It’s a bit weird blogging about what the autumn colour trends are going to be as we are still enjoying one of the best summers in a long time!! However, the UK beauty and fashion experts have always been ahead of the game and this year is no exception. Here at West...

The advantage of working for yourself in the Beauty Industry is that once the school holidays arrive you can start to plan your working day around family activities, something you can’t do every day when working full-time for an organisation. It’s great to have that...

Well after one freezing winter we have the most gorgeous – and hot – start to the summer! The vest tops and shorts are out and in come hours of sitting in the garden, or, if you are lucky, by the sea or pool. However, for the majority of us we’re just not used to this...

Award-winning Stephanie Orchard was once one of our students and is now teaching nail-art at our Academy.  Read her fascinating story about how she took a career change into the world of the Beauty Industry.       Where were you born and where do you...

Prince Harry and Megan get married on Saturday, May 19 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry was christened.   In my eyes the date definitely launches this year’s wedding season and I’m sure will be one of the highlights of 2018. So, if you are...

Academy Director Lyndsey blogs about Spring’s new make-up colours I can’t quite believe that Spring has not sprung entirely this year.  And, if the last few weeks and predicted weather warnings in place for the Easter holiday are anything to go by, then we’re going to...