Course for everyone
Ball and prom make-up
Make-up for balls and social occasions — a stronger eye, flawless skin, and setting that holds until the morning.
About the course
A course on festive make-up for balls and social events. It addresses a specific situation: hall lighting, where colours visually fade, and several hours of dancing that the make-up must withstand.
Most aspiring make-up artists apply make-up too subtly for a ball — it looks fine in daylight, but disappears in the hall. This course teaches where the line is between 'defined' and 'overdone'.
What you will learn
- How artificial lighting works and why make-up visually fades under it.
- Skin preparation and base for long-lasting wear and warmth in the hall.
- Techniques for a more defined eye — smoky effect, transitions, bold liner.
- Harmonising eye and lip intensity so the result does not appear unbalanced.
- Contouring and highlighting for evening light.
- Setting that withstands dancing — in layers, not just a single spray at the end.
- Matching make-up with the colour and neckline of the dress.
- Order of operations when a hairstyle is also being done.
- What to give the client for touch-ups during the evening.
Who the course is for
For those with basic make-up skills. For complete beginners, it is more suitable to start with the Professional Visage course.
What's included
Materials and tools, practical work on a model, certificate, and post-course advice. You can repeat the practical part for free at any time.
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How it works
- Write to us through the form or give us a call — we will find a date that suits you.
- A deposit secures your place; you pay the rest on the day of the course.
- All products and tools are ready for you, there is nothing to buy in advance.
- After the course we stay available for advice — and you can repeat the practical part for free.
Before you decide
Frequently asked questions
How does ball make-up differ from a daytime face?
It has to stand up to the lighting of a hall, which drains colour, and survive several hours of dancing and heat. A soft look that is exactly right in daylight all but disappears in the venue.
Do I need make-up experience before the course?
The course assumes the basics. Complete beginners are better starting with Professional visage and adding ball make-up afterwards.
Where is the line between a strong face and an overdone one?
That is the heart of the course. We work on balancing the intensity of the eye against the lip, and on how the result behaves in different kinds of light — rather than on a rule of thumb.
Does the course cover matching the make-up to the dress?
Yes. The colour and the neckline of a dress shape the choice of shades far more than any current trend, so it is part of the course.
Where to next
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