Gloss Hair Academy

15 years into my hairdressing career. Following the completion of my Diploma in theatrical, media, fashion, and photographic makeup, I was already working as a bridal hair and makeup artist in the UK but the calling to teach was growing ever stronger. So back to college I journeyed and in ‘04 I competed the Further and Adult Education Training Certificate. I absolutely loved passing on my skills and knowledge, nurturing the creativity in up-coming makeup artists. After moving to Perth in ‘13, I joined the team at Niche Education just as they were setting up a new makeup school, ACSM (Australian College of Specialist Makeup). In my role as course coordinator and trainer/assessor, I was not only educating and nurturing, I was also mentoring other educators and developing course material. Over a few glorious years I had the pleasure of directing students during some of their career highlights; including working backstage at runway shows, charity events, and theatre productions. As I got to watch my offspring (the student variety) create their own successes, the yearning to do more in this arena became an itch that needed scratching. Then I had the lightbulb moment, I can develop my own courses, organise them, and teach them too! Check me with all the skills! It was time to bring it all under Truly Gorgeous.