Hair and Media Make-up Studies Level 2

The qualification covers the creative art of applying make up for every day, plus more advanced photographic make up skills and the ability to create a hair and make-up image based on a theme. Perfect if you see yourself starting out as a bridal hair and make-up artist, as an example.

The units will give an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to make up, hair, skin tanning and brow treatments.

Underpinning this qualification, learners will develop a sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices, Client care and communication and related Anatomy & Physiology.

This course is designed to be the first step towards being a make up artist. You will develop your practical expertise on clients.

During the course you will study the following units:

• Health and safety practices
• Apply make-up
• The art of photographic make- up
• Themed face painting
• Body art design
• Shaping and colouring eyebrows
• Skin tanning techniques using manual and spray techniques
• The art of dressing hair – hair-ups, creative styling to suit different make-up themes
• An overall unit of “Create an image based on a theme”, of your choice that will combine all your looks together and will complete your portfolio to show potential employers.