Are You Shy of Makeup?
Let's Change that...
Learn it. Master it. Or let us do it for you!
Confidence Makeup Workshops, Professional Courses and Bridal Makeup
— from our award-winning school in the heart of Bath.
Learn Makeup
One-to-one and group lessons for women who've always wanted to feel more confident with makeup.
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Pro Makeup Courses
Professional training for bridal and freelance artists — built for the real world.
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Bridal & Hen Makeup
Wedding makeup, bridal trials and hen party workshops for your most important days.
Find out moreOver 4,000 women taught · Based in Bath since 2012.
What is Shy of Makeup?
Most women were never properly taught makeup. They learned from their mum, a friend, or taught themselves.
Shy of Makeup is the idea we built LittleLAB around. That the makeup world has always felt a little intimidating to most women — not because they can't do it, but because nobody ever showed them how. Not for their face. Not in their time. Not without making them feel judged.
So we created a different approach. One that strips away the noise and teaches you exactly what you need to know—nothing more, nothing less. Just a friendly teacher, your face, and five minutes a day.
With a 100% success rate.
Tried, tested and refined so that anybody can do it.
The average woman owns 40. We'll show you which ones you actually need.
Not Just Makeup...
Beauty Salon
Nails, lashes, brows and makeup services from our friendly team in the heart of Bath.
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Shop Products
Professional makeup products, tried and tested by our artists. Curated for real women, not pro kits.
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Gift Vouchers
The gift that actually gets used. A LittleLAB voucher works across workshops, salon services and products.
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Train as a Makeup Artist
While AI replaces the on-screen makeup industry, it can't replace the human touch. We train makeup artists for the real world — bridal, freelance and face to face.
The makeup industry has changed. Special effects and film work are disappearing fast. But bridal makeup, freelance artistry and person-to-person beauty services are growing — because no algorithm will ever sit across from a bride on her wedding morning.
Our professional courses are built for that world. Practical, portfolio-ready training from working artists, focused entirely on the skills that are actually in demand.
What our Customers Say About Us
Over 8,000 women taught — here's what they say.
About LittleLAB
LittleLAB was founded by Katherine Spreadbury — a professional makeup and hair artist trained at the Make-Up Designory in Los Angeles, mentored by Madonna's chief stylist and experienced on campaigns for Burberry and Vogue.
But what drove her to open LittleLAB wasn't the high-profile work. It was the women she kept meeting who felt completely left behind by the beauty world — intimidated, untaught and unsure.
So she built something for them. In the heart of Bath.
A warm, welcoming studio where you can learn new skills to feel more confident, train as a professional artist, or simply take an hour for yourself.
— Katherine, Founder
Why Choose LittleLAB?
A Place Built for the Shy of Makeup
Created LittleLAB for women who've always felt a little intimidated by makeup. Everything here — the space, the teachers, the approach — is designed around that.
Based in the Heart of Bath
Our beautiful studio sits in the centre of one of England's most loved cities. Come in person or join us online — the experience is just as personal either way.
Independent & Woman-Founded
We're a small, independent studio founded and run by women who genuinely care. You're not walking into a chain or a counter. You're walking into something built with purpose.
A Friendly Face Every Time
Whether you're here to learn, be pampered or plan your wedding makeup — you'll always be met with warmth, patience and zero judgement.
Ready to feel confident with makeup?
Whether you're new to makeup or ready to train professionally — we can help.