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What Are Russian Hybrid Eyelash Extensions?

8th October 2021

Eyelash extensions give you the desired voluminous lashes that you envy. Over the years, there have been some massive evolutions in this market with trends that keep on getting better. One such strong trend is the Russian hybrid eyelash extensions? You might have heard a lot about it, but exactly are these lashes?

The trend of Russian hybrid eyelash extensions started in the year 2010. They are popular across the globe among people who are looking for luminous, thick lashed rather than simply long eyelashes.

How Do They Differ From Classic Eyelashes

The classic eyelash extensions are used to give length to your natural eyelashes. There aims to make the lashes look more accentuated by adding to the length and a dash of colour. These eyelashes are a bit heavier as opposed to Russian hybrid eyelash extensions. They can feel bulky on your eyes, especially when you use them for a long time. And due to their weight, it can cause damage to your natural lashes.

Russian lashes, on the other hand, use different methods that give volume to your eyelashes. Additionally, they also enhance the texture. People who have really thin eyelashes can benefit greatly from Russian hybrid eyelash extensions.

Final Thoughts

Eyelashes extensions are high up on the beauty trends these days. And Russian hybrid eyelash extensions are a form of eyelash extensions that has gained a lot of popularity. Although a really good way to give your lashes volumes, make sure you choose a reliable professional to do the job.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their hybrid lash extension learners. We also offer free eyelash courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

 

 

How Do You Do Nail Art for Beginners?

25th September 2021

Nail art has been on the rage, and why not, it leaves your nails looking adorable. Additionally, there are so many designs and patterns that leave you wanting to explore more. If you want to explore your creative side and want to try nail art, then the first step is to get all the right tools. Following are the tools you will start your artistic journey:

  • Dotting tools
  • Striping tapes
  • Rhinestones
  • Confetti Glitter
  • Stamping kit
  • Basecoat
  • Orangewood stick
  • Scissors/Tweezers
  • Nail polish remover
  • Q-Tips/Lint-Free Cotton Swabs
  • Nail art brushes
  • Acrylic colors

What You Need To Take Care Of?

  • Always choose good quality adhesive. If you go for low-quality glue, it can damage your skin and nail.
  • When it comes to choosing a nail art kit, make sure to invest in branded kits. Choosing a well-reputed brand will make sure that you have good-quality products.
  • Nail arts are available at various price ranges. The cost of the kit also determines its quality of the tools.
  • When starting your nail art journey, try to stick to the simple design. This way, you will be able to get your basics right first before you get to a more intricate design.

Final Thoughts

Nail art, as the name suggests, is truly an art. And to start this journey, you have to do an extensive research. Above are some of the prominent tips that will help you to make the right decision. There are also relevant courses that provide you with the right knowledge and skills to do your nails.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their nail art learners. We also offer free nail art courses and funded level 3 nail courses with work placements.

 

 

Do Makeup Artists Get Paid Well?

18th September 2021

Being a makeup artist is a role that demands an individual to be endlessly creative and adaptable and enthusiastic. There are two career paths to choose from in makeup – film and television and fashion and editorial. Based on what you know, your expertise, and your level, your pay will be decided. If you work independently as a business or as a freelance makeup artist, you can decide your pay. And if you work under a salon or someone else, you will be put under a monthly salary. In both cases, the pay is great, and you can scale up as you gain more experience.

Income

On average, a makeup artist can earn £10.02 per hour in the United Kingdom. The hourly wage may vary depending on the sector, experience, and responsibilities. Newly qualified artists who just cleared their certification can earn about £100 a day for assisting. Also, a senior makeup artist makes up to £500 a day managing shoots and shows.

If you work in the fashion industry, where you manage models for ramp walks and fashion shows, you can earn up to £3000 a day, only if you are a top-level makeup artist.

With that said, the average annual income of a makeup artist in the UK ranges around £40,000.

What are the perks?

While it is a tough job accompanied by a lot of stress, the field never gets bored. The job is creative and varied. In addition to that, you get to meet a lot of new people and make connections.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free make up courses and funded level 3 make up courses with work placements.

How Do I Train to Be a Beautician?

11th September 2021

Beauticians or beauty therapists use their skills and knowledge of cosmetics to perform a range of treatments on clients for enhancing their appearance and overall wellbeing. They are considered to be a vital part of the society that helps people live happier and healthier lives. So, as an aspiring beautician, it can be overwhelming for you to enter a market that is already crowded. But it doesn’t mean that you cannot develop your passion and hobby into a truly meaningful career.

