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The Central School of Make Up

// 3 W E E K // Asian Bridal Make-up, Hair & Shoot - Deposit Only

£450.00 GBP


 

Course fee | £2250

Deposit | £450

Type | Full Time Course

Time | 3 Weeks

 

Unlock your potential in one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding sectors: Asian Bridal Hair and Makeup. This intensive three-week course is designed for aspiring makeup artists who want to master the intricate and luxurious techniques of Asian bridal beauty. Whether you're aiming to go freelance or work within the bridal industry, this course is your gateway to success.  When you complete this course you will also receive a qualification with the IMA, worldwide recognised certificate, access to pro-discounts (up to 40% with Nars, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury etc) and a range of images for your portfolio taken by professional photographer Garazi and an experienced Asian bridal 

From traditional red-and-gold bridal looks to more contemporary styles, this course equips you with the skills to create stunning, personalised transformations for every bride’s big day.

  • Advanced Asian Bridal Makeup Techniques: Learn how to create flawless, long-lasting looks, from radiant dewy skin to bold, dramatic eyes. Master the art of color blending, intricate eyeliner, and statement lips, all while ensuring the look remains timeless and elegant.

  • Traditional & Modern Bridal Hair Styling: From voluminous updos adorned with jewelry to sleek, modern styles, you’ll gain expertise in a wide range of hairstyles to suit every bridal preference. Special attention is given to hair texture, length, and cultural accessories.

  • Cultural Insight: Delve deep into the history and symbolism behind different bridal looks from various Asian cultures, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Afghan traditions. Understanding the cultural elements behind each style will help you connect with your clients and provide a more personalised service.

  • Hands-on Experience: Practice with real models to perfect your techniques in makeup application and hairstyling. You’ll also learn essential skills in client communication, ensuring you can build trust with brides and deliver exactly what they envision.

  • Kit Essentials & Product Knowledge: Discover the best products for achieving that flawless, long-lasting finish on brides. From waterproof foundations to smudge-proof eyeliners, you'll be taught how to select the right products for each skin type and occasion.

  • Business & Freelance Skills: Start your freelance bridal career with confidence. This course includes advice on service fees, marketing, contracts, branding, and building a portfolio that will attract your ideal clients.

Course Structure:

  • Week 1: Learn a range of looks, hygiene, and safety standards and working with different skin tones
  • Week 2: Advanced Bridal Makeup Application & Hair Styling techniques
  • Week 3: Traditional Bridal Hair & Makeup combined and shoot 

By the end of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to offer bespoke Asian bridal makeup and hair services, ready to start your own bridal business or work with top salons and bridal clients.

 

Additional Information

You will be invoiced the remaining balance of £1,800 14 days prior to your course start date.

To optimise your time fully on the course we recommend bringing a model or we can provide a model for £50. This will not be required every day. A model will be provided for the photo shoot at no extra charge. 

Please ensure that you read the Terms & Conditions and complete the booking form prior to paying your deposit.

To find out more about interest-free finance, please email info@centralschoolofmakeup.co.uk


Course dates and Timetable

Day of week

Times

Start

Finish

Monday - Friday





 

10.30am- 5.00pm





 

24/03/25





 

11/04/25 


 




Curriculum

Course Structure:

  • Week 1: Learn a range of looks, hygiene, and safety standards and working with different skin tones
  • Week 2: Advanced Bridal Makeup and cultural focus.  Application & Hair Styling techniques.
  • Week 3: Traditional Bridal Hair & Makeup combined, Final Assessment and Photo shoot 

Make-up

Tools of the trade & product knowledge

Cleansing procedures

Hygiene and safety

Skin analysis, face shapes and skin tones

Colour-correcting and concealing

Warming and cooling colours (the colour wheel)

Correct application and choice of foundation

Contouring & Highlighting

Achieving perfect lips

Day make-up techniques

Evening make-up techniques

Smokey eyes

Spotlight Eye

Soft Glam

Heavy Glam

Vintage make-up

Traditonal Bridal make-up

Application and blending of eye make-up

Application of eyeliners 

Eyebrow shaping

The application of false eyelashes both individual & strip

Client consultation techniques

Building your make-up kit

Freelance business advice

Hair

Hygiene and Safety

Structure of the hair

Use of equipment

Product training

Plaits – Three Strand and Fish Tail (Catwalk looks)

Sectioning

Basic Blow

Drying techniques

Advanced Blow Drying to create root lift and curl

Roller set and Root movement theory

Pin and Rag curl sets

*The course does not include hair cutting

or colouring 

Editorial

Pony Tails

Tonging / electrical curling, and different methods

Finishing of hair plus texturing

Twisting and pinning hair

Up-styling

Dressing of long hair – Chignon, French Pleat, Classic bun

Back combing/brushing

Correct use of hair pins

Finger Waves (Vintage techniques)Victory Rolls

On completion of this course you will be able to achieve the following:

On- trend Bridal Styles

Hair up for Fashion Shoots/ Catwalk Shows

Prom/Ball/Special Occasion/Red Carpet Hair Styles

Daytime and Evening Blow Dries

*The course does not include cutting or colouring

Career Opportunities

Freelance Bridal

Retail

Photographic Makeover Studios

Beauty salons

Hair Salons

Cosmetics companies, such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Lancôme or Chanel

Fashion Shoots/ Catwalk Shows

Prom Hair & Make-up

Special Occasion Hair up and Dressing

In salon hair up specialist

INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES:

IMA lifelong registration

Examination Fee

IMA Assessment Book

Comprehensive IMA Course Notes

Beauty Hygiene Pack

Shoot and Model for Day

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE BUT RECOMMENDED:

Hair Brush Set and Dolls Head

Some hair products

PPE Pack including a visor and disposables

Brush Set 

Colour Wheel 

Stainless Steel Pallet & Spatula

Lashes

ISOCLEAN Brush Cleaner 

Some of these are available to purchase from our store as a starter pack or individually in our shop

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