Your passion.
Crafted into an international career.
Start a career as a professional makeup artist at the best makeup academy in Lucknow. Learn from a globally trained team, build a portfolio with real shoots, and walk away with an IAF-certified qualification recognised across the beauty industry.
Studio Sanctuary
Hands-on vanity workstations & runway lights
Bridal & Couture Artistry
IAF Certified
Valid in 80+ Countries
15+
Years of Legacy
Shaping India's finest artists
1000+
Students Trained
Placed in salons & bridal studios
12
Specialised Courses
Beginner to Master Diploma
IAF
Certified Academy
Global recognition in 80+ nations
Personalized guidance on live models
"We don't teach makeup as a routine; we nurture it as an international art form and viable business."
— KNK Academic Directorate
Why train at KNK Academy.
Where royal Awadhi artistry meets international fashion week standards. Our intensive curriculum is structured to transform aspiring enthusiasts into coveted beauty professionals.
Globally Trained Faculty
Globally trained experts with experience across the US, UK, Russia and more
Skincare-First Foundation
A curriculum that goes beyond makeup application — built on the belief that great skincare is the foundation of glowing beauty
Backstage Runway Access
Backstage access to work with leading brands, celebrities, models and photographers
Guaranteed 1-Mo Internship
A one-month internship with the academy's expert team, working alongside professional makeup artists
Salon Business Mastery
Salon management training to build your business acumen and start-up skills
IAF Global Accreditation
IAF-certified training, recognised globally across the beauty industry
Masterclasses & professional diplomas.
From 1-week focused masterclasses to 6-month comprehensive diplomas. Every course is designed with practical live-client simulations and globally recognised credentials.
Pro Makeup Course
- Product knowledge
- Colour wheel
- 3 party makeup looks
- 3 trending bridal makeup looks
- Men/groom makeup
- Airbrush makeup
- High end fashion MU
- Haldi/Mehndi MU
Pro Makeup Courses
- Product knowledge
- Free makeup kit
- Basic to advanced makeup
- Basic to advanced hairstyling
- Men/groom makeup
- Airbrush makeup
- Ramp/model makeup
- High end fashion
- Social media marketing
- Professional draping
Fast Track Makeup Course
- Skin care and hygiene theory
- Product knowledge
- Brush theory and maintenance
- Day makeup look
- Party makeup look
- Engagement makeup look
- Contemporary bride makeup
- Traditional bridal makeup
- Glam cocktail makeup
- Examination
- Portfolio shoot
- Certification
Professional Makeup Artist Course
Fundamentals
- Introduction to becoming a professional makeup artist
- Kit distribution & product knowledge
- Theory of skin
- History of makeup
- Colour theory for makeup artists
Demo & Practice
- Basic to advanced makeups
- Basic to advanced hairdos
- Groom/male model makeup
- Airbrush theory and practical
- Basic to advanced professional draping
Career Prep
- Social media marketing
- Portfolio building with Ishitta Chowdhary
Pro Course — Industry Based
Basic to Advance Bridal Makeup
- Skin care & hygiene theory
- Colour wheel theory
- Day self makeup
- Base theory
- Base application
- Evening party look
- Brush theory
- Face chart
- Engagement look
- Face, eyebrow, lip shapes
- Face contour
- Types of eyeliners
- Traditional bride look
- Contemporary bride look
- Arabic bride look
- Airbrush theory
- Airbrush makeup
Fashion & Creative Makeup
- Introduction to the fashion industry
- Industry etiquette
- History of makeup
- Types of fashion & creative makeup
- Working backstage for international fashion weeks
- Understanding catwalk, makeup trends & backstage etiquette
- Graphic eyeliners
- Makeup for prints
- Decade makeup
- Trending fashion makeup looks
- Runway & catwalk makeup
- Makeup for photoshoot
- Portfolio shoots
- Assessment
Basic to Advance Hair Styling
- Detangling & sectioning
- Theory of hair volumizing
- Types of blow dryer
- Types of hairstyles
- Advance engagement hairdo
- Advance bridal hairdo
- Pakistani bridal hairdo
- Different fronts according to face shapes
- Hair extensions/hair accessories application
Professional Draping
- Casual saree draping
- Different styles of draping
Self Grooming Course
- Guidelines on health, safety and hygiene
- Skin primers
- Skin theory and skincare
- Foundations and concealer application
- Highlighting and contouring
- Eyelash application
- Eyebrow definition and grooming
- Strip eyelash application
- Blusher techniques
- Eyeliners & mascara application
- Day makeup look
- Evening party makeup look
- Smokey eyes makeup
A 3-stage progressive learning pathway.
Our curriculum is meticulously sequenced to take you from foundational skin science and brush ergonomics to avant-garde fashion editorials and royal bridal masterclasses.
