
Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist Online
Become a makeup artist & hair stylist – flexible, creative and completely online!

COURSE CONTENT
Our online training to become a makeup artist and hair stylist will teach you all the essential techniques, trendy looks, and current trends you need for a successful career in the beauty industry. Get started now: 62 professional video tutorials, a comprehensive theory book, practical worksheets, and interactive mini quizzes await you – everything you need to take your knowledge to the next level! Learn more now!

THEORY & PRACTICE
- Industry apprenticeship
- Color and Skin Color Theory (MAC Cosmetics Standard)
- Care cosmetics / dermatology: skin analysis and product knowledge
- Decorative cosmetics: material and product knowledge
- Capturing anatomy and facial shapes
- Typology
- Brush knowledge / brush cleaning and care
- Perfect priming with different textures / Foundation & Concealer
- Optimize eye shapes with various techniques
- Eyeliner
- Lashes
- Eyebrow theory: various eyebrow techniques
- Lip techniques (beauty lips, 3D lips, nude lips, bold lips, glossy lips, corrections)
- various blush techniques
- Highlights & Shading / Shaping & Shading: Optimizing facial areas
- Contouring & strobing with various techniques and products
- Creating face charts
- Brush science
- Product customer
- Structure of the hair
- Styling tools (straighteners, crimping irons, heated rollers, hair dryers, curling irons, etc.)
- Lichens
- Blow-dry
- Updo
- Smooth
- Basic concepts of photography (close-up, beauty, etc.) / Collaboration with photographers
- Communication with customers / Set etiquette / Dos & Don'ts
- Starting a business: How do I become self-employed?/ What comes after makeup/hairstyling training?/ How do I write an invoice?/ What should I include in my kit?

TECHNIQUES & LOOKS
- Nude makeup
- Beauty makeup (classic / natural)
- Dark Smokey Eye
- Soft Smokey Eye
- Contouring & Strobing Looks
- Instagram makeup
- Cut Crease Technique
- Glass Skin / Glossy Skin
- Arabic-inspired makeup looks
- Eyeliner techniques
- Eyelash gluing (clusters, band)
- Editorial Make-Ups
- Make-ups for advertising photography
- Catwalk makeup
- Trendy makeup
- Evening make-up
- Red carpet makeup
- Grooming / Men's Makeup / Male Makeup
- Cover eyebrows
- Bridal make-up / bridal make-up
- Period makeup / Historical makeup (style of the 20s, 30s, 40s, ...)
- Makeup in diverse cultures
- Make-up for digital camera and analogue / HD techniques / techniques for film
- Classic and Editorial Banana (Hairstyling)
- Chignon
- Bridal Hair / Bridal Hairstyles
- Updos for various occasions
- Braided hairstyles (including fishbone, Dutch, French braid)
- Cornrows
- Big Hair
- Vintage Hairstyles
- Sleek Look
- Wet Hair
- Beach Waves
- water wave
- Afro-inspired looks
- Various hairdryer hairstyles
- Inserting wefts / hairpieces
- Editorial Looks

SPECIALS
- On request with make-up & hair kit / equipment worth over 2,800 euros
- Access to our digital training portal (video tutorials & Co) for 1 year
- 1 photo shoot (in Hamburg, Cologne, Karlsruhe, or Stuttgart) with internationally recognized photographers and agency models (optional, not relevant for the exam)
- Coaching via online conference (optional)
- 1:1 support via email or telephone / video call (optional)
- 5% discount on all further bookings at ProAcademy Online
- Exclusive purchasing conditions with our partners with up to 40% discount
- Virtual Shopping Day with 40% discount at MAC Cosmetics exclusively for all ProAcademy graduates including Q&A and personal consultation by MAC Artist
- Admission to our PRO Member group (placement of jobs and assistants)
- Become a Junior Make-up Artist & Hairstylist in our agency pro artists
- Become part of our ProAcademy Family

TEST
The final exam consists of two parts: In the theoretical part, you test your knowledge online with a multiple-choice test that shows how well you've internalized the content. In the practical part, you style a predefined look and email compelling images of your results to our exam team. This way, we ensure that you have mastered both theory and practice perfectly!
You can take up to a year to take your exam—whichever suits you best. Some take it after just a few weeks, while others take the entire time. This gives you the freedom to tailor the exam timing perfectly to your personal schedule.

