Self-Paced Makeup Stylist Courses – Learn from Recorded Live Lessons!
Join our online makeup training program based on real classroom sessions! These courses are fully online and pre-recorded, featuring unedited recordings of our live professional Makeup Artist program. You’ll learn exactly what our in-person students learn, following the same structured curriculum but in an online, flexible format.
Each week, new lessons are released, allowing you to follow along with our in-person course while still studying at your own pace. Experience the real classroom environment, gain professional skills, and receive expert feedback on your assignments—all without attending in person!
Choose Your Path: Our program offers three levels of training, plus a complete package. You can choose the option that best fits your goals and experience.
Level 2:
Self-Paced Expert Makeup Stylist (Pre-Recorded – Master Level Techniques)
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Covers SFX, body painting, and fantasy transformations
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Official Expert Makeup Stylist Certificate upon passing??
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Prerequisite: Certification from a makeup stylist education, or relevant pro certification/experience required.
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Master the highest level of makeup artistry!
Duration
4 Weeks
Reg. Fee
SEK 4000
Course Fee
unknown
Level 2:
Self-Paced Pro Makeup Stylist (Pre-Recorded – Advanced Creative Techniques)
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Covers fantasy, drag queen, stage, and historical makeup
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Official Pro Makeup Stylist Certificate upon passing???
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Prerequisite: Certification from a makeup stylist education, or relevant pro certification/experience required.
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Take your artistry beyond beauty & glam!
Duration
5 Weeks
Reg. Fee
SEK 4000
Course Fee
unknown
Complete Program:
Complete Makeup Artist Training – Self-Paced Program
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Includes all 3 levels: Basic, Advanced, and Master level makeup courses.
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Earn 3 official certifications upon passing??
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Exclusive bundle savings
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The ultimate pro makeup education—study at your own pace!
Duration
16 Weeks
Reg. Fee
SEK 4000
Course Fee
SEK 38 800 ?

Application Form
Level 1
Self-Paced Makeup Stylist (Pre-Recorded – Beauty & Glam Basics)
Learn professional makeup artistry from real classroom training!
This course provides a solid foundation in beauty & glam makeup, giving you access to recorded live sessions from our in-person training. You’ll follow along with our students, learning from their questions, instructor demonstrations, and professional techniques.
What’s Included:
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20 pre-recorded high-quality lessons (~1-2 hour each, recorded from live classes)
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Covers beauty, natural glam, and professional application techniques
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Experience the real classroom environment from home
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3 major assignments with expert feedback
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Final exam (theory quiz + practical submission)
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Official Makeup Stylist Certificate upon passing
Perfect for:
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Beginners who want structured professional training
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Aspiring makeup artists who prefer real classroom learning online
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Anyone looking for beauty & glam techniques directly from experts
This is your first step toward a career in makeup artistry!
Level 2
Self-Paced Pro Makeup Stylist (Pre-Recorded – Advanced Creative Techniques)
Take your makeup skills beyond beauty and glam with advanced creative styles!
This course follows the same live classroom training as our advanced in-person students, focusing on artistic and advanced makeup techniques. You’ll learn drag, historical, fantasy, and avant-garde makeup styles, following along with recorded live lessons from our expert instructors.
What’s Included:
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15 pre-recorded high-quality lessons (~1-2 hour each, recorded from live sessions)
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Advanced makeup techniques, including:
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Fantasy & Avant-Garde Makeup
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Drag Queen & Stage Makeup
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Historical Makeup
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Experience real classroom learning, follow instructor demonstrations
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3 assignments with professional feedback
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Final exam (theory quiz + practical submission)
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Official Pro Makeup Stylist Certificate upon passing
Perfect for:
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Graduates of Self-Paced Makeup Stylist who want to advance
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Artists looking to deepen their skills in creative and advanced makeup techniques.
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Students wanting to expand their portfolio with unique styles
Prerequisite:
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A diploma from the Self-Paced Makeup Stylist course, OR
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A recognized makeup artist/stylist certification, OR
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Pro makeup experience (must submit proof, portfolio, or work samples)
This course builds on professional training and introduces bold, artistic makeup techniques!
Level 3
Self-Paced Expert Makeup Stylist (Pre-Recorded – Master Level Techniques)
Master the highest level of professional makeup artistry!
This is the most advanced self-paced course, designed for students who want to specialize in special effects, body painting, and theatrical makeup. The lessons are recorded from real classroom training sessions, allowing you to follow our master-level in-person program online.
