Blog Archives International Award Winning Makeup Schools Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:24:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://aofmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Screenshot-2019-03-20-at-17.37.20-1-32x32.png Blog Archives 32 32 Makeup Artist Hygiene Standards: How to Keep Your Kit Clean (and Why Clients Notice) https://aofmakeup.com/makeup-artist-hygiene-standards-how-to-keep-your-kit-clean-and-why-clients-notice/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:30 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30681 Makeup artist hygiene is one of the clearest signs that an artist is ready to work professionally. Clients may not know the difference between every brush shape or base formula, but they do notice clean hands, organised products, fresh disposables and a calm, hygienic setup. For students, bridal makeup artists, fashion artists and travelling freelancers, […]

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]]> Who Are AOFM – Academy of Freelance Makeup https://aofmakeup.com/who-are-aofm-academy-of-freelance-makeup/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:25 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30597 AOFM, the Academy of Freelance Makeup, is an international makeup school built for people who want more than a basic beauty course. It is designed for students, aspiring makeup artists, bridal artists, fashion creatives and freelancers who want training that connects technique with real industry direction. At its core, AOFM teaches professional makeup artistry through […]

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]]> Makeup Courses in London: How to Choose the Right Programme for Fashion, Bridal, or SFX https://aofmakeup.com/makeup-courses-in-london-how-to-choose-the-right-programme-for-fashion-bridal-or-sfx/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:34 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30554 Choosing between makeup courses London can feel overwhelming at first. One programme might promise fashion and editorial training, another may focus on bridal clients, while a specialist option may introduce SFX, casualty makeup or screen-based techniques. The right choice depends on what kind of artist you want to become, how quickly you want to work […]

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]]> How to Build a Makeup Artist Portfolio That Gets You Booked (with Real Examples) https://aofmakeup.com/how-to-build-a-makeup-artist-portfolio-that-gets-you-booked-with-real-examples/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:32 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30397 A strong makeup artist portfolio is not a scrapbook. It is proof that you can deliver a result, interpret a brief and work at a professional standard. In creative industries, that matters early. Screen Skills says a portfolio is essential for showing your work to hair and makeup designers in film and TV, while UAL […]

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]]> Bridal Makeup in Dubai: The Looks Clients Ask For and the Skills You Need as a Pro https://aofmakeup.com/bridal-makeup-in-dubai-the-looks-clients-ask-for-and-the-skills-you-need-as-a-pro/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:24 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30310 Dubai has become one of the most closely watched bridal beauty markets in the region. Brides want makeup that survives heat, humidity, long event schedules, photography, video, and very high expectations. At the same time, the city continues to strengthen its reputation for destination weddings, while the wider UAE beauty market still leans premium and […]

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]]> Makeup Courses in Dubai vs London – Which City Helps You Hit Your Goals (And Why Both Are Worth Considering) https://aofmakeup.com/makeup-courses-in-dubai-vs-london-which-city-helps-you-hit-your-goals-and-why-both-are-worth-considering/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30251 Choosing between makeup courses in Dubai and makeup courses in London isn’t about which city is “better”. It’s about the kind of artist you want to become, the clients you want to work with, and how quickly you want to build a portfolio that travels. London is a long-established creative hub for fashion, editorial and […]

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]]> Backstage at London Fashion Week: What Makeup Students Should Know Before Their First Call Time https://aofmakeup.com/backstage-at-london-fashion-week-what-makeup-students-should-know-before-their-first-call-time/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:26 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=30237 Backstage at London Fashion Week is one of the most exciting environments a makeup student can step into, but it is also one of the most demanding. It is not a glamorous free-for-all. It is a professional workspace, run to schedule, led by a clear creative brief and built on discipline. Official London Fashion Week […]

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]]> Carly from MTV’s hit show The Valley attends Aofm’s Professional makeup course!! https://aofmakeup.com/carly-mtvs-hit-show-valley-attends-aofms-professional-makeup-course/ Sat, 31 May 2014 17:19:35 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=19891 We were delighted to have Carly from the hit TV show “The Valleys” attend AOFM’s makeup course. The Valleys is a British reality tv series based in Cardiff, Wales and is broadcasted on MTV. The show premiered on 25 September 2012. It follows youngsters from the South Wales Valleys as they move to Cardiff to live out their […]

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]]> AOFM Academy of Freelance Make Up launches it’s new website! https://aofmakeup.com/aofm-academy-freelance-make-launches-new-website/ Thu, 22 May 2014 10:42:25 +0000 https://aofmakeup.com/?p=19829 It’s been a busy few months for AOFM whilst we’ve been creating the perfect website so that not only our prospective students but also past graduates can come and spend time seeing all the amazing things we get up to, of course taking them with us every step of the way. From our makeup courses […]

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