Editorial makeup artistry representing the KIYU vision

Founder

Rakesh Dwivedi, Founder of KIYU

An entrepreneur building a professional platform for the next generation of makeup artists and beauty professionals.

Our Founder

Founded With a Vision

Rakesh DwivediFounder, KIYU Makeup Academy

Rakesh Dwivedi is an entrepreneur and the founder of KIYU Makeup Academy, established in August 2025 in New Delhi with the vision of building a professional platform for aspiring makeup artists and beauty professionals.

KIYU was created to offer a modern place to learn — where students can develop real skills, gain confidence and build professional careers in makeup and beauty.

The academy forms part of a wider creative group that spans education, beauty, fashion, talent and entertainment. This vision of an interconnected ecosystem shapes how KIYU approaches training: practical, modern and connected to the industry students hope to enter.

Our Ecosystem

More Than an Academy. A Creative Ecosystem.

KIYU belongs to a group of brands spanning education, beauty, fashion, talent and entertainment.

Education

KIYU Makeup Academy

Professional makeup and beauty education.

Parent Company

Delhi College of Fashion Designing & Makeup Academy

The education company behind the academy, focused on fashion designing and makeup education.

Talent & Entertainment

Celebrity Face

A fashion, modelling, talent, events and entertainment company working across model management, fashion shows, modelling events, talent opportunities, brand shoots, music videos, entertainment projects, fashion campaigns and digital content.

Fashion

KIYOO Clothing

A fashion and clothing brand focused on contemporary fashion and lifestyle apparel.

Salon

KIYU Unisex Salon

A beauty and grooming brand providing professional salon services for men and women.

  • Education
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Talent
  • Entertainment
  • Salon
  • Content

This creates opportunities for collaboration and practical exposure across the wider creative ecosystem, where applicable.

Admissions & Enquiries

Begin Your Journey

Tell us a little about yourself and the course you are interested in. Our admissions team will get in touch to guide you.

KIYU MAKEUP ACADEMY

New Delhi, India

Founder: Rakesh Dwivedi

Parent Company: Delhi College of Fashion Designing & Makeup Academy Private Limited

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  • AddressNew Delhi, India

Admissions Open

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