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A Career in Make-up ?

Good idea, but plan it carefully. Makeup is one of those careers that appear glamorous from the outside. And it certainly can be a stimulating and rewarding way to earn a living, but like most jobs it requires hard work. However, if you learn the skills, practice and put the work in, the sky’s your limit.

My career, and more recently my Academy have allowed me to get up each day and do what I love most. But, back when I graduated as a young student, I didn’t walk straight into glamorous, interesting makeup assignments. Makeup is no different to most careers in that way. You usually start as an assistant and learn alongside more experienced artists. So it’s important to ensure your training is sound and your tutors are experienced teachers.

SRA Academy has over seven years experience developing professional trainers and programmes and teaching all aspects of the makeup craft. All SRA courses are audited and accredited by the NZQA so you can qualify for student loans for course fees and other course related costs as well as living costs.

We have produced hundreds of successful graduates, many are now either in senior roles with international makeup brands, working freelance, or in the film and television industry, or the many other businesses that require makeup artists.

Over the years we’ve developed excellent contacts in all parts of the makeup world so we can help you as you learn all of the different skills and decide which direction you prefer. Good luck, it is a great career choice.

Samala Robinson,
Principal and Owner,SRA Academy
To talk to someone about training at SRA Academy, please contact my Recruitment Team on
+64-9-379 9230 or email