*This Master Class course is intended as a follow-on course for anyone who has attended our 1 Day Make Up Essentials training course or for those who have previously completed training or had experience within the basic principles of traditional make up application, to include knowledge of health, safety and hygiene essentials. The course is ideal for those with existing confidence in basic make up application, to allow you to get the most from the course and advance your skills.

This course is structured over one day and runs from 10am – 4pm. We ask students to arrive at 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. You will learn the theory of the treatment firstly, and spend the majority of the day practising your practical skills, with a short break for lunch.

We do not include any kits within our training courses, however we provide all products and tools required to complete the practical training on the day, at the training centre for you to use. We took this approach following student feedback so that students are not tied into specific kits or brands of products as part of their course fee, before they are trained and able to make an informed choice. Our training courses teach the generic treatment techniques and processes, they are not brand specific.

We recommend attending training where you will gain advice about different brands and suppliers to enable you to purchase products from your chosen supplier directly following your training. We do offer selected starter kits available to purchase through our website & supplied directly from the supplier to you by courier.

Our Bridal Make Up & Airbrushing Course is perfect for those who already have a good understanding of basic make up application to include hygiene essentials and wish to take their application skills to the next level. This exciting master class course will teach you the advanced skills to create flawless long lasting make-up using airbrush make up techniques. Gain knowledge of basic camouflage and airbrush foundation application for a flawless base. Airbrush make up is hugely popular with celebrities with more clients now requesting this application method over traditional make up application alone (due to it’s many benefits including longevity of results, ability to flawlessly perfect blemished skin, provide coverage that does not block pores and provide a look that photographs excellently even with HD cameras).

You will also learn to create modern and vintage bridal make-up looks to suit the needs of a diverse range of clients. Iconic eye make-up techniques using liquid liner allow you to create stand-out make up looks for brides.The techniques can also be used to create make-up looks suitable for proms, black tie and work events.

For the majority of the course, you will be practising your make-up looks on each other adhering to a given brief, in-between observing tutor demonstrations. Our training centres are not brand-specific and there will be a wide range of make-up products for you to use and try during the training day. Once you have acquired the skills to work on a range of clients and briefs, this course allows you to you to begin working from home or mobile offering freelance make-up services.

Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not usually require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments. A good command of spoken and written English is required to complete the course.

For this course, we do recommend completion of our Make Up Essentials course prior to this course to ensure you have a suitable level of confidence in basic, traditional make up application to include knowledge of essential hygiene in order to get the most from this advanced course. The course is also suited to those who have previously completed similar training to the Make Up Essentials course or who have prior experience in make up application and wish to advance their skills and confidence.

You will be required to give and receive treatments as part of this course, students work upon each other so no models are required. All products and tools are provided for the training day at the centre when you attend. No kit is required to complete the training day, nor included in the course fee. On the training day, you only need to bring a hand towel for your personal use, completed enrolment form and cold food for your lunch (e.g. sandwich/salad).

We are so proud at The Beauty Academy to work with such a professional, passionate and friendly team of tutors, all of which hold a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in their specialised sector. Our tutors are also all qualified with either Level 4 PTTLS or equivalent teaching awards in education, with years of experience in beauty-related professional industries. Furthermore, our tutors who are involved in the assessment process all hold an Assessors Award.

We pride ourselves on the welcoming nature of our tutors and their ability to engage, educate and enrich students from all ages and backgrounds. All of our tutors are dedicated to maintaining their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatments and techniques in the ever-changing industry.

If you would like to read more about our fantastic tutors individually, please have a look at our Meet the Tutors page.

When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy and accredited by ABT. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability Insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home and/or mobile.

Once you have completed your practical training day with us, there is no additional work to be completed. Your diploma certificate will be sent to you within 1-2 working days and you can then begin working from home and/or mobile, once insurance has been obtained.

All courses completed with The Beauty Academy are accredited by ABT allowing you receive a 10% discount off your policy with ABT Insurance when you quote ACADEMY99

The Beauty Academy also offer a discounted insurance scheme with Balens; a Specialist Insurance Brokers aimed at Health and Well-Being Professionals, offering both Therapist and Student Therapist insurance for those who train with us. To learn more about the Balens insurance scheme, please click here.

All of our diploma courses enable you to work from both home and mobile offering the specialised treatment(s) that you have completed. You can start earning by offering a wide range of make up looks to paying clients as soon as you have obtained your insurance, either from home or mobile. Freelance make up artists typically earn £30-£50 per hour!

We offer high-quality ABT accredited training with experienced tutors, professional equipment and a great atmosphere to train in. Our training centres are well-equipped, within easy reach of public transport and regularly inspected by the awarding body (VTCT) which we provide qualifications through; to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and industry experienced tutors who are friendly, welcoming and happy to go the extra mile to deliver the very best student experience possible. 

All courses are run as smaller groups than most other providers, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek further support if required. Our training centres are permanent and exclusive to us and they are always set-up ready to begin your training. All centres have the very latest equipment and products required to adhere to industry standards. We also provide free and unlimited on-going access to our Support Team who are available to answer queries or provide guidance within any aspect of your course with us, contactable on either email or telephone.

Once you feel confident within these skills, you can continue onto further courses such as our Evening & Glamour Make Up Course.

You might also consider our Lash & Brow Courses to enhance your skill-set and allow you to offer the complete package of treatment services to your clients in preparation for special occasions / weddings.

You may consider completing a VTCT qualification in make-up or beauty to further your career opportunities within this industry. To learn more about the qualifications that we offer, please click here.