Brushes & tools
Brush Family 12-Piece Set
R399
The Business of Makeup
Pricing, deposits, contracts, Instagram, bookings and building a brand that fills your diary.
BZ 260 School of Professional Artistry
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Study time
- About 4 weeks
- Access
- To be confirmed
- Award
- Certificate in Makeup Business
In development. This is an outline of a planned programme. Curriculum, fees and dates will be confirmed before enrolment opens. Join the list to hear first.
Overview
Talent gets you started; business keeps you booked. This short certificate covers the commercial side of being a makeup artist in South Africa, from your first price list to your first assistant.
What you will learn
- Set prices that cover your costs and value
- Take deposits and use simple contracts
- Grow on Instagram and Google
- Manage bookings and enquiries
Curriculum
5 modules, studied in order.
Pricing
Costing your time, kit and travel.
Bookings and deposits
Enquiry to confirmed booking.
Contracts and terms
Protecting yourself and your clients.
Social media
Content that books clients.
Growing a team
Assistants and freelancers.
Entry requirements
- Details to be confirmed
Recommended kit
For anyone starting the Professional Makeup Artist Diploma or a specialist certificate. The full kit costs about R1,461.49 from PHOERA.
Brushes & tools
Super Soft Makeup Sponge Blender
R34.99
Cheeks & glow
Correct & Contour Palette
R165
Base
Creamy Liquid Concealer
R90
Powder & setting
Loose Setting Powder
R99
Eyes & brows
Ultimate Eyeshadow x16 Palette
R239
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 210 | Bridal Makeup Specialist Consultations, trials, makeup that lasts from first look to last dance, and how to run a bridal business. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 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 |