The beauty industry in the United Kingdom is growing at a rapid pace, and to become a beautician, you may have to gain a number of certifications and qualifications that are recognised and prerequisites across spas and salons in the UK. Even if you want to open your own salon or spa, you will need proper training.

To help you advance your career, we have compiled a handy guide where we will discuss how you can get Level 2 Beauty (the beginner level certification) to become a beautician.

Let’s get started.

The Entry Requirements to Become a Beautician

First things first, you will need proper qualifications to be a beauty therapist in the UK. You will have to complete Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Beauty Therapy.

When you successfully complete Level 2 Beauty, you will become a beautician. And if you want to pursue advanced techniques (including electricals) to become a beauty therapist, you will have to complete Level 3 Diploma.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free beauty therapy courses and work placements.

What Is a Level 2 Hairdresser?

3rd September 2021

Imagine you need a haircut and ask a random person to cut it. This person has no idea how to use the scissors or how to protect your face so that you don’t get hurt. It’s not going to end up pretty, is it?!

What do you need to become a hairdresser?

To become a hairdresser you need a few things:

  1. Interest and commitment
  2. Training
  3. Skills and techniques

You have the interest. That’s how you’ve ended up on this page! Now you want the skills and technique and this is where CPBA come in. We provide a VTCT accredited Level 2 in Women’s Hairdressing to get you off to the best start in your hairdressing career.

What is a Level 2 hairdresser?

Think of the basics. The foundations of what it means to be a hairdresser. When you go into a nice, clean salon, you are welcomed, seated, made a cup of tea, your hair is washed and cut, blow-dried and then you leave the salon feeling fabulous.

There are a lot of things going on here and this is what a Level 2 in Women’s Hairdressing provides you with training in:

  1. How to take care of the salon and equipment
  2. How to treat customers
  3. How to wash hair
  4. How to cut hair
  5. How to colour hair

After completing CPBA’s Level 2 in Women’s Hairdressing, you will be fully equipped to become a junior hairdresser.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their women’s hairdressing learners. We also offer free women’s hairdressing courses and work placements.

How Much Does It Cost To Do Gel Nails at Home?

21st August 2021

If you love extensions, you will definitely fall for the magnificent gel nails. They are nail-friendly, pristine, and of course, a significant attraction. Today, you can quickly get these gel nails done at home. When it comes to doing the professionally done nails from the comforts of your home, you would think it will cost you heftier than going to a salon. However, all you need is a few essential things that will fit in your budget. Here’s what you will need and how much it will cost to get started:

#1 Cuticle Nipper

Your first step to gel nails is to prep your nails by cleaning the cuticles and giving it a smooth finish. You must push and trim your cuticles. For this, you need a cuticle nipper. A good nipper will cost you somewhere around £5-£10.

#2 Cuticle Hydrating Oil

Your cuticles need hydration after all the filing and trimming. Invest in a good cuticle oil that will come under the range of £7-£15. It is a significant investment that will caress your nails.

#3 Gel Polish

Good gel polish is essential to make your nails look flawless. You can buy these in the range of £5-£10. Depending upon your choices you can go for the expensive ones.

#4 LED Lamp

LED lamps are an unavoidable part of the entire process that gives an instant finish. These lamps come in different price ranges, but £12-£20 would suffice for home-based use.

You can complete your gel nails within a budget of £30, or you can buy a gel nail manicure kit that comprises all these items; it will cost you the same.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their gel nail learners. We also offer free gel nail and nail art courses and funded level 3 nail courses with work placements.

 

Is Beauty Therapy Hard?

7th August 2021

Beauty therapy is a successful industry with more students in the UK choosing to study beauty therapy qualifications for an amazing career. From offering facial treatments to performing nail art, massage, educating clients about skincare, and more, beauty therapy helps people in many different ways and allows them to look their best. However, for a beautician or a beauty therapist, the career can be quite challenging, both physically and mentally. In short, it is a highly demanding career and recommended for those who have a thing for beauty with people skills.

If you are looking for a career in beauty therapy, we would like to give you a heads up on some of the challenges faced by a beauty therapist.

#1 Timekeeping

Treatments in beauty clinics and salons are governed by appointments. Clients will come to your salon as per the designated time, but what if you aren’t free from the previous appointment. Timekeeping is something that beauty therapists have always struggled with. If you miss the appointment or reschedule the appointment, it gives the impression that you are not professional.

