PROSPECTUS!
"Makeup is a skill that once learned can never be taken away from you. Since the beginning of <me women have found it necessary to enhance their appearance and this won't ever change. In a world of changing fortunes it is a 'smart' move to acquire a set of skills that people will always be willing to pay for" Funmi Odegbami Director of MINK London WWW.THISISMINK.COM 2
"Every day I was learning something new. I found (everyday) enjoyable and very interesGng. The course is very intensive and every lesson was very important to me. Homework which we were asked to prepare, gave me a chance to do some more research about the makeup. I improved my pracGcal skills and I appreciate all the feedback which I received from the teachers. I learned about natural looks, period looks, that I can be creaGve and can prepare interesGng looks and airbrushing. I think for 5 days of learning I learned a lot". Justyna (Advanced Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Table of Contents! 1. Welcome to MiNK London
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2. What makes us different
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3. MiNK Passport
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4. Accredited Makeup courses a. Complete Freelance Makeup CerGficate
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b. Advanced Makeup CerGficate
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c. Beginners Makeup CerGficate
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d. Complete Bridal Makeup CerGficate
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e. Airbrush Makeup CerGficate
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f. Beginners Hairstyle CerGficate
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5. Student AZer Care and Support
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6. Frequently asked quesGons
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"This course really helped me discover my own style and who I am as a make up arGst. I am more confident, more creaGve as I am not afraid to experiment and ready to start work!” Aishah (Advanced Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Welcome to MiNK London! Thank you for your interest in MiNK London makeup school. MiNK London is an award winning makeup school and the UKs leading and most trusted makeup educator. Our courses are suitable for ALL people, regardless of ethnicity, gender or age. The school was originally setup to address the unique makeup requirements for people of colour because other schools in the UK were failing them. Fact! Most presenters and models of colour sGll have to carry their own foundaGons to work because makeup arGsts do not stock their colour or know how to best apply it. At MiNK the expert knowledge of makeup applicaGon techniques for ALL skin tones is intrinsic to all training courses. We specialize in short, intensive makeup courses that aim to equip students with both the knowledge and skills needed to inspire and prepare them for careers in the exciGng world of makeup arGstry. Students are exposed to the limitless possibiliGes of makeup, encouraged to take chances and to develop their own uniqueness. Our hair and makeup courses are also fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available.
What makes us different? Our makeup courses Our professional makeup courses are accredited by BABTAC so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. We ensure our makeup courses contain cuang edge content and the latest tools and techniques; and offer a wide selecGon of makeup courses giving you more opGons and choice. Prac=cal focus Our makeup courses are driven by the pracGcal needs of makeup arGsts in their everyday roles. Designed to improve performance and increase confidence, they will help you achieve the results you need. Our course directors Our course directors are subject experts who combine academic experGse with significant business and industry experience. You will benefit from their up to date knowledge and pracGcal focus.
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Our tutors All of our tutors are professional makeup arGsts with current and relevant industry experience, who work within the area that they teach. You can be confident in your tutor’s ability to help you develop your skills and give you supporGve and construcGve. feedback. Our reputa=on MiNK London has a global reputaGon as a centre of excellence. That’s why we are the number one choice of some of the most successful makeup arGsts and those who hire professional makeup arGsts around the world. Our luxury product range You will be exposed to a wide range of luxury makeup products from MAC, Inglot, Illamasqua, Bobbi Brown, Sleek, BECCA, IMAN, Ellis Faas, Lancôme, ChrisGan Dior, YSL, NARS, Kryolan and more. Our aDercare support AZer you graduate we keep you up-‐to-‐date with work placement opportuniGes, backstage assisGng opportuniGes, access to our innovaGve makeup events facilitated by some of the world’s best makeup professionals, discount access to addiGonal courses and makeup master classes; and pro-‐discounts with our cosmeGcs brand partners. Giving you the best possible start to your makeup career.
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MiNK Passport?
