Become A Professional Makeup Artist

Looking to start your career as a Professional Makeup Artist?

You can study under some of the best professional tutors available in Dubai right here at The Lipstick Makeup Institute. They’ll help show you everything from basic makeup application practices to bridal makeup, photography makeup, special effects and much, much more.

What Does The Course Involve?

The Platinum Media Makeup Course is aimed at those who want to become professional makeup artists. It is a full time course that lasts 6 weeks.

During that time you will be trained by professional makeup tutors in basic makeup practices, some specialist makeup practices and basic hair styling (further details below).

You will be working with professional models and professional photographers in order to build up a portfolio during the course, as well as studying for the final exam.

What Will I Leave With?

Not only will you leave this course with professional experience working with real models and photographers, but you will also leave with a professional portfolio for future employers and an internationally recognized professional diploma – The Internatonal Platinum Media Makeup Diploma.

Everything you need to begin your career as a professional makeup artist.

What Do I Need To Enrol?

You don’t need any previous certifications or formal education to enrol in our professional makeup artistry course – we will take you from complete novice to professional diploma graduate during the course.

You will need a set of your own professional brushes prior to starting the course; or you can purchase a professional set directly from the school if you prefer.

Platinum Makeup Course

( 3 Weeks )
Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
AED 15,000

What Does The Course Involve?

Personal Hygiene and safety
Skin analysis, face shapes, eye shapes
Skin preparation: cleansing, toning and moisturizing
Colour wheel: theory and identification
Contouring: facial geometry and bone structure
Choosing the foundation colour, type and application
Correctors and concealers
Powder application and types
Eyebrow shapes and colouring
Eye makeup different techniques: horizontal, vertical and crease
Blusher, bronzer and highlighter types and application
Lip liners, lipsticks, glosses and correction
Various Makeup Looks from Nude to Glamorous, Catwalk, ready for Fashion Week
Bridal Look of your choice, either Arabic, European or Bollywood
Classes on Social Media, Instagram etc and making reels

The history of the makeup artistry
Definition of the makeup, why we are using it, the physical side of the makeup
Personal hygiene and safety
Skin analysis, face shapes, eye shapes
Skin preparation: cleaning, toning and moisturizing
Colour wheel: theory and identification
Contouring: facial geometry and bone structure
Choosing the foundation colour, type and application
Correctors and concealers
Powder application and types
Eyebrow shapes and colouring
Eye makeup different techniques: horizontal, vertical and crease
False lash application strip and individual
Mascara application
Blusher, bronzer and highlighter types and application
Lip liners, lipsticks, glosses and correction
Products in general (expire dates, stocking of products)

No makeup look
Daytime look
Evening makeup
European bridal
Smokey looks (classical, wet smokey)
Catwalk makeup
Glamorous makeup
Red carpet makeup
Pinup look
Arabic makeup
Bollywood makeup
Fantasy look (diamonds, feathers, glitters and face painting)
Make Up for: Colour photo shoots (indoor and outdoor) Monochrome, TV
Special effects work shop (bruises, cuts, wounds, visual effects)
Basic hairstyling course (straightening, curling, simple up dos and braids)

A Full comprehensive Course Booklet to keep and follow
An International Diploma
A KHDA certified certificate
Opportunity to work with professional models
A Guaranteed place backstage to work at Arab Fashion Week
An Arab Fashion Week Participant Certificate
Full Professional Photography Portfolio of your work
After completing the course all students are entitled for huge discounts with different brands
Great opportunities afterwards

What the students get:

Makeup Gift Set from KIKO
A course booklet, which provides step by step guide
All the make up will be provided by the school
Opportunity to work with professional models
The rare chance to work in a professional operating photography studio
Working with professional photographers
5 professional pictures for the students portfolio
After completing the course all students are entitled for huge discounts with different brands
International diploma, with worldwide recognition