Basic to Advance Makeup
A complete foundation program that takes you from skin preparation and colour theory to finished signature looks, with hairstyling, draping and portfolio photography built in.
Become a professionally trained makeup artist
Designed for: Beginners and career starters who want a strong professional foundation.
By the end,
you'll be able to
- Prepare and analyse skin before makeup
- Match foundation and correct uneven tone
- Create day, party, reception and signature looks
- Style buns, braids and curls
- Drape sarees and set lehenga dupattas
- Photograph your work for a portfolio
7 modules.
89 topics.
Skin is where every flawless look begins. Learn how skin works and how to prepare it for makeup.
- Skin science
- Skin analysis
- pH scale
- Skin types & conditions
- Skin care
- Precautions
- Layers of skin
- Functions of skin
- Surface preparation
- Pre-consultation with clients
- Dealing with uneven skin tone
- Overtone recognition
The professional foundation: hygiene, tools, facial structure, colour and correction.
- Professional grooming
- History & fundamentals of makeup
- Hygiene & sanitisation
- Station setup
- Makeup essentials
- Tools & product knowledge
- Facial anatomy
- Structure & face shape
- Colour theory & colour wheel
- Colour analysis
- Skin shade & undertone
- Correction & sculpting
- Eyebrow correction
- Shadow technique
- Blusher application
- Various makeup looks
- Makeup kit management
- Time management for artists
Industry-focused technique for flawless bases, expressive eyes and a finished, camera-ready face.
- Skin preparation
- Texture knowledge
- Base makeup
- Foundation selection
- Foundation matching
- Concealer selection
- Different eye looks
- Glitter application
- Lash technique
- Lens selection
- Lens application
- Eyebrow definition
- Lip structure
- Highlighting technique
- Aged skin makeup
- Client consultation
- Correction & coverage
- Nude makeup looks
Elegant and modern trends, bold defined looks and Grace Styling, our reception makeup with flawless blending and glowing finishes.
- Elegant + modern trend looks
- Bold Define looks
- Grace Styling: reception makeup
- Flawless blending
- Glowing skin finishes
- Modern glamorous styles
Hair science, products and tools, then the styles clients ask for most.
- Hair science
- Hair types
- Hair texture
- Pre-styling products
- During-styling products
- After-styling products
- Hair preparation for styling
- Holding factor
- Hairstyles & tools
- Crimping
- Ironing
- Curls with iron
- Curls with tong
- Straight blow-dry
- Bubble braid
- 3 different buns
- 2 Indo-western hairstyles
Saree, dupatta and lehenga draping, pinned to last through the whole event.
- Saree draping basics
- Bridal saree draping
- Modern saree styling
- Dupatta draping styles
- Lehenga dupatta setting
- Pinning & fixing technique
- Quick draping methods
- Indo-western draping
- Different dupatta draping styles
- Bridal veil setting
Capture your work beautifully and start building your professional profile.
- Light placement
- Picture angles
- Portfolio building
- Social media handling
- Makeup photography basics
- Photo editing
- Content selection & scripting
- Profile setup
Practical,
from day one.
Demonstrate
Your trainer demonstrates each technique step by step, explaining the why behind it.
Practise
Guided practice with close correction, then practical work on live models.
Certify
Complete your course and receive your Studio A1 IBA certificate, with career guidance after.
Do I need any prior experience?
No. This program starts from the fundamentals of skin, tools and colour, and builds step by step to finished looks.
Will I practise on real people?
Yes. Practical, hands-on training on live models is part of how every Studio A1 program is taught.
What are the fees and batch timings?
Fees, duration and upcoming batch dates are shared during your counselling session, along with any current offers.
Can I upgrade to the Masters program later?
Speak to your counsellor. The Masters in Makeup Artistry covers everything here plus advanced bridal, airbrush, fantasy, prosthetics and business.
Start your A1 journey
Book a free counselling session for Basic to Advance Makeup. We'll share the fee, duration and the next batch dates.