#2 Tired Feet

You will barely find time to sit, especially during the peak season like the holidays. Nevertheless, clients will be coming and going continuously. So, you will be standing and working on the clients, say 9-12 hours every day. This can be ridiculously tiring for your feet.

#3 Maintaining a Good Working Relationship

You will not be alone in a salon working, but there will be a whole team working with you. Sometimes, it can be difficult to maintain a good working relationship with your co-worker for some reason.

#4 Always Smiling

A beauty therapist can have a bad day any day. What if the client doesn’t like the new style, what if you are feeling tired from all day’s work and there are still more clients to attend? Keeping a smiley face all the time can be a challenge.

While these are the significant challenges of being a beauty therapist, it doesn’t mean that they cannot be overcome. Your attitude decides how you end up in your career.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free beauty therapy courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

How Much Does It Cost to Do Eyelash Extensions at Home?

10th July 2021

When starting a business, it is important to do a budget analysis. Doing this beforehand will allow you to manage things in a better way. Here are costs associated with things that you will start your eyelash extensions at home:

  • Eyelashes: To start with, you will need to invest in quality eyelashes. Eyelashes can cost between £3 and £14 or even more.
  • Eyelash Curlers: Next thing you will need is a good eyelash curler to get the lashes in the perfect shape. You can get eyelash curlers between £3 and £12.
  • Eyelash Adhesive: This is an important element that will keep your eyelashes in place. A good quality adhesive will cost you around £9-£16.
  • Mascara: It is the first step you do when you apply lashes. You can get a mascara between £3 and £10.
  • Vanity Table: A good vanity table with lots of drawers to keep your things would cost you around £100.

These are some of the most important things that you will need to start your business. Certainly, there are a lot more small things that you would need to buy, such as cotton swabs, q-tips, scissors, etc. Make sure you calculate that while assessing the costs.

Final Thoughts

Starting a business implies that you have to take care of many different things. And it all starts with proper planning and cost analysis. While it is important to keep the budget in check, ensure that you do not compromise on the quality while doing so.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their eyelash extension learners. We also offer free eyelash courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

 

How Do I Start My Own Gel Nail Business at Home?

25th June 2021

Gel nails are in trend for quite a long time now. People love getting gel-based nail extensions as they are natural-looking, safe, and above all, beautiful. If you are passionate about doing gel nails and possess the right skills, why haven’t you thought about starting a business? Yes, today, with the least investment, you can kickstart your business as a gel nail artist. Here how you can get started:

#1 Know The Industry

Indeed, ladies are not going to get over gel nails anytime soon, so all you need to know is what’s trending in the market. Do thorough market research and jot down the points that will give a thrust to your plan.

#2 Acquire Skills

If you don’t have specialized gel nail skills, you would want to train yourself in it. Pursuing ABT and VTCT certified courses will give you a professional outlook in the market. Additionally, it will drive elite clients to your business.

#3 Buy Quality Products

Even if you plan to start a nail art business, you need to invest in high-grade quality products. It is essential to build a sense of trust among the customers, and quality products are the first step towards it.

#4 Market Your Business

Marketing is the key to success today. The more you will market the business, the better will be its reach. Try social media marketing to target a group of audience.

That’s all it takes to turn your passion into a business venture. Just the right amount of skills and a fool-proof business plan will do the magic.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their gel nail learners. We also offer free gel nail and nail art courses and funded level 3 nail courses with work placements.

 

 

 

How Much Is an Acrylic Nail Course?

28th May 2021

Acrylic nails are the most popular & asked-for nails at a beauty salon. They are sturdy & long-lasting, as well as feminine & beautiful. Here’s all that you should know about the acrylic nail course:

In 2012 in the UK there was a 20% increase and a massive demand for acrylics. Acrylics are a bit harder to master than gel nails. However, with your acrylic nail course, you will also learn how to:

  • Hygiene & health
  • Aftercare
  • Manicures & pedicures
  • Nail diseases
  • Acrylic nail application

Some beauty schools offer fast-paced courses that only take one day to complete. However, if you have no foundation and you are a beginner, you can’t benefit from these courses.

Usually, a one-day course goes for £199.00, and it can help women who wish to master a specific skill in a couple of hours.

If you are a beginner and you wish to learn the basics and start out slow and build gradually, you should consider one of many CPBA courses.

