Hairdressing, Make-up Artistry & Beauty Therapy
Blush Academy is situated at 319 Ontdekkers rd., Roodepoort and has been providing excellent training since 2004! Initially providing training in Make-up Design, the school has since expanded to include both Hairdressing and Beauty as well. As one of the very few colleges that are both nationally and internationally accredited, we pride ourselves on extremely high standards and distinction pass rates.
Apart from offering various full-time and part-time courses in Make-up Artistry, Hairdressing, and Beauty, we are also an accredited Trade Test Center. All our courses include a high-quality, comprehensive, and professional kit containing all the equipment needed for the course and to work with thereafter. You do not need a matric (grade12) certificate to study with us, however, the minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.
Our full-time courses include:
International Diploma in Make-up Artistry
The international diploma in Make-up is a highly practical course, ideal for the individual who wants to become a professional Make-up Artist. The program modules have been designed to facilitate you becoming a highly sought-after international Make-up Artist.
Duration: 5 months
Course content & subjects: Corrective and Camouflage Make-up / Bridal, Fashion & Photographic Make-up / Media Make-up for Film & TV / Theatrical Make-up / Period Make-up / Fantasy, Futuristic & Avant-garde Make-up / Face & Body Art/painting / Basic Special Effects / Beard Making & Application
International Diploma in Fashion, Theater & Media Make-up
This course includes – 3 international diplomas in
• Make-up Artistry
• Fashion, Theater & Media Make-up
• Nail technology
This course is ideal for the individual who wants a wide variety of career options, perhaps aspiring salon owners or even cruise ship Nail Technologists.
Duration: 1 year
Course content & subjects: Advanced Make-up Artistry & Design / Nail Technology & Nail Art / Image Consulting / Hairstyling techniques / Airbrushing / Lash Extensions / Henna Tattoos / Bridal, Fashion & Photographic Make-up / Media Make-up for Film & TV / Theatrical Make-up / Period Make-up / Fantasy, Futuristic & Avant-garde Make-up / Face & Body Art/painting / Basic Special Effects / Beard Making & Application
International Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up
This course includes – 2 international diplomas in
• Make-up Artistry
• Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up.
Who would benefit from this course: those who wish to specialize in Make-up & Special Effects for tv, film, theater & photography.
Duration: 1 year
Course content & subjects: Advanced Make-up Artistry / Make-up Design & Drawing / Prosthetics & 3D Make-up Effects / Airbrushing / Hairstyling Techniques for TV, Film & Theater / Bridal, Fashion & Photographic Make-up / Media Make-up for Film & TV / Theatrical Make-up / Period Make-up / Fantasy, Futuristic & Avant-garde Make-up / Face & Body Art/painting / Special Effects / Making and application of Prosthetic pieces and Bald caps / Sculpting, Casting & Application of Prosthetics / False teeth making for characters / Beard Making & Application
International Diploma in Hairdressing
This course includes – Both a National & International hairdressing qualification. Since Blush Academy is an accredited trade test center, the learner will complete their whole hairdressing journey with us. Learners will complete their international diploma in hairdressing during the college year and will there after work in a salon to do their workplace hours as stipulated by department of higher education, after which they will enroll to do their national trade test, through our trade test center.
Requirements: grade 10 certificate and a minimum age of 16 years.
Course content & subjects: Health & Safety / Consultation services for clients / Shampoo, Condition and Treat Scalp and Hair / Hair Styling Techniques / Pin Curl and Finger Waves / Anatomy & Physiology of Hair / Market retail products and services in the salon / Cut and shape gents hair to create a variety of looks / Cut and shape ladies hair to create a variety of looks / Barbering – Hot towel and Shaving service / Hair Coloring services / Perming services to create a variety of looks / Chemical Relaxing services for Ethnic hair / Style & Finish Ethnic hair (braiding, weaving and dreadlock techniques) / Advanced hair Coloring services / Color Correction services / Advanced Cutting techniques / Creative Hairdressing skills / Bridal Hair / Perform a Hair Extension service / Product training / Human Resource managements within the hair and beauty sector / Business Studies & Marketing / First Aid
