Why join our intensive 4 month Hair & Makeup course

Our next 4 month Hair & Makeup course was designed by our Principal , Christine Blundell, an Oscar & BAFTA winning Makeup designer.  Christine has made sure that your course Tutors are leading UK TV , Film & Theatre Makeup Artists and Designers, who are all actively working in the industry.  In addition, CB*MA only runs one Hair & Makeup course at any one time, with the maximum class size of 14 students, with each student receiving much needed care and attention from the course Tutor and the school.  After completion of their course, every CB*MA graduate is offered guaranteed onset experience on one of Christine’s latest projects.

What you will learn

The course will give you all the makeup and hairdressing skills you need to become a Makeup trainee, enabling you to pursue a career in TV, Film & Theatre industries.  No previous makeup and hairdressing experience is necessary, although some hairdressing skills can often give you an advantage at the beginning.  Please see below a list of Makeup and Hair modules you will be taught during the 16 weeks of the course, from Basic and Fashion make up, through Theatre and Wigs, Casualty and Prosthetics and many, many more.

How do I apply

To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.  Should you wish to visit us beforehand, please click here to arrange your Studio Tour or alternatively email us on cbma@cbmacademy.com or give us a call on 020 7485 4000.  In order to have a successful application, you must be at least 18 years old, with good command of English and a recognised student / UK viza, in case you come from a country that requires you to have one.

Included in the price is a professional kit as well as access to our stock of leading brand products such as MAC, Chanel and Illamasqua. All materials at the school are at your disposal, remember: this will be your home for the duration of the course.

Following a successful interview, a non-refundable deposit of £1,500 is required to secure your place. The remaining balance of £10,780 (incl. VAT) of the course fee must be settled at least 5 weeks before the course commencement date.

The full cost of the course is £12280 this includes the deposit of £1500 that you pay to secure your place.

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4 Month Hair & Makeup Course modules