“We believe there is no better way of learning than hands on experience”  Rose d Carbone, Director of RdC hair & Makeup Training Academy 

You have now taken the first step into your exciting new career as a Hair & Makeup Artist.

RdC is renowned for its dedication to modern up-to-date training in a professional industry environment. Our studios were designed for optimum training potential. We know how important your surroundings can be when a creative curriculum is being delivered. At the RdC Hair & Makeup Training Academy, the studios are clean, spacious and modern, ensuring a proactive and imaginative learning environment.

Our Retail Outlet, which is conveniently located at the front of the Academy, ensures that Makeup, Products & Equipment are readily available to you. Our professional RdC industry staff is readily available to help with queries you may have when selecting any product available in our Retail Outlet.

Talented and highly experienced, the RdC Educators frequently create distinctive looks for leading Australian events such as: Melbourne/Sydney Fashion Festivals, Film, Television Series and Commercials as well as a host of Celebrity styling. These regular engagements ensure that we remain influential leaders in the Hair & Makeup field.

The RdC Academy develops its courses content in close collaboration with a range of accomplished industry professionals, focusing on the latest innovations. Courses and Workshops are designed to encourage creativity, educate students on a range of aspects regarding the industry, self-improvement, and enjoyment.

Ample parking is readily available. Frequent Trams, Buses and Prahran Train Station are all conveniently located, just moments away from the Academy.

Certificate in Makeup Artistry

The completion of all three makeup courses being makeup basics, bridal beauty and global fashion will result in a Certificate in makeup artistry.

Makeup Basics

Makeup Basics is designed exclusively by the RdC team as the perfect introduction your overall makeup requirements. Our specialised introductory course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge, techniques and practical experience to start exploring the exciting world of makeup. The features of this include:

• Product Knowledge
• Hygiene
• Tools of the trade
• Concealer, foundation and contouring
• Colour theory and applying colour to the face

Bridal Beauty

Bridal Beauty is a contemporary makeup course providing you with the essentials needed to work as a professional makeup artist. RdC’s extensive course covers:

• Skin analysis and skincare 
• Classic and natural makeup 
• Asian and Global brides 
• Establishing a bridal business 
• Advertising your business
• Photographic makeup for brides
• Eye and lip techniques
• Brow shaping
• Current bridal looks
• Mother of the bride 
• Conducting Bridal trials

Global Fashion

RdC’s Innovative Global Fashion course will help you excel in the world of fashion makeup. Our course features:

• The natural look
• Eye and lip focus
• Corrective makeup
• Asian Beauty
• Global Beauty
• Photographic makeup
• Runway looks
• Behind the scenes
• High fashion makeup
• 10-minute makeup’s
• Work effectively in the retail place

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Teenage Beauty

Teenage Beauty is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of makeup. Learn how create the latest beautiful and fresh looks that suit you. Learning personal presentation skills is a great way to prepare you for entering the work force.

• Personal presentation and hygiene
• Fresh, clean skin
• Beauty Issues
• Makeup etiquette for the work place
• Brow shaping
• Formal make-up
• Modern looks
• Ten-minute makeup

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Personal Image Workshop

RdC offer exclusive personal image workshops designed especially for each individual held in our stylish new studio. Learn practical techniques and the style sense necessary to create looks that will suit you and your life style. On your own or with a friend learn how to apply your own makeup like a professional.
The one day workshop includes some theory but mostly hands on application as we believe this is the ONLY way to really learn how to apply your own makeup. You are more than welcome to come along with a friend and enjoy a day fully devoted to making you look your best!
This workshop covers:

• Skincare
• Brow shaping
• Modern makeup
• Eye and lip combinations
• Business and evening looks
• Natural makeup
• Creating your total look

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2 Day Hair Styling Workshop

RdC has developed the Hair Styling Workshop to help you refine your hair styling skills and techniques in a practical, informative and friendly environment. It is specifically designed to simplify and streamline the diverse role of the makeup artist.
Our work shop includes:

• Tools of the trade
• Basic hair maintenance
• Using hot rollers
• Using hot tongs
• Adding hair wefts to hairstyles
• Creative Hair styling
• Using straightening irons
• Up- styles

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Corporate Tuition

Treat yourself to a personalised group workshop with your friends. Learn how professionally apply your makeup in the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the RdC Empire Store. RdC offers workshops for all occasions and will personalise one especially to suit your needs. Get a group of friends together and learn how to be your own makeup artist.

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School Holiday Short Courses

RdC offers a range of school holiday workshops for teenagers. This is a great insight into the work of professional Hair and Makeup artist. Learn how to apply makeup in ten minutes, for your formal and easy hair styles to do at home. Courses run full time for one week 10am -4pm. For more information call the RdC Empire Store 03 9533 640

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