What’s Included:
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12 pre-recorded expert-level lessons (~1-2 hour each, recorded from live sessions)
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Covers:
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Special Effects (SFX) Makeup (Wounds, Scars and other sfx)
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Halloween & Fantasy Transformations
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Theater & Performance Makeup
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Body Painting Techniques
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Follow along with real in-person training, learn from student questions
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3 expert-level assignments with detailed feedback
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Final exam (theory quiz + practical submission)
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Official Expert Makeup Stylist Certificate upon passing
Perfect for:
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Advanced students looking to master special effects & theatrical makeup
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Makeup artists wanting to work in film, TV, theater, or fantasy makeup
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Students looking for industry-ready expert certification
Prerequisite:
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A diploma from Self-Paced Pro Makeup Stylist OR
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A recognized professional makeup artist certification OR
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Pro makeup experience (must submit proof, portfolio, or work samples)
This is the highest level of training, designed for serious artists who want to push their creativity and technical skills!
Complete Makeup Artist Training – Self-Paced Program
Follow our full training from beauty & glam to advanced artistry and SFX!
This exclusive bundle combines all three self-paced programs, giving you access to every recorded live lesson from our full in-person training. You’ll progress from beginner to expert, following along exactly as in-person students do—but from the comfort of your home.
What’s Included:
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Self-Paced Makeup Stylist (Beauty & Glam)
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Self-Paced Pro Makeup Stylist (Creative & Theatrical Makeup)
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Self-Paced Expert Makeup Stylist (SFX, Body Art & Fantasy)
Perfect for:
What You Get in the Bundle:
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47 in-depth lessons recorded from real classroom training (~1-2 hour each)
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9 total assignments with expert feedback
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Final exams (theory & practical) for each course
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3 official certifications upon passing
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Learn at your own pace, while following the real program structure
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Exclusive savings – enroll in the full program at a discounted rate
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Aspiring makeup artists who want a complete professional education
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Professionals looking to expand into advanced & SFX techniques
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Anyone who wants to follow a real classroom program while studying online
This bundle is the closest thing to attending our in-person academy—at a fraction of the cost!
Basic knowledge
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Product knowledge
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Hygiene
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Tool care
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Basic skincare
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Eyebrow tweezing
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Eyebrow shaping
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Facial corrections
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Color theory
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Eyeshadow technique
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Application technique
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Posture, Ergonomics
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Eyelash and eyebrow coloring
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Sources of inspiration
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Research
Color analysis -
Different seasons
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Color analysis for jewelry
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Color analysis for clothes
The profession of makeup artist -
Marketing
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Individual guidance in your future career
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Customer treatment
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Consultation
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Sales technique
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Self-marketing
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Portfolio building
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Portfolio presentation
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Freelance work
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Work and fee
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Starting your own business
Price & Additional information
In the course, you will receive a gift from Make Up Institute that includes a makeup artist kit with products and equipment to use during the education and in the practical part. This kit has a total value of 25 000 SEK.
3 photo days (together with a photographer) of your work are included in the course fee.
Stockholm - Spring Term 2025
Course length: 20 weeks
Registration Fee: 4 000 SEK
Course Fee: 97 800 SEK
Course No: MUAK1 - 2025
Course start: 9th of January 2025
Days: Thursday
Time: 17:30 - 21:30
*The course fee can be divided to 72 months with a monthly payment of aprox. 1800 kr./month.
*Only for swedish resident, who are approved by Human Finance.
There are also opportunities to take bank loans. We cooperate with Human Finance that is offering various alternatives to the payment of your education. Example, you can interest-free split your course fees for up to 12 months. Click here to calculate the costs.
Our terms & conditions apply.

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Intensive Makeup Artist - Evening
A detailed, in-depth course is enabling you to learn makeup artistry that features lessons from basic to advanced, creative and editorial, even tv and film makeup. Take a peek at the ins and outs of the industry, learn how to use tools and products and so much more. This course leads you to become an internationally certified professional makeup artist..
The course plan is one day a week (Thursdays) at 17.30-21.30 for a total of 20 weeks.
The course includes:
TV, Film & Photography
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Indoor Photography
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Outdoor Photography
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Lighting and its impact/effects
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Makeup for color photography
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Makeup for black/white photography
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Makeup for film
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Makeup for advertising
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Makeup for a music video
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Makeup for cover
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Makeup for press and magazines
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Working in studio
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Working under time pressure
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Adapting makeup, hair, clothing, and background to the model
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Day in the photo studio
High Fashion Makeup -
Glimmer Technique
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Application of false eyelashes
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Application of extreme eyelashes
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Application of single lashes
History -
Past and present
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Epoch makeup 1920-2000
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Contouring
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Using different types of foundation
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Glowing skin
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Natural makeup
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Evening makeup
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Dramatic makeup
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Glamour makeup
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Different styles of eyeliner
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Trend makeup
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Extreme makeup
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Avant-garde makeup
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Fantasy makeup
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Bridal makeup
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Prom makeup
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Makeup for mature skin
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Makeup for different skin tones
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Makeup for monolid
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Oriental makeup
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Makeup for a fashion show
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Male natural makeup
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Male makeup for runway and photo
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Drag queen makeup
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Covering the eyebrows
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Artistic makeup
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Medical makeup
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Face chart 3D