6 WEEK PRO MAKE-UP ARTIST EDUCATION

1: Nicci Welsh

Nicci Welsh is a global name, as an internationally known hair and makeup artist. She works backstage at New York Fashion Week, with exclusive fashion magazines such as Elle and Harper Bazaar. She works with international celebrities and has a viral Youtube sensation with nearly a million views. Therefore every aspect of the beauty business is covered with Nicci’s unique teaching philosophy.

2: Professional photo shoot.

Not only do we give you the very best training, we also ensure that you have the very best work experience of a professional photo shoot. Gaining experience in the industry on this level has never been seen before. You get to come up close and personal with all areas of a real photo shoot. You will get your own model ready with hair and makeup before moving on to the studio to take professional beauty and editorial pictures This exclusive opportunity will teach you what it takes to work as a makeup artist.

3: VIP access to our community. Once certified Professional Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist from Nicci Welsh Makeup Academy, we want to make sure that you keep your hair skills, makeup skills, and knowledge about trends, techniques and products, at the highest level. This means; when you finish at the academy, you will join the exclusive club of graduated students. This is a unique lifetime membership and community where we can inspire and help each other with everything related to our passion of hair and makeup.

4:  Masterclass with backstage trends from New York Fashion Week – by Nicci Welsh.

Students at Nicci Welsh Makeup Academy get a Masterclass with backstage trends/looks straight off the runway from New York Fashion Week, created by Nicci Welsh. Nicci is part of the international Oribe consisting of some of the world’s best hairstylist. Our academy is the only Scandinavian academy that has access to this type of Masterclass.

5: No additional costs

At Nicci Welsh Makeup Academy it is important to us that students have no extra additional costs in order to complete the education. For this reason we are, at the academy, supplying all necessary products, tools etc. for free throughout the 6 weeks program. 

6: Fashion talents

Our beautiful location in Copenhagen with amazing light and space offers a photo studio set up with professional models and photographer, and the best products and tools to work with. This allows you to grow as a professional artist, and it is the perfect space for improving your skills and further on join the path of previous students success in the fashion business.

7: We create youtube and social media stars

Define your individual talent and learn how to take good pictures and video, wether you want it for you own Youtube channel or any of your other Social Media platforms. Learn the importance of correct lighting, apps for editing. We are the only school in Scandinavia to have over half a million views on 1 video tutorial, which means that you learn from the best.

8: Know your business

At Nicci Welsh Makeup Academy we also provide guidance on other important issues such as marketing, PR, how to promote yourself, web design, accounting, business management and career advice. It is imperative to us that you get off to a good start as a hair and make-up artist and a self-employed business owner.

9: Exclusive training from MAC cosmetics

1 day of exclusive MAC training filled with inspiration and creativity, executed by one of MAC Nordic’s top Artist. You will learn the season’s newest trends, textures and application techniques. Your creative abilities and skills will expand, as the trends are straight out of the runway.

10: Gift bag worth 17.000 kr.

The course includes a an amazing student product package worth 17.000 kr. with products from brands such as MAC, NARS, Sisley Paris, Bobbi Brown, Nivea etc. as well as a pro brush set with 14 brushes from Nicci Welsh own professional range of brushes – all nicely stored in an exclusive makeup trolley. This is the ultimate package for you to start building your own professional makeup and hair kit.  Courses run up to 4 times a year – please see course dates below for more information.

Courses run several times a year

– see “Price & Start Dates” below for more information

Make-up

• Skin preparation and hygiene
• Foundation, colour correction and concealer
• Contouring, shading and highlighting
• Powders, bronzers and blushers
• Eyebrows, eye shadows and eyelashes
• Smokey eyes, beauty looks and high fashion
• Blending
• Lips – lipstick application, colour selection, gloss, pencils
• Airbrushing/ HD makeup for High Definition TV and video
• Celebrity make-up
• Catwalk, fashion shows
• Editorial, fashion and cover shoots
• Music videos
• Youtube makeup
• HD Media, TV and commercials
• Male grooming
• Weddings

Hair

• Tools and products
• Blow-drying, setting, straightening and curling
• Editorial hair
• Celebrity looks
• Music videos – Learn what does and doesn’t work on music video
• Catwalk, fashion shows
• Advertising, commercial and TV
• Wedding hair
• Nicci is always a part of New York Fashion Week, and also often teaches backstage all over the world. All hair techniques are based on Nicci’s knowledge and international standards.

The course fee includes a package with a selection of products worth 17.000 kr. This is all for free and includes brands such as MAC, Sisley Paris, Bobbi Brown, Nivea, NARS, Duff Lashes and more. It also includes a pro brush set with 14 brushes from Nicci Welsh. Everything nicely stored in our exclusive makeup trolley. Our students also get exclusive discount for MAC Cosmetics and more.

The academy has an exclusive partnership with MAC Cosmetics, Oribe, Bobbi Brown and many more brands, giving all our students the chance to work with a broad range of products.

Practical work experience

Once graduated, finding your way in the industry can be a challenging task. Nicci Welsh Make-up Academy offers, when possible, dedicated and interested students the chance to come out with the Nicci Welsh Pro Team to see in real life how they work. This unique experience can be arranged in connection with fashion shows, music videos, photo shoots etc.

Professional portfolio

A portfolio of your work is an absolute must in this profession; it showcases your style and expertise to photographers, agencies and prospective clients. As part of our professional makeup education you will have the chance to start building up your own portfolio, when we have our editorial shoot  with a real photographer as well as  models from one of the top agencies in Copenhagen. At the end of your journey, we also have our final project where you can be creative and create your very own look.

Courses run several times a year
– see “Price & Start Dates” below for more information

Session Kit

The Nicci Welsh Make-up Academy uses top professional brands such as MAC, Bobbi Brown and NARS for our training. Starting your own kit is expensive and deciding which products you will need is difficult. You will work with our professional products and equipment throughout the course and we will then guide you to make the right choices for your future kit.

When enrolled in our 6 week training program you will receive great discounts on some of the professional brands we work with.

Because we want to provide you with the best on our education we keep the classes very small, therefore there are only a few places available for each date.

Please fill out the application form below if you would like to join our education and are serious about becoming a makeup artist.

We will contact you with further information once we have received your application.