A former pop star turned TV makeover expert is joining forces with her childhood best friend to launch a business venture in Manchester.
Ex-Atomic Kitten Jenny Frost, who is from Prestwich, and make-up artist Cassie Lomas will open the Cassie Lomas Make-Up Academy in the Northern Quarter early next year.
The self-funded business will offer professional courses for those pursuing a career in fashion or film, as well as day-long packages for women looking to improve their own make-up skills.
The academy will also offer lessons for gentlemen who want to learn more about male grooming.
Cassie said: “I am confident that our academy will become a stepping stone into the fashion industry for young people.”
Cassie has enjoyed a 14-year career as a make-up artist and worked with clients including Lady Ga Ga and Coleen Rooney, while Jenny currently presents BBC Three makeover show Song, Marry Avoid?
While Cassie will head up the make-up side of the business, Jenny will run its in-house studio, which will be available for professional bookings as well as being used by students to build up their portfolios.
Jenny said: “I have always been interested in fashion so running the photo studio in my home town with my best friend is a dream come true.”
The academy, which opens in Little Lever Street in January, will offer courses from one day to nine weeks for classes of up to 12 students.