Period Makeup, Hair And Wig Work Course
Discover how to research, apply and create realistic period makeup and hair looks including 1920s, 1940s, 1960s, 1840s and 1900s styles on this industry short course.
Overview
Learn the basics of period makeup, hair and wig work on our 3 week short course. Designed to teach you the skills you need to work in today’s HDTV, film and theatre industries, this course covers a range of different professional techniques from applying wigs and hair pieces, to setting and styling the finished look.
The course will begin with teaching you how to accurately research historical looks. You’ll also gain experience in preparing and applying a range of hair pieces including switches, clusters, wefts and full wigs. The final stage of this short course gives you the chance to create a range of period hair and makeup looks including 1920s, 1940s, 1960s and Edwardian looks. Throughout this 3 week course you will be able to view all your work on a monitor under studio lighting conditions, and you will be assessed on all skills, from application techniques to creativity.
At the end of this short course in period hair and makeup you will have the skills to successfully create period looks for TV, film and theatre. You will have gained experience creating iconic period makeup and hair looks and will know period hairstyling techniques including pin curling, marcel waving and finger waving.
Entry requirements: Must be aged 18+
Course Payment: A full payment is required to secure a place on this makeup course. We have several options to help fund your makeup course including interest free payment plans, bursaries and loans.
Included: All the tools, makeup and materials needed to complete this course will be provided during each lesson.
Aftercare
At The Iver Academy, you don’t just benefit from the best tutors in the industry; our placement agency helps students find real industry work experience and placements once they have finished their chosen course. Your placements will be relevant to the skills you have learned. This is a free service that is available to all graduates of our courses.
Visit our aftercare page for more information on the ways we can help students find vital hands-on industry experience.
Please note that we regrettably have limited places for this course, so it is advisable to apply for your course early to avoid disappointment.
Modules
Period Makeup, Hair and Wig Work
This course will take place over 3 weeks.
- Basis of period work and historical research techniques
- Application of switches, clusters, wefts ,wigs and toupees
- Blocking and washing wigs and hair pieces
- 1960s hair and makeup project
- 1940s hair and makeup project
- 1920s hair and makeup project
- “No makeup” looks
- Edwardian hair and makeup project
- Victorian hair and makeup project, including hair styling with hot rods, dowelling and Apollo knots
This course is also a part of our most Advanced Certification in Makeup and Hair Artistry
Please note we may occasionally change advertised tutors or vary the content of the course to suit the demands of the industry.
Dates and Prices
See our current dates below.
Included in the prices: All the tools, makeup and materials needed to complete this course will be provided during each lesson.
Course Start Date
Price
Spaces available for January 2025
Funding
Formal training is a must if you are serious about a career in Media Makeup, Hair and Special Effects. Once you have decided which course is right for you, take a look at the options below. If you need any more information or advice we are here to help.
- BAFTA Scholarship
- ScreenSkills Bursaries
- IMA Interest-Free Payment Plan
- IMA Bursary
- Financial Help for Adult learners from Northern Ireland
- Other Grants and Benefits
- Princes Trust
- CSN-Student Funding
- Overseas students
- Graduate Advice
Tutors
Christine Vidler
Academic Consultant
A BBC-trained hair and makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous actors, actresses, models and sports personalities in the industry.
Tamsin Barbosa
Vice Principal
An acclaimed makeup & hair artist specialising in film, with over 25 years’ experience working on some of the biggest British & Hollywood releases in recent years.
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FAQs
View some of our FAQs below, if you still cannot find the answer you are looking for then please see all our FAQs or get in contact with us today.
How do I enrol on a course?
You must be 18 or over to apply for any of our courses, except our SFX summer school which is for 14-17 year olds. You must also meet any entry requirements specified (please visit the individual course pages for more details on these requirements).
To start the enrolment process, we first ask that you get in touch to arrange a visit to our studios, where we can carry out a brief interview. Telephone interviews can also be arranged if you are located too far away. After the interview stage you will need to complete an enrolment form and will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your chosen course. Please note that this deposit is unfortunately non-refundable.
What do the fees include?
Your fees include everything that is needed to successfully complete our courses. This includes materials, makeup, brushes and tools and cleaning equipment. All we ask is that you bring your own pen and notepad to each lesson for note taking.
Our full time Certificate, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Hair and Makeup courses all include a full makeup and hair kit in the cost. This provides you with industry-quality makeup from brands including Bobbi Brown, MAC and Kryolan, as well as professional palettes, makeup brushes and hair tools. The value of each kit on the Intermediate and Advanced course is over £2000 and this is yours to keep once the course has ended.
Specialist equipment is supplied for our shorter courses and further prosthetics courses to allow you to complete the training.
Do you offer student loans for your courses?
The Iver Academy is registered with UK Government’s Skills Funding Agency. Currently there are no Government funded student loans available for our courses but please take a go look at our Funding page as there are a number of Bursary’s and Scholarship programmes available.
For more information please see our How to Fund your Training page
Am I able to visit The Iver Academy before enrolling?
We encourage anyone considering a course with us to first come and visit our academy. You can call us to make an appointment, where one of our team will happily show you around the premises and facilities, or you can attend one of our open days.
What is your average tutor to student ratio?
All of our courses are taught in small tutor groups. Our tutor / student ratio will vary depending on our individual courses, but on average this will be a ratio between 1:7 and 1:14 This helps us ensure that all our students receive the best care and attention to further their development.
What are your regular class teaching times?
Our regular classroom times are between 10am and 4pm and 9.30 am till 4.30 pm for Prosthetics and SFX modules.However, our academy opening hours are from 9am – 5pm to give students ample time to practise their skills and prepare for any tasks.
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