
Makeup Artist Online
Dream big, blend bigger – start your makeup artist journey online now!

COURSE CONTENT
Our online makeup artist training includes all the techniques, looks, and trends you need for success in the beauty world. Look forward to over 13 hours of high-quality video material with 34 video tutorials, a detailed theory book, vivid presentations, practical worksheets, interactive mini-quizzes, and much more exciting content – everything you need for a successful career! Learn more...

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
- 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

SPECIALS
- On request with make-up kit / equipment worth over 1,800 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 in our agency pro artists
- Become part of our ProAcademy Family

TEST
The final exam is divided into two sections: In the theoretical part, you'll test your knowledge online with a multiple-choice test that demonstrates your grasp of the content. In the practical part, you'll style a predefined look and send us compelling images of your results via email. This ensures that you excel in both theory and practice!
Within a year, you have the flexibility to decide when to take your exam. Whether you take it after two months or after twelve months is entirely up to you. This freedom gives you the opportunity to study at your own pace and prepare optimally.

CERTIFICATES
- 5 globally recognized certificates:
- "Makeup artist"
- "Makeup Artist"
- Editorial Makeup Artist
- "Nude Makeup Artist"
- "Lip Artist"

MAKEUP KIT
A makeup kit can be booked upon request: The course fee includes an exclusive makeup kit that leaves nothing to be desired. Equipped with products from leading brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Inglot, Weleda, and pippaMint, you can perfect all the techniques and looks – and confidently tackle your first jobs right away.
The kit is worth over 1,800 euros and you can take a look at the contents 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 training can be funded by the Federal Employment Agency with a training voucher . Salons and companies can also use the employee qualification program to further train their employees in the field of makeup. Both the training costs and a portion of the salary are covered. This offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your team and expand your salon's offerings at no additional cost. Take advantage of this opportunity and inquire about funding options at your Federal Employment Agency!
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Do you want to become a makeup artist but want the flexibility to learn when and where you want? ProAcademy Online offers you the opportunity to complete your training entirely online – tailored to your lifestyle and at your own pace. As one of the world's leading schools for makeup artists and hair stylists, we now deliver our certified training digitally, directly to your home.
Your training, as flexible as you
With our online makeup artist training, you can learn whenever and wherever it suits you—whether on the weekend, on vacation, or in between. Our learning portal is available 24/7 and offers you access to high-quality learning materials and exclusive tutorial videos. Whether you work from home or on the go, ProAcademy Online adapts to your daily routine.
Personal exchange included
Do you have questions or want to talk shop with professionals? Then join our weekly video conferences or chat with our experienced trainers by phone or email. This will make your training even more personalized and interactive.
Recognized certificates for your success
Upon successful completion, you will receive five internationally recognized certificates :
- Make-up artist
- Make-up artist
- Editorial Make-up Artist
- Nude Make-up Artist
- Lip Artist
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a final photoshoot where you can create professional images for your portfolio. This shoot is optional but a great opportunity to showcase your skills.
A global offering – also available in English
Due to high demand, we now offer our online make-up artist course in English.
Start your career with ProAcademy Online
With ProAcademy Online, you'll not only become a makeup artist, but also part of a global community of beauty experts. Our certified online training opens doors to an exciting career in the beauty industry—regardless of location.
Join the ProAcademy Family. Together we go further and create magic.