MiNK London has launched a unique interest-‐free payment plan called MiNK Passport to make its range of highly sought aZer professional hair and makeup courses accessible to all. This brilliant 1-‐year package aims to take the pain out of kick-‐starGng your new career in hair and makeup. MiNK Passport will allow you to spread the payment of your course fees over 6 -‐ 12 months. The fixed monthly payments will also help you budget. We are the only private makeup school offering this type of payment plan to our students. The launch of MiNK Passport means that the most compeGGve pricing for accredited short hair and makeup courses is the UK is now available from MiNK London. What can you expect to pay?
Simply contact our admissions team to sign up for the MiNK Passport scheme. WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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"The theory we did in this course was very clear and well explained so I found it easy to understand. The pracGcal demo's were always well done and very clear and the tutors explained why they used certain materials and also what they were used for and different ones you can use. I learnt a lot of new techniques, which I can use in my future work. I really want to become a make up arGst and nothing is going to stop me now!!!" KaGe (Complete Freelance Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Complete Freelance Makeup Cer=ficate!
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Complete Freelance Makeup Cer=ficate! This 4 week intensive makeup course designed to take you from a complete beginner to a professional makeup arGst with thorough knowledge of advanced makeup applicaGon techniques; and includes professional pictures for your makeup pormolio. On compleGon of the course you will have all the skills and confidence you will need to start working. AZer the first week of training you will have complete mastery in the art of makeup applicaGon and will be able to work with private clients. The following week covers bridal hair and makeup techniques for all brides including tradiGonal white wedding, Asian Bridal and African/Ethnic Bridal. During week three you will cover a much wider range of skills essenGal for work in fashion, photography, fashion/catwalk, TV/Film and celebrity makeup. The final week of the course includes hairstyling and airbrush makeup as well as a photo shoot with a professional photographer, models, and stylists to create stunning images for your makeup pormolio. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. By the end of the course you will feel more confident to “go it alone” in this creaGve and exciGng industry. Course Highlights: • 4 weeks expert training in small groups • 1 day photo shoot with ShooGng Beauty • A set of professional makeup brushes • A course workbook which includes a list of useful resources • Use of all materials and makeup at MiNK London • Product discounts • Work opportuniGes Cer=ficate: •
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The syllabus will cover: WEEK ONE LESSON ONE: GeMng started • Tools of the Trade: an overview of a makeup arGst's kit • Hygiene • Skin and skincare • IdenGfying face structures • Understanding skin tones, shades and undertones • Colour theory and the colour wheel LESSON TWO: Mastering faces • ApplicaGon of foundaGons, powders and concealers • HighlighGng and contouring • Blusher and bronzer applicaGon LESSON THREE: Mastering eyes • Eyebrow shaping • Working with eyelash curlers • Mascara applicaGon • Applying false eyelashes • Eye liners • Smokey eyes LESSON FOUR: Mastering lips & designing a makeup • Lip liners • Nude, Dark, Red lipsGck colours • Working on "dark" lips • Altering lip shapes • Designing a makeup look WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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LESSON FIVE: PuMng it all together Natural beauty Hollywood beauty Male grooming Over 40s Makeup Diverse makeup i.e. Asian beauty, Black beauty Understanding the business of make-‐up WEEK TWO LESSON ONE: Revisi=ng skills Hygiene and Skin care ContraindicaGons PerfecGng the make up HighlighGng and Contouring LESSON TWO: Ethnic Bride Modern and tradiGonal ethnic bridal makeup looks Camouflage techniques Colour selecGon Gold goddess Strip Eyelash applicaGon LESSON THREE: Classic Bride ApplicaGon of foundaGons, powders and concealers HighlighGng and contouring Blusher and bronzer applicaGon LipsGck selecGon Eyebrow shaping Eye makeup looks WWW.THISISMINK.COM 14
LESSON FOUR: Asian Bride • Modern and tradiGonal Asian bridal makeup looks • Camouflage techniques • Colour selecGon • Smokey eyes and gliter • Arabian makeup • Individual Eyelash applicaGon • Jewellery and Dupata seang LESSON FIVE: Bridal hair/Bridal Makeup Business • Basic hair knowledge • Product knowledge • Tools of the trade (brushes etc.) • Correct use, do’s and don'ts etc. • Straighteners and tongs etc. • Basic pony tails • Fiang accessories e.g. Veils, Tiaras, Combs etc. • Bridal Makeup business WEEK THREE LESSON ONE: Perfec=ng the makeup Smokey eyes Metallic pigments HighlighGng and contouring PerfecGng a sheer makeup look (makeup for HD TV) LESSON TWO Period makeup looks • Exploring historical makeup looks of 1920s, 1950s and1960s • Blocking out and reshaping eyebrows • Reshaping lips WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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LESSON THREE: Character Makeup Ageing techniques Cuts & Bruises Temperature LESSON FOUR: Crea=ve makeup Editorial makeup Catwalk makeup designs CreaGng texture with colour CreaGng texture using objects e.g. feathers, gemstones LESSON FIVE: Lip Art & Working as a Freelance Makeup Ar=st The reverse lip The rainbow lip Lip tatoos Working as a Freelance Makeup ArGst WEEK FOUR BEGINNERS HAIRSTYLING: GeMng started SterilizaGon and hygiene Tools of the trade Product selecGon European vs. Afro hair
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Straightening and Curling • Straightening and Curling • Methods of curling • GHDs Straightening and Curling hair Catwalk/Fashion Hairstyles • Catwalk/Fashion Hairstyles • Fashion ponytail • Hairpieces and working with extensions • French pleat • Up-‐dos AIRBRUSH MAKEUP: Understand the Airbrush system • Airbrush maintenance • Colour matching • Concealing • FoundaGon spray applicaGon • Bronze spray applicaGon • Blush spray applicaGon • HighlighGng • Finishes & techniques • Hints and Gps PORTFOLIO DAY: • Create two looks for final photo shoot • Work with professional photographers, stylists and models • 4 retouched pictures for makeup pormolio Enrolment Limit: 4
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"I have gained confidence and knowledge in the theory and pracGce of makeup arGstry. The introducGon to airbrush makeup was great. But because this course is intensive I've found learning and absorbing the theory and material covered quite exhausGng that's why it's useful also to have a hard copy of the course toolkit to keep and refer back to. Due to the intensity of the course -‐ it was extremely fast paced -‐ I felt that pracGcally I would have liked to have an extra day to review the subjects covered, pracGce what was learned and have more Gme to prepare for the final make-‐up shoot. What I've learned about myself is that I definitely want a career in Makeup ArGstry. The only regret is I've discovered makeup so late in my life just wish I were twenty years younger! Anthea (Advanced Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Advanced Makeup Cer=ficate!
