About the Course
Take the first step into the world of professional makeup with our Basic Makeup Course! Designed for beginners, this course includes 10 lessons, blending essential theory and practical skills. You’ll master the foundational techniques needed to create stunning looks for any occasion.
At Glamour International Academy, we provide a supportive learning environment where you can grow your skills and gain confidence. Whether you’re exploring makeup artistry as a new passion or considering it as a career, this course will set you on the path to success.
For those who wish to continue their journey, you can seamlessly transition into our comprehensive Makeup Artistry Program to complete the full 20-lesson curriculum.
Classes are small groups (max. 6 people) so we guarantee you personalized and focused attention from the teacher that you won’t receive in big group classes in other schools.
The course will be offered in 3 different ways so you can choose the one that suits you best:
Regular Program: 1 class per week.
Express Program: 2 classes per week.
Personalized (Private): We will adjust the classes for you to finish as fast as possible or according to your schedule (subject to availability, special rates apply) just ask!
Because of the amount of international students our classes are in English with translation to Dutch or Spanish.
This course is suitable for those who want to learn to do makeup on others and not suitable as a personal makeup course unless that you choose private lessons.
Content of the Course
Hygiene, tools, and care of products.
Skin preparation, analysis, and priming for different skin types and conditions.
Color theory and color correction for various skin tones.
Application of foundation, contouring, highlighting, and blush techniques for different face shapes.
Eyebrow shaping and styling, including natural and defined looks.
Daytime makeup techniques for subtle, neutral looks.
Evening makeup techniques, including smokey eyes, halo eyes, and glamorous styles.
Mastery of false eyelash application, including individual, classic, and "doll lashes" effects.
Basic cut crease techniques for defined eye makeup.
Techniques for makeup on dark skin, focusing on color matching and enhancing natural features.
About the Course
Take the first step into the world of professional makeup with our Basic Makeup Course! Designed for beginners, this course includes 10 lessons, blending essential theory and practical skills. You’ll master the foundational techniques needed to create stunning looks for any occasion.
At Glamour International Academy, we provide a supportive learning environment where you can grow your skills and gain confidence. Whether you’re exploring makeup artistry as a new passion or considering it as a career, this course will set you on the path to success.
For those who wish to continue their journey, you can seamlessly transition into our comprehensive Makeup Artistry Program to complete the full 20-lesson curriculum.
Classes are small groups (max. 6 people) so we guarantee you personalized and focused attention from the teacher that you won’t receive in big group classes in other schools.
The course will be offered in 3 different ways so you can choose the one that suits you best:
Regular Program: 1 class per week.
Express Program: 2 classes per week.
Personalized (Private): We will adjust the classes for you to finish as fast as possible or according to your schedule (subject to availability, special rates apply) just ask!
Because of the amount of international students our classes are in English with translation to Dutch or Spanish.
This course is suitable for those who want to learn to do makeup on others and not suitable as a personal makeup course unless that you choose private lessons.
Content of the Course
Hygiene, tools, and care of products.
Skin preparation, analysis, and priming for different skin types and conditions.
Color theory and color correction for various skin tones.
Application of foundation, contouring, highlighting, and blush techniques for different face shapes.
Eyebrow shaping and styling, including natural and defined looks.
Daytime makeup techniques for subtle, neutral looks.
Evening makeup techniques, including smokey eyes, halo eyes, and glamorous styles.
Mastery of false eyelash application, including individual, classic, and "doll lashes" effects.
Basic cut crease techniques for defined eye makeup.
Techniques for makeup on dark skin, focusing on color matching and enhancing natural features.
Career Prospects
This course is perfect for those beginning their journey in makeup artistry. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills to:
Create polished looks for personal or professional purposes.
Special events.
Beauty salons and counters.
Prepare for advanced training in the Makeup Artistry Program.
Prices
Group Lessons (3-6 people): €1,350 (goodie bag included).
Private Lessons (1-2 people): €2,600 (goodie bag included).
Our courses are tax-free, meaning you don’t pay additional taxes on the course amount. Additionally, you can include the course as an education expense in your yearly tax declaration, encompassing materials and related costs.
Flexible Payment Options: To facilitate your investment in education, we offer installment plans for residents of the Netherlands, allowing you to split payments over 2, 3, or 6 months, with an 8% additional fee applied to the total amount.
Installment Breakdown:
Group Lessons (3-6 people):
2 installments: €729 per month (total: €1,458).
3 installments: €486 per month (total: €1,458).
6 installments: €243 per month (total: €1,458).
Private Lessons (1-2 people):
2 installments: €1,404 per month (total: €2,808).
