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The Ultimate Online Makeup Course

Dreaming of turning your passion for makeup into a career—and getting paid to create flawless looks every day? You’re in the right place.

Our Makeup Masterclass takes you from beauty‑lover to confident professional in as little as 6–8 weeks, at a fraction of the cost of traditional beauty schools. It’s delivered 100 % online, with our qualified instructors on‑call 7 days a week to coach you through every lesson.

We ship you a complete pro kit—premium products, tools, and brushes—so you can practise and perfect each technique at home and be job‑ready the moment you graduate. Whether you’re aiming to work in a salon, freelance for weddings and events, or build your own brand, this course is your fastest route to earning real income from makeup.

Inside the Masterclass you’ll master everything from colour theory and skin prep to advanced contouring, bridal looks, false‑lash application, and photo‑ready finishes. (Grab the brochure for the full module breakdown.)

Wondering if online training can truly teach hands‑on skills? Try it risk‑free with our 30‑Day Money‑Back Guarantee. If it’s not for you, simply cancel within 30 days for a full refund—no questions asked, no hard feelings.

Ready to brush up on a new career? Let’s get started.

Where To Next?

Are you full of questions or not sure where to go to next to start your beauty journey? Get your questions answered or even get started below…

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Full Makeup Course Breakdown

Below is a closer look at every module you’ll work through in the Makeup Masterclass. Each module blends bite‑sized HD tutorials, real‑time instructor feedback via our mobile app, and practical assignments you’ll submit for critique. Finish all 21 and you’ll possess a studio‑ready skill‑set that lets you charge professional rates from day one.

Get oriented with our learning platform, mobile assessment app, and course roadmap. We’ll show you how to film and upload practice work, track your progress, and connect with instructors 7 days a week. You’ll also set career goals so we can personalise feedback as you advance.

Master salon OHS fundamentals and the gold‑standard hygiene protocols that keep you and your clients safe. You’ll learn correct disinfection, sterilisation, and product‑handling methods, plus how to set up a contamination‑free workspace—knowledge that builds client trust and avoids legal headaches.

Dive into skin structure, common skin types, and the Fitzpatrick scale. We’ll cover undertones in detail so you can colour‑match foundations and concealers like a pro, minimise flashback in photos, and create looks that enhance—not mask—natural complexion characteristics.

Recognise the difference between a treatable blemish and a contraindication that requires medical clearance or service modification. You’ll review real‑world case photos and practise consultation scripts that let you maintain professionalism while protecting client wellbeing.

Build bullet‑proof client files. We cover initial consultation questions, treatment‑plan design, before‑and‑after photography, consent forms, GDPR‑compliant data storage, and the types of documentation insurers ask for if you ever need to lodge a claim.

Take a guided tour of the professional kit we ship to you: foundations, pigments, setting products, disposables, and our curated brush collection. You’ll learn product chemistry basics, expiry management, and the fastest way to sanitise cream, liquid, and powder products between clients.

Whether you’re mobile, home‑based, or in a full salon, you’ll set up an ergonomic, hygiene‑zoned station. We cover optimal lighting for colour accuracy, how to transport kits safely, and quick‑change tips that let you flip a workspace between multiple clients without breaking stride.

Grasp primary, secondary, and tertiary colour relationships, plus warm‑cool‑neutral undertones. Then put theory into practice by neutralising discolouration, custom‑mixing foundations, and designing palettes that complement a client’s natural colouring and wardrobe.

Analyse eye‑sets, brow architecture, lip symmetry, and overall face shapes. You’ll then map liner angles, brow arches, blush placement, and lip contours that create balance, lift, and harmony—core artistry skills that set you apart from self‑taught competitors.

Move beyond YouTube trends into professional sculpting techniques. You’ll learn subtle daytime contouring, editorial‑style draping, and corrective shading for each major face shape, with a live demo you can follow brush‑stroke for brush‑stroke.

Translating concepts onto paper first sharpens your creative eye. You’ll sketch two complete looks on printable face charts (Neutral & Catwalk) and practise precision colour placement on silicon eye mannequins before you ever touch a live model.

From natural strip lashes to dramatic stacked sets, you’ll perfect application, blending, and removal. We also teach cluster and individual techniques for filling gaps in lash‑extension clients—an upsell that can add instant value to every appointment.

