About the Pro Makeup Course
Our Focus is on Teaching, not Selling Products
This professionally designed intensive course will provide you with a solid foundation from which to build your confidence and skills. The focus of this course is to teach and practice various fundamental techniques until you’re precision perfect. We will also explore ways in which to develop more abstract makeup looks, which will allow you expand your abilities and bring your creativity to another level.
- Eyebrow shaping
- Hygiene
- Correcting & blending
- Highlighting and contouring
- Refine blending
- Color correcting
- Color theory and color wheel
- Skin tone confidence
- Tools of the trade
- Aspects of fashion & beauty
- Analyze editorial/fashion trends
- Product knowledge
- Professional & business
The course currently consists of 15 Chapters, 150 Lessons, and contains approximately12 hours of video content.
Most of the Chapters include an assignment section which must be completed and demonstrate proficiency in the techniques taught in that Chapter.
We provide you with quick and responsive support.
This a Certificate course which will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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Pro Makeup Course Curriculum
Chapter 1
Welcome
We're excited to welcome you to the Palette7 Classroom. This Chapter includes info for getting started with the course (products, tools, discounts, what you will need, etc.). It's quick but very helpful.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Greetings from Palette7 (text)
2. Build Your Kit - Discounts (pdf)
3. Master Makeup Product List (pdf)
4. Products Needed for Each Chapter (pdf)
Chapter 2
Brushes & Tools
Your brushes and tools can make a huge difference in how your makeup looks. Holding your brushes properly can dramatically improve your technique and application. This shows in the end result. Blending is easier and your makeup will have a smoother and more attractive look.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Powder Brushes (video)
2. Foundation Brushes (video)
3. Concealer Brushes (video)
4. Shadow Brushes (video)
5. Liner & Mascara (video)
6. Liner & Mascara Brushes (video)
7. Some Extras (video)
8. The ABC's of Brushes (pdf)
Chapter 3
Sanitation & Cleaning
One of the most important classes. It's sounds simple enough but there's a right way and a wrong way to sanitize and clean. This Chapter will teach you the right way.
Included in this Chapter:
1. The Hands, The Product, The Tools (video)
Chapter 4
Color Theory
Your brushes and tools can make a huge difference in how your makeup looks. Holding your brushes properly can dramatically improve your technique and application. This shows in the end result. Blending is easier and your makeup will have a smoother and more attractive look.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Lecture - Part 1 (video)
2. Lecture - Part 2 (video)
3. Color Wheel (video)
4. Mixing Foundation - Part 1 (video)
5. Mixing Foundation - Part 2 (video)
6. Color Theory Guide (pdf)
7. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 5
Smokey Eyes I
This is a very popular look! Smokey Eyes is a technique and doesn't refer to a grouping of colors. It's very dramatic! This version of Smokey Eyes is quite colorful!
Included in this Chapter:
1. Preparation (video)
2. Foundation (video)
3. Contouring Face (video)
4. Setting Foundation (video)
5. Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
6. Contouring Eyes (video)
7. Shadow (video)
8. Blush, Bronzer & Highlighter (video)
9. Lashes (video)
10. Lips (video)
11. Smokey Eyes I Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 6
Smokey Eyes II
Smokey Eye II has a more dramatic effect ... perfect for a night on the town. The technique involved is different, which makes it easier for the artist to build up color.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Foundation (video)
2. Contouring (video)
3. Setting Foundation (video)
4. Primer - Brows (video)
5. Eye Contouring (video)
6. Eye Shadow (video)
7. Lashes (video)
8. Blush - Highlighter (video)
9. Lips (video)
10. Mascara (video)
11. Smokey Eyes II Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 7
Cut Crease
This is also a very popular technique which uses contrasting eye shadow colors in the crease of the eye to create a sharp and defined look. This look enhances the crease which makes the eyes look bigger. It can also create the optical illusion of having a defined crease.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Foundation (video)
2. Concealer & Contouring (video)
3. Setting Foundation & Powder Contouring (video)
4. Eye Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
5. Eye Contouring (video)
6. Eye Shadow (video)
7. Lashes (video)
8. Highlighter (video)
9. Lips (video)
10. Mascara (video)
11. Cut Crease Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 8
Soft Cut Crease with Wings
A more modern version of the Cut Crease. This makeup is fun! A very popular technique which also uses contrasting eye shadow colors in the crease of the eye to create a sharp, defined look. But this one has a twist - Wings! It's perfect for prom.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Foundation (video)
