Students practising make-up on models in a training class
Make-up artist styling a model's hair and make-up
Make-up training class in progress
Make-up students and tutor in a Beauty Academy training room
Student applying make-up to a model
Model with natural make-up after a training session

Make Up Essentials Training Course

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Ourย Make Up Essentials Training Courseย is ideal for complete beginners looking to take the first step towards an exciting career in make-up artistry. The course will focus on practical skills and you will quickly learn how to provide a variety of basic make-up application techniques used to create day and special occasion looks.ย  Health, safety and hygiene will of course be embedded in the training day.

It is an excellent course choice for those who have a personal interest in make-up, to consolidate their self-taughtย knowledge and skills and enable them to gain a certificate in order to gain insurance to deliver make-up treatments to clients, friends or family.

For those interested in learning a full range of make up skills, such as those wishing to progress into work as a freelance make up artist, you may be interested in our 3 Day Professional Make Up Artist Package. Save up to ยฃ148 versus individual course fees!

Course duration

1 day (10.00am - 4.00pm)

£229

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Suitable for complete beginners to make up. No prior experience required. Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.

This course is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT). The Beauty Academy Diploma is recognised for insurance to offer your treatments on completion.

1 Day Course, from 10am – 4pm approximately. Short break for lunch. Please arrive at the centre for registration at 9.45am.

Hands-on practical course with tutor led demonstrations & student practising skills working in a pair with another student to give and receive treatments throughout the day.

Upon booking, youโ€™ll be sent a confirmation email with course e-manual attached. We recommend reading this before your training day to get the most from your course.

As part of this pre-course learning and tuition on the training day, you will learn the following:

  • Health, safety & hygiene
  • Consultation techniques
  • Contraindications
  • Identifying a variety of lip, face and eye shapes and how application of make-up should be adapted
  • Application of basic bridal/evening make-up including the use of the following products: concealer, foundation, loose powder, eyeshadow and pencil liner, mascara, blusher, lipstick and lip liner
  • Comprehensive e-manual covering all aspects of theory & practical techniques.
  • Practical training in a highly equipped, permanent training centre (no hotels or meeting rooms); taught by a qualified, experienced beauty tutor.
  • 1-2-1 time during the training day to get feedback & support from your tutor.
  • Training in a small class setting. Typically 2-12 students maximum per tutor.
  • Training equipment provided on the day, so no kits required to attend.
  • Practice with other students – no hassle of finding models.
  • Diploma certificate issued by email to you.
  • Fully accredited & insurable course so you can gain public liability insurance.
  • Unlimited ongoing support from our expert team by email, throughout your studies & beyond; into your new beauty career.

No models are required. Practice on professional training hands.

No kits included, nor required. All products provided for your use on the day at the centre.

Bring cold food for your lunch.

This course is available across selected centres from our 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Birmingham & Milton Keynes. Book whichever is most convenient for you.

You can typically charge between ยฃ30-ยฃ600 per treatment as a freelance make up artist, more for bridal or special occasion make up. Once you have a portfolio of make up clients under your belt, you will quickly find work follows via word of mouth and social media exposure. Purchase beauty insurance and start your own freelance business from home or mobile!

Make-up artist applying make-up with a sponge

This course is the perfect first step for anyone interested in developing professional skills in make up. Learn how to work safely & hygienically to deliver beautiful client results.

Christyn

Tutor

Loved by STUDENTS

Trusted by thousands of beauty professionals

this course is so great, it is very friendly for a beginner and equally friendly for someone with prior knowledge. I enjoyed it so much, especially the tutor Chris
Stella Opara Verified buyer