Long‑wear makeup starts with skin. Master tailored cleansing, exfoliation, toning, moisturising, SPF integration, and priming sequences for dry, oily, and combination complexions. We’ll also troubleshoot common prep mistakes that cause caking or separation.

Neutralise blue‑grey under‑eyes, redness, hyper‑pigmentation, and post‑acne marks across light, olive, and deep skins. You’ll practise product layering and learn when to correct with thin, sheer films versus targeted high‑coverage techniques.

Blend flawless foundations on fair and deep tones, match undertones in challenging lighting, and lock everything in with setting techniques that keep skin looking like skin—whether under HD cameras or dance‑floor heat.

Shape, tame, and fill brows using waxes, pencils, powders, and gels. You’ll correct asymmetry, create on‑trend laminated looks without a lamination kit, and learn hybrid tinting methods that keep colour true for weeks.

Develop muscle memory for powder‑smudged liners, pencil tight‑lines, graphic liquid wings, and water‑resistant gel techniques. We also tackle hooded‑eye hacks and liner placement that visually lifts mature lids.

Level up with advanced looks: crisp cut‑creases, seamless smokey eyes, halo blends, and statement Middle‑Eastern styles rich in pigment and drama. Perfect for bridal, editorial, and social content that turns heads.

Create barely‑there “your skin but better” finishes and fresh peachy event looks. We focus on speed, subtle radiance, and longevity—ideal for corporate shoots, daytime weddings, and natural‑light photography.

Shift gears into soft‑glam and full‑glam night styles. You’ll experiment with metallics, smouldering depths, and strategic highlight placement that catches bar and ballroom lighting. We also teach heat‑proof locking so the look lasts past midnight.

Learn the art of the quick change: convert a client’s daytime face to evening glamour in 15 minutes or less using minimal additional product—a must‑have skill for on‑site bridal parties, fashion shows, and VIP red‑carpet prep.

Career Opportunities:

You may already know what you’re going to do once you have gained your new Makeup Skills or you may be considering your options. Either way, here are a few ideas to get thinking about your new future.

All you need are the skills we provide in this course to do any of the following and more!

Work from Home

More and more people are now looking for the flexibility and freedom of working from home. Setting up and running your own home makeup or beauty business can be the perfect way to earn a great income while working your own hours.

Go Mobile

Makeup Services are ideal for a mobile operator and one of the original mobile beauty services. The products and equipment can be packed up into a case and taken with you easily. Going mobile provides freedom and saves on overheads.

Start a Salon

If you’re up for an adventure, then starting your own stand alone Salon may be for you. There are more upfront costs and commitments, but the rewards can be enormous for you and your family. Your first step is gaining the right skills!

Rent a Chair

A popular option that gives you the presence of a salon, without the setup cost. Many beauty salons have spare space and will rent out that space to help diversify their existing services. You can leverage their clients and be up and running in no time!

The Best Course Product Kits In The Industry

Get everything you need to learn advanced makeup skills and enough product to continue working once you have completed your course.

  • 1 x Makeup Remover
  • 1 x Primer
  • 1 x 12 Colour Corrector/Concealer Palette
  • 3 x Foundation
  • 1 x Highlighter, contour and blush palette
  • 3 x Setting Powder
  • 1 x Brow Soap
  • 3 x Brow Pencils
  • 1 x Liquid Eyeliner
  • 1 x Pencil Eyeliner
  • 1 x Eyeshadow Palette Book
  • 1 x Mascara Black
  • 1 x 12 colour Lipgloss palette
  • 3 x Lip Liner Pencil
  • 1 x Setting Spray
  • 1 x 28 piece Brush set in Case
  • 1 x Pack Blending Sponges
  • 1 x Brush Cleaning Spray
  • 1 x Eyelash Glue
  • 2 x 5 set Eyelash Trays
  • 1 x Eyelash Curler
  • 1 x Disposable Mascara Brush (50 pack)
  • 1 x Disposable Lip Brush (50 pack)
  • 1 x Brush Cleaning Mat
  • 1 x Palette & Spatula
  • 4 x Face Charts
  • 1 x Eye Mannequin

Our Students Succeed In Beauty

See some of our thousands of student success stories. Click on the videos below to hear from the students themselves about how our courses have changed their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the top questions we are asked every day.

