Best make up courses and online training

Best make up courses and online training

How can I learn to do my own makeup? Good looks do not come easy if one does not understand basic cosmetics techniques, hence the need for the services of a makeup artist, or formal training. Whether you are interested in becoming a professional makeup expert or simply making your face look perfect every day, it is important to take make up courses offered by the best beauty schools.

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Most people prefer to hire a skilled beauty therapist, especially for an event. Therefore, with the right training, your services will be more trustworthy, enabling you to earn more. Commercial gigs aside, if you learn how to do your makeup, you will save lots of cash for not hiring an expert because you will have the necessary knowledge to apply makeup and blend for great looks. The good news is that anyone can learn how to apply cosmetics perfectly by undertaking either full time or part time make-up courses, as long as they are interested and determined.

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Make up courses South Africa

Beauty therapy is an all-season faculty requiring professional skills and experience. Coursework including practicals is fundamental when seeking to improve skills on cosmetics tools, looks, salon skills, hygiene, physiology, and anatomy. Also, makeup training makes it easier for beauty workers to acquire newer entrepreneurial skills, which are essential for monetizing a beauty therapy business.

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Make up courses online

Taking make up courses online is more convenient than attending traditional classrooms. There are several schools offering beauty and cosmetics courses online. Therefore, regardless of the location, you can attend online make up courses without taking time away from work or other engagements. Some institutions have weekends and online holiday classes to allow you to study only when it is convenient.

Make up courses Durban

Various institutions offering training services include the following:

  • Soma Makeup Artistry

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Located in Berea, Durban, Soma has an excellent reputation for their professional training programs including;

  1. Makeup Application
  2. Phase 1 and 2: beginners and bridal makeup respectively
  3. Phase 3: Hairstyling

Note that Makeup application course is a full-time certificate course offered every Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for 5 months. The other three are short courses taking a total of 20 hours but split in 5 days. The institution also offers a one-day educational masterclass on particular Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.

Make up courses Cape Town

  • Make-Up Stars

Interested learners can now enroll at Make-Up Stars to gain skills about tools, products, hygiene, and the design of a makeup kit, among others. Apart from Cape Town, the institution has branches in Durban and Gauteng where learners can study 2, 4, and 8 days, full-time, advanced, private, and part-time cosmetics and hairstyling courses.

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  • Make It Bright
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With a studio located on 32 Jamieson Street, Gardens, Cape Town, the school offers various courses under different categories between level 0 and level 3. There are flexible classes to accommodate your busy schedule

  1. Makeup For Myself: Express Course -R4,100 (3 days)
  2. Beginner’s Course -R16,500 (12 days)
  3. Short Course -R14,500 (5 days)
  4. Intermediate Course - R12,500 (5 days)
  5. Bridal Intermediate Course - R12,500 (5 days)
  6. Advanced Course: Mua Boost - R17,500 (5 days)

Make up courses in Pretoria and Johannesburg

Some of the best beauty schools offering competitive make up courses Pretoria and Jo'burg include:

  • Make-Up Designory (MUD) institution

Located on Brooklyn Mall, Shop 215, Corner of Veale & Fehrsen Rd, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Gauteng, MUD has other studios in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. Some of the individual courses offered are in the following areas:

  1. Airbrush
  2. Beauty Essentials
  3. Bridal Make-up
  4. Essentials of Hairstyling
  5. High Fashion Make-up Trends
  6. Portfolio Development
  7. Special Make-up Effects
  8. Studio Make-up

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  • Face to Face Beauty and Makeup Design School

With more than 50 years experience, the school is leading in offering different short courses in Jo'burg and beyond. Courses include:

  1. Customary Airbrush Make-up
  2. Special Occasion Make-up: Day, Evening & Bridal
  3. Image Consultancy (including Special Occasion Make-up)
  4. Makeup and Design Artistry
  5. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year beauty therapy
  • Vizio Makeup Academy

Vizio is located on almost all continents and offers courses at the intro, master, premier, and Elite levels. In South Africa, they are located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and Durban. You can undertake the courses online, under the able supervision of famous celebrity cosmetics maestros. Courses include:

  1. eBook
  2. Face Charts
  3. Color Theory
  4. Face Structure
  5. Natural, Cat Eye, and Smokey Eye Makeup
  6. HD Makeup Kit
  7. Unlimited Access
  8. Pro Cosmetic Discounts
  9. Contour, Highlight & Blend
  10. Professional Brush Set 24pc
  11. How To Build Pro Makeup Kit
  12. Celebrity Makeup Artists Feedback
  13. Desktop / Laptop / Smartphone / Tablet
  14. How To Use 24 Pro Brush Set
  15. Runway, Editorial, and Hollywood Celebrity Makeup
  16. Brush Sanitizing
  17. Sanitation Guidelines
  18. Eyeliner Techniques
  19. Blending Techniques
  20. Choosing Foundation
  21. History of Makeup
  22. 80s, Mens, Fake Blood, and Vintage Makeup
  23. Eyebrow Shaping
  24. Latex Techniques
  25. Learn Airbrush Tools
  26. Airbrush Application
  27. Lip Liner Techniques
  28. Zombie Makeup Look
  29. Professional Certification
  30. False Eyelash Application
  31. Eye Shadow Colors | Layering
  32. Foundation Types | Top Picks
  33. Makeup Products Top Picks
  34. Special SFX Makeup Looks
  35. Makeup Artist Marketing / Social
  36. Blush | Lipstick For Various Skin Tones
  37. 10 Must-Know Hollywood Celebrity Makeup Artist Tips

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  • Institute of Make Up Artistry

The institution offers a diploma course on Makeup Artistry. Although physically located in Leslie Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2191, the school offers this course 100% online, therefore you can gain professional skills on a flexible study approach. The program has 12 detailed modules as well as 12 assignments, and a personal tutor is assigned to you. You can sign up today for as little as R458.29 weekly, or pay a lump sum of R9,999 for the entire course.

Websites for online make-up courses

Apart from the institutions above with studios in SA, you can enrol for online courses in the following high-ranking institutions:

  1. MasterClass with Bobbi Brown
  2. Udemy
  3. Fiverr
  4. SkillShare.com
  5. Takelessons.com
  6. QC Makeup Academy
  7. The Beauty Academy
  8. Brain Michelle Beauty
  9. Nakeah Academy of Makeup
  10. MKC Beauty Academy
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FAQ on cosmetics courses South Africa

Enrolling for cosmetics and beauty classes is a big decision that one should take on after considering the following;

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Is makeup artist a good career option?

Cosmetics and beauty studies are useful because they unlock endless possibilities. The certification empowers one to become a fashion trend artist in line with product development, beauty, and skin science. Furthermore, these courses pay well with the alternative of becoming a self-employed worker.

What is the study of makeup called?

Studying makeup and its applications is called cosmetology. Those applying beauty products and analyzing skin are called cosmetologists.

How long are makeup courses?

The time required to complete makeup courses varies significantly from days to years. Standalone courses usually take a shorter period to complete, while full package courses can take up to two or three years in some schools.

How much does a full face of makeup cost?

The cost of completing cosmetics and beauty courses depends on the level of study, duration, and complexity. It takes between R800 and R20,000 to complete most short makeup courses. Your budget could be higher for advanced classes depending on the school and course.

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The beauty industry is evergreen with satisfactory returns on investment. Professional cosmetologists are always on demand for individual and institutional makeup needs. For this reason, make up courses and online training programs are highly competitive and fashionable.

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