Base
Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
R149
Bridal Makeup Specialist
Consultations, trials, makeup that lasts from first look to last dance, and how to run a bridal business.
PA 210 School of Professional Artistry
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with assessed practical work
- Study time
- About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours
- Access
- 12 months of access
- Award
- Certificate in Bridal Makeup
Overview
Bridal work is the backbone of most makeup artists' income in South Africa. This certificate teaches the complete bridal service as Brandon runs it: the enquiry, the trial, the morning of the wedding and the follow-up.
It is suitable for working artists adding bridal to their services, and for diploma students who want to specialise early.
What you will learn
- Run a bridal consultation and trial with confidence
- Build makeup that survives heat, tears and a twelve-hour day
- Create soft, classic and full-glam bridal looks for every skin tone
- Plan timings for a bride and bridal party
- Photograph well under flash and natural light
- Quote, take deposits and handle contracts
Curriculum
7 modules, studied in order.
The bridal consultation
Reading the brief, references, and setting expectations.
The trial
Testing products, adjusting the look and recording it for the day.
Skin for longevity
Prep, primers, layering and setting for long days.
Soft, classic and glam bridal looks
Three signature looks, demonstrated on different skin tones.
The bridal party
Workflow, timings and managing a team on the morning.
Camera and flash
Avoiding flashback and making makeup read in photographs.
The business of bridal
Pricing, travel fees, deposits, contracts and reviews.
Assessment and award
Submit three complete bridal looks (soft, classic and glam) with before-and-after photographs and a short consultation video. Each is marked with written feedback. The certificate is awarded when all three pass.
Awarded: Certificate in Bridal Makeup.
Entry requirements
- Basic makeup application skills, or completion of the diploma's first five modules
- A practice model
- A camera or smartphone
Recommended kit
Long-wear, photo-safe products for the Bridal Makeup Specialist certificate (PA 210). The full kit costs about R1,434 from PHOERA.
Base
JU Quillage Foundation
R225
Base
Creamy Liquid Concealer
R90
Powder & setting
HD Finishing Pressed Powder
R99
Cheeks & glow
Radiant Matte Powder Blush
R159
Cheeks & glow
Illuminator Shimmer Cream Highlighter
R129
Questions about this programme
Is this included in the diploma?
Yes. Students on the Professional and Deluxe diploma packages receive this certificate as part of their programme.
Will I learn hair?
No. This certificate covers bridal makeup only.
Related programmes
Continue your training or combine programmes. Diploma students on the Professional and Deluxe packages receive both specialist certificates.
| Code | Programme | School | Study time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA 301 | Professional Makeup Artist Diploma The complete professional training, from hygiene and skin science to bridal, editorial and running your own makeup business. |
Professional | About 6 months, roughly 120 study hours | From R9,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| PA 220 | Editorial, Fashion and Shoot Makeup Makeup for the camera: working to a brief, lighting, HD skin, graphic eyes and building a portfolio. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| MC 201 | The Editorial Glam Masterclass Brandon Walt's full editorial glam, filmed start to finish. Watch tonight, keep it for life. |
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