Professional Makeup Artist Course in Melbourne
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Professional, client-ready makeup training
Bridal & special event makeup focus
Industry-led, hands-on education
Become a Certified Makeup Artist
in 10 Classes
in 10 Classes
Certified, hands-on training in makeup artistry and business fundamentals, designed to prepare you for real client work as a professional makeup artist.
Who This Professional Makeup Course Is For
- Career changers seeking a professional pathway into makeup artistry
- Creatives looking to turn their skills into paid client work
- Working adults wanting structured, industry-led training
- Anyone serious about working with real clients, not just learning makeup for personal interest
What You’ll Learn in the Makeup Course
✓ Core Professional Makeup Techniques:
Build strong foundations in skin prep, complexion work, eyes, contouring, and finishing techniques suitable for real client work.
✓ Makeup for All Skin Tones, Ages & Face Types:
Confidently apply makeup on every client, including deeper complexions and mature skin, with techniques that enhance features and ensure long-lasting results.
✓ Product Knowledge & Application Confidence:
Learn how to select, layer, and apply products correctly, understanding textures, finishes, and camera-ready results.
✓ Client Consultations, Bookings & Workflow
Learn how to manage clients from consultation to confirmed booking, including pricing, preparation, and professional appointment flow.
Signature Makeup Transformations
Graduate Makeup Work
See the incredible transformations created by our graduates. Each look reflects the skills, creativity, and professional techniques mastered during our hands-on training.
Inside Our Academy
Get a glimpse of the energy inside our Academy and what graduation looks like. Every class is interactive, supportive, and designed to help you build confidence as a professional Makeup Artist.
Makeup Course Curriculum
Specialising in bridal and special event makeup for real clients of all ages and skin tones.This course includes 10 in-class days (65 hours of face-to-face training), with a detailed breakdown of each class below.
Working as a Professional Makeup Artist + Product Knowledge
Class 1 Topics - Click To Expand
If you are learning makeup artistry to become a professional Makeup Artist, it's important to recognise that being a professional artist involves more than just applying makeup looks.
We cover the following industry relevant topics:
- Client Training: Learn how to connect with your clients so they not only fall in love with your makeup skills but also with you as a professional.
- Product Knowledge: Gain comprehensive knowledge of various makeup brands and tools in today’s makeup industry. This part of the course will enable you to confidently navigate any makeup store, knowing exactly what to look for.
- Consultation Training: Master the art of conducting the perfect consultation to always understand your client's needs and ensure they are happy with your makeup results.
- Hygiene practice, professional setup, how to book your first client, how to prepare your clients, what to bring on your job and so much more.
Skin + Flawless Base
Class 2 Topics - Click To Expand
Learn how to create a flawless and youthful base that your clients will love! No more cakey, dry foundation that comes off in just a few hours. Your clients can literally wear their makeup until the next day (though we don't recommend it, of course). We cover the following industry-relevant topics:
- Skin Prep: It all starts with the skin. Learn how to educate your clients to have perfect skin for your makeup applications. We cover all skin types, concerns, contraindications, and more. You'll also delve into different skincare products and learn which are best to use as a professional artist.
- Colour Correcting: Learn how to colour correct the right way (not the instagram way).
- Product Training: We use MAC Cosmetics for our base training, but we understand that you may prefer other brands. We'll teach you how to select the right foundations and shades for your kit, no matter what brand you prefer. We also cover makeup brushes and how to choose the right brush for each area.
- Application: Experience a new way of applying foundation! Our specialised method of applying foundation and concealer is quick and efficient, allowing anyone to create a flawless base.
Highlight & Contour:
Creams + Powders
Creams + Powders
Class 3 Topics - Click To Expand
In this class, we build on the last. Now that we’ve perfected the base, it’s time to master contour and highlight.
We cut through the social media noise and teach you two versatile techniques using both cream and powder products. These methods suit every face shape, skin type, and age group, so your clients will never feel overly contoured, cakey or fake - just naturally defined with our signature contour style.
We finish off the class by demonstrating the latest blush products and how to choose the right blush colour for your clients.
Eyeshadow Training (Day 1)+ Lashes - Colour Wash
- Winged Liner
- Strip Lashes
Colour Wash
Winged Liner
Strip Lashes
Class 4 Topics - Click To Expand
Day 1 of Eyeshadow Training
Over the next 3 classes you will learn six of the most requested eye looks by clients today.
