This is the perfect starting point for students interested in pursuing a freelance bridal make-up artist career. The first 3 days will include interactive, practical and theoretical activities, all packed with industry knowledge, tips and advice. These sessions will be professionally delivered by the founder of The Academy of Make-up & Beauty – Joyce Ademasa, as well as other expert guest tutors from the industry.

On day 4 of the course you will have the opportunity to start building your bridal make-up portfolio by attending a 1 day photo shoot. On the day you will re-create your chosen style of a classic bridal look including traditional Asian or African. You will also get to keep all original images.

Course Outline

Day 1 – Classic Bride

Hygiene

Make-up tools

Wedding day time management

Skin types & analysis

Skincare routine

Skin primer

Colour theory

Application of concealers & correctors

How to select the perfect foundation

Face shapes

*Contouring & Highlighting*

Day Make-up Look

Evening Make-up Look

False lashes application

Powder, bronzer & blush application

Lipstick and gloss application

Aftercare

Day 2 – Asian Bride

Recap of day 1

Tools and Equipment

Skin analysis & prepping

Application of corrector & concealer

Selecting foundation & application

Highlighting & Contouring technique

Eye shapes

Natural Make-up Look

How to apply various types of eye liners

Smokey eyes application

How to use glitter & pigments

False lashes & mascara application

Powder, bronzer & blush application

Nude lips application

Red lips application

How to apply forehead decoration e.g. bindis

How to wear dupattas

Aftercare

Day 3 – African Bride

Recap of day 2

Tools and Equipment

Skin analysis & prepping

Skin tones & pigmentations

Application of corrector & concealer

Selecting foundation & application

Highlighting & Contouring technique

Eye shapes

Eyeshadow & product selection for darker skin tones

Classic bridal look

Traditional African bride look

How to use pigments & bright eyeshadows e.g. golds with multi layers of colours

False lashes & mascara application

Powder, bronzer & blush application

Lip shapes

Two tone lip correction

Nude lips for darker skin tones

Deep plum, burgundy & red lips application

How to tie traditional African wedding head wear known as Gele

Aftercare

Day 4 - 1 Day Photo Shoot

To ensure you successfully complete and enjoy the experience of taking part in an authentic photo shoot environment, The Academy has teamed up with Shooting Beauty. Together we will provide you with a photographer, professional female models, professional male models, fashion stylists and hair stylists. Your tutor will also be on hand to guide and support you on the day.

* As seen at IMATS 2014, you will be taught Joyce’s unique techniques for identifying different face shapes and how to re-shape your face by using various products such as concealers, foundations, powders, bronzers and blushers.

After successfully completing this course you will be able to progress onto our Fashion & Photographic Make-up course or Special Effects Course. Click here for more details

Editorial & Portfolio Building Course including 1 day photo shoot is available on request and guidance from your tutor.

Branded products and tools provided and used by the Academy include:

MAC, Bobbi Brown, Benefit, Provoc, Kryolan and many more…

Choose which course suits you best!

OPTION 1

3 consecutive days including 1 day photo shoot (Monday – Wednesday + 1 Day photo shoot - Arranged date)

Timings: 10am - 4pm

OPTION 2

4 days spread over a 4 week period. 1 day per week including 1 photo shoot day

Timings: 10am - 4pm

Location

London

Class size

Maximum of 8 students

Certificate

BABTAC Accreditation

Cost

£1188

(including 1 day photo shoot + Make-up brush set)