Makeup and Hair Courses

Elite Hair & Makeup Academy is conveniently located in Melbourne’s CBD, it is Victoria’s #1 Make-up School offering short courses in hair & makeup artistry showcasing the skills and experience brought by Justine Poniris, Educator of the Year 2020. 

We are the Number #1 School for Work Experience and Job Placements for Makeup Counters & Freelance work.

When you study with us, you'll get:
Get Work Experience

We are the #1 Makeup Academy for work experience. Our students have worked with prestigious clients, here’s just a few:

As a student or graduate, get paid gigs as a hair stylist or makeup artist with Elite Services! Think of us like a hair & makeup agency coordinating jobs for you.

Portfolio Photoshoots

Make yourself stand out by having your skills captured by one of the best beauty photographers out there.

Want to see what other students have done? View the gallery here. (Bi-annual, Additional Fees apply, Subject to change) 

Meet your Educator

Justine Poniris has over 25 years of industry experience. Justine has an impressive work history including having worked for:

Recent Awards:

What can I do once I've graduated?

Graduates have worked for:

Elite Hair & Makeup Academy Courses

Intro To Makeup Artist Essentials

A beginner’s makeup course where students are provided with the skills and knowledge to get a taste of the makeup industry. Students require no prior makeup knowledge or experience.

Certificate III in Makeup

Elite Make-up Academy in conjunction with Doyle’s Academy is offering a Certificate III in Make-up SHB30215. This course is designed to give you the appropriate skills to enter the Make-up industry, where you can design and apply make-up for all different types of occasions and events across the beauty, fashion, screen, stage and entertainment industries.

Makeup Artist Essentials Pro Course

A beginner’s makeup course where students are provided with the skills and knowledge required to enter and advance in the makeup industry. Learn Bridal, Red Carpet & Fashion makeup looks. Students require no prior makeup knowledge or experience. Being involved in the makeup industry provides you with a wonderful career full of excitement, opportunity and diversity.

The Elite Pro Hair & Makeup Course

This course includes:

It gives you all the knowledge and skills you need for a career in the industry. Learn more here.

Elite PRO Long Hairstyling

Learn amazing hairstyling techniques suitable for editorial work, special events, photoshoots, fashion runways/events, and bridal styling. You can study these workshops all together for more comprehensive training or separately to simply polish up on a particular aspect. Specially designed for makeup artists and hairstylists, these workshops are great for professionals wanting a career in freelance styling or purely to further their existing skills and knowledge.

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The Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous Thoroughbred horse race, held annually on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Covering 3,200 meters, it’s known as “the race that stops a nation.”

The Caulfield Cup

The Caulfield Cup is a prestigious Group 1 handicap thoroughbred horse race held each October at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse. Run over 2,400 m, it attracts elite three-year-olds and older competitors.