Gạo Nâu Personal Makeup (GNPM) trains personal makeup for working professionals in District 3, Tân Bình, and Phú Nhuận . Group Course 6:2 5,350,000 VND (5 sessions) or Masterclass 1:1 19,800,000 VND . Studio at 351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ, Nhiêu Lộc Ward
Why pick the Lê Văn Sỹ studio
Alley 351 is wide with dedicated student motorbike parking inside the studio compound. The alley is a thru-alley with an attendant — especially convenient for evening students avoiding street parking on busy Lê Văn Sỹ.
Right at the intersection of 3 districts: office workers in District 3 (Võ Văn Tần, Lý Chính Thắng), Tân Bình (CMT8, Cộng Hoà), and Phú Nhuận (Phan Đình Phùng, Trần Huy Liệu) can all reach the studio by motorbike in under 10 minutes. Close to the Nhiêu Lộc canal for a relaxing walk after class.
Max 6 seats per room plus a private 1:1 room. Natural light + professional makeup ring lights. Personal mirror and dedicated desk per student. AC + fans for Saigon weather.
A core HCMC-based instructor team works out of the Lê Văn Sỹ studio. Regular weekly start dates with backup instructors. Personal Color experts rotate across the studios.
The studio is only 10-15 minutes from Tân Sơn Nhất airport via Hoàng Văn Thụ — Lăng Cha Cả — Lê Văn Sỹ. Convenient for overseas Vietnamese, out-of-province clients flying into Saigon for a weekend express course, or flight attendants with layovers.
The studio opens 9:00 — 18:00 daily, plus Wed/Fri evening classes until 21:30 and Saturday afternoon 14:00 — 17:00. Great for District 3/Phú Nhuận 9-to-5 workers wanting evening sessions, or out-of-town and overseas Vietnamese visitors stacking weekend afternoons.
Instructors
Full-time instructors at this studio. Specific instructor assignments per class are confirmed during the sales consultation.
Kelvin Lee runs Masterclass 1:1 sessions for overseas Vietnamese and business clients at the Lê Văn Sỹ studio. With an international background, he can recommend layouts suited to the US, Australian, or Canadian contexts where many of these students live — not just standard Vietnamese looks.
Mỹ Phượng runs Personal Color sessions at the Lê Văn Sỹ studio, especially for District 3 — Phú Nhuận clients. She's the 16 Seasons specialist with extensive experience analyzing East Asian yellow-undertone skin — distinguishing the 4 undertone categories far more accurately than the older 4-season system.
Nhựt Anh leads the Wed/Fri evening and Saturday afternoon classes at the Lê Văn Sỹ studio, ideal for District 3 — Tân Bình office workers studying after hours. She authored the express-course curriculum and is skilled at compressing 5 sessions into 3 for busy clients.
Student stories
Mỹ Linh, 35
Owner of a small fashion shop in Phú Nhuận
“I run a small clothing shop in Phú Nhuận and need polished makeup for livestreams and product photography. I picked Lê Văn Sỹ because it's close to my home on Trần Huy Liệu — 6 minutes by motorbike. I signed up for Masterclass 1:1 because I needed makeup tailored to my personal brand. My instructor designed 4 layouts: Clean Girl for daytime, Korean for livestreams, Douyin for TikTok videos, and Western for campaign shoots.”
Anh Thư, 30
Assistant to a CEO in District 3, living in Tân Bình
“I work as an assistant to a Japanese executive in District 3 and need understated office-friendly makeup. The 19:00 Wed/Fri class works perfectly — I clock out at 18:00, grab a quick meal at Lăng Cha Cả, then head to class. The Group 6:2 had 5 other office workers, so we matched in style — practicing minimalist looks together. After the course I learned I'm Light Spring, so I avoid cool reds and purples and lean into warm peach and coral.”
Hồng Vy, 38
Overseas Vietnamese visiting family for 2 weeks
“I was visiting Vietnam for 2 weeks and wanted to fit in a full makeup course before going back to the US. I chose Masterclass 1:1 at Lê Văn Sỹ because it's close to TSN airport — I could land in the morning and start class that afternoon. My instructor compressed 5 sessions into 6 consecutive days and sent me home with a Beauty Profile to reference while shopping for cosmetics in the US.”
