1. WANTED! Freelance Hair and/or Makeup tutors

    Freelance Hair and/or Makeup tutors
    Rate: Up to £150 per day
    Location: London
    Department: MINK makeup school 

    Description:

    We are looking for freelance hair and/or makeup tutors to join our teaching team at MINK London makeup school.  

    MINK London is an award winning makeup school that specialises in makeup for darker skin tones. We are the UKs number 1 makeup school for people of colour so advanced knowledge of this area is required. 

    You MUST have relevant industry experience and teaching experience. A teaching qualification or evidence of working towards a teaching qualification is also required.

    You MUST have Professional indemnity insurance and/or Full BABTAC Membership (although we can help the right person to acquire this). 

    Personal attributes you will need to succeed in this role:

    • Punctual
    • Reliable
    • Enthusiastic
    • Flexible
    • Personable
    • Able to follow instructions 
    • Able to work on own initiative
    • Highly Motivated
    • Passionate teacher who cares about students outcomes and genuinely wants the best for students
    • Able to develop course outlines and student assessment reports 
    • Excellent standards of hygienic and personal care

    You will be working at MINK London makeup school where you will be teaching short comprehensive makeup courses to classes of no more than 8 people. You will have general housekeeping responsibilities e.g. Communicating good housekeeping practices to students,  maintaining class registers, updating accident logs as required, tidying up training room at the end of each class. In addition you will be responsible for completing student assessments/feedback reports at the end of each class and signing student award certificates. 

    If you are interested in this role then please complete the application AND as part of our equals opportunities monitoring we ask that you also complete the monitoring form below. 

    Job Application Form

    Monitoring Form

    If you have any problems completing the forms or have any questions concerning this role then please contact recruitment@thisismink.com

  2. MINK London goes from strength to strength with more tutors, more courses and more choices!

    MINK London has recently announced its summer timetable, which will expand the choice of courses and course dates available to students, giving them greater study options.  The move follows strong growth in the brand in 2011, which has seen over 200 students pass through its doors in the current academic year.

    As the UKs leading makeup authority for women of every colour, MINK London has a global reputation as a centre of excellence.  Founded by Funmi Odegbami in 2005, the company aims to be the world’s leading provider of makeup and beauty education, services and products for women of every colour. 

    Students are exposed to makeup courses containing cutting edge content, the latest tools and techniques; and driven by the practical needs of makeup artists in their everyday roles. The courses are designed to improve performance and increase confidence, and will help students achieve the results they need.

    The course directors are subject experts who combine academic expertise with significant business and industry experience.

    The tutors are both professional makeup artists and qualified teachers with current and relevant industry experience, who work within the area that they teach. 

    Students are exposed to a wide range of luxury makeup products from MAC, Chanel, Armani, Inglot, Illamasqua, Bobbi Brown, BECCA, IMAN, Ellis Faas, Lancome, Christian Dior, YSL, NARS, Ten Image and more. 

    Additionally the MINK London makeup school has partnered with leading organisations and event management companies, including but not limited to London Fashion Week, African Fashion Week, Miss Commonwealth international, OHTV, Screen Nation awards and more, to offer students work placement opportunities.

    Similarly after graduating students can expect to gain access to industry events, discounts on further courses and make-up master classes; and exclusive pro-discounts with cosmetics brand partners via the aftercare support service. This gives students the best possible start to their makeup careers.

    Based just off the New Kings Road in Fulham, the school is set in a green London area within very close reach of many famously extravagant places such as Chelsea and Kensington.

    For more information and/or pictures please contact:

    Rene Tailor
    Press Officer
    MINK London, 88 Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HH
    T: 020 3589 0724
    M: 079 5806 4731
    E: press@thisismink.com
    W: www.thisismink.com

  3. Perfect Gift: 3-hour Introduction to Makeup Master Class!

    Are you unsure about how best to apply make-up for a natural look?  Would you like to update your application techniques using colours that are right for you? Then this makeup lesson is perfect for you. 

