Beauty & Fitness

Yes, there are 4 government colleges that provide Makeup and Beautician courses in India. Students can choose to study in Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi, Central University of Jammu, College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University. 

The courses and their level (certificate/diploma/degree) offered in Makeup & Beautician vary for each institute in terms of duration. Some of the Makeup & Beautician courses offered by the institutes are: 

• Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Certificate courses in Makeup 

• Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Beautician courses

There are many Makeup and Beautician courses that students can choose to pursue. Most students choose to go for a certificate/diploma course as it is of a shorter time span (6 months-2 years) as it allows them to quickly learn make-up skills and use them to start their careers. Other students who wish to develop deeper knowledge in the field can choose to pursue a UG/PG degree. Students can also get into the cosmetology field and work for the biggest companies in the beauty industry. 

There are 120+ government and private institutes that provide a Makeup and Beautician course. Students can choose to pursue a course in the beauty and wellness industry from government as well as private colleges like Orane International School of Beauty and Wellness, Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Academy, Lakme Academy, etc.

Different job profiles in MA Yoga offer different salaries depending upon factors such as experience, skills, knowledge etc. Candidates can earn approximately INR 3-5 LPA on an average after completing an MA Yoga and these figures can continue to increase over the time.

The duration of a cosmetology course depends on the type of course, and the fee can vary from a few thousand rupees to Lacs of rupees. 

Duration 

Certificate course: Can be 6 months to 1 year

Diploma or certification: Can be 2 months to 1 year

Undergraduate (UG) course: Can be 3 years

Postgraduate (PG) course: Can be 2 years

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cosmetology: Can be 3 years

Fees 

Certificate course: Can be INR 10,000–1 lakh

BSc in Cosmetology: Can be INR 1.5 lakh–2.7 lakh

Certificate in Cosmetology: Can be INR 4,000–20,000

Yes, candidates over the time gain knowledge and experience which helps them grow in this field and earn a substantially higher amount. The salaries of entry level candidates increase as they move on to the senior level. Each and every job profile in this field has a good career scope. Celebrity makeup artists can even earn as high as INR 30 lpa.

There are a wide range of colleges (both government and private) to choose from if you wish to enrol in a makeup artist course. Lakme Academy and pearl Academy are considered to be the top choices for the aspiring candidates who wish to study a makeup artist course for they also offer direct placement opportunities to the students pursuing this course.

If you want to learn about the core concepts and fundamentals of makeup artist programs, pursuing an online certificate programme can be a good option for they teach you everything from scratch. The basic knowledge of makeup and beauty techniques are covered in these certificate programs and they also have a high market value. Hence, going for a makeup certificate programme can prove to be a worthy choice.