Welcome to North East Academy

start your career in weeks, not years.

accredited short courses in Makeup, Hair, Brows & Lashes. designed to get you fully booked, fast

Small class sizes

NE Academy

Your Launchpad to a New Career in Beauty

At North East Academy, we don’t just teach treatments-we show you how to build a real business.

You’ll leave with the skills, confidence, and strategy to start earning immediately-whether that’s from home, a salon or your very own studio.

We train with small class sizes or on a 1:1 basis if preferred, just contact us to find out more.

Industry Ready

Don't Just Learn Makeup. Launch a Business.

At NE Academy, we don’t just teach skills. We’re your launchpad into the beauty industry.

What we offer

Featured Courses

Discover the secrets of perfect colour matching, skin preparation, and long-lasting application.

Makeup Artistry Course | Bridal & Occasion Hands-On Training From £149 per day

Accredited, insurable, salon-ready. Pro starter kit included. Stockton-on-Tees

Bridal & Occasion Hair Course – 5 Day Accredited Training £499

Accredited, 5-day training in timeless bridal styles. In-person | Stockton-on-Tees

Lash Lift & Tint Course £249

Accredited, beginner-friendly | 1 Day. in-person | Stockton-on-Tees

Professional Makeup Artistry Online Course £249

Covers bridal, soft glam, occasion, and everyday looks | Learn anywhere in the UK

About NE Academy

We are the North East’s leading bridal and beauty academy, trusted by students across the UK who want more than training — they want a career transformation.

NE Academy

Train Locally Or Online

With NE Academy, you don’t just learn one skill — you create a complete beauty career launchpad.

In-Person Training

Middlesbrough | Teesside | Tees Valley

Online Training

Accredited, flexible, and available anywhere with lifetime access.

Reviews

Student Success Stories

Just want to say a huge thank you for the course, and all the help you have gave me! Even after the course we are still in contact trying to put together the perfect kit! Couldnt thank you enough Lisa Devanny. The course has give me so much confidence with makeup and I can’t wait to work alongside you in the future and hopefully attend more courses! I have not only learnt so much over the 5 days but made some amazing friends who I know I will be keeping in touch with, couldn’t recommend this academy anymore. Thank you!! xxx Facebook Review

Vicky Hedley

I trained with Lisa in the week course of make up and covering the bridal element. From start to finish Lisa made sure I was comfortable and constantly showed professionalism. Lisa’s bubbly personality also made the course so much more enjoyable and nothing was a bother for her. We arrived on our first day with our kits ready and I was so shocked at how many amazing products we have received. Lisa gave us in depth demonstrations explaining in detail techniques and how we could then recreate these! On the afternoon we had the chance to recreate this look on our models with Lisa by our sides supporting and motivating us. The ongoing support I have received since the beginning of the course and after has been amazing. If anyone is looking at training in the makeup industry or other courses that is available I would definitely recommend choosing Lisa and NE Academy. Thank you again Lisa for a gorgeous week and I’m excited to get started as an MUA! Google review

Beth Carroll April 2026

I recently attended the Perfect Your Own Makeup course at NE Academy and I can’t recommend it enough. As a 43-year-old woman, makeup has become a bit of a minefield. My skin has changed and the products I used in my 20s don’t work anymore. I find myself buying products that are recommended on socials , but they never work for me. This course was exactly what I needed. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we learned what actually works for our own face shapes, skin tones, and changing skin. Lisa colour mapped us to give us an idea of tones and shades to look for when buying makeup (and clothes) and the best places to test products to get a good match on your skin. Everything was explained so clearly, and I came away with practical techniques I can confidently use every day. No paint by numbers teaching and a routine that will easily fit into my daily life. The atmosphere was warm, supportive, and fun. I left feeling so much more confident doing my own makeup. Lisa showed us that we don’t need to spend fortunes to get good products plus imcluded in the course was a brush set a full face makeup kit in the style of a bogus magazine which we used on the day. Super cute but also really bloody good products. If you’ve found makeup becoming trickier as your skin changes, I’d wholeheartedly recommend this course. Thank you Lisa, for such a fantastic experience. Google review

Sophie Peacock 07/09/26
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FAQ's

No, all courses are beginner-friendly.

All courses start at 9am

Yes, fully accredited & insurable.

Kits included:

Personal Makeup Mastery & Professional Start kit is included for Bridal hands-on.  See course information

Personal Makeup Mastery, no, you work on yourself

Professional Courses require models 1-3pm. Please let us know if you can bring one or we can advertise for models for you to complete your practical assessment

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Choose Your New Path

NE Academy is your launchpad out of the 9–5 and into a career you control. Whether it’s bridal, brows, lashes, or beyond, your future starts here.

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Master Your Craft

Learn to create unforgettable looks with industry-leading, accredited training designed to build real skills, confidence, and credibility that lasts a lifetime.

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Build Your Freedom

Be your own boss and unlock income, flexibility, and self-belief. Turn your talent into a business — and your passion into a future.