    An evening of girly indulgence, glamour and fun. This class is a sophisticated, yet fun way to learn how to apply makeup like a professional. 

    The evening starts with a glass of champagne followed by a glamorous makeup master-class, where you will learn how to create two wonderful make-up looks. Go from a natural day time look that is perfect for school or the office to a glamorous evening look. You will also learn how to create a flawless canvas, smouldering smoky eyes, sultry lips and more. 

    Click here to find out more or to book a space for you and/or a friend! 

  4. How we created May7ven’s makeup looks for her single “Ten Ten”!

    The much-anticipated video for May7ven’s massive hit single “Ten Ten” has finally been released and after just a few hours has already had over 8,000 views and is even trending on Twitter. 

    The reason that this is so significant is that MINK London were the makeup team behind the lush video, which sees May7ven at her beautiful best. 

    The make-up brief that we were given was “flawless” and to achieve this we went with a range of products from BECCA cosmetics. 

    We used BECCA’s Skin Perfecting makeup system that included their Illuminating primer, and liquid foundation on May7ven and her dancers. We also used their cream blushers and beach tints for longwearing, beautiful cheeks and lips. We finished off the look with BECCA’s fine loose finishing powder.

    The final look, I hope you will agree, is simply beautiful.

    For the swimming pool scene we decided to airbrush May7ven’s makeup so that the makeup would stay on in the water. We used Temptu’s airbrush compressor and foundations, waterproof eye liner by MAC and lip stain by BECCA cosmetics. Tip: we applied BECCA beach tint on May7ven’s cheeks prior to spraying on her foundation. This worked a treat.

    Let us know what you think of the finished look and be sure to click “like” on the video.

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  5. Complete Freelance Makeup Certificate!

    Book a space on the Complete Freelance Makeup Certificate course due to start on 18th June 2012 and make 3 payments of £650.

    On this course you get

    - 10 days expert training in small groups of no more than 8 people

    - 1 day photo shoot with a professional photographer, models and stylists

    - A high spec professional makeup brush set

    - A beginners hair styling kit including GHD straighteners

    - A course workbook which includes a list of useful resources

    - Use of all materials and make-up at MINK

    - Work on models to maximise practice time

    - Work shadowing and access to MINK’s After care service

    By the end of the course you will feel more confident to “go it alone” in this creative and exciting industry.  

    For more information click here or email admissions@thisismink.com to take advantage of the optional payment plan. 

  6. Latest offer on Beginners Makeup Course at MINK London

    Book a space on the Beginners Makeup Course due to start on 14th May 2012 and make 2 payments of £337. We’ll also provide you with a model (at no cost to you) to work on for the entire week giving you maximise practice time. 

    On the course you’ll get

    - 5 days expert training in small groups of no more than 8 people

    - A high-spec Professional makeup brush kit

    - A course workbook which includes a list of useful resources

    - Use of all materials and make-up at MINK

    - Work shadowing and access to MINK’s After care service

    For more information click here or email admissions@thisismink.com to take advantage of the optional payment plan.

                           

  7. One day Introduction to Airbrush Makeup workshop!

    Give yourself a new source of revenue by adding Airbrush Makeup to your skill set!

    Makeup artists (MUAs) who use airbrush make up say that it’s much better for all, more hygienic, takes them half the time to do as traditional makeup and they charge more for it!

    On this one day workshop you will be shown how to apply airbrush makeup, how to safely use the airbrush equipment and you can also expect to be offered serious discounts on the airbrush compressor and starter kit. (No kits will be made available on the day to buy as that is not the aim of the class, but we have negotiated discounts with suppliers for students interested in buying a kit). 

    Airbrush makeup is truly versatile and is excellent for day makeup, glamour/evening makeup, tattoo cover, fantasy work, camouflage (paramedical) it does it all at a flick of a switch. 