The best solution for you may be the level 3 diploma in nail technology. You can finish this course in 4 months. Its price is £3,345 but you may be eligible for funding if:

You are over the 19 and successful with the application of an Advanced Learner Loan, you will pay this back when you earn more than £25,000 a year.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their nail technician learners. They also offer free  nail courses and work placement

What Are Individual Eyelash Extensions?

21st May 2021

Eyelash extensions are a semi-permanent option to get voluminous lashes. This is the perfect solution for people who want thick eyelashes but do want to choose surgical methods. Today, you will find eyelash extensions in different sizes and even in color variants. Among the new popular options are the individual eyelash extensions.

Individuals Eyelash Extensions: Meaning

Individuals’ eyelashes are groups of three synthetic lashes that are stuck together. Using a temporary adhesive, they can be applied to the eyelid or onto the lashes. If you take care of them properly, they can last up to three weeks. Considering that clusters are joined together in groups, individual lashes can be heavier to support by one lash. But if you apply it properly, it will look seamless.

How To Apply Individual Lashes?

If you are applying individual lashes for the first time, here are some tips that will help you:

  • Before you apply the lashes, apply a coat of mascara.
  • Apply a dollop of glue in the plastic tray or on the hand. Wait for 30-60 seconds to let the glue get tacky before applying on the lashes. You will know when the color starts to change.
  • Tilt your head slightly, and using a tweezer, apply the lashes from the outside.
  • Let the false lashes dry before you apply another cluster.

Final Thoughts

There are tons of individual lash extensions available in the market. But make sure you choose a reliable brand so that you get a quality product. If you do not get the right eyelashes, there may be a risk of infection and may also look completely out of place.

 

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their eyelash extension learners. We also offer free eyelash courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

 

How Much Is a Brow Lamination Course?

14th May 2021

Brow lamination has nowadays become an in-demand technique. Almost everyone wants to opt for the method to reduce their trouble of shaping eyebrows. But the world is entirely different from the professional’s side. If you wish to provide this service to your clients, you will first have to undergo a training programme and get certified for the course.

The certification will offer you the following benefits:

  • Trusted Service: Under the course, you will learn about the process from beginning until the very end. It means you will be able to understand everything thoroughly. Thus, you can provide trusted service to your clients.
  • Work Anywhere: With proper certification, you can work wherever you want for the relevant service. You can get your own salon or start with somewhere else; the overall trouble will get reduced with a certificate in hand.
  • No Scope For Mistakes: As stated earlier, the course will make you understand the entire process of brow lamination. Plus, you will learn from experts who will teach you about exceptions and how to tackle different situations. This way, there won’t be any scope for mistakes.

Brow Lamination Course Price

The exact cost of brow lamination course depends on various factors, such as the level of the course and the place from where you are pursuing it. Usually, the brow lamination training may range from £500 to £800. You can also opt for combo courses to learn more at the same time.

Depending on the chosen course, you may also get the benefit of a loan. So you can complete the course and repay the loan as you earn from your learnings. This will make it trouble-free for you to kick start your career.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their brow lamination learners. We also offer free brow courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

 

 

How Do I Start a Career in Makeup?

7th May 2021

A career in makeup is a dream for many. It is a fast-paced industry that provides you with endless opportunities if you know the skill. If you are influenced by people over the social media channels and follow their beauty blogs, and think that you have the learning attitude to become a successful makeup artist, so why not start building up your resume now?

Starting a career in makeup in the UK can be a little overwhelming, particularly when you don’t know where to look.

Enrol for the Right Course

You will have to start everything from scratch. There are lots of makeup courses available all over the United Kingdom offered by beauty academies, creative arts schools, and colleges. So, it is essential to compare the options thoroughly and choose a course carefully.

Always opt for government-accredited courses. Some of the most popular makeup qualifications you can go for including an ITEC Level 3 Diploma, Makeup Standards Authority (MASA) diploma, City and Guilds Diploma, a VTCT Level 3 Diploma, and a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. You can opt for any of these diploma courses to start a career in makeup.

Once you get certified, it is up to you how you pursue further.

  • Look for retail jobs to learn about makeup
  • Assist as much as possible
  • Stay professional
  • Stock up your favourite high-street brands to build up your kit bag
  • Do your research about the industry you are getting in
  • Always stay humble and respect privacy

The role of a makeup artist is not just to apply cosmetics on people’s faces. The clients you are working with would also want you to keep certain things confidential. In short, you can build a robust client base by gaining trust.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free make up courses and funded level 3 make up courses with work placements.

How Long Does It Take to Do a Nail Course?

