Introduction to Professional Makeup

An introduction to the basics of makeup artistry and an insight into the makeup industry. On this makeup course you will learn the key techniques for creating impeccable makeup styles and find out what a career as a makeup artist involves. This course is an ideal first step towards a career in the makeup industry, or for students wishing to learn the basics of makeup application to create a beautiful face. Demonstrations will be followed by the chance to practice on your fellow students and looks covered will include a natural beauty look, a daytime look and a smoky eye evening look, as well as false lash application.

The course includes:

• The role of the makeup artist
• Skin and skincare
• Working with makeup artist brushes
• Skin tone / foundation selection and application
• Corrective make-up techniques
• Beauty makeup styles
• Eye makeup
• Eye line techniques
• Brow grooming
• Lash building techniques and false lash application
• Cheek colour application
• Lip colour application
• Current beauty trends
• Top tips for working in the industry

Our makeup courses take place in our makeup studios housed within our Lime Grove site in West London.

This is a beginner level makeup artist course. You should have an interest in the subject area and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

As part of your course, you will receive an invite to a MAC Cosmetics discount shopping session which will enable you to purchase MAC products at discounted price. The shopping session may take place either during your course or in some cases the following week or weekend.