    Book today and be ready to start working in just 2 days. 

    Date: Saturday 21st April 2012
    Time: 10am - 4pm
    Location: Fulham, London

    Cost: £39 instead of £180 if you book today!!!
    Click here to book a space and for more information. 

    If you have any questions regarding this course then please contact Gillian: gillian@thisismink.com

  8. AND THE WINNER IS…..

    We are pleased to finally announce the winner of the Face of MINK 2012 competition. 

    The lucky girl is 16 year old Mia Wosley from London; who has won a makeup goodie bag, £500 pounds, free entry into all MINk events in 2012 and the title of the Face of MINK 2012. 

    Below is her winner video and the new MINK advert for 2012. 

    After 4 months of searching, and over 100 entrees from all over the world, we are pleased to announce the winner of the Face of MINK 2012 competition.

    Mia Wosley, a 16-year-old student from London, was the youngest finalist in the running to become MINK’s next star and the new Face of MINK 2012. Mia is bright, pretty and very likeable with a face that will break many hearts. She has won a makeup goodie bag, £500 pounds, free entry into all MINK events in 2012 and the title of the Face of MINK 2012. 

    She stood out during the shortlisting phase of the competition and wow the panel on the makeover day with MINK London’s hair and makeup team at BECCA Cosmetics photography studio in South Kensington. 

    Each of the finalists took part in a photo shoot and a scripted TV commercial, and the judges used the TV commercials to pick the eventual winner. 

    Funmi Odegbami, Managing Director of MINK London, comments “We were looking for a young lady that could represent our brand and brand messaging; someone fun, likeable and fresh faced; and we believe that we have found that in Mia. She was a favourite from the start amongst the judges and on our followers on facebook and twitter. We look forward to working with Mia in the near future”.

    We would love to hear what you think of the winning video so please feel free to post your comments on our twitter, facebook or youtube channel.

    If you are interested in becoming the Face of MINK 2013 then register your interest by sending an email to competitions@thisismink.com


  9. Makeup Summer Bootcamp



    “April Deals at MINK London”



    Bring in the spring with some amazing deals at MINK London, afterall April is the month when the northern hemisphere buds begin to open and things start to grow again after the winter. 
    Don’t waste this Easter period away, but instead invest in a makeup lesson that will stay with you for a lifetime. This is also a good time to take a course with MINK London because we’ve slashed our prices, but book quickly as the prices wont be staying down for long. DID I FORGET TO MENTION THAT THESE COURSES ARE NOW FULLY ACCREDITED! You will not find these deals anyway else so book today!
     
    This month we have slashed the prices on some of our favourite courses, namely:

    The Beginners Makeup Course £499 instead of £675 (save £176): 9th - 13th April 2012
    The Advanced Makeup Course £550 instead of £1100 (save £550) UNBELIEVEABLE SAVING!!!!! - Includes are popular Portfolio Building Day and airbrush makeup training: 17th - 21st April 2012
    Complete Freelance Makeup Artist £1200 instead of £1950 (save £750): 9th - 21st April 2012  

    Beginners Hairstyling Course - same price but now your kit will also include GHD straighteners and some other cool tools: 16th April 2012

    We have very few spaces remaining on these dates and the offer will only be available until Tuesday 3rd April, after which time they will be going back UP!


    NEWS FLASH!!!!

    We are so excited to annouce our summer school dates. Summer is the busiest time for the makeup school and we have crammed loads of fabulous makeup courses for you. So if you are taking a break from it all this summer, then get yourself registered on one of our courses while you are at it. From sun kissed goddess to classic red lips our professional tutors will take you through the paces. For Summer School dates please click the following link: Summer School

    For more information please contact:

    Gillian
    Admissions
    MINK London, South Park Studios, 88 Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HH
    T: 020 8452 1133
    M: 07958 064 731
    E: admissions@thisismink.com
    W: www.thisismink.com


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