Looking for expert-led makeup courses in London, UK? At CBM Academy, we offer a range of professional makeup artist courses, including special effects, advanced makeup techniques, and training for film, TV, and theatre, designed to elevate your skills. Learn from the UK’s top makeup tutors and gain the expertise needed to succeed. With course fees and start dates clearly mentioned on the course pages, you’ll have all the details needed to start your journey with confidence. Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready to excel in the competitive makeup industry. Join CBM Academy today and start your path to becoming a top professional makeup artist.
Kickstart your career in the makeup industry with London’s top-rated film and TV courses, featuring expert-led training in special effects, character creation, and professional techniques for success.
Our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course for Film, TV and Theater offers comprehensive makeup training in London, UK. This program covers essential skills, including complete makeup application, hair styling, and SFX makeup techniques. This Professional Makeup Artist Course is taught by industry-recognized tutors, many of whom are Oscar, BAFTA, or Emmy winners and nominees.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
🕒 16 Week
Advance your skills in the Period Wig Styling and Period Makeup Course. These expert-led programs teach historical styling techniques and wig-making to industry standards. Our Graduates work on major productions like Bridgerton, The Crown, Napoleon, and Cruella.
Start Date: 15th September 2025
🕒 5 Week
Our Special Effects(SFX) Makeup Course provides expert casualty and prosthetics makeup training. Learn how to create cuts, bruises, burns, mould-making, sculpting and applying prosthetic pieces. Taught by Top SFX makeup artists in the UK, this special effects makeup artist course in London equips you with the skills to excel in special effects artistry for Film, TV, and Theatre.
Start Date: 20th October 2025
🕒 4 Week
Ready to learn makeup in a short time? CBM Academy offers short-term makeup courses in London for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, our fast-track makeup classes are designed to help you enhance your skills quickly and effectively.
Join our Textured Hair course to master the art of styling, braiding, and caring for Afro-Textured hair. This course focuses on essential techniques for managing and enhancing afro hair, emphasising Afro Hairstyles for Film and TV. Gain the skills to confidently work with afro hair in the makeup industry and elevate your expertise with Afro Academy’s specialized makeup training.
Start Date: 28th July 2025
🕒 1 Week
Our intensive 1-week barbering course in London, UK, covers essential skills like clipper handling, male grooming, and period styling. Gain hands-on experience with a barbering kit and products, preparing you for grooming needs on set. This training is designed to help you maintain continuity in Film & TV productions, making you a valuable asset to any team.
Start Date: 21st July 2025
🕒 1 Week
Master essential makeup techniques with our Media Hair and Makeup Course, covering Media and Period Makeup. These foundational skills are key to a career in film, TV, fashion, beauty, and theatre. Build a solid foundation in makeup artistry at our Media Makeup Academy.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Experience CB*MA’s one-day makeup course in London, which is the perfect introduction to film, television, and theatre makeup. Learn essential casualty makeup techniques like cuts and bruises, crucial for film and TV. Taught by award-winning Makeup Designer Stephanie Smith. Discover if our flagship 4-month Film & TV Hair, Makeup & SFX Course is right for you.
Start Date: Sat 26th July 2025
🕒 1 Day
Our 1-week Casualty Makeup Course offers hands-on training in creating realistic cuts, bruises, scars, tattoo covering, and more. Taught by leading UK tutors and an Oscar & BAFTA-winning principal, this course provides essential casualty makeup skills for aspiring artists in the film and television industry.
Start Date: 20th October 2025
🕒 1 Week
The Facial Hair Skills Course offers expert training in creating realistic facial hair for film, TV, and theatre. Students learn techniques like shaping beards and moustaches, applying adhesives, and styling with tonging and blocking, preparing them for period-accurate and creative designs. Taught by industry professionals, it’s ideal for aspiring makeup artists in various production settings.
Start Date: 17th Nov 2025
🕒 1 Week
The Christine Blundell Makeup Academy is run by an Oscar & BAFTA-winning makeup designer actively working in the industry.
We offer limitless post-graduate care until you thrive as a makeup artist.
