10 Week IMA Foundation Course (Mondays) Deposit paid today

The ideal course for Beauty Therapists, Hair Stylists or those who wish to gain Continuing Professional Development hours (CPD)

Our IMA Foundation make-up courses take place each Monday and includes all the key skills in professional make-up artistry. It covers day, evening, special occasion and bridal looks plus classic techniques such as the smokey eye, winged eyeliner and contouring. It is suitable for beginners, those who have a general understanding of Make-up Artistry and wish to expand their knowledge, or gain the International Make-up Association (IMA) qualification. This fun, yet highly informative Monday course can lead you into the exciting world of make-up artistry such as freelance, bridal and retail. This IMA Foundation course is an ideal add-on for Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists who wish to add to their skill set. This course is the pre-requisite before taking a Creative Course and is the first module for the 8 Week IMA Diploma Course.

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

Vintage make-up

Bridal make-up

Application and blending of eye make-up

Application of eyeliners (liquid, cake, crayon and kohl)

Eyebrow shaping

The application of false eyelashes both individual & strip

Client consultation techniques

Building your make-up kit

Freelance business advice

Bridal Freelance

Retail

Photographic Makeover Studios

Beauty salons

Hair Salons

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

IMA lifelong registration

Examination Fee

IMA assessment book

Comprehensive IMA course notes

Beauty hygiene pack

A set of Pro Brushes