Make-up Artist Level 3

Modules

Unit 1: Skin structure, types and facial treatments

• Facial Treatments
• Skin Structure
• Skin Analysis
• Lip and eye make-up cleanse
• Superficial/deep cleanse
• Toning products and procedures
• Exfoliation
• Client record card and treatment plan
• Contraindications to treatment
• Mask therapy
• Facial massage

Unit 2: Eyelash and eyebrow treatments

• Eyelash and brow treatments
• Skin test or patch test
• Eyelash tinting
• Contra-indications
• Eyebrow tinting and shaping
• False eyelash application
• Eyelash perming
• Strip lashes
• Semi-permanent mascara

Unit 3: Provision of make-up treatments

• Make-up consultation
• Record card and treatment plan
• Product formulations
• Labelling of ingredients
• Common ingredients of skincare and make-up products
• Mineral make-up
• Product use and information
• Client preparation
• Make-up brushes and tools
• Hygienic application of make-up
• General points of good practice
• Make-up application procedure
• Bridal make-up
• Retailing
• Consumer legislation

Unit 4: Provision of specialist make-up treatments

• Face and body art make-up
• Make-up colours
• Artificial tanning
• Airbrushing techniques
• Nail treatments and enamelling
• Nail art
• Prosthetics
• Make-up effects and tools
• Media make-up (theatre/fashion/photographic)
• Cosmetic camouflage

Unit 5: Anatomy and physiology

• Blood and blood supply
• The lymphatic system
• The skeleton
• Cells
• Muscle tissue
• The skin (dermis, epidermis)
• Hair (follicles, structure, colour)
• Nerve endings
• Functions of the skin
• Disorders of the skin

Unit 6: Health, safety and business management

• Hygiene
• Sterilisation and hygiene
• Infection
• Salon management
• Health and safety legislation
• Equal opportunities
• Communication and greeting clients
• Appearance and attitude
• Telephone manner
• Complaint handling
• Insurance
• Treatment of minors
• Data protection
• Teamwork and time management
• Codes of conduct, ethics and practice
• Employee appraisal