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Today I wanted to talk about makeup classes!

I don't know about you but the most I have been taught about makeup has been all internet based. Yes, I own the odd makeup book and I have been learnt a few tricks from makeup artists on beauty counters. But my main source of knowledge comes from the internet.

Now the internet is amazing for learning about makeup... or should I sayYoutube is! With the likes of the Pixiwoo sister and Lisa Eldridge who are all very talented and offer such great videos. But surely a hands on makeup course can teach more due to being able to see techniques being applied in person and then trying them out yourself. Also of course I imagine it being very in depth, being taught about colour theory and how to achieve specific looks.

For me personally I would love to take a makeup course even though I don't have a desire to become a makeup artist, mainly so I could apply my own makeup perfectly (I still struggle with liquid eyeliner and contouring) and also so I could apply others makeup - something that is very hard to do well if you are only use to applying your own makeup I have found.

In particular, make up artist courses from The Session School can go a long way towards achieving that goal of looking fab. The school offers a huge range of courses and even a £30 taster class!

I would love to hear your thoughts on taking a makeup course for your own personal practice. Would you ever consider taking one?

Fee xo.

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Naomi · 661 weeks ago

This sounds really great! I'd love to take a makeup course, just to learn what is the best way to apply makeup to suit my face etc:) Nx
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Hayley · 661 weeks ago

I would love to take a course, mostly for my own benefit, as I love makeup looks I see but struggle to reproduce them and am on a never ending quest to find the perfect foundation and best way to cover up under eye dark circles!

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Ying · 661 weeks ago

This is a really good post. I learnt most of my make-up techniques from online and youtube beauty gurus and i have to admit that that was my only source of information. However, a couple of month earlier i went on an official make-up artist course which i feel is very different from applying make-up on myself and at ease in the comfort of my own home. I think experiencing the application of make-up in a professional manner is something different. Not only did i enjoy the process, it also gave me hands on experience and the qualifications :)

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Diane · 661 weeks ago

I would if I could but since I'm broke it's prolly a no for me for now that is :) Who knows maybe in the future. :)
Like you Fee I would love to find out how to properly contour my face. I still struggle up til now.My solution: You tube. I'm still searching for a helpful video which is easy to follow.

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@KnickersanNails · 661 weeks ago

I would love to take a course as it was something I wanted to do as akin, however I'd rather look to do a photography course!

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Alice · 661 weeks ago

I did the Pixiwoo makeup course and I can safely say it was the best week of my life!

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Clare · 661 weeks ago

I took one a few years ago, but I didn't learn anything new - it was really basic. Would love to do the Pixiwoo course though... I think if I was to do one again it would have to convince me it was going to teach me something new, but not at the level of a super duper professional.

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Sam · 661 weeks ago

I'm on the edge of taking an Illamasqua course. I'd absolutely love to do it, just finding the time and money! It's definitely on my bucket list though!

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Lu Maquiyonkis · 661 weeks ago

I had a 2 hour express class at a MAC counter and what I learnt there was all about the products, textures and that kind of things. But youtube is more useful to learn because you can watch once and again the techniques and you won't be that persistent with the makeup artists at the counter.

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Mary T · 661 weeks ago

Like you, I'd love to take a make-up course not to become a make-up artist or to do other people's but to improve on my own. Most of the things I have learnt have been from the internet from tutorial videos or blogs, but I think with it being more personal and one on one I'd pick up a lot more, plus there's the bonus of actually getting to experiment with different colours, textures, etc.

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@girlwithmakeup · 661 weeks ago

i went through a phase during my last year at uni where i decided i was gonna become a make up artist hah! i then realised i'm just not driven enough sadly, nor do i have the talent! so yeah that was kind of a write off. MUA courses are so ridiculously expensive. i was seeing ones for 3 grand... no ta!

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makeup products · 661 weeks ago

i will try this.i love it.

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Marina · 661 weeks ago

Youtube is great for learning how to apply every day make up, but in order to become a professional I think you would have to take a course because runway shows and fashion shoots have crazy make up going on that sadly we can't just learn off Youtube. I think it's worth the money though because it's a lifelong skill, and film, tv, theatre and fashion always need make up artists! x

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james228 66p · 613 weeks ago

if you're considering this as a profession I don't think it would hurt to spend a couple of cash... after all it will all be worth it,depending on your own talent.

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Alice · 661 weeks ago

I've just being speaking about this with my mum and how much I'd love to do one! x

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Lauren · 661 weeks ago

I've just finished a course with Louise Constad. It was incredible and one of the best decisions I've made in my life. The week was just mind blowing and at the end we had a photography session with someone who has snapped the likes of Rihanna and Jessie J. I took 6 months to choose my course because they are rarely cheap. I'd thoroughly recommend doing one to anyone who loves makeup and perhaps wants to make a career out of becoming an MUA. Great post.

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Teresa J. · 661 weeks ago

pienso que no basta tener un buen gusto para hacer un buen makeup,seguramente se necesitaran saber tecnicas y èsto se debe aprender anadando a lecciones de makeup.Teresa J.

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Gemma · 660 weeks ago

I'm 17 and I've actually started to consider makeup aritistry as a career, I'd really like to try a course like this to get a feel for what it's like to apply makeup on someone other than myself! I may actually do the taster session :) http://theredoneblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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james228 66p · 613 weeks ago

i adore this read... very refreshing and it gives such a new perspective.

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@mecharumathi · 606 weeks ago

Great career option for making name and fame.

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Sharon · 605 weeks ago

Im going to London school of beauty to do a two day course does anyone know how successful this is ?

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