- Theory: Understand different eye shapes and positions and how to adjust your eyeshadow to suit each one. We also cover colour theory to help you choose the right colors for your client.
- Colour Wash: Learn to recreate a colour wash, the easiest eyeshadow style that suits everyone.
- Winged Liner: Master the perfect winged liner every time using gel and liquid eyeliner.
- Strip Lashes: Effortly apply the right strip lash for your clients eye shape.
Eyeshadow Training (Day 2) + Brows - Smokey Eye
- Glamour Eye
- x4 ways to apply Brows
- Smokey Eye
- Glamour Eye
- x4 ways to apply Brows
Class 5 Topics - Click To Expand
Day 2 of Eyeshadow Training
For those clients who want something dramatic!
- Glamour Eye: This on-trend look can be achieved with matte, shimmery or glittery eyeshadow, so we will teach you all 3 techniques.
- Smokey Eye: We teach you the classic black smokey eye, known for being one of the most challenging to master properly. It's one of our favorites! Our method is fast and dramatic, capturing the essence of a smokey eye perfectly.
- Brows: Learn x4 ways to do a clients brows using 4 different products, including the latest brow trend (laminated brows).
Eyeshadow Training (Day 3) + Lashes - Ombre Cut Crease
- Halo
- IndividuCluster Lashes
- Ombre Cut Crease
- Halo
- IndividuCluster Lashes
Class 6 Topics - Click To Expand
Day 3 of Eyeshadow Training
Advanced eyeshadow techniques made easy!
- Ombre Cut Crease: Define your client's eyes with something extra glamorous. We share our secret to achieving the sharpest cut crease every time!
- Halo Eye: This dramatic look is perfect for clients seeking something extra. Featuring dark shadows on the inner and outer corners and a light, shimmery colour in the center of the eyelids, we absolutely love this look!
- Individual Lashes/Clusters: Learn how to apply individual lashes independently or use them to enhance your strip lashes, allowing you to create any desired shape!
Lip Application + Editorial Makeup
Class 7 Topics - Click To Expand
Learn to easily apply any lip colour, from bright red to nude. Then learn and create your first editorial look - sheer, natural, glassy makeup!
- Red Lip To Nude Lip: Shaky hand? No problem! We will show you how to perfectly apply the hardest lip colour, red. Then, we'll take it a step further and demonstrate how to transform it into a nude colour using various lip products and techniques.
- Editorial Makeup: During this part of the course, we will show you how to achieve an editorial "barely there" makeup look, often referred to as the 'no makeup' makeup look.
Full Bridal Makeup
+ Understanding Fashion, Editorial and TV Makeup+Introduction to Airbrush Makeup
Class 8 Topics - Click To Expand
The reason this course is so versatile is because we teach you all the fundamentals of makeup throughout the entire course. Now, all you need to learn are the differences between bridal, runway, editorial, and television makeup to specialise in these specific areas of makeup. The key principles remain the same across all these fields, covering the differences in this class, as well as:
- Bridal Makeup: With a special focus on bridal makeup, we dedicate a full day to learning all aspects of this important niche. You'll gain expertise in working with brides and bridesmaids, understanding what bridal trials are and how to conduct them. We even guide you on planning and preparing for your first bridal group, ensuring your booking goes smoothly.
- Airbrush Makeup: We will explore what airbrush makeup actually is, why you may want to include it in your services, and which machines and products are best for you. This is an introduction to airbrush makeup, where you'll learn how to apply an airbrush base.
Male Makeup (intro)
+Mature Makeup +
Dark Skin Makeup
Dark Skin Makeup
Class 9 Topics - Click To Expand
Continuing our specialisations we delve into the following client makeups:
- Male Makeup: Learn how to apply camera-ready makeup on men, perfect for editorial, fashion, or television work.
- Mature Makeup: Part of becoming a professional involves learning how to work with different skin types and preferences of each age group. Learn how to apply special event makeup for a mature skin type.
- Darker Skin Makeup: Many artists find working with clients who have darker skin tones a bit intimidating, but this is our specialty! We will teach you how to choose the right colours and apply the best techniques for darker skin tones.
Assessment Day
Class 10 Assessment - Click To Expand
Assessment Day allows students to experience what it's like to do makeup on their very first real group of clients!