As UK’s premier makeup school, CBMA provides industry-acknowledged tutors currently work as professional Film, TV and theatre Hair & Makeup Designers and Artists and many of them are Oscar, BAFTA or Emmy winners or nominees.
150+ five-star Google reviews make us London’s top makeup academy. Perfect your skills in an inspiring and supportive learning environment.
Join makeup classes in London with only 16 students per class for personalized, hands-on learning.
Only Our makeup school provides fantastic networking opportunities to jumpstart your career—imagine starting as a Makeup Trainee on productions like “BeetleJuice!”
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Christine Blundell Makeup Academy London
If you’re unsure about committing to our Advanced 4-month Hair, Makeup & SFX Course, try our One-Day Taster Makeup Course. This hands-on experience will teach essential casualty makeup techniques like creating cuts, bruises, and illness effects—skills used by professional Makeup Artists in Film and TV. Learn directly from industry-recognized professionals, including our Principal, Christine Blundell, an Oscar & BAFTA-winning Hair & Makeup Designer. It’s the perfect way to get a taste of our full Film & TV Hair, Makeup & SFX course!
Christine Receiving The Oscar for hair and Makeup from Toby Maguire
was designed by our Principal Christine Blundell & many of our Tutors & Graduates worked on it
Our Tutor & Makeup Artist Nuria, together with some of our graduates, worked on this film
Explore flexible finance options for makeup courses in film and TV, making your training more affordable and accessible. Apply for Funding today to take the next step in your industry career.
Our recent 4 Month Film & TV makeup course graduates Coco & Meem were interviewed by our Principal & Oscar winning Makeup Designer, Christine Blundell, on set of her latest project , Guy Ritchie’s new film ‘Fountain of Youth’ . Watch the whole video below
Our recent 4 Month Film & TV Makeup course graduate Liine is talking about her Trainee MUA role on the latest period piece that was designed by our graduate and Hair & Makeup Designer Jenny Rhodes Mclean. Watch the whole video below
Our recent graduate Helen is talking about her experience of working as Trainee MUA on ScreenSkills Trainee finder scheme. Watch the whole video below
Our recent graduate Emma talking about her trainee MUA experience on the latest Guy Ritchie film ‘Fountain of Youth’
5 Star Reviews & High Praises From Our Students & Graduates
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Learning period wig styling at CBMA has been an incredible journey! From intricate techniques to hands-on practice, every class was an eye-opening experience in the art of historical hairstyling. The teachers were patient, dedicated, and passionate, guiding us through each step with such expertise. I’m truly grateful for the chance to learn from the best! A special thank you to the principal, who took the time to speak with me and offer valuable guidance. Your support meant so much. And I can’t forget my fellow classmates, who made every moment memorable and helped me grow with their creativity and camaraderie. CBMA has given me the perfect foundation, and I couldn’t be more inspired to continue building on what I’ve learned. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to explore and deepen their skills in wig styling and hair artistry! Gopika Mohan2024-10-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a lovely school, everyone there is so welcoming and kind! Hayley Bell2024-10-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I loved my 5 Week Period Makeup & Period Wig Styling Course. I came from Spain and I have absolutely enjoyed it. The teachers are very knowledgeable and I have learnt so much in a very nice environment. I really miss everyone. It has been a great experience. I am a makeup artist and I wanted to start learning with hair. Recommended 100% Camila Redondo2024-09-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I throughly enjoyed my 4 months here and recommend it highly. The tutors are all very kind and knowledgable, and do their upmost to help. The course covers a lot of material and makes you feel prepared, whilst also leaving room for creativity and fun. Petar and Zorica also help a lot, they make sure you are comfortable and steer you in the direction of jobs whilst you’re at the course and after. I met some lovely people at the course and really looked forward to coming in every day. Lizzie McGovern2024-09-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I completed the 4 months course at CBMA and I loved it. The tutors have all been in the industry for years, so they are incredibly knowledgeable and great for boosting your confidence. We had many oscar winning tutors, and to meet them and get taught by some of the best in the industry was amazing. This course is completely practical so for me it was the best way to learn and get you started. The aftercare provided is invaluable and they really pride themselves on family values and keeping in touch with the students once you've finished. I