Nicola de Main (Client)

Hi Nicole,

Hope you’re well!
Please find enclosed cd with fashion show that your girls worked on. Hope you like it as much as we do!!

Just want to reiterate what a great job the girls did. The make up was fab and they responded to the brief given to them extremely well as well as adding to what we asked them to do – which was just brilliant.

They were all totally professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. They really did you proud.

If you want anything else from the show please do get in touch.

Best Regards,
Nicole de Main

Amy VanTilburg

Hey Nicole! I just wanted to thank you again for such a great intensive week last week! Our trip to london was amazing! You are a very gifted instructor and I appreciate all of your time and energy with us! Your attention to fine detail and personal attention helped greatly in my learning process! I learned SO much and had a blast. . .I am forever grateful! I look forward to you coming to see us in the States!!!!

Take care and best wishes,

Amy

Alison Kirkdale

I had looked into quite a few courses based in London and decided that the LMA sounded like it would suit me best. It seemed to me that the LMA was the most realistic option as a make up course, its length, time and professional contacts made it sound the most appropriate for me.

I had a small amount of make up experience from my education at drama school, and I knew it was a career option I wanted to explore further. I was not however in a position to stop working to do a full time course or pay a huge fee, I wasn’t ready to commit like that to something I has such little experience of already.

Other courses I looked at required day time teaching and a large fee. On speaking to Nicole directly several times I realised the content and very small class sizes would give me a fantastic chance to the make the idea of working as a make up artist a reality without making myself unemployed with rent still to pay. The course is very hands on, so you get practical experience of everything, so there is nothing you can’t or won’t be able to do. The small sized classes mean that you get a lot of attention in a relaxed and professional environment, as well as being able to develop your own unique style without getting lost.

The combination of teachers and speakers mean you get a broader picture of the industry, and points of view from all the different angles within the make up world. The overall structure of the course leaves you with clear and no doubt invaluable advice as how to start your career as a make up artist.

There is a strong connection with Nicole not just as a teacher but as an advisor as well, and with the other students from my own class as well as previous courses before me. This is fantastic for when you are starting out and need to build up a good portfolio.

I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is dreaming of working for themselves in the make up industry. The combination of skilled teaching and advice is leading me to work experience and test shoots only a matter of weeks after my completion of my course. I am so glad that I have and I know that this course has suited me brilliantly.

Jacqueline O’Flynn

I embarked on a life long ambition to train as a professional Make-Up Artist. In doing so it was vital that I chose the right school for me that would provide me with the very best in training and support. I decided on the Hair, Nail and Make-Up programme with the London Make-Up Academy as it ticked all the boxes that I was looking for in a reputable course. After completing the programme, I can honestly say that the course was everything and more than I had hoped for.

The course provided me with an in-depth training in Make-Up and Hair artistry. The support that the school gave me throughout the course was excellent. It enabled me to gain the confidence that was necessary to embark on my professional career as a Make-Up Artist. I have pursued a varied career in the Fashion, Music and Commercial industry.

This support, I am delighted to say, has continued even after I gained my Certificate. The school has continued to offer me guidance and support and I have even received job bookings through them! I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to train as a professional Make-up Artist.

Carmel Tooher

Just a short note to say thanks again for a great course which I enjoyed immensely. I certainly learnt a lot, things I would not have thought of or had the confidence to try if I were self-taught for sure. the course has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things I have done for a while. Sourcing your own kit (although it appeared daunting at first), is a brilliant idea, I learnt so much exploring the range of products out there. I was so happy to find a evening run course which fitted in with my work schedule. Thanks for opening an evening school in a great central London location as without it, I could never have trained as a hair and make-up artist. Personally, I particularly enjoyed the small sized, totally hands-on, step by step classes and relaxed friendly atmosphere with space and encouragement to develop my own style. You never minded showing me over and over if I was stuck on a particular lesson!

The opportunity to accompany you on location was a huge insight and great learning experience. You have given me a great foundation on which to build a new career, there was a lot to get through in 8 weeks and I know the rest is now up to me to practice and perfect. I couldn't expect or ask for more. I had done quiet a few jobs/tests since graduating now and had great feedback from the clients, all of whom said they would book me again. So I am busily and happily now building my portfolio and contacts up. This has given me enormous confidence and knowing you are but a phone call away for help and advice is appreciated and reassuring and above and beyond the call of duty. Of course I was nervous on my first post-grad test but I just told myself relax, do as you were taught in class and it will turn out ok, it did and I got a rebooking so a great testament. Once again, many thanks. Carmel x

Aleysha Mawani

I attended the London Make up Academy in May 2008. It was a very useful course and a great start in to the make up artist industry. The syllabus covers a good understanding of hair styling and make up looks and techniques. The classes are small enabling students to get personal attention from the teacher and to be able to ask as many questions and have their worked looked at at any point for help, advice and ideas to make their work as skilful and accurate as possible. Having Nicole Arter teach the majority of classes was very helpful as she monitored her students progress and was able to help each individual at their own learning pace and ability. The course was enjoyable, challenging and very informative. I learnt a great deal in eight weeks. Skills and techniques that I learnt I am now able to use and develop as I begin my career. I also attained some great advice from Nicole and other artists in the industry on how to embark on my career and dos and don’ts which were very helpful!

Nicole keeps in contact with her students after the course and is very supportive of any questions you may have and in letting you know of any jobs that you could do to build up your portfolio and gain valuable experience. Overall, I am glad I chose the LMA to study and am very happy with the teaching, the syllabus and the overall experience.

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