On-Location Private Makeup Lessons

Lessons are provided on an hourly basis. A full face makeup application lesson will typically be 2-3hrs.

About this service

Receive a private one-on-one experience.
Strengthen your abilities, perfect your favourite makeup looks, and learn new application techniques.
Develop the skills to enhance your natural features
Learn how to maximize use of the products and tools you already own.
Discover which products are worth an investment and which aren’t.
Gain a better understanding of product sanitization and longevity - how long should you really keep that foundation?
Assess the setup and lighting of your makeup application environment.
Obtain notes and face charts specifically related to your lesson.
Lessons can be tailored to address any specific topic of interest; whether you're a stay-at-home mom needing a quick routine to follow, or a business-woman wanting to perfect your professional look!

Cost: $85/hr.

A full face makeup demonstration with step-by-step instruction will typically be 3hrs.

Receive group instruction in a comfortable home environment.
Learn the basics or step out of your comfort zone and explore something more creative under the guidance of a professional artist.
I will tailor the experience to the interests of your specific group.
Discover tricks of the makeup trade.
Learn how to enhance your favourite features.

Cost: Hosted by Mariam w/ snacks and beverages $120/person. Hosted by you $85/person.

Perfect for those becoming interested in makeup and who want to learn about age appropriate makeup application.
Lessons are available by the hour.
Your introductory lesson will typically be 2hrs in duration.

Receive private or group instruction in a comfortable home environment.
Gain essential knowledge regarding skincare routines, makeup sanitization techniques and makeup removal.
Develop the techniques required to enhance specific features, while also learning about proper coverage of hormonal breakouts.
Receive a custom product recommendation list and follow-up support as needed.

Cost: $85/hr.

Designed as a follow-up service to our makeup lessons.
We will assist you in navigating through the sea of brands and products presented in a retail makeup setting, narrowing in quickly to the ideal product options to suit your brand preference, price point, desired result, etc.
Take the intimidation out of makeup shopping and gain confidence in your purchases!
Eliminate costly purchasing errors that end in makeup products being banished to the back of your bathroom drawers.
Allow us to be an impartial third party - as we make no commission from your purchase - we are a helpful non biased, educated shopping companion.
If you try a product and are unhappy with it's result, but feel uncomfortable returning to the store, we are happy to provide exchange or return shopping service as well.

Cost: $60/hr.

For the Professional Makeup Artist

Lessons are provided on an hourly basis, depending on current skillset and mastered techniques.

Receive a private one-on-one experience.
Strengthen your abilities, perfect your favourite makeup looks, and learn new application techniques.
Develop further skills to enhance your clients natural features.
Learn how to maximize use of the products and tools you already own.
Assess the setup and lighting of your makeup application environment, as well as learn how to best capture your work for social media and marketing.
Lessons can be tailored to address any specific topic of interest.

Cost: $125/hr.

A 5 day course to build your knowledge base and perfect your techniques in order to run a successful business in makeup artistry. Each day will focus on a different look, starting with a radiant soft glam look and building to a dramatic glam look or creative. The final day will put your knowledge to the test as you do a full makeup application on a model. The hours to complete each look and it's instruction time will vary based on the attendee. The average time per day is 5-6hrs.

Receive a private one-on-one experience, tailored to your learning style.
Strengthen your abilities, perfect your favourite makeup looks, and learn new application techniques.
Develop further skills to enhance your clients natural features.
Learn how to maximize use of the products and tools you already own.
Assess the setup and lighting of your makeup application environment, as well as learn how to best capture your work for social media and marketing.
Receive a VIP-pass to the backside of my business, including job shadowing, and ongoing mentoring. The opportunity to gain experience and build your portfolio by assisting me backstage at fashion shows, on-location for photoshoots, etc is also available to my students.
Finish your course with a framed Mariam Akbar Certificate.

Cost: $1,500