
Professional Makeup Course
Turn your passion for makeup into a professional skill set that clients will pay for. This comprehensive course takes you from skin science and colour theory all the way through bridal, editorial, and special effects looks. You'll graduate with the technical precision, inclusive techniques, and business knowledge to launch your career with confidence.
What you'll learn:
This course covers everything you need to work as a professional makeup artist, starting with skin anatomy, tool selection, and sanitation standards. You'll master colour theory, foundation matching, contouring, and eye and lip techniques across diverse skin tones and face shapes. Advanced modules cover bridal makeup, editorial looks, photography and film applications, and special effects. You'll also learn how to consult with clients, build a professional kit, and run a freelance business. By the end, you'll have the skills and portfolio to book real clients.
How you study in practice Professional Makeup Course
How you practise Professional Makeup Course
For businesses looking to train their team
With Dedika for businesses, the course includes exercises and examples tailored to your own business and the way your company needs.
Course content
8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsFoundations of Professional Makeup
Foundations of Professional Makeup
Lesson 1 • Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Covers skin layers, functions, and how structure affects product performance. Establishes the biological foundation needed for all subsequent product and technique decisions.
Lesson 2 • Identifying Skin Types and Tones
Teaches visual and tactile assessment of oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin. Accurate identification drives correct product selection throughout the course.
Lesson 3 • Makeup Tools and Their Functions
Introduces brushes, sponges, and speciality tools with their specific applications. Students match each tool to its correct technique before advancing to product application.
Lesson 4 • Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety
Establishes professional hygiene standards for tools, products, and workstations. Prevents cross-contamination and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.
Lesson 5 • Professional Kit Building
Guides selection of essential products and tools for a starter professional kit. Balances quality, versatility, and budget for real-world freelance readiness.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsColour Theory for Makeup Artists
Colour Theory for Makeup Artists
Lesson 1 • Colour Harmony in Full-Face Design
Applies colour theory to coordinate eye, lip, and cheek shades into cohesive looks. Students evaluate finished looks for balance and intentional contrast.
Lesson 2 • Understanding Undertones
Explains warm, cool, and neutral undertones and how they interact with foundation shades. Accurate undertone matching prevents mismatched, ashy, or orange finishes.
Lesson 3 • Colour Correction Techniques
Teaches use of opposite-wheel colours to neutralise discoloration before foundation. Correctors address redness, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, and sallowness.
Lesson 4 • Mixing and Customising Shades
Develops skills for blending foundations and pigments to achieve exact client matches. Reduces product waste and expands shade range without purchasing additional products.
Lesson 5 • The Colour Wheel and Relationships
Introduces primary, secondary, and tertiary colours and their relationships. Provides the visual language used in every colour-mixing and correction decision.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsSkin Preparation and Base Makeup
Skin Preparation and Base Makeup
Lesson 1 • Foundation Application Methods
Teaches brush, sponge, and finger techniques for seamless, streak-free application. Each method produces distinct finishes suited to different skin types and looks.
Lesson 2 • Concealer and Setting the Base
Covers concealer placement for under-eye, blemish, and highlight purposes, followed by setting. Proper setting locks the base and controls shine throughout wear.
Lesson 3 • Foundation Formulas and Coverage
Compares liquid, cream, powder, stick, and serum foundations by coverage and finish. Students select formulas based on skin type, occasion, and desired result.
Lesson 4 • Pre-Makeup Skincare Routine
Covers cleansing, toning, moisturising, and SPF application before makeup. Proper prep extends wear time and prevents product from settling into fine lines.
Lesson 5 • Primers and Their Applications
Examines silicone, water-based, colour-correcting, and mattifying primers and their uses. Correct primer choice bridges skincare and foundation for optimal adhesion.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsContouring, Highlighting, and Blush
Contouring, Highlighting, and Blush
Lesson 1 • Face Shape Analysis
Identifies oval, round, square, heart, diamond, and oblong face shapes. Shape analysis determines where to place shadow and light for balanced proportions.
Lesson 2 • Contouring Products and Formulas
Compares powder, cream, and stick contour products for different skin types and finishes. Product choice affects blendability, longevity, and natural vs. editorial results.
Lesson 3 • Highlighting Techniques and Products
Teaches placement of luminous products on high points to attract light and lift features. Highlighter intensity is calibrated to occasion and skin tone.
Lesson 4 • Contouring Placement by Face Shape
Applies shadow to temples, cheekbones, jawline, and nose for each face shape. Precise placement creates the illusion of depth and structural definition.
