You will learn:
- Sanitation and Infection Control
- Color Theory: Color Schemes, Terms, and Quality
- Basic Makeup Application and Blending Techniques
- Prep and Client Consultation
- Skin Type, Texture, Tones, and Undertones
- Selection: Primers, Foundation, Lipsticks, and Blushes
- Proper Workstation Setup and Cleanup
- Ergonomic Techniques for Makeup Artists
- How to Choose Proper Makeup Tools
- Eye and Brow Makeup Techniques
- Introduction to Airbrush Equipment and Makeup
- Bridal Makeup Techniques and Trends
- Corrective Camouflage Makeup
- Proper Application for Cat Eye, Wing Eye, and Smudge Liner
- Opportunities Available for Makeup Artists
Other Awesome Details:
A final practical exam is administered at the end of the course
Career Track
- Makeup Artist in a Salon or Spa Setting
- Bridal Makeup Artist
- Image Consultant
- Freelance Makeup Artist
- Makeup Artist for Cosmetic Companies
- Makeup Artist for Photographers
*Illinois does not recognize make-up artists or hair stylists. Professional Makeup Certification is available to licensed Estheticians and Cosmetologists.
*Per the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding and Nail Technology Act of 1985 you need to hold an active Illinois license as a cosmetologist to arrange, braid and/or dress hair (up-do’s) and you would need to hold either a cosmetology or esthetics license to offer make-up or eyelash services.
The Department has adopted rules to permit the issuance of citations for unlicensed practice and/or abetting unlicensed practice or any violation of sanitary rules which shall not exceed $500 per violation.
If you use the link listed below you will find our full Act and Rules, a list of schools and applications for licensure.
http://www.idfpr.com/profs/cosmo.asp
https://www.idfpr.com/profs/Esthetics.asp
