Backstage Makeup Training & Fashion Event Internships
You are not just a student, you are a professional in the making. Step out of the classroom and get hands-on training backstage at major fashion weeks and national pageants.
Our students in action, providing professional makeup and hair services backstage at the Miss Universe India 2025 pageant. This is the kind of high-pressure, high-reward environment we prepare you for.
An announcement for our exclusive Cover Girl competition in partnership with Elle India. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to work on a real magazine cover shoot with top celebrities.
Our students proudly holding their certificates after a successful internship at the Mrs. India Subcontinent 2024 pageant. These opportunities provide invaluable experience and look great on a resume.
A moment of celebration! Our team receiving an award for their outstanding makeup and hair services at the event. We foster a spirit of teamwork and excellence.
Pure joy and victory signs from our student team. Working at live events is challenging but incredibly rewarding, and we are so proud of their professionalism.
Another group of our talented students showcasing their well-earned certificates. Each event is a chance to learn, network, and add a significant achievement to their professional portfolio.
The entire team celebrating their success. These experiences build not just skills, but also confidence and industry connections that last a lifetime.
A group photo of our students with the contestants of Miss Icon India 2023. Our students were responsible for the hair and makeup for all the participants, a testament to their skill and stamina.
The team on the grand stage, being recognized for their hard work. This is the kind of exposure that kickstarts a career in the beauty and fashion industry.
The grand finale of Miss Icon India 2023, with all contestants looking flawless thanks to the hard work of our student artists backstage.
About Backstage at Fashion Weeks & Events
This isn't about watching from the sidelines. You are the artist behind the looks at major events like Miss Universe India and Lakmé Fashion Week. We teach you how to handle high-pressure timelines, quick makeup changes, and the intense energy of a live runway, turning your training into a solid professional portfolio that proves your capability to future employers.
More Than Just Theory
We believe beauty is a serious profession, not a hobby. While classroom training builds your foundation, real growth happens when you face the pressure of a live event.
The Backstage Reality
When you participate in our fashion event internships, you learn how the industry actually operates. You will:
- Manage Tight Timelines: Learn to execute flawless looks under strict time constraints, a skill that separates amateurs from professionals.
- Adapt to High Pressure: Handle the fast-paced environment where models and celebrities need perfection in minutes.
- Build Your Portfolio: Every look you create at an event like the Mrs. India Subcontinent pageant or a magazine shoot is professional work you can show potential clients.
Why This Matters for Your Career
We don't just hand you a certificate. We give you a platform. Whether it is working on a digital cover shoot with Elle India or ensuring contestants at a beauty pageant look their best, these experiences teach you confidence. You learn how to communicate with directors, understand client needs, and work as part of a high-performance team. By the time you graduate, you aren't just a student who studied makeup, you are an artist who has worked in the real world.
Lakme Academy
We believe beauty is a serious profession. Our goal is to help you move past the 'parlour wali' label and build a career that doesn't just look good on paper, but shines on a national stage. Join us to become 'lakhon mein ek'.
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