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Hello! My name is Tahira and I am a make up designer. I am doing the make up design for 2 acrobatic performances for 2 events. The looks are very exciting “cirque du soleil” meets fashion.
I am looking for a few trainees for a 2 charity balls taking place on the 6th and the 21st of november. please send me an email if you are interested tliveoutloud@gmail.com
Thanks!
Hi! Tahira again, i need help for 2 hours on tuesday evening for an event in campden. Just need an extra pair of hands, anyone interested? email tliveoutloud@gmail.com
Tahira
hello,
i am just starting out with my life long dream of becoming a makeup artist and i need help, i want to train and learn, WHERE do i go to do this?
Thank you
Rachel
i would like to help out with some qualified make-up artists as i am still in college and coming to the end of my course
Hi!
looking for (a) trainee(s) to work with my team on a SKY film starring David Morrissey, Natascha McElhone and others. I need someone enthusiastic, hard working, willing to learn and help, with a positive attitude and willing to take on some small resposibilities.
Travel expenses will be paid, and lunch is on set. we are shooting in east london, so accessible by public transport.
email me if you are interested.
Thanks!
Tahira
Hi Guys,
I have just finished my Make-up and prosthetics degree at London College of Fashion, and I’m currently looking for work. My website is about to be updated but it shows you examples of my work- http://www.hayley-jones.com. I have my own car and a full UK driving license. If you ever need a Hair and Make-up trainee then please contact me, I’m experienced, hard working, and always eager to learn more.
Look forward to hearing from you
Hayley x
We urgently need hair & Make up trainees to work with our agency on phtoshoots in London.
Please drop an email enclosing your CV to dm@outstandingmodels.com
I am currently at college studying media makeup and have been offered places at uni but would like to have a gap year to gain work experience and knowledge. If anyone has anything i could help out with to get me started please let me know.
Hi,
I am based in London and was after some work experience if possible. i am available most evenings and weekends. I have done and am currenly doing some make up special effects courses but just wanted to get some work experience.
Hope someone can help.
Louise
hi,
i want to be a trainee makeup artist does anyone know how i can go about this?thanks
Hi,
Having just finished level 2 photographic fashion make up, i would love to gain some make up artist assistant experience. I am based in Nottingham, and willing to travel ANYWHERE!!!
Many Thanks x
I am planning on moving to london in six weeks i need to work with more experienced make-up artists am 28 years old and have completed my HND in Make-up Artistry.
Please get in touch if you need an assistant/trainee
07588103901
Many Thanks
Laura
I am a pro make up artist based in Scotland, I am happy to offer advise and support to anyone looking for general information on kits, brushes and working in the UK.