{"id":107027,"date":"2025-12-15T21:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107027"},"modified":"2025-12-15T21:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:03:09","slug":"men-should-take-up-jobs-in-makeup-artistry-cosmetology-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107027","title":{"rendered":"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry \u2013 Cosmetology Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 43 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Cosmetology expert and Educator Marie Noelle-Yakubu has urged more men to explore careers in makeup artistry, emphasising the role male professionals continue to play in Ghana\u2019s fast-expanding beauty industry.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with JoyNews, she challenged the perception that makeup artistry is exclusively for women, noting that the industry is evolving beyond traditional gender boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>She observed that men are increasingly making impactful and innovative contributions, helping to redefine standards, drive creativity, and elevate Ghana\u2019s beauty ecosystem as a whole.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650.png\" alt=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" class=\"wp-image-10032928000\" title=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-94x125.png 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-188x250.png 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-113x150.png 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-318x424.png 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1650.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cThis morning, it was a male makeup artist who did my makeup for me\u201d. She said. Makeup artistry is not limited to women. More men should take advantage of the opportunities in this field. There are some really great male makeup artists in Ghana\u2019s beauty industry,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Marie Noelle made these observations during the 5th Graduation Ceremony of Marie Noelle\u2019s Beauty Academy, held on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at the GTEC Conference Hall, Bawaleshie, Trinity Avenue, Accra.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony saw over 200 students graduate after successfully completing a variety of professional courses, including makeup artistry, hairstyling, nail techniques, massage therapy, and other beauty-related disciplines.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651.png\" alt=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" class=\"wp-image-10032928001\" title=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-443x300.png 443w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-207x140.png 207w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-218x148.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-626x424.png 626w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-330x224.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-221x150.png 221w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-217x147.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-340x230.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651-55x37.png 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1651.png 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The graduates received certificates and medals in acknowledgment of their dedication, perseverance, and hard work throughout their training.<\/p>\n<p>During her address to the graduands, she urged them to step confidently into the world and make a meaningful impact with the training they had acquired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPassion, by itself, is never enough. That is where TVET and the Marie Noelle Beauty Academy come in. When we say TVET is where passion meets profession, this is exactly what we mean. TVET gives you a skill that feeds you, a craft that sustains you, and an entrepreneurial mindset that empowers you,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p>She further stressed that the beauty industry extends far beyond glamour, describing it as a dynamic economic force that generates employment, fosters entrepreneurship, transforms communities, and shapes cultural expression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652.png\" alt=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" class=\"wp-image-10032928002\" title=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-233x129.png 233w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-218x121.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-765x424.png 765w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-330x183.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-225x125.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-217x120.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-340x188.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-271x150.png 271w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652-55x30.png 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1652.png 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWhen I look at you, I see future CEOs, brand owners, industry change makers, employers, innovators, and trailblazers who will define the next decade of beauty in Ghana and across Africa,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO of Make-Up Ghana and keynote speaker, Rebecca Donkor, also charged the graduands to adopt lifelong learning as a personal and professional principle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have been trained by one of the best academies in the country, an academy that not only teaches skills but builds character, discipline, and creativity. Graduation is not the end; it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of growth,\u201d she highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>She encouraged them to constantly upgrade themselves by mastering new techniques, learning the business side of beauty, and exploring complementary areas such as wellness therapy, content creation, and product formulation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653.png\" alt=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" class=\"wp-image-10032928004\" title=\"Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry - Cosmetology Expert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-551x300.png 551w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-233x127.png 233w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-218x119.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-778x424.png 778w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-330x180.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-225x123.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-217x118.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-340x185.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-275x150.png 275w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653-55x30.png 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1653.png 1358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>She also urged collaboration among industry players to collectively elevate Ghana\u2019s beauty industry.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking at the ceremony, Abdul \u2013Rahaman Zakaria, Deputy Director-General in charge of Corporate Affairs at CTVET, commended Marie Noelle Beauty Academy for its consistent efforts in grooming and empowering a new generation of beauty professionals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe at CTVET salute your dedication. Every student seated here is a testament to your hard work, sacrifices, and commitment to excellence. 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