Elstree Studios
Professional Makeup and Hair training based in the heart of Elstree Film & TV Studios, Borehamwood
BTEC Level 3, ITEC, VTCT, HNC + HND Qualifications
Private Training Academy
Celebrating 35 Years of Professional Makeup, the 2-year BTEC Make-up and Hair Course is recommended for ages 16+ as a continuation of education from school, college or university.
Visit Our Facilities
In 35 Years, we have never held an open day because we don’t believe in staging or prepping our students for interviews. Instead, we would rather you come in and see us exactly as we are.
To book an appointment:
📱Call Elstree: +44 (0) 20 8324 2669 | Longcross: +44 (0) 20 4611 2172
2-year BTEC Course 2026
Elstree: 21 September 2026 to 06 July 2028
Longcross: 28 September 2026 to 13 July 20282-year BTEC Course 2027
Elstree: 20 September 2027 to 05 July 2029
Longcross: 27 September 2027 to 12 July 2029
7-month ITEC Course 2026
Longcross: 21 September 2026 to 22 April 2027
Elstree: 19 October 2026 to 20 May 2027
3-Day Special Effects Taster Course
Elstree - 4, 5, 6 August
Longcross - 3, 4, 5 August 2026
3-Day Instaglam Taster Course
Elstree - 4, 5, 6 August
Longcross - 3, 4, 5 August 2026
This video shows our premises are within Elstree followed by Longcross.
About Elstree Studios
Elstree has a long and glorious history in film and TV with films dating back to the 1920s. It is the birthplace of the Starwars Trilogy and host to epics like Indiana Jones and home to some of the most well-known shows on British television including Little Mix The Search, Dancing on Ice, The Crown, Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice, The Voice Kids, Celebrity Juice, A League of Their Own, The Chase, Pointless, Room 101, Have I Got News For You? and many others. With such a close connection to film and TV, is easy to see why Elstree studios is the perfect setting for Brushstroke’s makeup training facilities. Training with us at Elstree studios you will immerse yourself with the best-in-class right here, at the heart of all the action.
2-year students at Elstree at the end of their hair-cutting section
Are You Thinking of Going to College or University?
Bruhstroke offers more practical hours of training within a film studio, as well as industry-standard certificate
Distinction Grades For Our 2-Year Students on Their Prosthetics
Brushstroke now in collaboration with the BBC encouraging diversity within the makeup television industry through a training scheme.
“Elstree Studios is pleased to welcome Brushstroke Makeup and Hair Academy to the Elstree Studios production village. It provides a great opportunity for aspiring Makeup Artists or Hair Stylists to be trained at the famous Studios“.
A Selection of Our Graduates’ Success
Our Graduates on Eastenders
It’s good to see our graduate makeup designer (Karon Mathers) and all the makeup assistants, who are also our graduates – Demi, Izzy and Olivia. Here they are appearing on the credits of Eastenders again. It’s especially nice to see them on this episode of the Jubilee staring Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
John Maxwell Building – 2nd Floor
Our training facilities are located on the second floor the Maxwell building. The building includes a wig room, main office, and training facilities. The studio have canteen and bar facilities on site for students. The courses that run from this facility are the 7-month makeup and hair course, 2-year BTEC Makeup and Hair course and the HND Level 5 Diploma Course.
Brushstroke’s makeup and hair courses offer more practical hours training that Universities do. They also offer industry-standard certification (see student’s achievements).
Makeup Courses Offered At Our North London Academy:
Our North London facilities at Elstree Film & TV studios are taking on students for 2026 and 2027. This is a great way to immerse yourself in a world-famous film studio environment. As the number 1 film studio in the UK, it’s a great place to learn new skills within our facilities.
In comparison to University, Brushstroke’s make-up courses offer more practical hours of training along with industry-standard certification (see students’ achievements).
Brushstroke Make-up and Hair Academy offers interest-free payment plans on our full-time BTEC and ITEC courses.
You will NOT be required to pay the full fees before the start of the course.
Getting to Elstree Studios
Based within the town of Borehamwood, surrounded by a buzz of activity from restaurants and shops, Elstree Studios has been the home to some of the most successful, enduring films and television shows since 1926. Travelling to Elstree studios is quick and easily accessible from surrounding areas, as well as Central and North London.
Getting To Elstree
By Air
Excellent motorway links to the international airports Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead and Luton along with the local airfield at Elstree.
By Rail
Fast service from central London (Farringdon and Kings Cross) to Elstree and Borehamwood Station.
By Road
Nearby links with motorways, M1 (junction 6A), M25 (junction 23) A1 (1 mile), giving easy access to all parts of the country, airports and cross-channel routes to Europe.
Fast service from central London (Farringdon and Kings Cross) to Elstree and Borehamwood Station.
Nearby links with motorways, M1 (junction 6A), M25 (junction 23) A1 (1 mile), giving easy access to all parts of the country, airports and cross-channel routes to Europe.
Useful Travel Information
Parking and Accommodation at Elstree Film & TV Studios
Parking:
Students have the option to purchase short term or long term parking permits at Tesco www.yourparkingspace.co.uk which is next door to Elstree studios this is only a 2 minute walk away. Also, there is free daily parking for up to 3 hours.
Hotels and Accommodation:
You can book hotels and accommodation on the following websites:
Makeup and Hair Diploma Courses
Information
2-Year Makeup & Hair Diploma Course BTEC Level 3 (Optional HNC + ITEC Qualifications)
HND Level 5 Diploma: Performing Arts- Makeup
7 Month Makeup & Hair Course (ITEC Level 3 Diploma)
Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing and Men’s Barbering Fast Track Full Time (32 weeks)
6 Month ITEC Makeup & Hair Course for International Students Only