Professional Makeup

Learn professional makeup artistry — covering skin prep, foundation, contouring, eyes, and lips. Build the skills to work on clients for events, photoshoots, and weddings.

• History and evolution of makeup, role of a professional makeup artist, hygiene, sterilization, and professional conduct, understanding client consultation and skin analysis
• Identifying skin types: dry, oily, combination, sensitive; understanding undertones: warm, cool, and neutral; skin prepping routines; primer selection
• Types and uses of makeup brushes and sponges; product categories: primers, foundations, concealers, powders, etc.; choosing the right products; brush cleaning and sanitization methods; kit organization
• Foundation matching and blending techniques, colour correction and concealing, contouring and highlighting methods, baking and setting techniques, creating natural, dewy, and matte finishes
• Eyebrow shaping and filling; eyeshadow theory: colour wheel and blending transitions; eyeliner styles: classic, winged, smudged; mascara and lash curling techniques; false lash application (strip lashes); eye makeup for different eye shapes
• Lip prep and lining for symmetry; lipstick textures: matte, glossy, satin; ombre and gradient lip effects; blush placement for face shapes; cream vs. powder blushes
• Day Makeup, Evening Makeup, Party/Glam Makeup, Mature Skin Makeup
• Cut crease, halo eyes, and Smokey looks; glitter and metallic applications
• Colour theory and undertone matching, selecting shades based on wardrobe and lighting, makeup under natural, studio, and stage lighting, avoiding flashback in photography
• Foundation and colour correction for all skin tones, techniques for fair, medium, tan, and deep complexions, adapting looks for diverse cultural bridal styles
• Sanitization of tools, brushes, and products; personal hygiene and presentation; preventing cross-contamination; handling allergies and sensitive skin

• Apply makeup professionally on clients
• Work at events, weddings, and photoshoots
• Receive accredited certification

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