In the beginning of my career, there were not a lot of options when it came to permanent cosmetic training. Most classes were taught by so-so educators without enough experience themselves. Since there was no governing body to hold educators accountable for a comprehensive and safe teaching lesson, there were a lot of misinformed students practicing what I call frightening work in more ways than one. This began with the safety issues not to mention their underdeveloped artistic ability due to lack of proper guidance while learning.

There is so much confusion, even today, about where to go for a “quality” education. People were starving for a place to go with a sound education that would not leave them unprepared for the challenges that they would have in front of them. So many of my students that had been formally trained as a permanent cosmetic artist came to me for another beginner class due to their lack of confidence. At Collett Academy, we strive to give you a solid education and the confidence that you need to be successful.

The Name: Prior to retiring, my father was an antique restorer and craftsman. He would refurbish twisted, swollen, aged and damaged pieces of wood to their original glory. He is a man of great pride in doing things right and his impeccable work showed it. If something wasn’t right, he would start over and work on it until it was perfected. He had a great reputation for his beautiful work. Collett is my family name and I am proud to run a reputable business named after my Father with the same work ethic that he taught me. Collett Academy was born. -Tracey Collett