Maria Kohut
USA, Chicago
LEVEL 5 — JUDGE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Maria Kohut is an international makeup artist, hairstylist, beauty educator, salon owner, and accredited international judge based in Chicago, USA.
With more than 11 years of professional experience in the beauty industry, she has established herself as a highly skilled beauty expert specializing in professional makeup artistry, hairstyling, bridal and fashion beauty services, as well as beauty education and international industry development.
Maria specializes in professional makeup application, modern beauty techniques, hairstyling, hair updos, and styling services. Her work is recognized for elegance, precision, aesthetic harmony, and modern artistic approaches within the beauty industry.
From 2017 to 2022, Maria was the owner of a beauty salon in Chortkiv, Ukraine, where she successfully developed professional beauty services and implemented high standards of client care and beauty education.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maria began her professional education in 2014 in Odesa, Ukraine, where she started her journey within the beauty industry.
Throughout her career, she has continuously expanded her professional qualifications through advanced education and training with leading Ukrainian and international beauty masters. Her commitment to continuous professional growth has allowed her to develop strong technical expertise and modern artistic vision within the makeup and hairstyling industry.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY & INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION
Since 2018, Maria Kohut has been actively working as a professional makeup educator and trainer, conducting educational programs and master classes for beauty specialists.
She is also a speaker at professional beauty master classes and the author of educational programs designed for makeup artists and beauty professionals.
Through her educational activity, Maria contributes to the professional development of beauty specialists and supports the advancement of modern beauty education standards within the international beauty industry.
INTERNATIONAL JUDGING & PROFESSIONAL AUTHORITY
Maria Kohut is an accredited Level 5 International Judge, recognized for her professional expertise, industry authority, and contribution to the international beauty community.
As an international judge, she participates in professional evaluation processes within beauty championships and contributes to maintaining high judging standards, professional ethics, and quality assessment systems within the global beauty industry.
Her accreditation reflects advanced professional qualifications, extensive practical experience, and international recognition within the beauty sector.
Maria is also an international judge of the Pro Beauty USA Championship, further confirming her professional authority and recognition within the American beauty industry.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS
Maria Kohut has received numerous professional awards and recognitions for her contribution to the beauty industry, education, and professional development.
Her achievements include:
— Quality Mark of Ukraine (2021)— Breakthrough of the Year in Beauty Industry Education— Order of Queen Anna “Honor of the Motherland” Award (2021)— Winner of the International TOP MUA Championship— Person of the Year (2020)— International Judge of Pro Beauty USA Championship
She also actively participates in international beauty projects and professional industry collaborations, further strengthening her international professional reputation.
PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
Through her work as a makeup artist, hairstylist, educator, salon owner, speaker, and accredited international judge, Maria Kohut continues to contribute to the development of professional beauty standards, modern beauty education, and international industry cooperation.
Her professional activity reflects artistic excellence, educational leadership, international recognition, entrepreneurial achievement, and a strong commitment to the advancement of the global beauty industry.
May 19, 2026