Our online learning system is purpose-built for beauty training, so mastering makeup from home feels just like working side-by-side with an instructor. Each module combines HD step-by-step videos, downloadable face charts, and real-time assignments that walk you through every technique—from colour-correcting and contouring to flawless base and specialty eye looks.

When you practise, you’ll film or photograph your work and upload it through our mobile app. One of our qualified makeup educators then records personalised video feedback—pausing, zooming, and drawing directly on your images so you know exactly how to refine each brush-stroke.

Want to see how it works? Fill out the form above and we’ll send you a quick 5-minute demo video plus the full Makeup Masterclass brochure.

Absolutely. We offer several interest-free payment options and can tailor a plan around your budget—even if you’re bundling this Makeup Masterclass with other courses. Download the brochure above to see the standard plans, and one of our Student Enrolment Advisers will be in touch to help you choose (or customise) the schedule that works best for you.

As soon as you enrol, you’ll receive login details for our Student Portal. Inside you’ll find every module, HD tutorial video, printable face charts, and step-by-step manuals—all available for life. Whenever we release new lessons or update techniques, your portal automatically refreshes, so you can return for refresher training whenever you like. Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone and study at the pace and place that suits you.

Most students wrap up the course in about 6–8 weeks when they follow our suggested study schedule. But there’s no expiry date—you have lifetime access to every lesson, so you can slow the pace or pause whenever work, family, or other commitments pop up. Pick up right where you left off and graduate on a timeline that suits you.

The course guides you through the full spectrum of professional makeup artistry, including:

  • Skin prep & colour theory – matching undertones, neutralising discolouration, and choosing the right primers, bases, and setting products.
  • Flawless base application – foundation, concealer, and powder techniques for every skin type and tone.
  • Contouring & highlighting – sculpting and light-balancing for each face shape.
  • Brows & eyeliner – shaping, filling, and creating everything from soft definition to graphic wings.
  • Eye artistry – cut-crease, smokey, halo, and cultural glamour looks, plus precise placement of pigments and shimmers.
  • False-lash mastery – strip, cluster, individual, and gap-filling methods.
  • Day-to-evening transitions – building natural, bridal, soft-glam, and full-glam styles that last.
  • Client consultation & hygiene – record-keeping, sanitation, and safe workspace setup so you’re industry-ready from day one.

All techniques are taught through HD demos and hands-on assignments, giving you both the theory and the practical confidence to serve clients in any setting.

We have several package options that vary by kit size, mentorship level, and any add-on modules you might want. Flexible, interest-free payment plans are also available so you can start training right away. Download the brochure for a full price breakdown, and a Student Enrolment Adviser will give you a call to help you pick the package that fits your goals and budget.

Yes—most of our payment-plan packages include a fully stocked professional kit. Inside you’ll find everything you need to train and start taking paying clients: high-performance foundations and concealers, pro eyeshadow and blush palettes, colour-correctors, setting products, premium brush and sponge sets, disposables, false lashes, sanitising supplies, and more. Every item is salon-quality, so the kit doubles as your starter inventory when you launch your freelance or studio business.

On graduating you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion confirming your competency in professional makeup artistry and client safety practices. National Institute of Beauty is a government-accredited RTO (#46214) and offers both accredited and non-accredited programs; this course is a skills-based certificate designed to get you working fast.

For most locations, a certificate of completion is all that’s required to begin freelancing, working in a salon, or launching your own studio—but if you need an accredited pathway (or you’re unsure), simply chat with a Student Enrolment Adviser and we’ll guide you to the best option for your goals and local regulations.

No experience needed! The program is built for absolute beginners as well as self-taught artists who want formal technique and feedback. We start with fundamentals—skin prep, colour theory, product hygiene—and progress step-by-step to advanced skills like cut-creases, contouring, and bridal or editorial looks. By the end you’ll have the confidence and portfolio to work professionally, even if you’ve never held a foundation brush before enrolling.

The program is built around hands-on experience: nearly every lesson includes a practical exercise you’ll complete with the guidance of our makeup educators.

