Blog, BTEC diploma in make-up & hair, Film make-up, Proper make-up training, TV make-up
Working as a make-up artist on a top TV drama is a dream job for many and we’re delighted when our students achieve their ambitions. Take, for example, Alanna Sadler, the junior make-up artist on BBC2’s MotherFatherSon, starring Richard Gere. Alanna...
Blog, BTEC diploma in make-up & hair, Film make-up, Proper make-up training, SFX and prosthetics, Theatrical make-up, TV make-up
Applying a bald cap is an important skill. It’s one our students learn as part of their special effects make-up training at Brushstroke. Harrie Sheppey is one of our 9 month ITEC students. This was her first time working with a bald cap and it turned out really...
Beauty and make-up, Blog, BTEC diploma in make-up & hair, Proper make-up training, Student blog
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...
Blog, BTEC diploma in make-up & hair, Interviews, Proper make-up training, Theatrical make-up, Working with wigs
Voilà Lola! What’s it like doing theatrical make-up and hair on a big, London musical? Here to give us some insight is Lorna Stimson, head of wigs for the west end show Kinky Boots currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre. Lorna studied at Brushstroke on the 9...
Blog, BTEC diploma in make-up & hair, Proper make-up training, School leavers
It’s that time of the year again – GCSE & A level results. Exciting and a relief for students who get what they hoped for, disappointing and worrying for those who don’t do so well. It’s worth remembering, though, that university...
