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Free Level 2 Hair and Media Makeup Course in Manchester – Harpurhey Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hair and Media Make-Up Course in Manchester. Classes run at Harpurhey Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover both hairdressing and media make-up, including photographic make-up, dressing hair, client care, and health and safety in a salon environment. Optional units include hair colouring, eyebrow shaping and colouring, body art, and plaiting and twisting. Work placements and competitions give you hands-on experience in the industry. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical skills, written assignments, and online exams.

Who this course is for

The Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up is a qualification that has been specifically designed to enable you to learn both aspects of hairdressing and media make-up.

This qualification will provide you with all the skills and techniques covering the following units;- Health and safety practice in the salon Client care and communication in beauty related industries Applying make-up The art of photographic make-up The art of dressing hair Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector Body art design Client consultation for hair services Cut women’s hair Plaiting and twisting hair Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp Make and style a hair addition

What you will learn

  • You'll apply make-up for photographic and media contexts.
  • You'll create hair and beauty images based on a theme.
  • You'll practise health and safety in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop client care and communication skills in beauty-related settings.
  • You'll dress and style hair.
  • You'll use temporary colour on hair.
  • You'll shape and colour eyebrows.
  • You'll explore body art, plaiting, and twisting techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based practical sessions at Harpurhey Campus. Assessment covers observation of your technical skills, written assignments, and online exams. You'll also take part in work placements and have the opportunity to enter internal and external competitions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harpurhey Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Freelance media make-up artist. Work on photo shoots, film, or TV productions.
  • Make-up assistant. Support lead artists on set or in studios.
  • Salon make-up artist. Provide make-up services in a hair or beauty salon.
  • Retail beauty advisor. Demonstrate and sell make-up and beauty products.
  • Hair and beauty assistant. Support stylists and therapists in a salon.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-Up. The natural next step if you want to specialise in stage, screen, or editorial work.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Deepen your hairdressing skills as a standalone qualification.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Broaden into skincare, nails, and other beauty treatments.
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