About Oonagh
For Oonagh, makeup is more than beauty – it’s about confidence, creativity, and colour. With over 30 years in the industry, she has worked across fashion shows, magazine covers, campaigns, and television, building a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading makeup artists.
Her journey began in London at just 19, working in film and music before training at some of the most prestigious makeup and beauty schools. She holds international qualifications in Makeup and Colour Analysis (CIDESCO, CIBTAC, ITEC).
In 1998, Oonagh founded Ireland’s first School of Makeup, where she continues to train aspiring artists and professionals in The Art of Makeup, Fashion & Photographic Makeup, and her specialist programme C.A.M.P. – Colour Analysis for Makeup Professionals.
Alongside teaching, Oonagh offers personal makeup lessons, professional makeup applications, and individual Colour Analysis sessions for clients who want to look and feel their best every day. She believes the right makeup and colours don’t just enhance appearance—they transform confidence.
Ready to experience the difference?
Whether you’re booking a makeup application, learning new skills in a 1:1 lesson, discovering your colours, or training as a professional artist, Oonagh will guide you every step of the way.
School of Makeup.
Founded in 1998, today it continues to set the standard, offering professional training that blends creativity, technique, and colour expertise.
Colour Analysis Sessions.
A colour analysis session is a personalised experience that helps you discover the colours that best complement your natural features—your skin tone, hair colour, and eye colour.
“Finding my colours was like finding myself.”
The colour analysis completely changed how I see myself. I used to hide behind safe shades, but now I know what really works for me. Friends keep telling me I look brighter and more alive — it’s such a small change with a huge impact.”
— Sarah T.
“Confidence, one brushstroke at a time.”
“I always felt like I was doing my makeup ‘wrong,’ but Oonagh showed me it doesn’t have to be complicated. She gave me a routine that feels natural and makes me look like myself — only better. For the first time in years, I actually enjoy putting on makeup.”
— Karen L.
“Not just lessons — a new chapter in my life”.
“I signed up thinking I’d just pick up some new tips, but it turned into so much more. The course gave me the skills, the confidence, and the push I needed to finally take makeup seriously as a career. I never thought I’d feel this capable — now I do.”
— Claire M.
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