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Makeup Artistry Course – Create a Career You Love and Build Your Own Beauty Business

Imagine being your own boss, choosing your own hours, working with happy clients, and earning great income doing something creative and fun. Our Makeup Artistry Course makes this possible. This beginner-friendly course teaches you everything from natural looks to full glam and special effects. You will learn step-by-step skills that help you feel confident, work professionally, and start building your makeup business from day one. Many of our students now work as freelance makeup artists, run full home studios, or provide mobile beauty services for weddings, formals, and special events. With the right training and support, you can do the same. Your course also includes a full Professional Makeup Beauty Kit, so you can start practising straight away and take paid clients as soon as you’re ready. At HCPA, our expert team trains thousands of students across Australia. We guide you through every step, from learning your skills to starting your beauty business.

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Why This Course Helps You Start a Successful Makeup Business

Your kit includes everything you need to begin practising, building your portfolio, and taking your first clients. Items may include:

Designed for beginners – learn everything step by step.

Teaches skills clients will always pay for.

Comes with a full Makeup Beauty Kit so you can start working immediately.

Covers natural, glam, and advanced makeup so you can take all types of clients.

Real-world business training to help you earn income quickly.

HCPA’s expert team supports you with education and career advice.

Many graduates now work for themselves and enjoy flexible, creative careers.

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Your Professional Makeup Beauty Kit

Your kit includes everything you need to begin practising, building your portfolio, and taking your first clients. Items may include:

Foundations and concealers.

Blush, highlighter, and contour palettes.

Brushes, sponges, and professional tools.

Eyebrow products.

Lipsticks, liners, and glosses.

SFX products like latex and beginner prosthetics.

Sanitation tools and cleaning materials.

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Build the Makeup Artist Life You Dream About

Picture yourself:

Creating stunning makeup looks for clients on their big days.

Taking bookings for weddings, birthdays, and photoshoots.

Growing your Instagram with your work, reviews, and progress.

Working from home or travelling to clients.

Setting your own prices and building a steady income.

This course is your pathway to real opportunities, real confidence, and a real beauty career.

Course Outline

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1. The Fundamentals History of Makeup

Learn where makeup styles came from and how trends shape today’s looks.

2. Understanding Face and Eye Shapes

Learn simple ways to match makeup to each client’s features.

3. Skin Types and How to Work with Different Skin Tones

Understand how to work professionally with any skin type or colour.

4. Sanitation and Hygiene Proper Tool Sanitisation

Learn how to clean your kit and keep your tools safe.

5. Practical Makeup Application Planning Your Makeup Look

Learn how to plan your look before you begin.

6. Clean and Prep the Skin

Prepare the client’s skin for smooth, long-lasting results.

7. Mastering Foundation, Blush, and Contouring

Learn to create flawless base makeup and natural shaping.

8. Eyebrow Shaping and Eye Makeup Artistry

Create clean brows and beautiful eye looks for any style.

9. Lip Makeup Techniques

Master lip application from soft to bold.

10. Creating Beautiful Makeup Looks Daytime Makeup: Soft and Natural Looks

Perfect for work, school, and everyday events.

11. Makeup for Mature Skin: Ageless Beauty

Learn simple ways to create smooth, flattering makeup for mature clients.

12. Dramatic Eye Makeup: Smokey Eyes, Glitter, and More

Create bold, glamorous looks clients love.

13. Metallic Glam

Learn metallic makeup perfect for fashion looks, parties, and special occasions.

14. Advanced Makeup Techniques Special Effects Makeup

Learn simple SFX using latex, scratches, and creative effects.

15. Ageing with Latex and Creating Prosthetics

Perfect for work, school, and everyday events.

16. Zombie and Drag Makeup

Learn fun, expressive makeup looks step by step.

Business Essentials – Start Earning as a Makeup Artist

This course also teaches you how to build your beauty business, even if you have never run a business before.

You will learn how to:

  • Market yourself as a makeup artist.

  • Create your brand identity.

  • Build your client base.

  • Manage bookings and pricing.

  • Create a strong makeup portfolio.

  • Grow your social media.

  • Take paid bookings with confidence.

With the right skills and support from HCPA, you can build the beauty business you’ve always imagined.

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Industry Impact

We Believe in Making You an Industry Leader

$0 million

Australian makeup services market is valued annually

40-0%

client retention rates on properly structured makeup businesses

0%

of women aged 18-45 regularly use professional makeup services

Average makeup appointment value:

150-250

for full sets

80-120

for full sets

We've successfully facilitated over $2 billion in revenue generation for our innovative clients through our consulting, advisory, and execution services across multiple industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No prior experience is needed. This course is designed for complete beginners and teaches you everything step by step, from basic techniques to advanced special effects makeup.

Your kit includes foundations, concealers, brushes, sponges, professional tools, blush, highlighter, contour palettes, eyebrow products, lipsticks, liners, glosses, SFX products like latex, and sanitation tools. Everything you need to start practising and taking clients.

The course is self-paced, allowing you to learn around your schedule. Most students complete the course within a few weeks to a few months, depending on how much time they dedicate each week.

Yes, upon successful completion you will receive a certificate from HCPA that you can use to demonstrate your professional training to clients and employers.

Absolutely. The course includes business training that covers marketing, pricing, bookings, building your portfolio, and growing your social media presence. Many graduates start taking paid clients for weddings, formals, and special events soon after completing the course.

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