Certificate III in Makeup: Hairstyling Pathway

Master the essential makeup & hairstyling techniques
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Course code: SHB30221

Certificate III in Makeup: Hairstyling Pathway teaches makeup application and hairstyling for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

Certificate III in Makeup Hairstyling Pathway

First, you will learn about product knowledge and kit building, the artists skin guide, foundations, colour theory, selections of the best makeup products, achieving glowy and fresh skin, natural contouring and highlighting, alluring eyes and luscious lips.

How to prepare for the makeup service with professional consultations with the application of Individual and full bar lashes.

Techniques and applications you will learn are; everyday makeup, specialty makeup, special events, the faces of fashion; timeless looks and seasonal trends, creative direction and collaboration, creating the look for showtime, fashion photography, airbrush makeup, all about lashes, makeup for men, makeup for teens, makeup for aging skin, camouflage and corrective makeup techniques, creative avant-garde makeup and fantasy makeup.

All with high end industry knowledge in preparing your makeup work area, pre and post service procedures, scheduling your next appointments, thanking your client and end of day procedures.

We will start from a variety of classic makeup looks, and slowly transform into full faces of Red Carpet makeups using high definition, airbrush and creative techniques. Working with a range or creative designs from the Cat Eye, the Red Lip, Smoky Eye, the White Tightline, the Airbrush No-Makeup Makeup with Glowing Skin and the Natural Eye and to more lavish and artist eye designs and contours.

The second part of the course shows you the techniques of hairstyling with its focus on blow-drying, using a variety of tools and thermal styling techniques: discovering a complete collection of different types, style trends, from creating curls, waves and volume, to the straight and smooth focusing on editorial and event styling.

You will discover how to straighten hair using brush techniques and thermal tools alongside curling and texturizing hair, setting hair, using rollers and designing and applying hair up. Most importantly we will touch base on healthy hair care with a low impact on the environment.

You will also learn the elements of hair design, volumizing, straightening, smoothing and texturizing products. Towards the end we will show you the secrets to scheduling and providing professional and successful client consultation and how to create a master hair service plan.

Styling focuses will be on front cover and event trends and techniques. Transforming hair from wet to styled – straight, transforming hair from wet to styled – face frame, transforming hair from wet to styled – round brush, smooth with movement, smooth, flipped ends, beach waves, glossy waves, half up curls, messy half top knots, root lift waves, mermaid waves, Hollywood glam, bouncy curls, 24 hour curls, styling with bangs, undone waves, full bodied volume with rise, slicked backs, styling with a variation of hot tools, deep waves, voluminous curls, the famous butterfly and event up styling.

Course details

Pathway options

Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)

Lash and Brow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)

Nail Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Nail Technology
(SHB30321)

Beautician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)

Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(SHB30416)

Barber
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Barbering
(SHB30516)

Why study at Colour Cosmetica Academy?

Over the last 25+ years, we’ve worked with some of the most respected experts in the fashion industry and over thousands of creative professionals from over 10 different countries.

We lead in beauty, hairdressing, barbering, makeup, and style education, celebrating diversity and innovation. Our programs equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and success in dynamic careers.

Join the new breed of creatives

You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia.

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