Lesson 5 • Blush Application and Placement
Covers blush formulas, colour selection, and placement strategies for warmth and dimension. Blush ties together contour and highlight for a cohesive, healthy finish.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsEye Makeup Techniques
Eye Makeup Techniques
Lesson 1 • Eye Shape Identification
Identifies almond, hooded, monolid, deep-set, wide-set, and close-set eye shapes. Shape knowledge directs shadow placement and liner style for flattering results.
Lesson 2 • Eyeliner Styles and Techniques
Covers pencil, gel, liquid, and kohl liner application for various looks and eye shapes. Liner style dramatically alters eye shape perception and overall look intensity.
Lesson 3 • False Lash Application
Teaches strip, individual, and cluster lash application with adhesive and placement techniques. Proper application creates seamless integration with natural lashes.
Lesson 4 • Eyeshadow Application Fundamentals
Teaches transition, lid, crease, and highlight placement using blending techniques. Proper blending eliminates harsh edges and creates seamless gradient effects.
Lesson 5 • Mascara and Lash Enhancement
Explores mascara formulas, wand types, and application for volume, length, and curl. Lash curling and layering techniques maximise impact without clumping.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsBrow Shaping and Definition
Brow Shaping and Definition
Lesson 1 • Brow Anatomy and Mapping
Introduces brow structure including head, arch, and tail, and mapping using facial landmarks. Accurate mapping ensures symmetrical, proportionate brow design.
Lesson 2 • Brow Hair Removal Techniques
Covers tweezing, threading, and waxing for precise brow shaping and cleanup. Each method suits different hair types, skin sensitivities, and precision needs.
Lesson 3 • Brow Lamination and Tinting
Introduces brow lamination for directional styling and tinting for colour enhancement. These semi-permanent services extend client results between appointments.
Lesson 4 • Adapting Brows to Face Shape
Applies brow shape adjustments to balance and complement each face shape. Arch height, tail length, and thickness are calibrated to facial proportions.
Lesson 5 • Brow Filling Products and Methods
Compares pencils, powders, pomades, and gels for filling sparse or uneven brows. Product choice and stroke technique determine natural vs. defined results.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsLip Makeup and Techniques
Lip Makeup and Techniques
Lesson 1 • Lipstick Formulas and Application
Compares matte, satin, sheer, and liquid lipstick formulas for finish and wear time. Application method affects precision, coverage, and comfort for the client.
Lesson 2 • Lip Liner Application
Teaches precise liner application to define, reshape, and prevent feathering. Liner creates the structural foundation for all subsequent lip product application.
Lesson 3 • Lip Anatomy and Proportion
Examines lip structure including Cupid's bow, philtrum columns, and vermilion border. Understanding proportion guides liner placement for balanced, flattering results.
Lesson 4 • Gloss, Ombré, and Gradient Lips
Introduces gloss placement for volume illusion and ombré blending for dimensional colour. These techniques add creativity and dimension to standard lip looks.
Lesson 5 • Long-Wear Lip Strategies
Covers priming, layering, and setting techniques to maximise lip colour longevity. Clients with active schedules require durable results that survive eating and drinking.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsComplete Look Design and Application
Complete Look Design and Application
Lesson 1 • Bridal Makeup Application
Covers trial sessions, long-wear strategies, and photography-ready techniques for brides. Bridal makeup must withstand emotion, heat, and varied lighting conditions.
Lesson 2 • Everyday and Natural Makeup Looks
Applies minimal, skin-enhancing techniques for professional and casual daily wear. Natural looks prioritise skin quality, subtle definition, and quick application.
Lesson 3 • Client Consultation and Look Planning
Structures the consultation process to gather preferences, assess features, and plan looks. Effective consultation prevents miscommunication and builds client trust.
Lesson 4 • Evening and Glamour Looks
Builds dramatic, high-impact looks using intensified colour, shimmer, and defined features. Evening looks require layering and longevity strategies for extended wear.
Lesson 5 • Evaluating and Refining Finished Looks
Teaches critical self-assessment and client feedback integration to refine completed looks. Objective evaluation skills distinguish professional artists from beginners.
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This course is for you:
Aspiring makeup artist: ready to turn a long-standing passion into paid work.
Self-taught enthusiast: seeking structured training to close technique and knowledge gaps.
Esthetician or cosmetologist: expanding service offerings to include advanced makeup artistry.
Career changer: leaving an unrelated field to pursue a creative, client-facing profession.
Beauty content creator: building credibility and technical depth behind the camera work.
Recent beauty school graduate: looking to specialize and develop a freelance client base.
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