Learn the essential skills of hairstyling and earn the designation of an HMUA – Hair & Makeup Artist!
Do you have clients asking if you work on hairstyling on top of doing makeup? Or do you have a passion for highlighting a person’s natural beauty — from hair to makeup? Then, you’ll enjoy our hairstyling program for makeup artists.
This program is designed to advance the talent and skills of professional makeup artists to achieve basic hairstyles leading to an HMUA designation or a hair and makeup artist! In the world of fashion, beauty and entertainment, amazing talents and versatility are expected of makeup artists. Research shows clients are more attracted to booking artists who have the ability to not only do makeup but hairstyling as well. In fact, shows like New York Fashion Week require HMUA’s on set.
The Makeup Academy NYC, licensed by NYSED, offers premiere hairstyling classes for makeup artists. There is not cutting or coloring included in this program, but there is a focus on how to complete a look consistent with modern hairstyling techniques. By the end of this course, you will have gained the experience and received the professional hairstyling tools you need to be a highly talented and successful artist who can dare to dream.
Curriculum
The course consists of the basic techniques of hairstyling with the aim of teaching students how to create and personalize every look. The curriculum topics are subject to change. Changes, if necessary, will be announced in class.
- Lesson 1: Introduction To Hairstyling
- Proper client etiquette
- The importance of safety and hygiene
- Styling products and tools
- Basic hairstyling
- Blowout basics
- Curling
- Waving
- Straightening
- Lesson 2: Braids
- French braid
- Fish tail
- Dutch braid
- Updo’s based on braids
- Lesson 3: Modern Updo's For Bridal
- Messy loose updo
- Messy loose side bun
- Half updo
- Ponytail techniques
- Lesson 4: Classic Updo's
- Chignon with sponge
- Teased hair
- Hair extensions
- French twist
- Lesson 5: Film & Fashion
- Red carpet updo’s
- High fashion updo’s
- A Marilyn Monroe look
- Lesson 6: Period Styles
- Researching period styles
- Styles from the 1840s and 1880s
- The Gibson Girl Look
- Victory Rolls
- The bouffant
- The 1980s faux hawk
What's Included
To ensure that your experience during our hairstyling program for makeup artists in New York City is perfect, we have included an industry leading kit. This complete kit will include everything you need to compliment your makeup looks with hairstyling on a photoshoot or with a bridal party. So not only will you be prepared with proper training, but you’ll also have the professional hairstyling kit to be successful!
If you enroll in one of our makeup programs, you will also receive professional makeup and sanitation kits.
No experience is necessary to participate in our hairstyling program for makeup artists at our New York City academy. Our hairstyling courses for beginners will cover the basics of hair before moving on to the specifics of fashion, wedding, and everyday hairstyles. With this solid foundation in hair, you will be able to personalize every style that will suit your client best.
