Makeup artist - Carlton Institute or LCBT?

[lemonjelly]

Hi all,

I'm looking to set up as a local make up artist and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations or advice as to which course is best. So far I like the looks of the LCBT Day/Evening/Bridal Make Up certificate and the Carlton Institute course. I'm not a beginner (have had instore training and experience etc), and so your thoughts would be appreciated?

I can do Birmingham or London, evenings and weekends.

Thanks
LJ

 

[Sharkster]

Hi LJ,

I've no experience of any training for make-up (other than my ITEC which was a bit basic) but like you I have been looking at taking it further. I have spent 6 months trying to decide which one of these to go with:

LCBT
AOFM
Jemma Kidd Academy
London College of Fashion
London School of Beauty & Make-Up
Fashion Face TV

In the end I chose Samantha Chapman from FFTV as she is a well established and respected MUA and I feel that I will learn a lot from her. I'm booked on her February course so I will let you know how I get on if you can wait that long!

Em x

 

[lemonjelly]

Thanks Em, good to know there are others in the same boat! FFTV looks good but a little expensive for me right now.... Have you heard any reviews of the LCBT as I think I'm leaning towards there?

 

[Sharkster]

Sorry but I've not heard of anyone that's been there. I know someone that's been to the Jemma Kidd School and another thats been to the AOFM and they both have a good rep.

Try posting this on the 'Makeup Advice Forum' website, there are loads of MUA's on there so they may know.

Em x

 

[Tulay]

iv used both but the lecturures at lcbt are all experienced and u tend to get more than one tutor if its more than a day carlton not bad but lcbt in central london just off oxford street so more in the thick of it if u know what i mean, theres nothing 2 do in winsor either lol hth

 

[kennedia]

theres nothing 2 do in winsor either lol hth

OMG There's loads to to do in Windsor lol!!! It's a massive tourist attraction That probably shouldn't be the basis for choosing a course though lol!