Arranging models and treating the entire assessment like a day in the workplace helps students overcome any challenges and
fears of working with their first clients. We know making that step from the classroom to the workplace can be daunting, which is why our Assessment Day is less about "assessing" and more about providing a guided experience for our students when they are working with their first group of clients.
Our educators will observe everything, from professionalism and hygiene to consultations and applications, in order to provide students with the feedback they need for improvement and to make that transition from the classroom to real clients all the more easier.
At the end of Assessment Day, all students receive a framed copy of their certificate and participate in our traditional graduation ceremony (as made popular on social media!
How You’ll Train as a Professional
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Face-to-face training delivered in a professional studio environment, focused on real client skills and industry standards.
- Full-day classes designed to mirror real working conditions
- Hands-on practice guided by industry-led educators
- Progressive learning from core foundations to client-ready work
- Structured training that builds confidence, consistency, and professionalism
Work Experience In Action
We have organised many opportunities for our gradates, including collaborations with: Forever New Fashion House - Global Runway, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Indian Fashion Week and the Australian Academy of Modelling and many more.
Makeup Course Pathways & Dates
Choose the training pathway that suits your goals and availability. View upcoming course dates, formats, and enrolment options below.
Express Professional Pathway
Intensive Pathway
(5-Week Format)
(5-Week Format)
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Designed for career changers seeking accelerated professional training
x2 Classes Per Week
Professional Certification Issued by the Academy
*Most Popular Pathway
Standard Pathway
(10-Week Format)
(10-Week Format)
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Our most popular pathway for building client ready professional skills
x1 Class Per Week
Professional Certification Issued by the Academy
Please note, we can only accomodate a limited number of students per class.
What’s Included in the Makeup Course
We’ve curated every element specifically for our artists, so you receive not just training but the complete professional journey.
Content Photoshoot Day
A professionally organised content shoot with a photographer and a model from our partners at GIANT Management. Create premium portfolio images that help you attract real clients. Includes 10 high-quality images, with 2 professionally retouched photos.(One photoshoot day included per course, to be booked within 6 months of graduation.)
Instagram Workshop for Makeup Artists
Turn Your Instagram into a Client-Booking MachineA four-hour, in-person workshop taught by Academy founder Alondra. Learn how to set up your profile, create a personal brand, and post content that attracts paying clients, not just likes. Includes exclusive notes and templates.
Real Industry Work Experience
Opportunities to gain hands-on experience through fashion shows, production companies, fashion colleges, modelling academies, and more.
Lifetime Access to Our Private Beauty Community (Via Our App)
Lifetime Access to Our Private Beauty Community (Via Our App)
Join our members-only community to connect with other artists, share opportunities, ask questions, and stay supported long after you graduate.
15+ Demonstration Videos
Access professionally filmed class demonstrations so you can revisit techniques and reinforce your learning at home.
Live Streaming Option
Live Streaming Option
Attend live from home if you’re unable to make it to class, so you never miss a session.
Course Modules & Written Guides
Seven detailed modules with step-by-step instructions and visuals to support your in-class learning.
What You'll Use In Class
In our makeup course, you’ll train with a wide range of professional brands and products - not a pre-selected kit. We believe real artists should understand why they’re using a product, not just how. You’ll learn to compare, test, and select the right formulas for every client and occasion, giving you the confidence to build your own professional kit with intention.
Instead of being handed a generic kit that limits your knowledge, you’ll graduate with the ability to walk into any makeup store and know exactly what to buy, why it works, and how to use it. That’s true professional education.
Students are only required to bring their own makeup brushes (feel free to bring what you already have or purchase from our professional range), along with a few disposable items such as cotton tips, face wipes, and sponges that you can pick up at your local pharmacy or supermarket, this short list will be provided upon enrolment.
Here are some of the brands you will see in our classroom.
Student Reviews & Results
Hear from our real makeup graduates who turned their passion into thriving beauty careers. Watch their stories to see how they built confidence, skill, and success through the Academy of Hair & Makeup.
Student Industry Awards
Our graduates are achieving real recognition within the industry for their skills and professionalism.
Graduate Career Highlights
Our graduates have gone on to achieve the following, in as little as three months after graduating with us:
- Booking out client calendars within three months of graduating
- Opening salons internationally (India, New Mexico, Lebanon)
- Working on Paris runway shows for L’Oréal
- Melbourne Fashion Festival
- Finalists for ABIA Weddings
- Forever New fashion shows
- Makeup artist roles with Channel 9, Channel 10, and SBS
Melbourne’s Highest Google-Reviewed
Hair & Makeup Academy
Hair & Makeup Academy
All reviews are from students who have completed training with us, reflecting real classroom experiences and outcomes.
