LivArt Beauty Academy – The birth of a beauty hub
“Our goal as an academy is to offer several options for people who wish to pursue high-quality hair and beauty education, as well as existing beauty professionals and corporate solutions.”
- In Conversation with Stephy Sebastian
Founder, LivArt Beauty Academy
Due to the salon professional industry’s explosive rise in the past decade, there was a much greater demand for experienced artists than there was a supply of them. LivArt Beauty Academy was established to provide anyone interested in developing this talent with creative and technical education.
Helping someone look good will help them feel better about themselves. Hairdressing teaches you commitment and discipline. A skilled hairdresser listens well.
A leader in the salon industry and one of the finest educators, Ms Stephy Sebastian founded LivArt Academy, a repository for hair, makeup, and skin.
Stephy Sebastian was born and raised in Kuttanadu, the heart of Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, a district in the southernmost state of India, Kerala. She served as a successful healthcare professional in the nursing department for five years before discovering her true calling as an artist. With the firm support of her family, she pursued her education in hair and makeup from the best in the industry. Her achievement as an artist is a dream come true for her beloved mother, who has been her inspiration.
Growing up, she watched her mother generously share her talent to groom young brides who could not afford professional help. Stephy used her budding talent for hair and makeup while in college, unaware she would someday hold a place as an artist and educator. Beyond the barriers of language, culture, and professional education as a nurse, she embraced her love for this ever-growing beauty industry and understood the need for skilled professionals. Stephy chooses to go beyond just creating a platform for education, but to inspire dreams in young adults who will be icons in this industry tomorrow.
In her very own words, she says, “If I can, you can too”. In the wake of this new era, with women breaking the moulds, Stephy leapt as a pioneer in setting the stage for the future artist in the hair and makeup industry.
Stephy says that anyone who comes to the Academy should get a holistic education before they graduate. The challenges they are facing should be looked into. Overcoming all these issues is what LivArt strives for.
Stephy, it’s more than just a profession; it’s about upholding a moral code and a goal of providing students with a genuine educational experience “behind the chair.”
Stephy’s journey from a healthcare professional to a beauty educator is one of transformation and determination. Her decision to follow her passion was not easy — it required courage to step beyond social expectations and begin anew.
Through her academy, she channels that same courage into her students, helping them overcome their fears and self-doubt. She firmly believes that this industry is like an ocean of opportunities — one that thrives on human connection, skill, and creativity.
According to Stephy,
“This kind of work can never be replaced by machines. It’s about transformation – not just in appearance, but in confidence, identity, and purpose.”
With her leadership, LivArt has become a nurturing space where every student is encouraged to dream big and work hard toward it.
The primary requirement a premium academy must possess includes the correct syllabus, infrastructure, top-notch facilities, and brand value. LivArt ensures that they meet all the requirements.
Students who wish to work in this field frequently have doubts and concerns about a number of things. After thoroughly screening each and every student, the academy first increases their confidence and dispels their worry. After it has been realised, a thorough counselling session is undertaken to gauge the students’ level of inspiration. The institute offers customised and compatible training to all the students. They are trained to accept both tough and easy situations. There is also a list of possibilities and career-related factors. After holistic training, one can train to become a professional hairstylist, makeup artist, skin therapist, and other related professions. Right from day one, students are given career-oriented tips to enhance their future.
In the academy, the infrastructure, the space, and the lighting are all to be of the highest quality. Students are nurtured in a positive and friendly atmosphere where they can ask doubts without any inhibitions.
All of the instruction is practical-based, and students gain actual experience that greatly boosts their confidence. Following assessments, the pupils are taught how to completely groom a person or a model. After graduating, the students are hired by companies, salons, and professionals to start their careers. Three batches of students were able to land positions at the best salons thanks to Nipun’s network and collaborations. The Academy has also collaborated with the best salons all over and developed an internship program for students to work as trainees while studying. This also gives them an upper hand in landing a full-time position after graduating. The academy’s goal is to uphold the greatest level of education. The curriculum is constantly revised. The institution keeps things simple and keeps the emphasis on education that focuses on the basics.
The academy has collaborated with the National Skill India Mission (NSIM) and Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) a recognized Awarding Body of the National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET), promoted by CII, empowering students with a certificate from the highest certifying body (The Sector Skill Council) in beauty and wellness, recognised by the Government of India.
With these accreditations, students can also get jobs in any Commonwealth country and time..GCC countries.
With the opening of its first salon in Kakkanad, LivArt has expanded its ecosystem to give students real-world experience while studying. These salons and franchisees serve as training grounds where students apply what they’ve learned in a professional setting.
Stephy emphasises that LivArt is not about grandeur or glamour — its mission is to deliver education of the highest quality, keeping the fundamentals strong.
“What helped me grow was a solid foundation and the opportunity for hands-on learning. That’s exactly what LivArt offers — a chance to learn by doing, and to dream without limits.”
LivArt Beauty Academy continues to evolve as a platform that inspires, educates, and transforms, creating a new generation of professionals who are ready to change lives — one haircut, one brushstroke, and one dream at a time.
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