Hair & makeup school
Train with Jodie.
build your craft.
Hands-on hair and makeup training in Aylesbury for aspiring artists - learn the techniques, the kit and the business behind a successful MUA career.
The Glow Up academy
Real techniques from a
working artist
Jodie has spent over 16 years building a busy bridal and beauty business in Buckinghamshire - and now she shares everything she's learned with the next generation of hair and makeup artists.
Her flagship 5-day intensive hair & makeup school has trained hundreds of students who have gone on to become successful hair and makeup artists, building thriving businesses of their own.
Courses are kept small and personal so you actually get hands-on time, honest feedback and a real plan for what comes next. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your bridal portfolio, there's a course to take you there.
Inside the school
A look at life
at the academy
Step inside a Glow Up Academy training day - calm, beautifully styled and designed to feel like an extension of Jodie's own studio. From the moment you arrive you're surrounded by other artists, live models and the kind of hands-on guidance you simply can't get from a screen.
Days are split between technical demos, supervised practice and honest 1-to-1 feedback - covering everything from skin prep and base work to bridal hair-ups, veil placement and the finishing touches that make a look photograph beautifully.
Alongside the craft you'll also get the business side - pricing, packages, branding and how to actually build a fully booked bridal diary. It's the full picture of what it takes to become a confident, working hair and makeup artist.
Flagship Academy
Train with Jodie
two pathways
The 5-day Glow Up Academy - choose The Intensive, or step up to The Signature for 1-to-1 mentorship.
The Intensive
£2,499
or split into 3 monthly payments
Five days in person with Jodie - the flagship programme.
- 5 full days hands-on training with Jodie
- Bridal & event hair, makeup and styling
- Pricing, packages & the business behind a booked diary
- On-the-day portfolio photography & videography with a dedicated content creator
- Assistants on hand every day to support your training and answer business & technique questions
- Lunch and refreshments provided each day
- Glow Up Academy completion certificate
- Access to the private HMUA community group
The Signature
£4,995
or split into 3 monthly payments
Everything in The Intensive plus the 1-to-1 mentorship that fast-tracks your career.
- Everything in The Intensive
- 1-to-1 personal training day with Jodie
- 1-to-1 work-shadowing at a real wedding
- 1-to-1 business strategy meeting
- Access to the exclusive HMUA community group
Courses
What you can
learn with Jodie
From beginner foundations to advanced bridal styling and the business behind it all.
The Intensive - 5-Day Flagship Course
Five full days in person with Jodie at a beautiful venue in Aylesbury - the technique, business and confidence to build a profitable bridal and occasion hair and makeup career. Limited to 10 seats per intake.
- 5 full days hands-on training with Jodie
- Bridal & event hair, makeup and styling
- Pricing, packages & the business behind a booked diary
- On-the-day portfolio photography & videography with a dedicated content creator
- Assistants each day to support training and answer business & technique questions
- Lunch and refreshments provided every day
- Completion certificate & private HMUA community
- Pay in full or 3 monthly payments
The Signature - 1-to-1 Mentorship
Everything in The Intensive plus the 1-to-1 mentorship that fast-tracks your career - personal training, work-shadowing at a real wedding and a business strategy session with Jodie.
- Everything in The Intensive
- 1-to-1 personal training day with Jodie
- 1-to-1 work-shadowing at a real wedding
- 1-to-1 business strategy meeting
- Exclusive HMUA community group access
- Pay in full or 3 monthly payments
Beginner Makeup Masterclass
A full-day introduction to professional makeup - skin prep, base work, eyes, brows, lashes and lips. Perfect for total beginners ready to start their MUA journey.
- Full-day 1-to-1 or small group
- Kit guidance included
- Step-by-step demos & practice
Bridal Hair & Makeup Course
Learn the techniques behind beautiful, long-lasting bridal looks - soft glam, romantic hair ups, veil placement and timing your wedding-day schedule.
- 5-day intensive
- Bridal trial framework
- Pricing & client consultation
Advanced Hair Styling
Detailed hair-up techniques - braiding, textured updos, soft Hollywood waves and modern bridal styling. For artists ready to level up.
- 1-to-1 mentorship
- Hands-on with live models
- Photo content for your portfolio
Business of Being a MUA
The bit they don't teach you - branding, Instagram, pricing your worth, contracts, kit management and building a fully-booked client base.
- Half-day workshop
- Templates & pricing tools
- Mentorship aftercare
Why train with Jodie
More than just
a course
- Flagship 5-day intensive hair & makeup school - hundreds of graduates building successful businesses
- Learn from a fully qualified artist with 1000s of clients in her chair
- Hands-on practice with live models in a luxury salon setting
- Personalised feedback and a clear roadmap for your career
- Ongoing mentorship and a community of Glow Up trained artists
- Certificate of attendance for every course
Created by our students
Real work from
Jodie's students
Every look below was created by a student who trained at the Jodie Elleanor Hair & Makeup School - proof of what you can achieve with the right mentorship.
All looks pictured were created by students of the school.
From a graduate
In her
own words
Where to begin? I completed my course with Jodie back in March 2024 and loved every minute of it. The course was very detailed and extensive - from makeup prep and bridal techniques to hairstyling tricks that actually work in real life.
Jodie has been there every step and provided so much support I would never have imagined she'd give up that much time and effort. She made us feel confident and it's something I'll always carry close to my heart.
Since the course I've done weddings on my own and alongside Jodie. If I need advice, she's there - not in a day or two, but straight away. Being part of Jodie's team is incredible.
Whether you're a beginner or someone who wants to polish their skills, the course is exactly what you're looking for. Honestly, I can't thank her enough.
Ready to start your MUA career?
Get in touch for course dates, prices and to chat about which course suits you best.
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