Upcoming start dates
Starts at the beginning of every month. Classes run 19:00 — 21:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays for 5 consecutive weeks. Great for District 3 — Phú Nhuận — Tân Bình office workers clocking out at 17-18:00, with time for a light meal at Lăng Cha Cả before class.
Book 7 days in advance to reserve your seat. Wed/Fri evenings are especially popular with Phú Nhuận residents.
Starts EVERY SATURDAY. Classes run 14:00 — 17:00 for 5 consecutive weeks. Great for clients flying in from distant provinces or overseas Vietnamese visiting Saigon on weekends — TSN airport is only 4-5 km away.
Combine the same-day morning + afternoon to shrink the 5-week schedule into 3 weeks (for clients on tight timelines).
Flexible Saturday morning start dates. Classes run 9:00 — 11:30, split into 5 consecutive Saturday sessions. Great for new moms in Phú Nhuận with family looking after the kids in the morning, or freelancers working their own hours.
Requires at least 2 students on the same schedule to open the class. Sales will match groups.
Scheduled around the student. Overseas Vietnamese clients usually stack all 5 sessions into one week to save on flights. District 3 business clients often pick the 11:30 — 14:00 midday slot during their lunch break.
Book 3 days in advance, with priority for Level-A instructors and a private room.
Two study formats
5.350.000d
5 sessions × 2.5h - Group class of 2-6 students
19.800.000d
5 sessions × 2.5h - 1 instructor — 1 student
351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ, Nhiêu Lộc Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Getting there & parking around Lê Văn Sỹ
From Tân Sơn Nhất airport (TSN) to 351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ is about 4-5 km. By grab/taxi, 12-18 minutes off-peak and 25-30 minutes during rush hour. Fastest route: TSN → Hoàng Văn Thụ → Lăng Cha Cả → Lê Văn Sỹ. Overseas Vietnamese and out-of-town clients can book class right after landing — a morning flight pairs perfectly with an afternoon or evening session.
Yes. The Lăng Cha Cả roundabout (Phú Nhuận) is about 1.5 km from the GNPM 351/45 studio. Students in the Hoàng Văn Thụ / Trường Sơn (Phú Nhuận) area are 5-7 minutes away by motorbike. Lăng Cha Cả is full of cafes and restaurants for combining a bite before or after class.
Alley 351 is wide enough for a small car to reach the studio, but there's no dedicated car park. Drivers can park briefly in the alley when traffic is low (after 19:00) or use a paid lot on Lê Văn Sỹ — a 3-5 minute walk to the studio.
Several bus lines run along the Lê Văn Sỹ — Trần Quốc Thảo corridor (connecting District 3 — Tân Bình — Phú Nhuận). The closest stop is just 100-300m from alley 351 — the closest of GNPM's three studios. Route numbers can change, so please check the Busmap app to confirm the right line from your starting point.
Frequently asked
The Lê Văn Sỹ studio is at 351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ, Nhiêu Lộc Ward, at the border of District 3 and Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City. Near the Nhiêu Lộc canal, easily reached from District 3, Tân Bình, and Phú Nhuận. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 - 18:00.
Yes. The Lê Văn Sỹ studio has student motorbike parking inside alley 351. Once you turn into alley 351 from Lê Văn Sỹ, follow the signs to GNPM at number 45.
Several bus lines run along Lê Văn Sỹ (connecting District 3 - Tân Bình - Phú Nhuận). Check Busmap for the right line from your starting point. The closest stop is about a 3-5 minute walk.
The Group 6:2 class at the Lê Văn Sỹ studio is capped at 6 students per session so the instructor can coach each one closely. The Masterclass 1:1 has a private room for 1 instructor — 1 student.
Classes still run because the studio sits on elevated ground inside the alley. In rare cases of severe high-tide flooding or other force majeure, GNPM will proactively notify you on Zalo and arrange a makeup session.
Leave your details and the GNPM Saigon team will reach out within 24 hours to consult on the right schedule.
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