Beautician & Makeup Courses - Course Overview

About Beautician & Makeup Courses

Beauty and Cosmetology are one of the industries that are hardly affected by recession or economic downfalls. This industry is booming throughout the world as all people want to look good not only to boost their confidence but to present themselves well amongst their peers. To make this possible, beauticians, cosmetologists and beauty experts are required.

The candidates who enroll in this programme learn how to cut and style people’s hair, maintain the glow on their faces, give hair and face spas, colour hair, do make-up and makeovers of people, etc. There are different programmes that cover different aspects of beauty care such as herbal, ayurvedic, etc.

Type of Beautician & Make-up Courses:

Beautician & Make-up Courses Eligiblity Criteria

• Admissions can be taken directly in the certificates and diploma courses mentioned above. However, some of the reputed institutes such as Lakme Academy and VLCC take a basic exam before shortlisting candidates for these courses.
• Candidates who wish to pursue advanced diploma programmes or PG Diploma courses must have some work experience in the industry before applying for this programme.

Beautician & Make-up Courses Syllabus

Popular Subjects:

Popular Specializations of Beautician & Make-up Courses

• Taxation
• Radio Jockey
• Advertising & PR
• Advertising & PR
• Information & Data Management
• Fashion Photography
• Web Designing
• Interior Design
• Corporate Secretaryship
• CFA CPA CIMA
• Jewellery & Accessory Design
• Graphic Design
• Cyber Security
• Cyber Security
• Digital Animation
• Insurance & Actuarial Science
• Event Management
• Airline and Airport Management
• Airline and Airport Management
• Journalism
• Pilot Training
• Banking laws
• Banking laws
• Dietician & Nutritionist
• Dietician & Nutritionist
• Dietician & Nutritionist
• Archaeology
• Banking laws
• Photography
• Photography
• CAD/CAM/CAE
• CAD/CAM/CAE
• CAD/CAM/CAE
• CAD/CAM/CAE
• Cabin crew / Air-hostess training
• Beautician
• Beautician
• Beautician
• Beautician
• Animation & VFX
• Hardware & Networking
• Hardware & Networking
• Bartending
• Bartending
• Fashion Styling and Grooming

Career Options and Job Prospects

There are ample of job options in this field and candidates can work in professional salons, spa lounges, beauty centers, etc. There is a requirement for beauty experts in beauty academies in order to train budding beauticians. After gaining experience, professionals can also start their own beauty salons. Following are some jobs that beauticians can take up after completing the above courses:

• Cosmetologist
• Nail Care Artists
• Hairstylist
• Beauty Care Distributor
• Salon Sales Consultant
• Makeup Artist
• Manufacturer Sales Representative
• Fashion Show Stylist
• Cosmetology Instructor
• Beauty Magazine Writer

A beautician who is starting out in this field can earn Rs. 1.2 lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakh per year. However, after gaining a year’s experience at reputed salons, candidates can earn up to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. Experts who work with organisations like VLCC, Lakme, L’oreal, etc. at executive positions or those who are running successful beauty ventures can earn up to Rs. 5 lakhs per annum or more. Popular make-up artists working in the fashion industry can also make up to Rs. 7 lakh per annum.