23rd April 2021

Before you start with your nail course, you should know that there are several different options for you to consider.

Some beauty school & online classes offer one-day fast-paced courses, while others can go in detail and can last up to 4 months!

Here are the three qualifications that you can get:

Level one – it is a beginner qualification where you will learn the basics. You will learn how to use forms, create gel nails, and remove nail extensions. Usually, this course takes one day to complete and it is made for beginners. However, some schools offer one-day training sessions for more difficult tasks, such as fiberglass nails or acrylics – these are for pros only.

NVQ Level 2 – this is an intermediate level that allows you to work on your own pace with clients. You will learn a lot more about artificial nails, manicures, and pedicures as well as health and infections of natural nails. You can finish this course in 16 weeks by attending 1 full day and 1 half-day at a salon.

NVQ Level 3 – this course is designed for advanced nail techs who already work on their own and without supervision. If you’ve previously mastered Level 2, you can upgrade your skills and knowledge level by attending the Level 3 course. With this diploma, you will learn a lot about electric filing, nail extensions, art design, as well as nail tips. You can graduate in 17 weeks.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their nail technician learners. They also offer free  nail courses and work placement

How Do I Start My Own Acrylic Nail Business?

16th April 2021

You would be surprised to know that nail art marketing is continuously blooming. If you are interested in nail art and want to take it to the next level, you can think of starting your own acrylic nail business. It is not necessary to set up a fancy salon to launch a business; all you need is the right set of skills to get started as an acrylic nail professional from your home.

Check out what you need to get started as a nail art professional from the comforts of your home.

Understand the Industry

Start your research by getting deep into the industry and, understand what is trending like fibreglass nail extensions, gel extension, acrylic extension and many more.

Get The Right Training

Once you have found your preferred field in the nail art industry, you need to get yourself trained in that vertical. Today there are online nail technology classes available that can give you the right assistance.

Get License and Permits

Even if you want to start a business at home, you need a license and permit to tag yourself as a professional. It will also help you in landing elite clients in the market.

Invest in Quality Products

If you wish to emerge as a successful entrepreneur, you must invest in good products to drive customers. Tie up with premium manufacturers for supply.

There you go, with the least investment and efforts, you can start your own business. All you need is skills and a practical business plan to steer your home nail art business towards success.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their acrylic nail learners. We also offer free acrylic and manicure courses and funded level 3 nail courses with work placements.

 

What Does Threading Mean?

9th April 2021

Both men and women have been a little conscious of unwanted hair on their bodies from always. That is why everyone opts for a hair removal method to get rid of the unwanted hair. Waxing was and is still a go-to solution for body hair removal. However, it proved to be harsh for removing the facial hair. This is where threading came into the role.

What is Threading?

Threading is a process where experts use a thin cotton or polyester thread, twist it, and use it to pluck the hair from one’s face. The benefit here is that the hair gets removed from the follicle level, hence, providing highly smooth results. Plus, there is no risk of irritation or harshness on the face.

This process is mostly used to remove upper lip hair and shape the eyebrows. The thread used here provides additional precision in eyebrow shaping while remaining gentle on the sensitive area around the eyes.

Other Details On Threading

Though all experts have their own technique of threading, most of them use one of the three methods for threading:

  • Mouth method
  • Hand method
  • Neck method

People usually fear threading due to the pain associated with it. But this can be easily avoided when an expert does it. Professionals know pressure application techniques. Thus, they are able to reduce the pain to an extended level.

In Short,

It can be said that threading is an efficient method of removing facial hair with complete precision and much less pain. This way, desired results can be obtained without much hassle.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their threading learners. We also offer free threading courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

How Do I Get Certified in Makeup?

2nd April 2021

If you are a pro with the lip liner, a wizard with a pair of scissors, and extremely wise with a blusher brush, the makeup industry just might be for you. A makeup artist uses his/her artistic skills along with cosmetics to enhance a person’s appearance, highlighting their natural beauty and hiding any imperfections that they are embarrassed about. The first thing that one might ask is how do I get certified in makeup. Well, there are plenty of certification programmes across the United Kingdom, from diplomas to makeup schools, and beauty academies.

Makeup Artist Courses

While you don’t need a degree to become a makeup artist, a recognised certification will do the trick.

#1 VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Makeup

This is the ideal way to start your journey in makeup and get certified. It is a beginners’ course or certification programme designed for those who have zero experience in makeup. VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Makeup is a government-funded beauty course that teaches techniques and procedures that will help you set foot in the beauty industry.

