Training and qualifications:All Make-up and Hair Artists should have achieved

at least a Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent in Media Make-up, and

a level 2-3 NVQ in Hairdressing or the equivalent of two years’ experience. As it

is essential that all Make-up and Hair Artists keep up to date with new

methods and materials further qualifications and additional skills may be

acquired by attending specialist, industry approved short courses. Experience

of working in a salon, theatre, or wig makers is also advantageous. At all

levels, personality and the right attitude are extremely important. A full EU

driving licence is essential. Key Skills include:Hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving, straightening,

non permanent colouring, setting, applying extensions, braiding, shaving; wig

setting and dressing; and applying, dressing and applying facial hair;

•make-up skills including: straight corrective; ageing face, hands and neck;

contouring effects; and some specialised techniques such as creating tattoos

and body-painting;

•effective communication and diplomacy skills;

•excellent organisational skills;

•good presentation skills;

•ability to work effectively as part of a team;

•ability to work under pressure to external and departmental deadlines;

•knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation

and procedures.

The UK's Leading School For Professional Make-up Courses ... Delamar

Academy.Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, London. Studying professional make-up

courses at a top make-up school like Delamar Academy immediately gets your

career off to the best possible start. We are the only make-up school in the UK

to have trained the winners of 2 Academy Awards, 2 BAFTAs, an International

Indian Film Academy Award, 2 Emmy Awards, and a Fashion Finest Award.

Make-up designer

A local course to take is situated in Bournemouth. This course is taken at the

Bournemouth arts university. This is a 3 year course that provides work

placements at the end of the first year and a range of trips throughout the

course.

http://aub.ac.uk/all/full-time/undergraduate/ba/ba-make-up-for-media-

performance/