Having commenced her journey in the industry at the age of 17, Sharleen Collins boasts an impressive resume working for premium brands such as Crème de la Mer, Bobbi Brown, and MAC.
Sharleen’s career took a monumental leap when she joined the MAC Covent Garden store in London, eventually moving from Dublin to London with the brand, to join the renowned Pro Team. During her time in London, Sharleen achieved major success on projects such as the X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, MTV, Mamma Mia The Musical, The Brit Awards, and London Fashion Week. She also worked with iconic artists like U2. Sharleen’s talents have graced the covers of leading magazines worldwide, from Vogue UK and Vogue Online to Ireland’s Tatler, Image, VIP, RSVP, and U Magazines, among many others.
Sharleen went on to create her very own Luxury Brush Collection, which has proven to be a big hit with A-lister celebs such as Pamela Anderson, Nicole Scherzinger, Little Mix, Sugababes, Demi Rose Mawby, Jourdan Dunn, Ella Eyre, Zara McDermott, Georgia Steele, Naomi Campbell, Cheryl Cole, Emily Sande, Rochelle Humes, Vogue Williams, The Spice Girls, Katie Piper, Kimberly Walsh, Mia Regan, Lucy Fallon, Chloe Goodman, and endorsed by Irish Influencers Ellie Kelly, Faces by Grace, Keilidh Cashell, Aideen Kate Murphy, Suzanne Jackson, Lynn Kelly, Holly Carpenter, and Ashley Kehoe, which adds an air of exclusivity to training under Sharleen’s wing.
The Sharleen Collins Academy was built on her incredible, in-depth knowledge of the industry, and brings internationally recognised ITEC certified courses to Dublin, catering to students of all levels. Since the academy’s inception, Sharleen has elevated makeup standards in Ireland, earning critical acclaim and numerous industry awards. The academy offers small classes ensuring individualised feedback and encouragement, with Sharleen’s highly-talented team of trainers providing mentorship throughout the learning journey.
Speaking about her exciting plans for 2024, Sharleen says “I am beyond thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with the launches that we have planned for 2024. This endeavour represents the culmination of my passion for makeup artistry and my commitment to elevating standards in the industry. The Academy is not just a place for learning; it’s a canvas where dreams are painted, and futures are transformed. I am genuinely excited about the creative journeys that unfold within our walls and the incredible talent that emerges. Here’s to a year of limitless possibilities and the beginning of a new chapter for the Sharleen Collins Academy!”
Courses cover a comprehensive range of makeup techniques, trends, and styles, with day, evening, and weekend options available. Premium students will graduate with an ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Makeup Artistry and an in-house Sharleen Collins Academy Diploma.