Today’s make-up artist has to be really versatile, especially to work in film, TV, stage and fashion. It’s not just being able to switch into sfx and different looks and authentic period make-up. Make-up artists are expected to be skilled with hair too....
Danielle Shepherd Brushstroke 2nd year student (2 Year Make-Up & Hair BTEC) Instagram Hi there, I’m Danielle, a student at Brushstroke make-up school. I’m in my 2nd year now and, together with my class, I’m working on a series of projects for my...
Broaden Your Skills as a Make-up Artist To stay competitive and relevant, make-up artists must continuously learn and adapt. Jo Chang emphasises the benefits of enrolling at Brushstroke, which offers up-to-date training from industry professionals who work as make-up...
Make-up artist Elizabeth Rita is famed for her work across music, TV, editorial and advertising. Since graduating from Brushstroke, she’s worked hard putting her skills and talents to good use. She’s now built a really good career as a make-up (and hair)...
Are you interested in beauty as a career option? Maybe you’re already working in a salon or doing some freelance work with your own clients. Perhaps you just want to change career and are exploring training opportunities. Great thinking. Beauty is a serious...
“I was turned down for a make-up job the other day because I can’t do men’s hair or trim a beard!” This is a statement made by a freelance make-up artist to our barbering tutor, Richard Jones, while they were working at a London TV studio...
Applying a bald cap is an important skill. It’s one our students learn as part of their special effects makeup training at Brushstroke. Harrie Sheppey is one of our 7 month ITEC students. This was her first time working with a bald cap and it turned out really...
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