Certificate · OCQ15

The Makeup Artist Foundation

Three weeks to your first paid makeup booking.

Course codeOCQ15
Duration3 Weeks
Contact hours90 Hours
Certified asMakeup Artist
Overview

Our shortest professional course, and the fastest way to start earning. Ninety hours of hands-on makeup and hair styling built around the looks clients actually book — everyday, party, engagement and bridal.

Career outcomes

What you can become
after this course

  • Freelance Makeup Artist for weddings, parties & photo-shoots
  • In-house Artist for salons or beauty studios
  • Bridal & Engagement Makeup Specialist
  • Editorial/Commercial Makeup Assistant
  • Personal Beauty Consultant & Shopper
  • Entry-level Hair & Makeup Stylist for social-media content creators
Syllabus

Skills you will learn

3 modules

01 Makeup Mastery

  • Everyday fresh & natural looks
  • Party, cocktail & reception glam
  • Heritage and special-occasion bridal styles
  • Colour-matching with the Makeup Colour Wheel
  • Face-shape analysis, contour, highlight & corrective techniques
  • Flawless eyeliner, false-lash application & male grooming basics
  • Building & sanitising your pro makeup kit

02 Hair Styling Essentials

  • Quick wet-setting with Velcro rollers
  • On-trend braids: 3-, 4-, 5-strand, rope, bubble & fishtail
  • Textured ponies, twists & volume puffs
  • Classic to messy buns, apple & multi-roll French finishes
  • Saree, dupatta and lehenga draping tricks to match every look

03 Client-Ready Extras

  • Skin-type consultation & product selection
  • Hygiene standards for tools & brushes
  • Portfolio building tips for social media
Certificate you'll receive

Upon completing this course, you will earn a certificate validating your skills to clients & employers.

  • Certificate inThe Makeup Artist Foundation
  • Certified asMakeup Artist
Who this course is for
  • Freshers eager to enter the beauty industry
  • Salon staff upskilling to boost service menus
  • Freelancers & bridal artists wanting solid foundations
  • Influencers & content creators perfecting on-camera looks
  • Anyone passionate about makeup, hair and creative styling
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