Make-Up Services

Cosmetology · Level 6  ·  3 Chapters

Compiled by: Boaz Opiyo

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What Make-Up Services covers

The make-up cycle of consult, prepare, apply, advise and clean is the subject of Make-Up Services in Cosmetology Level 6. After defining terms and holding a consultation, you wear protective gear, drape the client and examine the skin, and then select the make-up tools and equipment. The application stage runs through pretreatment and the make-up procedures, closing with after care advice. A final outcome returns to hygiene, with sanitised implements, a wiped-down work station and recyclable supplies put away.

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Careers after Make-Up Services

When you master the full range of makeup-service skills, you’ll find yourself in demand across many vibrant corners of Kenya’s beauty, events and media landscape. Whether you join a bustling salon, set up a freelance studio, or travel with a production crew, each step you’ve learned - from the first client consultation to the final clean-up - adds value that clients and employers notice.

  • Salon and spa suites in urban centres (e.g., Nairobi’s Westlands, Mombasa’s Nyali) - Here you’ll greet clients, run thorough consultations, choose the right protective gear, and deliver flawless bridal or evening makeup while keeping your workstation spotless and your tools disinfected.
  • Wedding and event makeup for couples in towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret or Kisumu - You’ll drape clients properly, assess skin type, prep the skin, apply long-lasting makeup, and give after-care tips that keep the look fresh through long ceremonies and photo sessions.
  • Film, TV and music-video production crews shooting in Nairobi, the Rift Valley or coastal resorts - Production sets require rapid skin analysis, precise tool preparation, and strict hygiene protocols; your ability to clean and store makeup supplies safely keeps the crew compliant with health standards.
  • Luxury resorts and safari lodges on the Kenyan coast and in Maasai Mara - Guests often request special occasion makeup for honeymoons or gala dinners; you’ll set up a portable workstation, manage waste responsibly, and provide after-care advice that suits the humid climate.
  • Corporate conferences, political rallies and NGO outreach events in major towns - Quick, professional makeup that respects cultural norms and maintains hygiene is essential; your consultation skills help you match the look to the event’s branding while keeping equipment disinfected between attendees.
  • Freelance makeup artist for photoshoots, fashion shows and influencer content creation - You’ll travel to studios or outdoor locations, assemble and sterilise your own kit, and offer clients personalized after-care guidance, building a reputation that leads to repeat bookings and higher rates.
  • Starting your own makeup studio or mobile service - Mastery of workstation cleaning, waste disposal and supply storage lets you meet health-safety expectations, attract clients who value professionalism, and expand into training workshops for aspiring artists.

Your expertise in every step of the makeup process not only makes you a trusted beauty professional but also opens doors to diverse income streams - from salaried positions in bustling salons to lucrative freelance contracts on high-profile events. Keep practicing, stay hygienic, and let your confidence shine - your future in Kenya’s beauty industry is bright!

Chapters

What Make-Up Services covers: 12 main topics in 3 chapters

1. Prepare for make-up service

  1. 1.1 Definition of terms
  2. 1.2 Client consultation
  3. 1.3 Personal protective gear uses of PPEs
  4. 1.4 Client draping
  5. 1.5 Client’s skin analysis
  6. 1.6 Make-up Tools and equipment’s

2. Perform make-up service

  1. 2.1 Pretreatment procedures
  2. 2.2 Make up procedures
  3. 2.3 After care advice

3. Perform post service procedures

  1. 3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting tools and equipment procedures
  2. 3.2 Cleaning work station
  3. 3.3 Cleaning, disinfecting and storing recyclable supplies procedures

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