Akua Robinson is a Professional Makeup Artist and Beauty Educator based in Washington, D.C. Her passion for beauty started at a young age where she originally wanted to be a Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and salon owner. 

After graduating from college with a Bachelors in Computer Information & System Sciences, Akua decided to revisit her dreams of becoming a Makeup Artist. As a graduate of Bennett Career Institute in D.C. with a concentration in Makeup Artistry, she has since worked on set for various projects including Real Housewives of Potomac, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Love and Hip Hop NY, Black Opal Cosmetics, Essence Magazine, Redskins.comTV, the Bad Boy Reunion Concert, and served as Key Makeup Artist for the Off Broadway production, Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical. Akua has also worked with beauty brands such as Mented Cosmetics, Danessa Myricks Beauty, AJ Crimson Beauty, Iman Cosmetics, and Stila.

In 2017, Akua decided to dive into the world of education and has been enjoying helping other Artists elevate their businesses, artistry, and become confident beauty pros. The following year she was invited to return to Bennett Career Institute and now serves at the Makeup 101 instructor. Talk about a full circle moment!

In 2019, Akua created the beauty networking community Friends in Beauty who’s events serve as a safe space to support like-minded creatives on their quest to connect, network, and build genuine relationships within the beauty community. In May 2020 she launched the Friends in Beauty Podcast where, every week, she and her special guest share the keys to longevity and success in the beauty industry.

Akua’s ultimate goal is to be in high demand for various creative and educational projects internationally and to continue to support beauty industry professionals with the tools they need to fulfill their dreams.

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