When looking for a SMPU trainer I spoke to quite a few companies but never felt very comfortable with training in a class of ten or so. I wanted to make sure I had the best knowledge and use of time, so one to one training seemed the way to go. After much research I found Andrew Stassi of Smudge Free.

I went to see him and his team in action at Pro Beauty in February. I found them very helpful and informative and was totally put at ease about their training standards. I signed up immediately. Having done the first part of my training I know I have made the right decision. His work is professional and thorough. His eye for detail and colour are second to none and this knowledge he passes on to you the student. I couldn’t have asked for better and I am now looking forward to a new career in Semi Permanent Make Up and feel I have all the support I need to succeed.

– Claire Bidgood Cornwall

After seeing my work, people ask me how have I learnt such amazing techniques and what made me choose smudge-free? I tell them quite simply that once I had decided I wanted to take a different path in my career I researched the industry for months and kept finding myself drawn back to Andrew’s work and teaching methods.

I could not find another trainer that was ticking the boxes that Andrew was. His one on one training and direct approach have made me far more confident than I ever knew I could be.

I know people in the same field of work and they are asking me for advice because they know I was trained by Andrew Stassi. I wasn’t handed a certificate after a few days of training and then left to go it alone; It has taken a lot of hard work, but Andrew was there through every step and without his aftercare, help and guidance I don’t think I would be producing the level of work that I am now had chosen someone else to teach me!

Anybody that is thinking of choosing a career in micro-pigmentation needs to see Andrew; I cannot pinpoint a particular reason as every aspect of my training has been remarkable and his methods are second to none. I will definitely be training with him further in the very near future!

Thank you Andrew, not only for changing my career to something I am in love with and look forward to doing, but you’ve helped me change my life!

– Karli Wheeler Essex

‘I just wanted to say a big thank you and show my gratitude and how appreciative I am of your mentoring, help and guidance in teaching me Semi-permanent make-up and to tell other people why they should train with you.

Speaking with experience from people I know who have trained with other semi-permanent teachers where they teach everything in 3 days consecutively and have more than two people and strangers in a class; Andrew breaks his training down into separate days and he teaches one to one, so you get his whole attention. You don’t feel uncomfortable (which was great for a bloke like me having ago for the first time and not feeling intimidated) and you’re more likely to take more in being spoon fed information rather than bombarded because there is a lot to take in. Another reason he is so good is he cares. He cares about the industry, the clients, the work and his students and is always there to help even if he hasn`t heard from you he will always give a courtesy call to check everything is ok.
I can honestly say if I hadn’t had the aftercare guidance and help then I might have given up and I certainly wouldn’t be at the level I am at the moment. Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard work and you have to put the effort in but you will give yourself a better chance in excelling in this industry with Andrew’s mentoring and training.

Andrew I can’t thank you enough, you have helped give me a new career which I thoroughly enjoy. I believe in your work and training so much I would gladly speak to anyone if they are unsure and would strongly urge anyone who is thinking of this as a career do your research then choose Andrew Stassi of Smudge Free.

– Lee Lunt