couldn't recommend this course enough and I'm so glad I did it. Kitty Horsman2024-09-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the 4 months hair and makeup course and i absolutely loved it !! Petar and Zorica were so welcoming and so were all the other students. During the 4 months we had some amazing tutors and I learned so much from every one of them. I could not recommend this school enough if hair and makeup is what you want to pursue Stacie Blyth2024-09-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently trained in the Textured Hair and Barbering courses to top up my skills and expand my knowledge. Both Petar and Zorica made me feel very welcome and there was great communication from the start. The tutors on my courses were brilliant and I came away feeling like I had learnt an inordinate amount in such a short space of time. CBMA is an excellent place to train and learn and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to start or further their career. Lucy Ioannou2024-07-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really great taster day! Good insight into the Academy and what it offers. Thoroughly enjoyed the practical experience as well. Definitely one I will be recommending to others. Thanks for such a great day! OriAfQueen72 Esther George2024-07-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was very happy and loved being there and everyone was so lovely and made you feel comfortable. They were extremely clear with what they were demonstrating and was very informative. Will definitely be going there and would recommend the CBM to people Laura Green2024-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I learnt alot on the three week media makeup course then my one year previous makeup artistry training. Zorica and Petar were very welcoming and great people. Shame I didn't know about the 4 month one through screenskills funding sooner. Hope to return for the hair and wigs soon to advancing my skills aswell as casuality. Nelisha2024-07-15
Choosing the right makeup course depends on your career goals. If you’re aiming for a career in film, TV, or theatre makeup, hands-on, specialized training is essential. CBMA’s 4-month Hair and Makeup course is the best choice for aspiring professionals. It provides expert guidance, real-world experience, and advanced techniques, equipping you with industry-standard skills to succeed.
Yes, a makeup course is definitely worth it for anyone serious about a career in the beauty industry. It offers structured, hands-on training, expert guidance, and access to professional products, all of which are essential for mastering makeup techniques. A professional course enhances skill development, builds confidence, and provides valuable real-world experience. Whether you’re pursuing film, TV, fashion, or bridal makeup, a recognized course helps you create a strong portfolio, expand your network, and open up career opportunities in this competitive field.
We run one course, the 4 Month Hair & Makeup Course. It does what it is supposed to do; teach you the skills you need to enter the Industry as a trainee Makeup artist. Perfect!
Joining our Saturday Taster One Day Makeup Class is a great option, too! Or if you live further away we can organise a video call instead, so you can see the Academy that way and chat to us via a video call.
To become a makeup artist in the UK, you must gain practical experience, earn recognized qualifications, and build a standout portfolio that showcases your skills and creativity. Staying current with industry trends and mastering versatile techniques will strengthen your credibility and position you for long-term success in the competitive beauty industry.
At CBMA, the UK’s premier makeup school, our tutors are industry-acknowledged professionals working in Film, TV, and Theatre as Hair & Makeup Designers and Artists. Many of our tutors are Oscar, BAFTA, or Emmy winners or nominees, bringing their expert knowledge and experience directly to our Makeup Classes in London. To learn more about our outstanding tutors, visit our “Our Tutors” page.
Yes, upon completing the makeup artistry course in london, you will receive a certificate. However, it’s important to note that there is no industry-wide “recognized” certificate. What truly matters is the reputation of Christine Blundell, whose name is highly regarded in the makeup industry. Christine’s reputation for training exceptional makeup artists speaks volumes, and this recognition is what sets our graduates apart in the industry.
Absolutely! Our makeup course in london are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to start a career as a professional makeup artist. You will also have access to our industry network for job opportunities and further training.
To ensure personalized attention, we keep our class sizes small. Join our makeup classes in London with only 16 students per class. This allows our experienced tutors to work closely with each student, ensuring you get the most out of your training and a truly hands-on learning experience.
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