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Advanced Makeup Cer=ficate! This course will teach you advanced Beauty, Fashion & Media, and TV & Film makeup techniques. At the end of the Advanced Makeup CerGficate, you will understand the key difference between working in Film, TV, Theatre and Fashion. You will have a high level of proficiency in areas such as Fashion, Period Makeup, Character Makeup and CreaGve Makeup; and be able to work as part of a backstage makeup team for catwalk shows, carryout editorial makeup assignments and work in TV/film. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. In addiGon to the modules listed below, we'll also be coaching you during the course in topics to help you take the next step as a makeup professional. That means that you'll learn things like professional business skills, the ins and out of how to behave on set, and the role of the makeup arGst within the industry. The course has been designed for students with previous experience either pracGcal experience or basic makeup training. To get the most out of this course you should have experience of basic makeup applicaGon. Course Highlights: • 5 days expert training in small groups • Advanced Makeup CerGficate toolkit, which includes a list of useful resources • Advanced Makeup CerGficate e-‐learning tool • Use of all materials and makeup at MiNK London • Work opportuniGes Cer=ficate: Accredited by BABTAC (BriGsh AssociaGon of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) & MiNK London The syllabus will cover: LESSON ONE: Perfec=ng the makeup • Smokey eyes • Metallic pigments • HighlighGng and contouring 20 • PerfecGng a sheer makeup look (makeup for HD TV)
LESSON TWO Period makeup looks • Exploring historical makeup looks of 1920s, 1950s and1960s • Blocking out and reshaping eyebrows • Reshaping lips LESSON THREE: Character Makeup • Ageing techniques • Cuts • Bruises • Temperature LESSON FOUR: Crea=ve makeup • Editorial makeup • Catwalk makeup designs • CreaGng texture with colour • CreaGng texture using objects e.g. feathers, gemstones LESSON FIVE: Lip Art & Working as a Freelance Makeup Ar=st • The reverse lip • The rainbow lip • Lip tatoos • Working as a Freelance Makeup ArGst Enrolment Limit: 6
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“I would actually like to take the Gme to thank MiNK. I was very pleasantly surprised with the level of detail taught in the beginners make up course. The past 5 days have gone by so fast – I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank you for all your knowledge and guidance. I now feel confident to pursue the business I’ve always wanted alongside my career. Every day was completely different and I loved the fact that all the teachers were highly experienced and currently sGll huge in the business. I enjoyed every second of my Gme there and felt really prepared and eager to venture onto a set or a shoot. The course not only taught me make-‐up and hair skills but also how to behave on set, what lingo everyone uses, how to write an invoice etc. that has been so beneficial since finishing the course. Thank you for a fabulous Gme at MiNK! It is such an amazing school and I will recommend it to anyone and everyone!" Madhu Malhotra, Bsc, (MCSP) Physiotherapist/Entrepreneur (Beginners Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Beginners Makeup Cer=ficate! This course is your first step to becoming an accomplished makeup arGst. Specifically designed for students who are interested in learning the foundaGons of makeup arGstry, aZer just 5 days you will be able to work with private clients, provide a bridal makeup service, and go on to specialise in other professional areas of makeup; namely fashion/ catwalk, adverGsing, TV/Film and celebrity makeup. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. You will receive intensive training in small groups from leading makeup arGsts. This makeup class has been designed to accommodate all skill levels and is suitable for complete beginners with no prior experience. Course Highlights: • 5 days expert training in small groups • Professional makeup brush kit • Beginners Makeup CerGficate course workbook which includes a list of useful resources • Beginners Makeup CerGficate e-‐learning tool • Use of all materials and makeup at MiNK London • Work opportuniGes Cer=ficate: Accredited by BABTAC (BriGsh AssociaGon of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) & MiNK London The syllabus will cover: LESSON ONE: GeMng started • Tools of the Trade: an overview of a makeup arGst's kit • Hygiene • Skin and skincare • IdenGfying face structures • Understanding skin tones, shades and undertones 24 • Colour theory and the colour wheel
LESSON TWO: Mastering faces • ApplicaGon of foundaGons, powders and concealers • HighlighGng and contouring • Blusher and bronzer applicaGon LESSON THREE: Mastering eyes • Eyebrow shaping • Working with eyelash curlers • Mascara applicaGon • Applying false eyelashes • Eye liners • Smokey eyes LESSON FOUR: Mastering lips & designing a make-‐up • Lip liners • Nude, Dark, Red lipsGck colours • Working on "dark" lips • Altering lip shapes • Designing a makeup look LESSON FIVE: PuMng it all together • Natural beauty • Hollywood beauty • Male grooming • Over 40s Makeup • Diverse makeup i.e. Asian beauty, Black beauty • Understanding the business of makeup Enrolment Limit: 6 This course is also available part-‐Gme! WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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For me I found each day was very different, and each tutors knowledge very useful and informaGve, as they have all had different backgrounds and experiences. I Enjoyed most of the course, there was a lot to take in. I liked the fact that apart from learning just about make-‐up and brushes, that the course covered a large amount of things that are just as important, like hygiene/seang up a business etc. Uzii Khan WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Complete Bridal Makeup Cer=ficate!