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OUR LOCATIONS

Training locations across the UK

OUR LOCATIONS

Training locations across the UK

  • South

    Address

    4 The Court, Lanwades Business Park, B1506

    Kentford

    CB8 7PN

    01223 420666

  • South

    Address

    139-143 Bermondsey Street

    Bermondsey

    SE1 3UW

    0800 999 2277

  • North West

    Address

    75 Lever Street

    Manchester

    M1 1FL

    0161 207 0008

  • South

    Address

    5 West Hill

    Milton Keynes

    MK17 8DP

    01908 984 008

  • South

    Address

    99 London Street

    Reading

    RG1 4QA

    0118 418 1008

  • North East

    Address

    1 Vance Business Park, Norwood Road

    Gateshead

    NE11 9NE

    0191 653 1108

  • South

    Address

    132 Plough Road

    London

    SW11 2AA

    0207 118 3008

  • MIDLANDS

    Address

    Vyse Terrace, Branston Court, Branston Street

    Birmingham

    B18 6BA

    0121 401 1008

  • South

    Address

    105 - 111 Euston Street

    London

    NW1 2EW

    0800 999 2277

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this course provides an ABT Accredited Diploma which is recognised for insurance to allow you to begin offering your treatments to the public. You can work from home or mobile on completion. Some salons may also offer employment or rent-a-chair freelance opportunities, this just depends on their insurance & licensing requirements. Some salons may require VTCT qualifications, which are another training option we provide.

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Please use PayPal Credit responsibly. Consider if affordable and impact on other borrowing. PayPal Credit is a regulated credit product and gives you a credit limit which can be used for promotional offers. During the 4 monthsโ€™ offer period you must make your minimum monthly payment or your 0% offer may be removed. Any remaining balance due after the offer period or any transactions under ยฃ99 will be charged interest at your standard variable rate. Representative 23.9% APR (variable). Your actual interest rate and credit limit may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Subject to status.ย T&Cs apply.ย UK residents only. PayPal UK Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an electronic money institution (firm reference number 9974790); in relation to its regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 996405).

Please use Payl8r responsibly. Late/failed payments may affect your credit status and attract late fees. Hadley Wojtkiw Limited (t/a The Beauty Academy)ย is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd t/a Payl8r, a company registered in England under company number 08054296, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference number 675283. Registered with the Information Commissionerโ€™s Office under reference number ZA026178.

*Representative Example:ย ยฃ450.00 over 12 months at 2.50% fixed per month. Rep APR 65.5%. Monthly: ยฃ48.75. Total repayable: ยฃ585.00. Standard loans have a 0% interest period if settled in full within 30 days. You have the right to repay the loan in its entirety within the interest free period.ย Full Payl8r T&Cs here.

No kits are included in the course fee, but products are provided for your use on the training day at our centre. Guidance on suppliers will be given by the tutor on the training days.

Insurance can be purchased once you have completed training that covers you against risks when delivering treatments to the public. There are many insurers, students are responsible for sourcing the right policy for their individual needs. We recommend Westminster Insurance, although many other leading insurers will also provide cover. See more information here.

We have 9 training centre locations across England: London Bridge, London Euston, Clapham Junction, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket.

All training centre locations are our own exclusive, permanent training facilities are set up, ready to train all-year round. Our centres are highly equipped and staffed by our friendly, fully qualified and experienced tutors. We never train from hotel rooms, conference suites or in-salons to ensure you get the best possible learning experience in spacious, well appointed and easily accessible locations.

All training centres can be reached by public transport. Many centres also have parking on-site or within a short walking distance.

The Beauty Academy are the UKโ€™s leading provider of private beauty training courses. We have been delivering our fast track, intensive training courses since 1990. With over 36 yearsโ€™ experience in the industry, we have refined our courses to ensure they meet the highest standards of industry training, while ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable training experience. Most courses are suitable for complete beginners.

We work with only the most passionate, qualified and experienced beauty training professionals. We regularly update our teamโ€™s training to ensure we are delivering the most up to date knowledge and techniques.

All courses are accredited for insurance by IPHM and/or ABT. We also provide OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualifications for those seeking employment within beauty through VTCT.

We train only from our own well-equipped and well located training centres for ease of finding us. Never from conference suites or hotel rooms. Most centres are only a short walk from public transport links, or with parking on-site or locally. We keep our class sizes small (typically only 2-12 students per tutor) to give you every opportunity to ask questions and get support on your training days.

Our in-house Support Team are available by email during your studies and beyond, to give you the best start to your beauty career. Whether you have questions about the treatment techniques learnt, how to market your business or would like feedback on your first treatment results – our team are happy to help at every step!