Our founders bring decades of combined experience in professional makeup artistry and education. Their passion for the craft and commitment to excellence has made Ghythqueblghex New Zealand's premier makeup education studio.
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion and film industries, Olivia has established herself as one of New Zealand's most sought-after makeup artists. Her work has been featured in leading fashion magazines and on international runways from Auckland to Paris.
After building a successful freelance career, Olivia recognized the need for comprehensive makeup education that balanced technical precision with artistic expression. This vision led to the creation of Ghythqueblghex, where she now shares her expertise with the next generation of makeup artists.
Olivia oversees curriculum development and teaches advanced courses, focusing on editorial and high-fashion techniques.
James brings a unique perspective to makeup education with his background in both film special effects and beauty makeup. After training in Hollywood and working on several major productions, James returned to New Zealand to revolutionize the local industry.
His technical precision and innovative approach to makeup application have made him a respected educator in the field. At Ghythqueblghex, James focuses on ensuring that all techniques taught are industry-current and technically sound.
James leads the special effects and film makeup components of the Master Certification program, while also overseeing the development of Ghythqueblghex professional product line.
Sophia completes the founding trio with her extensive background in education and professional makeup artistry. After working as a lead makeup artist for a major cosmetics brand and developing their global training program, Sophia brings invaluable expertise in curriculum design and teaching methodologies.
Her approach combines solid technical foundations with personalized teaching strategies that accommodate different learning styles. Sophia is passionate about creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
At Ghythqueblghex, Sophia oversees the Essential Foundations program and mentors new instructors, ensuring consistent teaching quality across all courses.
At Ghythqueblghex, we believe that exceptional makeup artistry combines technical precision with creative expression. Our vision is to cultivate a new generation of makeup artists who are not only skilled technicians but also innovative creators who push boundaries and redefine beauty standards.
This vision is reflected in every aspect of our curriculum, from our focus on understanding the science behind products to our encouragement of individual artistic development. We're committed to creating an educational experience that prepares our students for real-world success while nurturing their unique creative voices.
We foster an environment where artistic expression is celebrated and innovative techniques are explored.
We maintain the highest standards in our teaching, facilities, and the performance we expect from our students.
We embrace diversity and teach makeup techniques for all skin tones, face shapes, and cultural contexts.
We operate with transparency, honesty, and ethical practices in all aspects of our business.
We continuously evolve our curriculum to reflect industry advancements and emerging techniques.
We equip our students with both technical skills and business knowledge to build successful careers.
Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience
While our founders lead many of our specialized classes, Ghythqueblghex has assembled a team of dedicated instructors who bring diverse expertise and professional experience to our courses. All of our instructors are working makeup artists who maintain active careers in their specialties.
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