Written by leading figures in the hair and make-up industry and education, The Hair and Make-up Artist's Handbook is the first book to give you all the information you need for VRQ courses in theatrical and media hair and make-up and the NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy at Levels 2 and 3.
Whether you are starting a new course, going back to refresh your skills, or are a practising make-up artist needing a comprehensive reference, this book tells you everything you need to know to succeed in this exciting industry.
The authors cover all of the essential knowledge on the industry with a fully comprehensive anatomy and physiology chapter, and go on to describe the techniques involved in theatrical and media hair and make-up, who you'll meet, how to work in a team, and what it's really like working behind the scenes on a fashion shoot or film set.
The only book written specifically for the 2010 qualifications in Hair and Media Make-up and the NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up, at Levels 2 and 3
Packed with specially comissioned, full-colour step-by-step sequences and inspirational shots of real film and fashion shoots
Quotes and advice from celebrity make-up artists
The book's authors have years of experience in teaching and working with celebrity clients
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Working in the beauty industry
Chapter 2: Health and safety practice in the salon
Chapter 3: Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
Chapter 4: Anatomy and physiology
Chapter 5: Provide eyelash and brow services
Chapter 6: Skincare
Chapter 7: Apply make-uo
Chapter 8: Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Chapter 9: The art of hairdressing design
Chapter 10: Apply airbrush make-up to the face
Chapter 11: The art of fashion and photographic make-up
Chapter 12: Design and apply face and body art design
Chapter 13: Camouflage make-up
Chapter 14: Media make-up
Chapter 15: Theatrical/stage make-up
Chapter 16: Provide self tanning and apply skin tanning techniques
About the Author(s):
Beverley Braisdell is a lecturer at Wigan and Leigh College. She is a professional make-up artist and a qualification advisor for a major awarding body.
Jennifer Lenard is Principal of The Biz Media Make-up and Hair Academy. She is a professional make-up artist and an assessor for a major awarding body.
Readership:
NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up students and students of the new Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up
