In the beauty courses, we focus on techniques that can be easily adapted to any face or eye shape. Your own makeup style determines the style and intensity of the makeup. We strive for a good variety in looks and techniques by sometimes taking you out of your comfort zone and challenging you to broaden your style, so that you can appeal to a wider audience/clientele.

Beauty 1 & 2 each consist of 8 lessons. The courses are short and powerful, packed with information. Thanks to the make-up book, you can easily relive the lessons. You are asked to practice the learned techniques between lessons, so that as a teacher I can address your questions in more depth during the next lesson day. Beauty Pro consists of 9 lessons.

Upon successfully completing a course, you will always receive a nice certificate. A diploma as a makeup artist does not exist, contrary to what many schools claim. Often, the word "diploma" is played with until you realize that it is actually a certificate showing that you attended the lessons. In my entire career as a makeup artist, no one has ever asked for a diploma or certificate. People come to you because they see your work, so working on your portfolio is a more important aspect of your training. You do NOT need a diploma to start as a makeup artist. So if you choose a course, you choose to improve, to have good guidance, and to learn the right techniques in a clear and to-the-point manner.

TomV, Julie Lecarme and Bridget Maas are instructors at TomVacademy. Throughout my career, and still to this day, I have worked in every segment where makeup is involved, such as fashion, photoshoots, musicals, publications, film, music videos, theatre, retail, festivals and events, private clients, and Hollywood stars. You can therefore count on thorough knowledge, and you will find that I can easily provide clear answers to all your questions. Julie and Bridget have been trained to meet the academy's standards. Both ladies are part of my permanent team and have earned their place in the academy through dedication, skills, and the ability to convey techniques clearly.

I am very aware that for some training courses, you are REQUIRED to purchase products that do not perform well. Here at TomVacademy, it is important that the products support you and not the other way around. I myself work with MESAUDA, an Italian beauty brand that is versatile, affordable, and of top quality. You are free to choose what you use during the lessons, but from experience, I have noticed that many students eventually switch to the products I use myself. Quality speaks for itself. Makeup kits can be purchased through the webshop. They are put together in such a way that you have the best working products for the lessons.

YES! I know better than anyone that it can be a challenge to get started as a make-up artist after your training. That's why we have the event team. You can audition to be admitted to this team and you get many opportunities to work at, for example, Tomorrowland, events, and photoshoots. You get free workshops and you are paid market-conform rates for most jobs as a make-up artist. (see event team)

Yes, you can always request additional personal guidance. This can take place at the academy or online with virtual guidance (see online courses).

Yes, you can read feedback from former students via Google Reviews.

Of course. We work on the face, so from lesson one and throughout the training, attention is paid to care, safety, and hygiene during make-up application.

The courses can be attended from the age of 16 with parental consent. Most students range in age between 22 and 55 years old. For Beauty 2 and Beauty Pro, prior training is required. From experience, I know that the level is higher than at most schools in Belgium, so it is often advisable to start with Beauty 1.

Yes, you need to bring a model to almost every lesson, unless you are taking the course to learn how to do your own makeup. Any model is welcome. At Beauty Pro, there are specific lessons where I teach techniques for applying makeup to tanned to dark skin tones. Also, think logically when bringing a model to class. Don't challenge yourself too much yet if you haven't learned certain techniques.

Outside of school holidays, classes are held weekly at this academy, so you can always send an email and ask if you can attend a class as a model or just to take a look. Welcome! ❤️