About
A successful makeup artist can earn up to $100,000 per year and The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the beauty industry is expected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028 – faster than the national average. Whether you want to freelance at weddings, work in TV or cinema, work in a beauty salon, become a writer or even a YouTuber - the opportunities are enormous.
Makeup artistry is a fantastic and rewarding career where you get to make others look and feel beautiful and get paid to do so. And the best part is that you can easily adapt it to the lifestyle that best suits you.
If becoming a makeup artist is the career you've been dreaming about, then this course is the perfect foundation for you. Get hands-on skills that you can take immediately to the makeup table.
Learn professional makeup artistry with this comprehensive course. You'll develop a firm understanding of:
- Face shapes
- Skin tones
- Facial Features (which are incredibly important for a makeup artist at any level)
- Contouring makeup
- Choosing eye makeup shades
- Picking colors
- How to accent, highlight, and enhance the face
- Different types of products, tools, makeup brushes, and how to utilize them
- Information on skin care routines and best practices will help you keep skin healthy and beautiful
- How to build your makeup kit (for beginners and for advanced makeup artists)
- Choose the right makeup for different occasions such as daytime, evening & parties
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Skin Types
- Introduction
- Normal skin
- Combination skin
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Determining skin type
- Makeup removal
- Skin care
Module 2: Contouring
- Introduction
- Skin tones and undertones
- Color correctors
- Contouring, highlighting, and strobing
- Different face shapes and enhancement techniques
- Tips and tricks
Module 3: Tools
- Introduction to tools
- Brushes: natural and synthetic
- Brush types
- Products
Module 4: Foundations and Corrections
- Introduction
- Types and textures
- Makeup allergy testing
- Correcting problem skin
- Choosing a foundation shade to suit skin tone
- Color wheel
Module 5: Color
- Introduction
- Identifying the correct color palette
- Eye color
- Skin tones
- Hair tones
Module 6: Eye Makeup
- Introduction
- Applying eye makeup to suit eye shapes
- Choosing eyeshadow to suit eye color
- Eye makeup: video tutorial
- How to apply eyeliner: video tutorial
- How to use an eyelash curler: video tutorial
Module 7: Eyebrow Grooming
- Introduction
- Eyebrows in general
- Corrections for eyebrows
- Eyebrow makeup: video tutorial
- Perfectly defined eyebrows
Module 8: Lip Makeup
- Introduction
- Types of lip products
- Lip types
- How to determine lipstick shades
- Lip makeup: video tutorial
Module 9: Makeup Styles
- Introduction
- Makeup for daytime
- Makeup for afternoon
- Makeup for evening and parties
- Smoky eyes
- Nude makeup
- Bridal makeup
- Makeup for the groom
Module 10: False Eyelashes and Eyelash Extensions
- Introduction
- Types of false lashes
- Practical use of false lashes
- Attaching false eyelashes
- Removing false eyelashes
- Introduction to eyelash extensions
- Kit required for eyelash extensions
- Step-by-step attachment of extensions
- Customer tips
- Maintenance sessions
Module 11: Makeup For Different Ages
- Introduction
- Women in their 20s
- Women in their 30s
- Women in their 40s
- Women in their 50s
- Women over 60
- Makeup mistakes that can age
Module 12: Health and Safety
- Introduction
- Cleaning and hygiene
- Stocking up
- Good practices for prevention of infection and contagion
Module 13: Creating Your Makeup Kit
- Introduction
- Personal kit
- The basic professional kit
- The complete professional kit
- Typical makeup kit pricing
- Our recommended products
Module 14: Getting Started
- Introduction
- The importance of having a license
- Staying on top of beauty trends
- Getting your makeup career off the ground
- Research before you begin
Career
Who is this course for?
Individuals interested in learning more about the exciting and challenging careers available for makeup artists. From high fashion and Broadway to hometown weddings, there is always a demand for skilled makeup artists.
Perhaps you'd like to become a beauty blogger, or simply improve your skills for personal use? This course will help any person learn foundational skills and build on them to achieve great results!
Career path
- Represent a cosmetics company in demonstrating product use
- Apply makeup to fashion models using suitable catwalk theme
- Provide professional makeup to assist photographers and stylists
- Freelance doing makeup for wedding parties
- Be a makeup artist on film sets and for theatre productions
- Provide a professional makeup service to individual clients
- Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Ángeles Castro and Ángela Suau
Expertise: Style, Fashion, Design, Event Organizing
Ángeles Castro and Ángela Suau, former teacher and student, are now partners and the founders of Wings Group. Ángeles is a stylist, designer, and event organizer with 15+ years of experience, while Ángela is a historian, personal shopper, and protocol expert with 8+ years of experience collaborating with renowned brands. They have worked with the Ministry of Development, Fnac, Mini, Community of Madrid, and others as stylists and event organizers.
