Price: £832.50 Select dates & location: 27th - 31st May - Birmingham 27th - 31st May - London 15th - 19th June - Birmingham 15th - 19th June - London 23rd - 27th July - Birmingham 23rd - 27th July - London 13th - 17th August - Birmingham 13th - 17th August - London 10th - 14th September - Birmingham 10th - 14th September - London

Course duration: 5 days

Course price: £832.50 + VAT

Qualification: The Beauty Academy Diploma

Location: London only

This course is designed for those who wish to learn all the basic professional make-up skills up to bridal and special occasion level, including day and evening looks. This course is designed for complete beginners looking for a career in the lucrative make-up industry. 

During this course you will start by learning the key skills required to succeed in the industry and be inspired by our make-up artists to move forward and discover other areas of make-up artistry.

Following analysis of face shape, you will learn how effective make-up techniques can correct skin tone and enhance facial features.  You will also be able to recommend and create the best brow shape for your client.  Using a six-step procedure, you will effectively style the brows and achieve a well-groomed appearance - an essential technique for any make-up artist.

The course is very 'hands-on'.  Your tutor will demonstrate various techniques to you and you will have lots of practice time.

During the training course you will use a wide range of top-branded make-up (MAC, Illamasqua, Bobbi Brown) and skin care products (Dermalogica).

The course will cover:

• Tools of the trade
• Skin analysis, face shapes and skin tones
• Colour theory
• Preparing and priming the skin
• Colour correcting and concealing
• Selection and application of a range of foundations
• Understanding highlighting and contouring
• Creating the flawless finish
• Creating the perfect lip shape
• Understanding different eye shapes
• Application of eyeliners including liquid, crayon and kohl
• Application and blending of eye shadow
• Smokey eye techniques using nudes/neutrals and dark shades
• Working with pigments
• Perfect mascara application techniques
• Ultimate Brow techniques - shaping, definition and grooming to create the perfect brow shape
• Application of strip and flare lashes
• Bridal and day make-up
• Vintage bridal make-up
• Hollywood glamour effects suitable for evening and special occasions

This course is a pre-requisite before moving on to the Creative Diploma in Fashion and Media Make-Up.

Career options following this course include department store counter, beauty salon, bridal make-up, advertising material, live performances.