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City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup

Course overview

Hair and Media Makeup is all about creativity, style, and transforming looks for film, fashion, theatre, and photography.

This Level 2 course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to start your journey in a number of exciting roles.

If you’re drawn to Hair and Media Makeup, you probably enjoy experimenting with styles, creating new looks, and seeing the results of your work come to life.

On this course, you will learn how professional stylists and makeup artists deliver high-quality hair and makeup looks in salon and studio environments.

You’ll explore a wide range of techniques and treatments with practical sessions, client appointments, and creative projects.

As you develop your client care skills and build a portfolio of work, you will also showcase your creativity and progress and gain experiences that mean you’re ready for your next steps.

Course information

On the Level 2 Hair and Media Makeup course, you’ll develop the practical skills and confidence needed to work in the media, theatre, fashion, and photography industries.

Study with us and discover a wide range of professional techniques, while building the ability to create polished, high-quality hair and makeup looks for a variety of settings.

You’ll cover areas such as:
• Applying Make Up
• Photographic Make Up
• Eye treatments
• Body art
• Tanning
• Art of colouring hair
• Dressing hair
• Making and styling hair additions
• Creating an image
• Health and safety
• Working in beauty-related industries
• Client care and communication

You’ll also explore creative projects and client briefs, learning how to respond to different requirements and develop your own style.

Most of your practical experience will take place in our industry-standard salons and studios. These spaces give you genuine experience using professional equipment and products while working on real clients and creative projects.

Dedicated work experience opportunities will help you develop your skills further and give you valuable insight into the hair and makeup industry before you progress onto employment or further study.