CERTIFICATES
- 6 globally recognized certificates:
- "Makeup artist"
- "Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist"
- Editorial Makeup Artist
- "Nude Makeup Artist"
- "Lip Artist"
- Editorial Hair Stylist

MAKE-UP & HAIR KIT
Bookable with equipment: The course price includes a professional makeup and hairstyling kit, providing you with everything you need to practice top-level looks and techniques. With high-quality products from brands like MAC Cosmetics, ghd, Inglot, Weleda, pippaMint, and Babyliss, you'll be perfectly prepared to hit the ground running and successfully complete your first projects.
The kit is worth over 2,800 euros and you can take a look at the composition here:
YOUR BENEFITS

OUR STRENGTHS
CERTIFIED ACADEMY
CERTIFIED ACADEMY
Since 2010, we have stood for the highest quality as a certified educational provider and receive top marks in our audits year after year.
MODERN ONLINE PLATFORM
MODERN ONLINE PLATFORM
Our online training courses are based on a modern, user-friendly platform that offers you varied and interactive content – for an inspiring learning experience.
PERSONAL SUPPORT
PERSONAL SUPPORT
We're more than just an online school. If you have any questions, you have direct access to our team of trainers. You can reach us via email, video conference, or phone/video call.
COOPERATION PARTNERS
COOPERATION PARTNERS
We work exclusively with leading partners in the beauty industry and place great emphasis on high-quality equipment in our kits – for a professional learning experience right from the start.
AGENCY ADMISSION
AGENCY ADMISSION
Upon request, we accept our graduates as junior artists in our agency Pro Artist – the perfect start to your career.
EDUCATIONAL VOUCHERS
EDUCATIONAL VOUCHERS
Under certain conditions , the Employment Agency can finance this training with a training voucher . Salons and companies also have the opportunity to offer their employees further training in makeup and hairstyling as part of their employee qualification program . The training costs are fully covered—an ideal opportunity to strengthen the team and expand the salon's offerings without additional financial outlay. Participants' wages are also partially reimbursed. Contact the Employment Agency to learn more about funding opportunities and secure this support!
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Do you dream of becoming a makeup artist or hair stylist and are looking for a flexible, modern way to make your dream come true? ProAcademy Online offers the perfect solution! With our innovative online program, you combine professional training, practical knowledge, and time independence.
Your advantages with ProAcademy Online
- Flexible learning : Whether you're just starting out or looking to perfect your skills, our online courses are perfectly adaptable to your daily routine. Learn conveniently from anywhere, whenever you want!
- Practical content : Our experienced instructors will teach you all the techniques and trends from the world of makeup and hairstyling. You'll learn everything from the basics to the latest professional tricks.
- Certified qualifications : Upon successful completion, you will receive internationally recognized certificates – the perfect start to your career as a make-up artist & hair stylist!
- Exclusive learning platform : Our state-of-the-art online learning platform gives you access to videos, tutorials, and live sessions that will prepare you for your career.
- Community & Support : Become part of our ProAcademy community! Connect with other participants and receive support from our trainers.
Why become a makeup artist & hair stylist?
As a professional makeup artist and hair stylist, you have the opportunity to work creatively, make people happy, and work in exciting industries such as film, fashion, or events. The demand for experts in these fields is constantly growing—now is the perfect time to launch your career!
Start your career now with ProAcademy Online!
Seize your opportunity and become one of the best makeup artists and hairstylists. A dream career awaits you.
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