Payment Options
Choose the payment method that suits you best. Whether you prefer to pay upfront or use one of our payment plans, you’ll be able to secure your seat and start your training with confidence.
Upfront
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Split
Payment Plan
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Pay a $500 deposit when you enrol online.
Pay 50% of your remaining balance on your first day
Pay the final 50% of your balance midway through your course.
No interest on your plan.
2.2% card fee applies to all non-cash payments.
Weekly Payments
Via EziDebit
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4-Class Money-Back Guarantee –
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Try It for Yourself
Join the first 4 classes and experience hands-on training. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll refund your tuition (excluding retail items purchased and transaction fees), all we ask is that you give it a genuine go. Seats are limited and we reserved a seat just for you, so refunds aren’t offered for simple change of mind before completing the first 4 classes. Click below to read the full terms and conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an accredited qualification to work as a Makeup Artist in Australia?
No. In Australia, it’s not a legal requirement to complete an accredited or nationally recognised course to work as a professional makeup artist, whether employed or running your own business. We intentionally don’t offer government-accredited training, as those courses are often more expensive ($6,000 - $16,000) and take 6–18 months to complete. If your goal is to work as a Bridal and Special Event Makeup Artist then undergoing a nationally recongnised course is not needed.
Our program focuses on practical skills and real industry preparation, providing a Certificate of Attainment that’s fully accepted for insurance, freelance work, and employment as a professional Makeup Artist across Australia.
How long is the course and what days are offered?
Our course runs for 10 classes in total. You can choose between weekday, weekend, or express options depending on your schedule. Seats are limited each intake.
Who is this course suited for?
This course is perfect for beginners or intermediate artists who want to master bridal and special event makeup. Whether you’re starting a new career or building your skills, it’s designed to get you working confidently with real clients.
Do I need an advanced or second course after this?
No. We’ve packed everything into this single course to prepare you for real work and clients. You can always return for advanced sessions later, but it’s not required to start your career.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your makeup brushes (yours or purchase from our professional range) and a few disposable items like cotton tips, wipes, and sponges. A complete list will be provided upon enrolment.
Do you include a pre-made kit?
No, and that’s intentional. We train you using multiple professional brands, so you can build your own kit based on your style, budget, and clients. Pre-packed kits limit your education and product knowledge.
What brands do you use in class?
We use top professional brands like CHANEL, MAC Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, NYX, Tarte, Mario Badescu, YSL and more. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of products so you can make informed kit choices.
Is live streaming available if I can’t attend a class?
Yes. If you’re sick or away, you can live stream your class and catch up on demonstrations remotely.
What class sizes do you run?
We keep classes small and personalised. Up to 6 students per teacher for maximum attention and support. For larger class sizes 2 qualified teachers will be available.
I’m not sure if I want to start a business or work as a professional Makeup Artist - can I still take the course?
Absolutely. Many students join simply to learn makeup skills for themselves or pursue freelance work casually. The business component is optional.
What’s the makeup artist course payment plan?
You can start with a $500 deposit, then choose how you’d like to pay the remaining balance.
Option 1: Split Payment Plan
Pay the remaining balance in two instalments, one on your first day of class and the second halfway through your course.
Option 2: Weekly Payments with Ezidebit
Prefer weekly payments? We can set you up with Ezidebit for simple, interest-free weekly instalments.
What is The Content Photoshoot Day and how will it help me as a student?
The Content Photoshoot Day is an exclusive professional photoshoot organised for our graduating students. We provide the professional models and photographer, and handle all the planning - you simply bring your artistry. It’s your opportunity to create high-quality, professional images that elevate your portfolio and social media presence. You’ll receive beautifully retouched photos of your work, ready to post online or showcase on your website. This experience helps you stand out, attract clients, and confidently launch your career as a professional makeup artist.
Do you accept international students?
Yes, international students are welcome. There are no restrictions or additional fees.
Is there an age requirement?
All ages are welcome, though the course is best suited for students aged 14 and over.
Ready to become a certified Makeup Artist?
Enrol today and take the first step toward building a profitable beauty career. Get started with just a $500 deposit using our flexible payment plans or pay upfront for peace of mind. Limited seats available — secure your spot now.
