Makeup Artistry, Hairstyling, Nail Art and Airbrush Makeup

AOFM's ethos is to teach using a different high profile working professional make up artist every day, many of whom are represented by 8 of London's leading make up agencies. This approach gives students a much deeper insight into the different individual styles and techniques used within the industry.

Over the duration of the Total Pro course you will learn from up to 22 different artists with a ratio of 6-8 students per teacher during practical training sessions.

4 week course
Become a total and complete professional specialising in makeup artistry, nails, hairstyling and airbrush makeup.

If your really serious bout becoming a professional in the make up industry this is the course for you. This course is a complete package and will give you a competitive edge over other makeup artists starting in the industry because you will be able to offer 4 skills rather than one.

This course is ideal for anyone wanting to work in fashion, photographic and bridal. If you are looking to work with brides you will be able to offer her nails and hair up styling and even apply a flawless foundation using your newfound makeup and airbrush skills.

If you are working in fashion or for magazines you will be able to offer the client an all-in-one service meaning more money for you and the likelihood of getting the job over other makeup artists.

Many clients looking for makeup artists are also looking for someone who can do more then just makeup. This keeps the cost down to the client but still means you can charge a higher fee than if you only had one skill. For this reason we have designed this course to give you the competitive edge over your peers. This course is designed for the absolute beginner and will take you to an advanced level with skills in makeup, hairstyling, creative nails and airbrush, covering high fashion, catwalk, bridal and high definition airbrush makeup.

Once in a lifetime opportunity on this course only
All students who take this course will be offered a place on the AOFM student Pro team, working backstage at the London Fashion Week catwalk shows. As we are the only school actively involved in London Fashion Week we are uniquely placed to give you the opportunity to learn on the job and give you an unparalleled kick-start to your new career.

Make up artist hygiene
This covers the importance and professional understanding of artist hygiene for example, keeping all your equipment clean and tidy and personal hygiene.

Skin preparation
Preparing the skin is just as important as makeup itself. It is the base to any good make-up application. You will learn an understanding of skin care and different skin types. This will also cover the selection and
application of cleansers, toners, moisturizers and primers.

Foundation selection and application
Foundation selection according to skin types. Coverage as well as the various mixing and application techniques.

Corrective and Camouflage Techniques
Learn correcting and camouflaging technique for imperfections such as spots and dark circles.

Sculpting & Shading
Learn how to re-shape and sculpt areas of the face to emphasize certain features.

Creating glowing skin
Learn how to create fresh glowing dewy skin with a variety of products used by industry professionals.

Powders
Learn application aspects and uses of powders such as loose and pressed.

Bronzers
Learn the various textures, areas and ways to apply bronzers.

Eye Brow shaping
This is one of the most important areas of the face you will learn. Includes Artistic eyebrow shaping techniques to enhance the beauty of the natural line of the eyebrow.

Eye Shadows-powders/creams
This will cover the 2 different textures in terms of their application and their uses in detail.

Natural beauty make-up
You will learn the various ways to apply a perfect natural make up.

Bridal make-up
This covers in detail the application and other considerations when applying bridal make up.

Smokey eyes
Learn the many styles of smoky eyes. In this section you will learn application techniques use of different textures adding colour and adding a personal style.

Pencil/Liquid Liner
This covers pencil and liquid eyeliners and application techniques in detail.

Mascaras
This covers different mascaras, applications and their uses.

False lash application
This covers eyelash strips, individuals, lower lashes and creative application techniques.

Blushers powder/creams
Blushers, powders and creams will be covered in detail including application techniques of the 2 textures and their uses.

Lip sticks glosses & liners
This will cover all aspects from colour selection to application of lipsticks, glosses and lip liners. You will also learn a variety of creative industry tricks.

Hands & Body
You will learn make up and various considerations on areas of the hands and body.

Understanding of Photography lighting
A make up artist´s understanding of photography lighting is crucial you will learn how to find the right balance of application for your make up.

Black & white/colour photography make up
You will learn make up applications and the key differences for both black & white and colour photography.

Catwalk
This is an exciting area of the course. Here you find out what really goes on backstage and what goes in to creating a catwalk show. You will have the opportunity to work on your creative skills and catwalk styles. This class will be taught by make up artists with extensive big-named show experience in Paris, Milan, London and New York.

Fashion
This covers make up in many areas of fashion such as magazine, editorial etc.