The Founder

Danielle Thomas

Danielle Thomas, founder of House of Doll Studios

Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Year

Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards 2024

5+ Years Experience

About Me

Hi, I'm Danielle — founder of House of Doll Studios & Training Academy, based in Bedwas, Caerphilly. I started my beauty journey over five years ago with a passion for makeup and a dream to turn that passion into something bigger.

I trained at Guild International Training at Bella Beaute Studios before completing a year-long professional course with P. Louise Makeup Academy — one of the most respected names in the UK makeup education industry. I hold ABT-accredited qualifications in Brow Wax & Tint, Brow Lamination, and Lash Lift & Tint, as well as a Beauty Educators Diploma from Beauty Industry Approval Ltd.

In 2024, I was named Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Yearat the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards in 2024 and Highly Commended Make Up Artist of the year in 2026 in the Best Of Welsh Hair And Beauty Awards — something I'm incredibly proud of and a testament to the standard of work we deliver here at the studio.

I have been teaching one-to-one beauty courses for over 3 years. My approach is simple: I want every student to leave feeling confident, capable, and genuinely ready to take clients. Training is never rushed, never overwhelming — everything is explained clearly and you get as much time as you need.

Whether you're booking in for a treatment or enrolling on a course, you can expect warmth, professionalism, and an experience that's totally worth it.

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Credentials

Qualifications & Training

Trained at Guild International Training at Bella Beaute Studios

Year-long Professional Makeup Course with P. Louise Makeup Academy

ABT-accredited qualifications: Brow Wax & Tint, Brow Lamination, Lash Lift & Tint

Beauty Educators Diploma — Beauty Industry Approval Ltd

3+ years teaching and 1-to-1 course delivery

Recognition

Award Winning

Danielle was recognised at The Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards 2024 as Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Year, and named Highly Commended MUA at the Best Of Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 — a reflection of the premium standard of work delivered at House of Doll.

The Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards 2024

Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Year

Best Of Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards 2026

Highly Commended MUA

Industry Partners

Brands I've Worked With

Prima Lash
MUA Cosmetics
Vieve Cosmetics
Beauty Bay
Doll Beauty
Pound Lashes
Beautiful Brows
Buff Browz

The Academy

Inside the Studio

Student training session
1-to-1 training in studio
1-to-1 makeup lesson
Student lash lift course
Student work from 3 day makeup course
Students with Beauty Pro course certificates

Ready to Train?

All courses are delivered one-to-one at our studio in Bedwas, Caerphilly. Enquire today to discuss dates and availability.