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Makeup Artistry & Nail Care

Master beauty techniques and trends to enhance confidence, creativity, and career potential.

Bestseller82,486 students

Created by Andrei Neagoie, Daniel Bourke

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry
  • Application Techniques
  • Bridal & Editorial Makeup Styles
  • Sanitation & Skin Prep
  • Nail Care & Artistry

Course Overview

Beauty is both an art and a profession. The Makeup Artistry & Nail Care course is a hands-on program that equips you with the techniques, tools, and business knowledge to thrive in the growing beauty industry. From flawless makeup application to creative nail design, this course blends technical skills with artistic expression. Whether your goal is to become a freelance makeup artist, beauty consultant, or salon owner, you’ll graduate ready to transform faces — and careers.


What You Will Learn

This course offers comprehensive training in facial beauty and nail aesthetics:

  1. Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry
  2. Understand face shapes, skin tones, and product types for natural and glam looks.
  3. Application Techniques
  4. Learn foundation blending, contouring, highlighting, eye makeup, brows, lips, and lashes.
  5. Bridal & Editorial Makeup Styles
  6. Create long-lasting looks for weddings, photoshoots, and events.
  7. Sanitation & Skin Prep
  8. Master hygiene practices, skin analysis, and pre-makeup care.
  9. Nail Care & Artistry
  10. Explore manicures, pedicures, nail shaping, polishing, and basic nail art.
  11. Color Theory in Beauty
  12. Apply color principles to enhance features and match client preferences.
  13. Beauty Business Basics
  14. Learn how to price your services, build client relationships, and promote your work.


Who This Course is For

Perfect for:

  1. Aspiring makeup artists and nail technicians
  2. Beauty enthusiasts exploring a new career
  3. Salon professionals seeking skill upgrades
  4. Freelancers and bridal specialists
  5. Anyone passionate about beauty and creativity


Hands-On Learning Experience

Practice your craft through step-by-step exercises and guided projects:

  1. Makeup Look Creation: Design day, evening, and bridal makeup looks
  2. Face Chart Practice: Plan looks and test color combinations
  3. Live Makeup Demos: Follow tutorials for skin, eyes, and lips
  4. Nail Art Practice Board: Apply techniques on practice hands or nail tips
  5. Client Simulation: Perform consultations and create beauty plans


Career Outcomes

Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to:

  1. Offer professional makeup and nail services
  2. Build a portfolio and attract paying clients
  3. Work in salons, bridal teams, fashion sets, or independently
  4. Pursue roles such as Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Beauty Consultant, or Beauty Entrepreneur


Tools & Concepts Covered

You’ll gain experience using:

  1. Professional makeup brushes and palettes
  2. Foundation, concealers, and primers
  3. Nail tools (cuticle pushers, files, buffers, polish kits)
  4. Face charts and lookbooks
  5. Photography techniques to capture your work


Beauty as a Career, Art as a Calling

Enroll in Makeup Artistry & Nail Care and start your journey toward becoming a confident, creative beauty professional.

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Makeup Artistry & Nail Care

Master beauty techniques and trends to enhance confidence, creativity, and career potential.

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry
  • Application Techniques
  • Bridal & Editorial Makeup Styles
  • Sanitation & Skin Prep
  • Nail Care & Artistry

Course Overview

Beauty is both an art and a profession. The Makeup Artistry & Nail Care course is a hands-on program that equips you with the techniques, tools, and business knowledge to thrive in the growing beauty industry. From flawless makeup application to creative nail design, this course blends technical skills with artistic expression. Whether your goal is to become a freelance makeup artist, beauty consultant, or salon owner, you’ll graduate ready to transform faces — and careers.


What You Will Learn

This course offers comprehensive training in facial beauty and nail aesthetics:

  1. Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry
  2. Understand face shapes, skin tones, and product types for natural and glam looks.
  3. Application Techniques
  4. Learn foundation blending, contouring, highlighting, eye makeup, brows, lips, and lashes.
  5. Bridal & Editorial Makeup Styles
  6. Create long-lasting looks for weddings, photoshoots, and events.
  7. Sanitation & Skin Prep
  8. Master hygiene practices, skin analysis, and pre-makeup care.
  9. Nail Care & Artistry
  10. Explore manicures, pedicures, nail shaping, polishing, and basic nail art.
  11. Color Theory in Beauty
  12. Apply color principles to enhance features and match client preferences.
  13. Beauty Business Basics
  14. Learn how to price your services, build client relationships, and promote your work.


Who This Course is For

Perfect for:

  1. Aspiring makeup artists and nail technicians
  2. Beauty enthusiasts exploring a new career
  3. Salon professionals seeking skill upgrades
  4. Freelancers and bridal specialists
  5. Anyone passionate about beauty and creativity


Hands-On Learning Experience

Practice your craft through step-by-step exercises and guided projects:

  1. Makeup Look Creation: Design day, evening, and bridal makeup looks
  2. Face Chart Practice: Plan looks and test color combinations
  3. Live Makeup Demos: Follow tutorials for skin, eyes, and lips
  4. Nail Art Practice Board: Apply techniques on practice hands or nail tips
  5. Client Simulation: Perform consultations and create beauty plans


Career Outcomes

Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to:

  1. Offer professional makeup and nail services
  2. Build a portfolio and attract paying clients
  3. Work in salons, bridal teams, fashion sets, or independently
  4. Pursue roles such as Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Beauty Consultant, or Beauty Entrepreneur


Tools & Concepts Covered

You’ll gain experience using:

  1. Professional makeup brushes and palettes
  2. Foundation, concealers, and primers
  3. Nail tools (cuticle pushers, files, buffers, polish kits)
  4. Face charts and lookbooks
  5. Photography techniques to capture your work


Beauty as a Career, Art as a Calling

Enroll in Makeup Artistry & Nail Care and start your journey toward becoming a confident, creative beauty professional.