Essential Basics
Foundational Anatomy & Product Chemistry
- Skin care and hygiene
- Brush types and uses
- Tools and accessories
- Product knowledge and setting up
- Prepping your artist / client / model
- Basic facial anatomy
- Intro to creative journal keeping
- Intro to the world of beauty
Getting Technical
High-Definition & Photographic Precision
- Corrective makeup
- Natural / neutral makeup
- False lash application
- Photography and film makeup
- Tanning effects
- Male grooming
- Product mixing techniques
- Eyebrow proportions
Art Into Makeup
Couture Runway & Imperial Bridal Design
- Working with face charts
- Glamour / beauty makeup
- Catwalk / theatre makeup
- Fashion / editorial makeup
- Period makeup
- Bridal makeup design — traditional to contemporary
Learn directly from the master founders.
A mother-daughter duo leading a family-owned legacy across two decades of high-fashion artistry and royal bridal cosmetology. Every batch is directly guided, evaluated, and certified by Poonam and Ishitta Chowdhary.
Founders & Academic Directorate
Poonam Ranjan & Ishitta Chowdhary
Personal Evaluation
In Every Single Batch
Poonam Ranjan Chowdhary
Master Cosmetologist & Bridal Icon
An internationally certified bridal makeup expert and cosmetologist, Poonam has spent years shaping Lucknow's makeup and hairstyling trends and personally mentors every batch at KNK Academy.
Ishitta Chowdhary
Runway & Backstage MUA
A bridal MUA and backstage artist with international fashion-week experience, Ishitta leads the academy's creative and fashion makeup modules, bringing runway-level technique into the classroom.
Experience the studio in motion.
Step inside our Lucknow masterclass studios. Watch our mentors and students sculpt high-fashion looks, perfect bridal contouring, and test runway hairstyles under professional lighting.
High-CRI Lighting
True-to-skin color vanity mirrors
Live Model Demos
Hands-on practice every week
Airbrush Stations
Professional compressor guns
Editorial Shoots
Dedicated portfolio lighting studio
Your roadmap to professional enrollment.
From your very first counselling session to graduation day portfolio shoots and job placement assistance — our simple 4-step admission journey.
Book a Consultation
Call, WhatsApp or fill the form below and our academy counsellor will help you shortlist the right course.
Visit & Choose Your Course
Tour the studio, meet the mentors and lock in your course, batch timing and kit.
Start Learning
Attend hands-on classes covering theory, live demos and guided practice from day one.
Get Certified & Placed
Finish with a portfolio shoot, IAF certification and support finding your first opportunities.
IAF-certified, globally recognized & industry ready.
Every graduate leaves with a qualification accredited by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) — recognized across 80+ countries. Coupled with a directed portfolio shoot and hands-on internship, you graduate with immediate market authority.
Global Recognition
Accredited certification valid across international salons, bridal studios, and cosmetic brands worldwide.
Editorial Portfolio Shoot
Finish with professional studio shoots on live models to showcase high-definition bridal and creative looks.
1-Month Live Internship
Work alongside KNK’s senior bridal artists and cosmetology experts on real clientele in our luxury salons.
Placement & Brand Launch
Post-graduation guidance on freelance bridal rate cards, social media positioning, and salon recruitment.
The graduate wall of fame.
Real portfolio output, bridal transformations, and backstage credentials sculpted by our students during their intensive training at KNK Academy.
International certifications & academic honors.
Official IAF accreditation documents, global beauty board affiliations, and student convocation seals establishing KNK Academy as Lucknow’s most credentialed beauty institute.
Voices of our certified graduates.
Hear from our former students who transitioned from passionate beginners into independent bridal makeup artists, luxury salon directors, and freelance beauty entrepreneurs.
"The hands-on classes and one-on-one attention gave me the confidence to start taking bridal clients right after certification."
Academy Graduate
Pro Makeup Course, 3 Months
"Learning directly from Poonam and Ishitta ma'am on airbrush technique made all the difference — I now use it for every bridal booking."
Academy Graduate
Airbrush Makeup Course
"The draping module alone was worth the course — I get booked for saree draping at weddings every season now."
Academy Graduate
Professional Draping Course
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about our admission criteria, kit allocations, IAF certification, and post-graduation placement support.
No. Our Essential Basics module is designed for complete beginners, so most courses start from the ground up before moving into technical and advanced work.
Select courses like the Pro Makeup Course (3 Months) include a complimentary makeup kit. Ask your counsellor which courses include kits when you enquire.
Yes, graduates receive an IAF-recognised certification, along with a portfolio shoot to showcase your work.
Students can take up a one-month internship with our expert team, and we support portfolio building and industry connections after graduation.
Book an academic consultation & studio tour.
Schedule a private session with our senior course advisors. Discuss batch availability, kit choices, and take a personal tour of our Hazratganj and Gomti Nagar academy studios.
Shape your future as a certified beauty master.
Call our admissions advisors or message us directly on WhatsApp. We will help you select the ideal course, schedule a studio walkthrough, and reserve your vanity seat.