3 Day • IMA Foundation Make-up Course

3 Day IMA Foundation Make-up Course
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Course Duration

3 Day

19.5 hours, 6.5 hours per day

Lessons Time

10:00 - 17:30

Course Price

£ 480

Deposit Amount

£ 144

Course Dates

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Course Description

This course will include one extra day of bridal work, covering consultation techniques with the bride-to-be, and choosing the correct colours for the occasion. The whole course provides training in professional makeup skills covering day, evening and Western bridal looks, and leads to an industry-recognised qualification.

Our three-day Foundation & Bridal Course includes two days of intensive, hands-on make-up training, providing basic training in professional make-up skills and artistry followed by the third day dedicated to Bridal make-up artistry.

Who Is this course for?

The course is aimed towards those who are looking to make a full-time career out of bridal makeup.

Beginners who wish to learn all the basic skills in professional make-up artistry or those who wish to refresh or update their current skills for retail. It covers day, evening, bridal and special occasion looks plus all the techniques required to achieve them. You will be working in a professional make-up studio and you’ll be taught by a working make-up artist for 3 days. The course is balanced between theory, demonstrations and hands-on practical tasks. No previous experience is necessary.

What happens after the bridal training course?

Following on from the three days of intensive training, students will complete an at-home study program using the course notes provided and complete a training portfolio of evidence including a practical and written assignment, plus approximately 15 make-up looks to complete on family and friends.

You will be asked to come back for one day once you have completed your portfolio work (We estimate this work can take up to 2 months to complete) then you can take the practical exam and multiple-choice theory paper. Only once you have completed the home study programme can you come back to take the practical examination.

On completion of the programme, you will receive an industry-recognised qualification through the IMA (International Make-up Association).

For all make-up courses, you will require your own set of professional make-up brushes and brush dry-cleaner (not included).

  • Leading fashion brands provided for classrooms. Including; Bobbi Brown, Nars, Inglot, Mac, Illamasqua, Make-up for Ever, Laura Mercier…
  • IMA Foundation Course Notes provided
  • The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years
  • Majority of products including make-up, skin care and disposable items are provided
  • Brushes NOT included. You will require Professional make-up brushes. You can buy our LSM PRO Brush set & cleaner when booking a course online.

Please note: You will be required to bring a digital photographic device(phone/camera) to keep a record of your work. Please backup your photographs regularly during the course.
Please note: Male students are required to supply a female model to work on.
Please note: All students will be working on each other. If you have problematic skin, or cannot be worked on for any other reason, you will be required to bring in a model to replace yourself.

Foundation Level

  • Tools of the trade and product knowledge
  • Cleansing Procedures
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Skin analysis, Face shapes and skin tones.
  • Warming and cooling colours (the colour wheel)
  • Colour-Correcting and concealing
  • Correct application and choice of foundation
  • Highlighting, Shading and blushers Technics
  • Achieving perfect lips
  • Application and blending of Eye makeup (Colour Wash, Block Eye, Smokey Eye and Socket Line)
  • Application of Eyeliners (Liquid, Cake, Gel, Crayon and Kohl)
  • Eyebrow Shaping
  • The application of false eyelashes both individual and strip
  • Client consultation techniques
  • Building your make-up kit
  • This part covers Both; Day and Evening looks and Special Occasions plus European Bridal

European Bride

  • Consolation techniques
  • Trial
  • Individual lashes
  • Primers and Setting sprays
  • Total look with a veil
  • Business and self-marketing

IMA International Make-up Association

Make-up Application Certificate

Day, Evening & Bridal make-up
There are six components to the qualification:

•     Attendance
•     Evidence of Practical Skills
•     Theory Paper
•     Coursework
•     Evaluation
•     External examinations

Each student will need to pass two external examinations in order to obtain this qualification. There will be a separate ‘brief’ for each external examination:

•     Day make-up
•     Evening make-up

LSM Pro-Store Professional Set by Da Vinci (13 brushes) £155.00

13 high-quality sable & hairbrushes in a protective brush roll

This professional set has been designed exclusively for The London School of Make-Up by one of the world’s most prestigious handmade cosmetic and art brush manufacturers in Germany. Use high-quality sable, pony and goat hair for the best results when applying make-up. The brush set has been designed and chosen to help start your professional career in the industry.

Angled Eye shadow, Liner Angled Eyebrow Brush, Eyeliner, Lip Brush, Blender Oval/Smudger, Eyeshadow brush large round, White pony Blender brush, Powder Brush Oval, Blusher Fan, Concealer Brush, Blusher/Contour Brush Small Angled, Foundation, Angled Foundation Brush/Stippler

LSM Pro-Store Prestige Brush Set by Da Vinci (21 brushes) £255.00

This luxurious set of 21 brushes including brush belt are handmade and designed exclusively for The London School of Makeup by  in Germany. Da Vinci  has over 100 years of manufacturing the highest quality professional and retail brushes for both the cosmetic and art world.

Lip Brush, Eye Shadow, Eye Shadow, Blender – Small, Blender – Long Round, Blender – Angle Large, Blender, Eye Definer, Eyeliner, Liner Angled Eyebrow Brush Angled, Eyebrow Brush Angled, Eyelash Brush, Foundation Brush, Concealer small and large Brush, Powder Brush Oval, Blusher Fan, Blusher, Blusher/Contour Brush Small Angled, Angled Foundation Brush/Stippler

LSM Pro- Store Instant Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleaner £13.00

LSM Pro- Store Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleaner is specially formulated to keep your makeup brushes clean and free from bacteria. This effective spray instantly sterilizes and disinfects, prolonging the life of your brushes.

For best results use in conjunction with Da Vinci Soap.

LSM Pro Store Cleaning Soap by Da Vinci £10.00

Cleaning and Maintenance of the brushes

Metal box with a content of 40 g

Our special soap for cosmetic brushes, based on vegetable oils, and comes in a practical round metal box. Through its reconditioning action, it keeps natural hair and synthetic fibres smooth and elastic. Your cosmetic brushes can feel damaged especially if the product remains in the body of the hair and the remaining cosmetics become hard. This can take away the suppleness and make the hair break.

For regular maintenance i.e. washing out all make-up residues, is recommend so we especially developed a cleaning soap which is based on pure vegetable oils with reconditioning effect.

Cared for in this way the brush hair will retain its elasticity and remains robust and smooth for a long time.

Do you accept overseas student?

Yes we take students from outside of the European Union, An overseas student is someone who lives outside of the EU and requires a visa.

Do you offer student visas?

No we do not offer student visas as our courses are less than six months long. You can undertake a course for up to 30 days in duration with us providing it is part of your visit using a visitor’s visa. You will have to apply independently for this visa from your own country.

IMA External Examination.

This section is only who have already studied with us all variations must be completed. The students need to book IMA external examination following the link.

Each student will need to pass two external examinations in order to obtain this qualification. There will be a separate ‘brief’ for each external examination:

Exam Day has 3 separate exams:

  1. Day makeup (1 hour)
  2. Evening makeup (1 hour)
  3. Test Paper (25 questions multiple choice. 30 minutes)

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