Student Testimonials

Absolutely loving my time so far at Brushstroke! I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as a career but after coming to the open day I instantly knew. Never been happier to be here on the 2-year course. Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to start a career in hair and makeup. The tutors are lovely and you make so many new friends along the way. Such a positive and supportive atmosphere in the studios!

I finished the 7-month course back in April this year and as a result, i was lucky enough to go straight into a 2-month job with one of the tutors from Brushstroke. It was amazing putting all that I had learnt from the incredible tutors into action and it was the best experience. I have since worked on Antiques Road Show and Strictly Come Dancing. My experience at Brushstroke was incredible and I feel very fortunate to of been taught by some of the best in the industry. I would highly recommend this course if you are looking for a career in the hair & makeup industry !!

I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of joining brushstrokes and looking to get into the professional hair and makeup industry. I did the 2-year media hair and makeup course and followed on and did the 1-year hairdressing and barbering course. I learnt a great deal which has set me in the right direction as I start to work in the industry. All the tutors have great knowledge and have worked in the industry for years so you are learning from the best!

I had such an incredible experience with Brushstroke. The tutors are a wealth of knowledge and the information that they passed on to me and my feeling classmates is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my career. The course I partook in was the 7-month fast track course for the industry and though it was intense I would not change a single thing. So much information was covered throughout my time with them. I am very grateful for everything they have done for me. Would highly recommend it!

I recently finished the 2-year hair and makeup course at Brushstroke and absolutely loved it! Such amazing teachers who each helped me develop different techniques and skills. Would highly recommend Brushstroke if you’re looking for real guidance and professionalism!!

I am a 2 year student at Brushstroke. I am coming to the end of my 2 years and I have learnt so many skills that I never knew before I started the course. I looked into many different colleges, however this one stood out to me as we have the chance to be taught by teachers from the industry. As this is the field most students want to go into, I believe it’s very beneficial, you have a chance to impress and show your best skills. You learn about the industry from first hand experienced hair and makeup artists. Many opportunities come with the college, such as work experience. I had the chance in my first year to become a part of the hair and makeup team at ITV This Morning for a week as a trainee. This was all down to working hard, engaging with teachers and always trying my best. That’s all it takes. From then on, I made contacts with Makeup Designers and worked for the ITV crew getting ready for the National Television Awards and working for a comedy show ‘Guessable’ at Comedy Central. In the long run, I feel the teachers at Brushstroke have made me ready for the industry and coming to this college was the best decision I have made and I have gained skills that I thought I would never be capable of.

 joined the 7-month ITEC course wanting to retrain after a career as a dancer and learn more about the world of wigs and stage make-up. I hoped this course would give me the skills and confidence to apply for wigs, hair and make-up jobs in the West End. I couldn’t have asked for a better course. The teachers are all brilliant at what they do. They are passionate and love teaching as well as having first-hand experience in the industry. I felt encouraged and inspired throughout my course. I embraced all of the new things I learned in the fashion, bridal and SFX modules also. 1 month after leaving Brushstroke, I was offered a summer position at Kilworth House Theatre on Nick Wintson’s productions of Carousel and Half a Sixpence where I was Head of the Wigs Department. Currently, I am a WHAM (wigs, hair and make-up)artist on the latest Secret Cinema production of Guardians of the Galaxy. I would not be where I am now, and working at such a high level if it wasn’t for the support of the teachers and management at Brushstroke.

After leaving Brushstroke in April last year,  I went straight into my first job in May at Garsington Opera, at Wormsley Estate, High Wycombe.

I was working there from May to July, working the wigs, hair, and makeup for 4 opera productions.

I then went on to work at Lapland UK from October to Dec as a wig technician styling and maintaining wigs for the cast of Lapland.

I’m so grateful for the brilliant training I had at Brushstroke and so thankful to all the wonderful teachers who taught me.

I am looking forward to what this year brings!

The ITEC course at Brushstroke has been an out-of-this-world experience. It has been an extremely immersive and beautiful learning experience.
I have truly lived and enjoyed my everyday learning of this art form. The faculty, the facilities and the cohort have been very supportive and energising.
The course content the methodologies and the intricacies have given real incisive insights into the makeup art form. This course has certainly geared me with enough armoury to go out in the real world and passionately implement my wares now.
This portfolio is a testament to my wonderful time at Brushstroke, UK., and will be the bedrock of my lecture endeavours to showcase my talent as a Complete Make Up Artist.
My sincere thanks to all of Brushstroke Academy, For making me feel at home and supporting me all the way.