This 6 day evening course is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in freelance bridal, special occasion or cosmetic retail make-up.
It’s a great basic taster if you are thinking of moving on to a more in-depth career in the make-up industry. As for all of our courses, this course is also taught by several top international freelance make-up artists.
All students receive a set of brushes to take with them on completion of the course and make-up from over 25-30 luxury brands is also included in course fees.

Students looking to work more in the fashion and photographic and media side of the industry are advised to take our Freelance Hair and Make-Up Certificate course.

This course will cover in detail:

Make-up artist hygiene
This covers the importance and professional understanding of artist hygiene eg. keeping your equipment clean and tidy and personal hygiene.

Skin preparation
Preparing the skin is just as important as make-up 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, moisturisers and primers.

Foundation selection and application
Foundation selection according to skin type. Coverage and 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 emphasise 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/cream
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

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.

Lipsticks, 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.

Bridal retail client consultations
We will teach you how to consult and work with a bride to give her the best possible make up look on the day. We will also cover client consultation when working in cosmetic retail