Makeup Artistry 
21401 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
21401 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
A successful makeup artist can earn up to $100,000 per year and The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the beauty industry is expected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028 – faster than the national average. Whether you want to freelance at weddings, work in TV or cinema, work in a beauty salon, become a writer or even a YouTuber - the opportunities are enormous.
Makeup artistry is a fantastic and rewarding career where you get to make others look and feel beautiful and get paid to do so. And the best part is that you can easily adapt it to the lifestyle that best suits you.
If becoming a makeup artist is the career you've been dreaming about, then this course is the perfect foundation for you. Get hands-on skills that you can take immediately to the makeup table.
Learn professional makeup artistry with this comprehensive course. You'll develop a firm understanding of:
- Face shapes
- Skin tones
- Facial Features (which are incredibly important for a makeup artist at any level)
- Contouring makeup
- Choosing eye makeup shades
- Picking colors
- How to accent, highlight, and enhance the face
- Different types of products, tools, makeup brushes, and how to utilize them
- Information on skin care routines and best practices will help you keep skin healthy and beautiful
- How to build your makeup kit (for beginners and for advanced makeup artists)
- Choose the right makeup for different occasions such as daytime, evening & parties
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Skin Types
- Introduction
- Normal skin
- Combination skin
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Determining skin type
- Makeup removal
- Skin care
Module 2: Contouring
- Introduction
- Skin tones and undertones
- Color correctors
- Contouring, highlighting, and strobing
- Different face shapes and enhancement techniques
- Tips and tricks
Module 3: Tools
- Introduction to tools
- Brushes: natural and synthetic
- Brush types
- Products
Module 4: Foundations and Corrections
- Introduction
- Types and textures
- Makeup allergy testing
- Correcting problem skin
- Choosing a foundation shade to suit skin tone
- Color wheel
Module 5: Color
- Introduction
- Identifying the correct color palette
- Eye color
- Skin tones
- Hair tones
Module 6: Eye Makeup
- Introduction
- Applying eye makeup to suit eye shapes
- Choosing eyeshadow to suit eye color
- Eye makeup: video tutorial
- How to apply eyeliner: video tutorial
- How to use an eyelash curler: video tutorial
Module 7: Eyebrow Grooming
- Introduction
- Eyebrows in general
- Corrections for eyebrows
- Eyebrow makeup: video tutorial
- Perfectly defined eyebrows
Module 8: Lip Makeup
- Introduction
- Types of lip products
- Lip types
- How to determine lipstick shades
- Lip makeup: video tutorial
Module 9: Makeup Styles
- Introduction
- Makeup for daytime
- Makeup for afternoon
- Makeup for evening and parties
- Smoky eyes
- Nude makeup
- Bridal makeup
- Makeup for the groom
Module 10: False Eyelashes and Eyelash Extensions
- Introduction
- Types of false lashes
- Practical use of false lashes
- Attaching false eyelashes
- Removing false eyelashes
- Introduction to eyelash extensions
- Kit required for eyelash extensions
- Step-by-step attachment of extensions
- Customer tips
- Maintenance sessions
Module 11: Makeup For Different Ages
- Introduction
- Women in their 20s
- Women in their 30s
- Women in their 40s
- Women in their 50s
- Women over 60
- Makeup mistakes that can age
Module 12: Health and Safety
- Introduction
- Cleaning and hygiene
- Stocking up
- Good practices for prevention of infection and contagion
Module 13: Creating Your Makeup Kit
- Introduction
- Personal kit
- The basic professional kit
- The complete professional kit
- Typical makeup kit pricing
- Our recommended products
Module 14: Getting Started
- Introduction
- The importance of having a license
- Staying on top of beauty trends
- Getting your makeup career off the ground
- Research before you begin
Career
Who is this course for?
Individuals interested in learning more about the exciting and challenging careers available for makeup artists. From high fashion and Broadway to hometown weddings, there is always a demand for skilled makeup artists.
Perhaps you'd like to become a beauty blogger, or simply improve your skills for personal use? This course will help any person learn foundational skills and build on them to achieve great results!
Career path
- Represent a cosmetics company in demonstrating product use
- Apply makeup to fashion models using suitable catwalk theme
- Provide professional makeup to assist photographers and stylists
- Freelance doing makeup for wedding parties
- Be a makeup artist on film sets and for theatre productions
- Provide a professional makeup service to individual clients
- Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram
Creator
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Ángeles Castro and Ángela Suau
Expertise: Style, Fashion, Design, Event Organizing
Ángeles Castro and Ángela Suau, former teacher and student, are now partners and the founders of Wings Group. Ángeles is a stylist, designer, and event organizer with 15+ years of experience, while Ángela is a historian, personal shopper, and protocol expert with 8+ years of experience collaborating with renowned brands. They have worked with the Ministry of Development, Fnac, Mini, Community of Madrid, and others as stylists and event organizers.