Backstage Fashion Week and Pageant Training
We take you out of the classroom and onto the runway. Gain real-world industry experience through live internships at major fashion events and beauty pageants.
A proud moment for our academy as our hair and makeup students are honored on stage at Miss Icon India 2023. This is the level of industry exposure and recognition you can expect when you train with us.
Go behind the scenes with our students as they bring their A-game to Miss Universe India. This is where classroom learning meets high-pressure, real-world application, preparing contestants for the spotlight.
We partner with industry giants like ELLE India to create unparalleled opportunities. The "Cover Girl" competition gives our students the chance to work on a real magazine cover shoot, a major step toward a high-fashion career.
Celebration on stage at Mrs. India Subcontinent 2024. Our students are all smiles as they receive awards for their exceptional makeup and hair styling work during the pageant.
Our students receiving their awards at the 18th Annual International Hospitality & Travel Awards 2023. Being honored by industry leaders and dignitaries is an incredible boost for their professional profiles.
The grand finale at Miss Icon India 2023. Our students' hard work is on full display as the contestants shine on stage, a testament to the professional-level skills they learned at our academy.
Our students proudly posing with their certificates alongside a contestant at the Mrs. India Subcontinent 2024 event. These experiences provide both practical skills and a strong portfolio.
A close-up of our student team holding their well-deserved trophy at the Mrs. India Subcontinent 2024 pageant. Teamwork and talent lead to incredible achievements.
The full team of our talented students on the Miss Icon India 2023 stage, holding their certificates. This image captures the scale of the opportunities and the size of our talented community.
Our students posing with the contestants of Miss Icon India 2023. This internship gives them direct experience working with models in a professional pageant environment.
About Backstage at Fashion Weeks & Pageants
Working backstage at an event like Miss Universe India is completely different from a classroom session. You have only minutes to perfect a look under intense stage lights, manage multiple models simultaneously, and handle the pressure of a live show. This is where you learn to be a professional who keeps their cool when the clock is ticking and the cameras are rolling.
Theory is essential, but it doesn't teach you how to fix a smudged liner in a crowded green room or how to handle a model's request three minutes before she walks the ramp. Our backstage and pageant internship program acts as a bridge between your training and your career.
When you participate in these events, you are not just watching from the sidelines. You are part of the core hair and makeup team. You will be prepping contestants for Miss Universe India, styling hair at fashion shows, and working on editorial looks for magazines like ELLE India. These experiences force you to sharpen your speed, improve your precision, and understand the technical demands of professional photography and stage lighting.
We design these opportunities to build your portfolio before you even graduate. Potential employers and clients want to see that you can work in high-stress, high-stakes environments. Having a record of working at recognized national pageants shows them that you have already proven your skills in the field. Whether you want to pursue bridal makeup, fashion editorial work, or salon management, this real-world exposure changes how you approach your craft. You stop being just a student and start becoming an industry professional who knows how to deliver under pressure.
Lakme Academy
We’re Lakmé Academy Powered by Aptech. We believe your talent deserves a stage, and we’re here to give you that platform. We don't just teach techniques; we train you for the real beauty industry, from high-pressure backstage moments to professional editorial shoots.
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