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
10
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.
1 Month Makeup Artist Course
- Skin care and hygiene theory
- Product knowledge and vanity setup
- Color wheel and tone matching theory
- 3 party and occasion makeup looks
- Trending bridal makeup looks
- Men and groom makeup techniques
- Airbrush makeup demo and fundamentals
- Live evaluation, portfolio shoot and IAF certification
2 Month Pro Makeup Artist Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Makeup Kit Included
- Advanced color correction and base blending
- 5+ bridal signatures (Awadhi, Contemporary, Royal)
- Reception, cocktail and red carpet glam looks
- High-definition (HD) and camera-ready makeup
- Airbrush theory, operation and practicals
- Complimentary Professional Makeup Kit
- Haldi, Mehndi and groom grooming
- Client consultation, vanity setup and IAF certification
3 Months Complete Makeup Artistry Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Makeup & Hair Kit Included
Advanced Bridal & Airbrush
- Complete basic to high-fashion bridal makeup
- Airbrush machine mastering and flawless HD base
- High end fashion, runway and creative editorial looks
- Groom grooming and multi-cultural bridal styles
Hairstyling & Draping
- Basic to advanced bridal and engagement hairdos
- Hair volumizing, crimping and thermal styling
- Professional saree and dupatta draping (Sabyasachi, Nivi, Gujarati)
- Hair extension, jewelry and flower placement
Kits & Career Growth
- Complimentary Professional Makeup & Hair Kit
- Social media marketing and bridal booking strategy
- Portfolio building and live shoot with Ishitta Chowdhary
- IAF globally recognized certification and placement support
Pro Diploma Salon Owner Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Makeup, Hair, Skin & Nail Kit Included
All 4-Discipline Artistry
- Complete professional makeup and airbrush masterclass
- Advanced hair designing, cutting, coloring and chemical treatments
- Clinical and aesthetic cosmetology and skin therapies
- Full nail extension and 3D nail artistry diploma
Salon Entrepreneurship & Business
- Salon startup blueprint: licensing, equipment and vendor sourcing
- Team recruitment, staff training and commission structures
- Client consultation psychology and premium pricing strategy
- Digital marketing, local SEO and bridal booking funnels
Kits & Guaranteed Internship
- All 4 Kits Included (Makeup, Hair, Skin & Nail Kit)
- Guaranteed 1-month hands-on internship at KNK Luxury Salon
- Celebrity and runway bridal portfolio building
- IAF Master Diploma with global accreditation in 80+ nations
Diploma in Cosmetology
Complimentary Kit Included
Makeup, Hair, Skin & Nail Kit Included
Aesthetic Skin & Cosmetology
- Skin anatomy, physiology and diagnostic analysis
- Electrotherapy facials (Galvanic, High Frequency, Ultrasonic)
- Chemical peels, pigmentation and anti-aging treatments
- Body polishing, spa therapies and hygiene protocols
Hair & Nail Architecture
- Hair cutting, thermal styling and blow drying techniques
- Hair chemical treatments: Keratin, Smoothening and Botoplex
- Nail structure, gel extensions and acrylic overlays
- Professional nail art, shaping and refills
Makeup Artistry & Inclusions
- Complete professional makeup and bridal looks
- All 4 Kits Included (Makeup, Hair, Skin & Nail Kit)
- Live client consultations and practical evaluations
- IAF recognized cosmetology diploma and placement support
Advance Nail Technician Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Nail Kit Included
- Nail anatomy, nail health and sanitization protocols
- Gel extensions with tip and form applications
- Acrylic nail extensions with liquid and powder bead control
- Overlay, refill and safe nail removal procedures
- Trending nail art: Ombre, Chrome, Marble and French tips
- 3D nail art, foil, glitters and stone embellishments
- Electric drill machine techniques and cuticle maintenance
- Complimentary Professional Nail Kit and IAF certification
1 Month Professional Hair Technician Course
- Hair science, scalp diagnosis and trichology basics
- Professional detangling, sectioning and shampooing
- Thermal styling: Blow-dry types, flat ironing and crimping
- Classic haircutting techniques and perimeter styling
- Hair spa, deep conditioning and scalp treatments
- Basic hair coloring, root touchups and grey coverage
- Tool maintenance, safety and salon ergonomics
- Live model practicals, examination and IAF certification
Pro Advance Hair Technician Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Hairtech Kit Included
- Advanced hair chemicals: Keratin, Botoplex and Nanoplastia
- Permanent hair straightening, rebonding and smoothening
- Creative hair coloring: Balayage, Ombre, Highlights and Global colour
- Precision advanced haircutting, layers and texture sculpting
- Bridal updos, Pakistani bridal hairdos and textured buns
- Hair extension fixing, flower setting and accessories styling
- Complimentary Professional Hairtech Kit
- Live client simulation, portfolio shoot and IAF certification
1 Month Beautician Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Skin Kit Included
- Skin types, CTM routine and skin preparation
- Eyebrow shaping, threading and facial waxing
- Face clean-ups, de-tan treatments and bleaching methods
- Classic and fruit facials with facial massage strokes
- Manicure and pedicure procedures and hygiene
- Basic body waxing (honey wax, Rica wax) and polishing
- Complimentary Professional Skin Kit
- Client handling, salon hygiene and IAF certification
Advance Cosmetology Course
Complimentary Kit Included
Skin Kit Included
- Clinical skin analysis and common dermatological conditions
- Aesthetic electrotherapy: High Frequency, Galvanic & Ultrasonic
- Hydra facial treatment procedures and vacuum suction
- Cosmeceutical chemical peels for acne and pigmentation
- Anti-aging lifting treatments and collagen stimulation
- Advanced de-tan, organic peelings and brightening therapies
- Complimentary Professional Skin Kit
- Live client clinical cases, exam and IAF certification
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.