#2 VTCT NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Makeup Artistry

While the NVQ Level 2 Diploma prepares students for employment as a junior or assistant makeup artist, NVQ Level 3 Diploma teaches technical level skills that open the doorway to a lot of opportunities.

These courses are offered by beauty academies, creative arts schools, and colleges across the UK. Just make sure that the certification programme you choose is accredited by the government as well as other regulatory bodies.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free make up courses and funded level 3 make up courses with work placements.

Which Beauty Treatments Make the Most Money?

26th March 2021

People are getting savvier over things they spend their money, especially when it comes to beauty treatments. Gone are the days when the ladies just visited the salon for a quality facial. Today, people are seeking out more specific and complicated services that surprisingly are quite expensive.

Surprisingly, in the UK, semi-permanent makeup treatments are on the rise and they are whoppingly expensive. And average semi-permanent treatment can easily cost around £400. So, if you are an aspiring beautician or a beauty expert, we have brought you some of the trendiest and profitable beauty treatments that you would want to learn.

#1 Microshading

Microshading is a brow treatment that fills in the eyebrows with tiny dots. An average treatment costs £260. If you master the art, and bring in new techniques to perform microshading, you can easily increase the rate. Nevertheless, this is still high and you can earn £2,600 a week with just microshading clients.

#2 Ombre Brows

Ombre brows is a soft-shading technique that is quite expensive. A single appointment costs around £300, which means you can make £3000 per week. It is a complicated procedure and requires high focus.

#3 Semi-Permanent Eyeliner

A single semi-permanent eyeliner treatment can cost up to £330. However, its training cost is way higher. But if you master the art, it can turn out to be quite profitable.

#4 Semi-Permanent Lip Liner

A semi-permanent lip liner treatment brings in £3,600 per week given that you are experienced.

#5 Semi-Permanent Brows

Including semi-permanent brows in your service would bring you £4,420 per week if you treat 10 clients.

These are the most popular and expensive beauty treatments that are quite profitable.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free beauty therapy courses and funded level 3 beauty courses with work placements.

Which Course Is Best for Makeup Artist?

21st January 2021

Want to become a makeup artist? There are plenty of options awaiting you. Whether you have nailed every online beauty tutorial out there or are still struggling with using an eyeliner, a makeup course is a great way to boost your beauty skills and expertise. But, you may get stuck when choosing the right course to kickstart your career as a makeup artist. In the UK, there are plenty of great courses to choose from to help you master the basics to become a highly-skilled makeup artist.

There are two popular courses in the UK that are considered the best for budding makeup artists.

#1 VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Makeup

This is the entry-level course for beginners who boast zero experience in the makeup industry. Upon completion of the course, you will get a valuable certificate accredited by VTCT. This course requires students to work in commercial beauty salons where regular assessments are carried out on real paying clients. It also contains some hairdressing units that make the course an-all encompassing certification program.

#2 VTCT NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Makeup

Once you finish Level 2 Diploma, the next option you have is Level 3. Level 3 allows you to work as an independent professional after completion of the course. The course includes units that not just cover makeup, but different entities of makeup, including hair and nail art, beauty therapy, massage, and more.

The course you choose will depend on the institution you are enrolling into. There are plenty of beauty schools, salon academies, universities offering makeup courses in the UK. Always go with an accredited one.

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer free make up courses and funded level 3 make up courses with work placements.

How Much Can a Barber Make in a Year?

4th January 2021

Barbers in the UK can make a decent living, along with hairdressers & nail technicians.

Nowadays thanks to social media these professions have skyrocketed, and their salaries have increased massively over the years.

Here’s how much you can make as a barber in the UK:

Barbers in the UK can make, roughly, around £24,025 per year.

However, some key factors will play a major rule in determining your salary, and those are:

  • Your training level
  • Your skills
  • How many years you’ve worked in this field
  • Your reputation

The higher the education level, the pricier your services can be!

Usually, junior barbers can make around £40-£60 per day. You will also get £20 in tips. However, a professional barber can earn up to £1000 per week!

Barbers can also profit from selling hair products that are available at a salon. If you are a salon owner you can probably work under your own rules. On the other hand, freelancing barbers will have to make a deal with their superior if they wish to be paid per hour, or per commission.

In the end, you should work 5-6 days a week anywhere from 6-10 hours. With this schedule, you can easily earn £18,000 to £24,000 in a year!

CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their barbering learners. They also offer free   barbering courses and work placement