You’ll begin on face charts and mannequin eyes to nail brush control and colour placement, then progress to full looks on yourself before moving on to live models. Each time you finish an exercise, you’ll upload photos or video through our mobile app. A qualified makeup trainer reviews your work, pauses and annotates the footage, and gives clear, actionable feedback so you know exactly what to refine next.

Assessments follow strict industry standards, ensuring your techniques meet professional quality long before you take on paying clients. When you can consistently pass those assessments, you’ll be ready for the real-world makeup chair.

You’re covered by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If the course isn’t right for you—whether you simply change your mind or discover online study isn’t your style—just let us know within 30 days of enrolment. Return the unopened or lightly used product kit, and we’ll process a full refund. No hassles, no hard feelings.

No licence is required. Australia’s beauty industry is largely deregulated when it comes to standard makeup services, so you can freelance, work in a salon, or start your own studio without holding a government-issued credential.

That said, solid, up-to-date training sets you apart from hobbyists and helps with:

  • Insurance – most insurers want proof of competency before they’ll cover you.
  • Employment – salons and agencies prefer candidates who can show formal skills verification.
  • Local council compliance – some councils ask for evidence of hygiene training when you register a home or mobile business.

On graduation we issue a Certificate of Completion you can present for insurance, job applications, and any council registration paperwork, proving you meet professional standards for hygiene and technique.

Check out our Testimonials page—hundreds of students felt the same way at first, but their before-and-after photos prove how well the online format works. Remember, you’re protected by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so you can dive in risk-free and see for yourself.

Still on the fence? Book a free Makeup Course Consultation with one of our Student Enrolment Advisers. They’ll walk you through the learning platform, show you sample feedback videos, and answer any questions about getting started in professional makeup.

Completing the course opens up a range of options, from flexible side-hustles to full-time creative careers:

  • Home studio: Set up a small, low-overhead space and book local clients for makeovers, lessons, and special events.
  • Freelance/mobile: Travel to weddings, formals, corporate shoots, and red-carpet events—ideal if you value variety and premium rates.
  • Salon or spa: Join an established beauty salon, brow bar, or day spa and offer makeup as an add-on service alongside hair, lashes, or skin treatments.
  • Retail & cosmetic counters: Work for global makeup brands in department stores, earning commissions while building product expertise and a steady client base.
  • Editorial, fashion, film & TV: With a strong portfolio, move into runway shows, magazine shoots, advertising campaigns, or on-set production work.
  • Own your own studio or agency: Open a dedicated makeup lounge, rent chairs to other artists, or build a team to service large bridal parties and corporate events.
  • Content creation & brand partnerships: Use social media to teach, review products, or collaborate with beauty brands as an influencer or ambassador.

Not sure which path fits your goals? Our Student Enrolment Advisers can talk through each option and help you map out the best route for your situation and lifestyle.

Yes, it does! Aside from the technical skills, we also include our Business Builder Course that will show you what you need to do to set up your business and to get and grow your customer base.

Choosing our online makeup course means you can fit professional training neatly around your life instead of around a campus timetable. You log in whenever it suits you—early mornings, after the kids are in bed, or between freelance gigs—eliminating travel time entirely.

Every tutorial video, manual, and future update remains in your Student Portal for life, so you can revisit techniques or learn new trends any time you like.

Whenever you submit a practice look through the app, a qualified makeup educator records detailed, time-stamped feedback, giving you more personalised attention than you’d typically receive in a crowded classroom.

We also courier a full professional starter kit to your door, saving you the hassle and expense of sourcing products and letting you practise in the exact environment you’ll eventually work in.

Because we don’t carry the overheads of a physical campus, tuition is more affordable, and you can start taking bookings as soon as you pass your practical assessments—often well before a traditional in-person course would even finish.

Do you offer the course to international students?
Yes, we do. Our course is delivered online, so anyone from around the world can study conveniently with us. As long as you’re in a country with no strict licensing regulations for nail technicians, you can get our course. Talk to our Student Enrollment Advisers to know how you can begin your nail career with us.

Yes. Because the program is delivered entirely online, you can enrol from anywhere in the world and study at your own pace. Most countries don’t require a formal licence for standard makeup services, but if you’re unsure about local regulations, our Student Enrolment Advisers can walk you through what’s needed and help you map out the quickest path to launching your makeup career.

If you’re under 18 years old, we need your parents’ consent to let you study online with us.