3 installments: €936 per month (total: €2,808).
6 installments: €468 per month (total: €2,808).
For International Students: Secure your spot with a €300 deposit (non-refundable after 14 days). The remaining balance is due on the first day of the course.
Materials
As part of your enrollment in the Basic Makeup Course, you’ll receive a thoughtfully designed goodie bag filled with essential items to support your training and help you get started. While this is not a full professional kit, it includes key tools to enhance your learning experience.
During the course, you’ll also enjoy unlimited access to the academy’s full range of professional products at no extra cost, allowing you to experiment with a variety of tools and brands.
Why Choose Glamour International Academy?
40% off Make Up For Ever products.
20% off MAC Cosmetics during the course and 40% after graduation.
20% off NYX Professional Makeup and Kryolan products.
25% off in our online store.
These benefits allow you to continue building your professional kit with the best products in the industry, while staying within your budget.
Important to Know
The goodie bag included with your enrollment is a complimentary gift to help you get started, thoughtfully curated with essential items.
You will have access to a wide range of professional-grade products in the academy during your lessons, so you can practice with confidence.
If you prefer to bring your own materials, we are happy to provide you with a detailed list of what you’ll need.
You have to bring models for the each class, but no worries, we will help you find them if you need help.
Students who pay in full receive their kit on the first day of class. Those on a payment plan will receive materials progressively as they make their monthly payments. If at least 50% of the course is paid before the start date, the full kit will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Certification
At the end of the Basic Makeup Course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, recognizing your mastery of essential makeup techniques.
Our School
We are an approved member of the International Union for Makeup and Hairstylist Education.
We can prepare you for the exam at the Kwaliteitscentrum Uiterlijke Verzorging Branche Diploma Visagie if you wish to take that test.
We are also registered at the Dutch CRKBO which means that our courses are VAT-free, because of this, you do not pay any taxes over the course's price and also, the course can be included for deductions in the yearly tax declaration as education expenses (including what you spend in materials and related expenses). Apart from this, our school gets audited every 5 years in order to guarantee you that we comply with all the regulations of their quality code. For more information visit http://bit.ly/2rJRIyn.
Starting Dates
– Morning Classes –
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
February 18th, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Mondays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
February 17th, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
May 6th, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
September 2nd, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Mondays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
January 12th, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
January 13th, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
March 31st, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
September 1st, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
– Evening Classes –
Mondays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
February 17th, 2025 from 18:00 until 21:00
Mondays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
September 2nd, 2025 from 18:00 until 21:00
Mondays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
January 12th, 2026 from 18:00 until 21:00
– Weekend Classes –
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
February 22nd, 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00
Sundays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
February 3rd, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
May 17th, 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
September 6th, 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00
Sundays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
September 7th, 2025 from 10:00 until 13:00
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
January 17th, 2026 from 10:00 until 16:00
Sundays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
March 1st, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
April 11th, 2026 from 10:00 until 16:00
Saturdays (2 classes per day, 1 time per week)
September 5th, 2026 from 10:00 until 16:00
Sundays (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
September 6th, 2026 from 10:00 until 13:00
– Intensive Summer Programs –
Saturdays and Sundays (2 classes per day, 2 times per week)
August 2nd, 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00
Monday to Friday (2 classes per day, 5 times per week)
August 4th, 2025 from 10:00 until 16:00
Saturdays and Sundays (2 classes per day, 2 times per week)
August 1st, 2026 from 10:00 until 16:00
Monday to Friday (2 classes per day, 5 times per week)
August 3rd, 2026 from 10:00 until 16:00
Address
The courses are held at the following location:
Koninginnegracht 101, 2514 AL, Den Haag.
Public transportation: you can come by tram 9 and get off at the stop Riouwstraat. If you are coming from other cities, you can take tram 9 either from the Den Haag Central Station or from Den Haag Hollands Spoor.
If you are coming by car: the location is near the Centrumring providing a direct connection to the national highway network (A4 The Hague - Amsterdam, A12 The Hague - Utrecht, A13 The Hague - Rotterdam) via Koningskade and Zuid-Hollandlaan.
Parking: there are parking places on the streets surrounding the location. The cost is €2,60 per hour Monday to Friday from 9:00 until 17:00, evenings and weekends are free.
Children or extra companions are NOT allowed in class.
Signing Up
How to book your spot?
For group classes: Select one of the available dates listed above and follow the steps in the online registration system to secure your place.
For private classes: Choose your preferred date and time in the system. Once you've completed your registration, we will contact you to confirm availability and finalise your personalised schedule.
Click the button below to start your registration!