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Complete Bridal Makeup Cer=ficate! The Complete Bridal Makeup CerGficate has been designed to offer any budding bridal makeup arGst the tools, techniques and trade secrets you will need to immediately start working in the lucraGve world of bridal makeup. AZer 5 intensive training day, you will have an unparalleled kick-‐start to your new career. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. The course will cover classic beauty looks suitable for any tradiGonal white wedding, Asian/Indian bridal looks, Ethnic bridal looks and bridal hairstyling. The Complete Bridal Makeup CerGficate has been designed for students who have already completed basic make-‐up training or those without formal training that have significant work experience. Course Highlights: • 5 days expert training in small groups • Complete Bridal Makeup CerGficate toolkit, which includes a list of useful resources • Complete Bridal Makeup CerGficate e-‐learning tool • Use of all materials and makeup at MiNK London • Work opportuniGes Cer=ficate: Accredited by BABTAC (BriGsh AssociaGon of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) & MiNK London The syllabus will cover: LESSON ONE: Revisi=ng skills • Hygiene and Skin care • ContraindicaGons • PerfecGng the make up • HighlighGng and Contouring
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LESSON TWO: Ethnic Bride • Modern and tradiGonal ethnic bridal makeup looks • Camouflage techniques • Colour selecGon • Gold goddess • Strip Eyelash applicaGon LESSON THREE: Classic Bride • ApplicaGon of foundaGons, powders and concealers • HighlighGng and contouring • Blusher and bronzer applicaGon • LipsGck selecGon • Eyebrow shaping • Eye makeup looks LESSON FOUR: Asian Bride • Modern and tradiGonal Asian bridal makeup looks • Camouflage techniques • Colour selecGon • Smokey eyes and gliter • Arabian makeup • Individual Eyelash applicaGon • Jewellery and Dupata seang LESSON FIVE: Bridal hair/Bridal Makeup Business • Basic hair knowledge • Product knowledge • Basic pony tails • Fiang accessories e.g. Veils, Tiaras, Combs etc. • Bridal Makeup business WWW.THISISMINK.COM Enrolment Limit: 6
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“I loved the course the teacher was very good, she explained everything very well" Renata (Airbrush Makeup CerGficate) WWW.THISISMINK.COM
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Introduc=on to airbrush makeup!
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Airbrush Makeup Cer=ficate! This makeup class is designed to cover beauty and HD makeup applicaGon. This class will cover subjects like use of the compressor and airbrush for safe applicaGon of makeup to the skin, flawless foundaGon, colour layering and creaGng and covering tatoos. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. Understand the equipment, products, air pressure, skills, benefits, issues and why you should choose airbrushing as a professional makeup arGst tool. This makeup class will benefit anyone looking for a new approach to painGng techniques. This makeup class has been designed to accommodate all skill levels. Course Highlights • 1 day expert training in small groups • A course workbook which includes a list of useful resources • Use of all materials at MINK • Product discounts • Work opportuniGes The syllabus will cover: PART THREE: Part One Airbrush maintenance • Understanding Airbrush makeup • Cleaning equipment • Airbrush Compressor & Gun • Hints and Gps • Airbrush technique • Airbrush maintenance Part Two Enrolment limit: 8 • FoundaGon and Concealing • HighlighGng and contouring • Blush applicaGon • Seang with powder WWW.THISISMINK.COM 32
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Beginners Hairstyling Cer=ficate! This course has been designed for people with litle or no hairstyling experience. On compleGon, you will have an understanding of hair types and products; and will be able to create up-‐dos, bridal buns, big hair and catwalk looks. This knowledge will enable you to support a senior session stylist and create stunning hairstyles on yourself and on your customers. This is a fully accredited makeup course so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. Your expert tutor will cover different ways of prepping the hair, whether it be tonging long, beauGful curls, using headed rollers and/or back-‐ combing to create volume. The Beginners Hairstyling course costs £399 and includes: • 1 day