About Us

Welcome to Kohl Make-up Academy

Kohl Make-up Academy is a training institution for aspiring and Professional Make-up Artists.

Kohl Make-up has put together the most creative, talented and experienced group of professionals who are passionate about the Kohl brand and believe in producing only the best make-up artists.

Lindi & Irene from Kohl Head Office in JHB are two ambitious young women with 12 years experience in the Fashion, Beauty and Hair Industry including 9 years teaching and training experience.

SJ and Derek are the team heading up Kohl Make-up Cape Town.
Their qualifications not only include make-up but also years of photography, styling and on set creative.

Our training is internationally comparable and complies with international criteria and industry standards as well as incorporating current fashion trends and trade secrets.

We believe in creating a training environment that is not only relevant to the working industry but also a place where creativity can prosper.

The owners of Kohl Make-up as well as all Trainers are active make-up artists in the industry always keeping their techniques current and up to date.

The Kohl Team has a reputation of being not only great make-up artists but always being professional, well spoken and stylish.


We believe the only limit to your dreams is your own ambitions and creativity.

Students who graduate from Kohl would be able to work in various areas of the industry.

Some of the industries our graduates work in…


Television and Film Photographic Theatre
  • Advertising
  • Soaps & Drama Series
  • Game Shows
  • Variety shows
  • Reality Shows
  • Documentaries
  • Music Videos
  • Live Productions
  • Short Films
  • Feature Films
  • Magazines
  • Model Portfolios
  • Family & Portrait Shoots
  • Catalogs
  • Advertising
  • Editorials
  • Publicity Shoots
  • Pantomime
  • Musicals
  • Broadway Shows
  • Ballet & Dance Productions
  • Opera
  • Dramas
  • Showgirls
  • Drag Queens
Functions and Events Celebrity Make-up Fashion and Beauty
  • Bridal
  • Corporate
  • Live Shows
  • Launches
  • Promotions
  • Special Occasions
  • Live Shows
  • Music Videos
  • Magazine Features
  • CD Covers
  • Functions & Events
  • In store Make-up Counter
  • Consultants
  • Fashion Shows
  • Beauty Pageants