give them the motivation they all need.
His journey, passion and mindset skills support our students and give them the motivation they all need.
South African raised Desmond is a seasoned traveller, having lived and worked in countless different countries. He has over 25 years of experience in Hair and Makeup. Fun loving and free spirited he has worked with some of the worlds top photographers , models and clients.
Celebrity makeup artist Buster Knight has been submerged in art ever since he can remember, and is the master of his craft. He has worked with the likes of Millie Bobby Brown, Kris Jenner, Vogue Williams, Naomie Harris, Niamh Walsh, Arlo Parks, and Patricia Allison. Editorially, his work has been featured in Vogue Scandinavia, Glamour, Attitude, and Petrie.
Specialising in textured hair, Shamara finds inspiration from her Jamaican roots to explore the medium. Defying gravity with her hair sculptures, using her craft to be rebellious and make a statement, her ethos being that hair shouldn't be tamed just nurtured.
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.
Trained in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Amy has 7 years professional experience doing hair and makeup. Despite having worked in a variety of hair and makeup mediums including corporate, commercial and editorial, she predominantly works in the film and TV industry. Amy’s credits, contracted and dailies, include; Netflix, Marvel, Disney, Amazon, Apple TV, HBO, BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
In the 20 years that Louise Constad has been a makeup artist she has worked with top photographers and directors of note including David Bailey, Herb Ritts, Nick Knight and Mario Testino. Louise is also the makeup artist choice for many of the worlds most beautiful women and high profile celebrities such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Helen Bon Carter, Julie Andrews, Gabrielle, Willy Young and Oasis. She has won awards for her work Best Makeup Artist by Campaign Magazine, and Best International Makeup Artist from makeup artist to Kristin Scott Thomas and Juliette Bonoche on the Oscar - winning film The English Patient.
With Harriett being a Graduate, she offers a different kind of support to the trainees, from completing the course herself. As well as makeup, Harriett is fully involved in the growth of the academy’s social media presence, with social media being one of her specialized subjects and passions. Harriett enjoys being a part of our trainees’ journeys and seeing their confidence grow whilst training at Final Checks.
Axel spends their career conceptualising and designing make ups that cooperate the full spectrum of make up artistry, from everything beauty to SPFX, bringing the world of fantasy to ours one stunning creation at a time. Axel B, from Dundee, is one of ten make-up artists appearing on the fifth season of Glow Up, a television competition programme that is aiming to find the UK's next big thing in MUA.
Charli is a British born make up artist with over a decade of experience in the industry. Charli started her career with a degree in fine art, majoring in colour theory. It was this use of colour in which Charli has brought from her art work into her make-up work.
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.
Adeola is a Beauty content creator, bringing her skills and passion with makeup and social media to the academy. Working with M.A.C Cosmectics for many years her knowledge of new brands and products is inspiring. Adeola is now on every brands PR list including Anastasia and Morphe.
British makeup artist who is best known for being the 2019 NYX Face Awards UK Winner. She has also appeared as a contestant on BBC's Glow Up.
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 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.
When I'm not doing my thing on the Mic, I'm deep in the creative trenches—crafting brand identities, whipping up logos or crafting vibrant, eye-catching slide decks - basically making ideas pop with innovative design; for me, each project feels like a fresh adventure in creativity and I love it!
I would say my career is where I channel my passion for imagination, artistry and design, turning concepts into captivating realities that challenge norms and spark imaginations."
I would say my career is where I channel my passion for imagination, artistry and design, turning concepts into captivating realities that challenge norms and spark imaginations."
With over 7 years of experience, Ave is a passionate make-up artist who enjoys the art of beauty & everything that is creative in beauty. She began her training in a Theatre & Special Effects Make-Up School on Tallinn, Estonia and throughout the years has visited & completed masterclasses by the biggest names in the industry: Danessa Myricks, Ortal Elimeleh, Jordan Liberty, Roshar and many others. Ave is now enjoying working in bridal, with private clients & educating others.
A young, well rounded freelance videographer specialising in filming and editing various types of video content; Music videos, events, adverts and social media promotional content. Michal is an easy going, trustworthy member of the group which captures the best moment of any scenario.
I am a young, tenacious creative art director, who focuses on cultural and political projects framed around the world of fashion. Working on conceptual advertisement through photography and videography. Currently freelanced, previously based in Manchester, now Based in London.
Having always had a huge passion for art and creativity I discovered my love for makeup! I was also trained in Production Arts Makeup and Hair for stage TV and film. This 2 year course trained me in everything from Special effects and prosthetics to bridal and body painting.
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.
Dan is creative, reliable, friendly and keen to share his passion with others. Since early 2013 when he first started to pursue a career in special fx makeup, Dan has worked on several films and been involved with large public events. Although Dan primarily focuses on Fx makeup, he often designs and builds props, costume and has an extensive technical background in audio.
I am experienced in many areas of the hair and makeup industry but particularly editorial and theatre. I am good at finding common ground with most personality types, which I feel, makes working in a team enjoyable.
Work has been seen on west end Tina Turner, Royal opera house and 9 to 5 musical
Harps is actively working in the world of fashion and beauty as a professional make up artist and hair stylist. She is extremely passionate about the tasks at hand and ensures her clients are entirely satisfied with their overall looks. Her attention to detail and care are next to none. She takes extreme pride in her work as well as her kit.
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.
Starting her career at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon and Soon after becoming a hair extensions specialist where she has been fitting thousands of extensions over the last 14 years. Sarah-Jane is our newest educator to join the team, with experience in every field of extensions. Having clients sit in her chair and being able to make all of their hair dreams a reality is something Sarah-Jane truly cherishes! Watching her clients' confidence grow from the beginning to the end of the appointment as they see their new look will never get old and is why Sarah-Jane LOVES her job. Sarah-Jane's aim is to make learning fun and enjoyable yet professional.
2025 is the year for learning, succeeding and growing and Sarah-Jane can’t wait to be able to share her methods she has taken years to perfect and give you all the knowledge to smash your new career in hair extensions!
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