expert training in small groups of no more than 4 • A course workbook which includes a list of useful resources • A professional hairstyling kit* (including medium GHD) • Use of all materials at MINK • Product discounts PART THREE: The syllabus will cover: Catwalk/Fashion Hairstyles PART ONE: • Catwalk/Fashion Hairstyles GeMng started • Fashion ponytail • SterilizaGon and hygiene • Hairpieces and working with • Tools of the trade extensions • Product selecGon • French pleat • European vs. Afro hair • Up-‐dos PART TWO: Enrolment limit: 4 Straightening and Curling • Straightening and Curling • Methods of curling • GHDs Straightening and Curling hair WWW.THISISMINK.COM 34
Student ADer Care and Support! You’ve completed your makeup course, now where do you go from here? We believe in giving our students every success possible in this very compeGGve industry and we have developed a revoluGonary aZercare plan specially designed to give you the step-‐by-‐step help and support you need to be successful. AZer our students graduate we keep them up-‐to-‐date with work placement opportuniGes, backstage assisGng opportuniGes, access to our innovaGve makeup events facilitated by some of the world’s best makeup professionals and we give them discount access to addiGonal courses and makeup master classes. We are in regular contact with our graduates and strive to produce the best makeup arGsts in the industry. Remember that we were once in your shoes, at the start of our careers. We understand more than anyone how hard it can be in the beginning, which is why it is so important to us that you are genuinely supported and guided at this crucial Gme.
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Frequently Asked Ques=ons! Q : What is the minimum age to aaend a makeup course at MINK London? A : We recommend a minimum age of 18 but this is a guideline. If parental/guardian permission is given we will take from 16 years and over. Q : Do you have to have experience to enrol on your makeup courses? A : You do not require experience to enrol on the majority of our courses. However you do need experience to enrol on our Advanced makeup courses and on some of our one day master classes. Please check the MINK website for informaGon about specific makeup courses or contact the admissions team on 020 7722 6165 or email admissions@thisismink.com. Q : Do you except overseas students? A : We accept students from all over the world. It is important however that you have a good understanding of English to fully benefit from the classes. Q : My English is not perfect, can I aaend a course? A : If you can read and understand the FAQ, you are welcome to enrol on a course. Q : Do you offer Accommoda=on? A : We do not offer accommodaGon but we can help you find AccommodaGon within London, call 020 7722 6165 or email admissions@thisismink.com. Q : Do you offer work Experience? A : On compleGon of any of our courses you will be added to the MiNK database of arGsts. We regularly invite recent graduates to provide make-‐up assistance on various jobs that come through MiNK London makeup arGst agency. WWW.THISISMINK.COM 36
Q : ADer comple=ng a course, can I get a job? A : Yes, but expect to work for no payment for the first few months to further develop your skills. Q : Can I get a paid job aDer comple=ng a course? A : Yes, many students have immediately been offered a paid job following atendance on a MiNK London makeup course. Q : Do you receive a cer=ficate aDer the course? A : Yes all of our hair and makeup courses are accredited and on compleGon you will receive an accredited cerGficate so you can be assured that you will get the highest standard of training available. Q : Can my company pay for my course fees? A : Yes, we accept intakes from all established businesses who wish to send their staff to us for training. Q : What happens aDer I sign up? A : You will receive a confirmaGon email and a receipt of your payment within a few minutes of signing up. Q : How do I pay for a course? A : We accept all major credit and debit cards, enrol online. Q : Can I pay by cheque or Bank Transfer? A : Yes, call 020 7722 6165 or email admissions@thisismink.com. Q : Can I pay in cash? A : Yes, call 020 7722 6165 or email admissions@thisismink.com. Q : Can I pay a deposit to reserve my place? A : Yes, please see MiNK Passport scheme on page 9, call 020 7722 6165 or email admissions@thisismink.com. WWW.THISISMINK.COM 37
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