2. Concealer & Contouring (video)
3. Setting Foundation & Powder Contouring (video)
4. Eye Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
5. Eye Contouring (video)
6. Eye Shadow (video)
7. Lashes (video)
8. Highlighter (video)
9. Lips (video)
10. Mascara (video)
11. Soft Cut Crease with Wings Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 9
Triangle Technique
The Triangle is a universal look which works well on anyone, but especially on people with smaller eyes or have a downward angle as it lifts the eyes up. The Triangle Technique focuses on the brow, inner corner of the eye, and the outer corner of the eyelid. When in doubt, this is the perfect look to create.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Preparation (video)
2. Foundation & Concealer (video)
3. Contouring (video)
4. Setting Foundation (video)
5. Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
6. Eye Contouring (video)
7. Shadow 1 (video)
8. Shadow 2 (video)
9. Lashes (video)
10. Cheeks (video)
11. Mascara (video)
12. Lips (video)
13. Triangle Technique Notes (pdf)
14. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 10
Day Bridal Makeup
The purpose of daytime makeup is to highlight the bride's features and give her a fresh look. It doesn't use heavy makeup. When doing bridal makeup, there are many things to consider. The colors surrounding your bride, what she is wearing, what is the theme of her, what time of the day her wedding is, etc. It's important to consider these so that you can control the intensity of the makeup.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Correction, Contouring, Foundation, Concealing (video)
2. Setting Foundation (video)
3. Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
4. Eye Contouring (video)
5. Eye Shadow & Brightener (video)
6. Lashes (video)
7. Mascara (video)
8. Lips (video)
9. Blush & Highlighter (video)
10. Day Bridal Makeup Notes (pdf)
11. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 11
Evening Bridal Makeup
While day bridal calls for lighter makeup, evening bridal requires a heavier eye makeup, and darker colors. The intensity of the makeup depends upon your bride's wishes and style.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Foundation, Concealer, Contouring, Setting (video)
2. Shadow Primer & Brows (video)
3. Contouring Cut Crease (video)
4. Shadow (video)
5. Eye Liner & Brightener (video)
6. Lashes (video)
7. Blush, Highlighter, Contouring (video)
8. Lips (video)
9. Bronzer (video)
10. Mascara (video)
11. Evening Bridal Makeup Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 12
Makeup for Men
YES, men do wear makeup! The secret, however, is to make it subtle. This makeup is used for men who wish to have photos taken for business, news reporters, or those just looking for a natural look. It's a realistic looking makeup so it needs to look like there's no makeup at all.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Preparation & Foundation (video)
2. Bronzer (video)
3. Setting Powder (video)
4. Brows (video)
5. Lashes (video)
6. Lips (video)
7. Powder Foundation (video)
8. Makeup for Men Notes (pdf)
9. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 13
Editorial/Creative
This is a taste of creative makeup. Editorial makeup isn't an everyday look but is used for magazine photos, film, catwalks, etc. Creative makeup looks can range from understated to eye popping fantasy. The artist can be a little more daring with color and unleash their creativity.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Foundation (video)
2. Concealer (video)
3. Bronzer (video)
4. Setting Powder (video)
5. The Design (video)
6. Sharpen the Design Lines (video)
7. Highlighter (video)
8. Lashes (video)
9. Lips (video)
10. Mascara & Finishing Touches (video)
11. Editorial/Creative Notes (pdf)
12. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 14
Makeup for Mature Women
A woman's looks change as she grows older, as does the way she should wear her makeup. This course will teach you how to address all those little changes, mature skin, puffiness, dryness, discoloration, etc. This is one of the most in demand makeup looks. It's very Important to perfect the complexion. Less is more with this makeup so as to give a more youthful look.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Preparation & Foundation (video)
2. Blush (video)
3. Setting Powder (video)
4. Powder Contouring (video)
5. Brows & Eye Shadow Primer (video)
6. Eye Shadow (video)
7. Lashes & Liner (video)
8. Highlighter & Blush (video)
9. Lips (video)
10. Makeup for Mature Women Notes (pdf)
11. Assignment (upload)
Chapter 15
Natural Look
The "no makeup at all" look, it appears simple to do but it really isn't. But It's one of the most requested looks. The amount of makeup that's used is about the same as the other looks, but the application is different. The goal is minimize the appearance of makeup while keeping it balanced.
Included in this Chapter:
1. Preparation & Foundation (video)
2. Concealer (video)
3. Setting Powder (video)
4. Contouring (video)
5. Brows & Primer (video)
6. Eye Shadow (video)
7. Lashes & Blush (video)
8. Lips (video)
9. Natural Look Notes (pdf)
10. Assignment (upload)