Makeup Artist Profession: From Zero to Confident Start

Format: Offline 11 lessons+ checklists
Duration: 6–8 weeks
Ideal for: Beginners with no experience
Group size: 2–3 people or 1-on-1

Course “Makeup Artist from Scratch” by Anna Salalaika

Learn professional makeup from zero and become a confident artist in 8 weeks. Theory, practice, support, and promotion — all in one course.

What You’ll Get

  • Complete knowledge base: from brushes to color theory
  • 8 hands-on looks — from nude to bridal
  • Certificate of completion
  • Personal guidance from your mentor
  • Your first mini portfolio
  • Tips on how to promote yourself on Instagram

This Course is For:

  • Absolute beginners
  • Career changers
  • Girls dreaming of working in beauty
  • Anyone who wants to do professional makeup for clients

Course program

Block 1. Theory

Lesson 1: The Foundation of the Makeup Artist Profession
Hygiene, tools, and the basic makeup kit

  • Hygiene standards: cleanliness, disinfection, safety
  • Brushes and tools: what you need and how to care for them
  • Makeup products: essential kit, brands, and textures
  • How to build a professional kit without overspending

Lesson 2: Color Theory & Correction
Color, shape, and individual client approach

  • Color wheel basics: warm vs. cool tones
  • Contrast and matching makeup to skin tone
  • Face, eye, and lip shapes
  • Highlighting and shading: what to emphasize, what to minimize
  • Sculpting, blush, highlighter

Lesson 3: Promoting Yourself on Instagram

  • Profile setup and positioning
  • Content that attracts clients
  • Photoshoots and portfolio examples
  • How to get noticed as a beginner
Block 2. Practice

Lesson 4: Nude Look

  • “No makeup” makeup
  • Light coverage and soft correction
  • Natural tones

Lesson 5: Evening Makeup

  • Accentuated looks
  • Glow, textures, long-wear
  • Transitioning from day to night

Lesson 6: Smokey Eyes

  • Black, brown, colored smokey
  • Blending and “smoke” techniques
  • Adapting to different eye shapes

Lesson 7: Eyeliner & Lips

  • Classic and graphic styles
  • Shapes, blending, symmetry
  • Bold vs. nude lips, ombré technique

Lesson 8: Color in Makeup

  • How to add color safely
  • Balancing color with the overall look
  • Working with color accents

Lesson 9: Problematic Skin

  • Skincare before makeup
  • Base that doesn’t emphasize texture
  • Making the client feel confident

Lesson 10: Lifting Makeup

  • What doesn’t work on mature faces
  • How to refresh and rejuvenate
  • Natural vs. full coverage

Lesson 11: Bridal Makeup

  • Bridal specifics: photography, longevity
  • Communicating with the bride under stress
  • Matching makeup to different styles

Each practical lesson includes:

  • Demo on a model
  • Student practice on live models
  • Individual feedback and corrections

Format

Small group (2–4 people) — support, real connection, creative vibe
One-on-one — tailored deep dive to your goals and pace

Each session includes a demo, theory, hands-on practice with a model, and feedback.
Designed for artists with a basic foundation and 6+ months of experience.

📍 Location:

Gentbrugge, Belgium (cozy studio)

🕒 By appointment

📞 Contact — WhatsApp / Instagram

🎓 Certificate upon completion

Want to grow as a makeup artist? Do it consciously, beautifully, and in great company.