
Make-up Designory has a reputation of offering quality education, which translates into the textbooks we use in our classrooms. Whether written or chosen by us, they offer a thorough and professional resource for both the aspiring and established make-up artist
Beau

Make-Up Designory's Beauty Make-up, written by Yvonne Hawker, based on concepts by John Bailey. Learn the Art of Beauty Make-up: base matching; understanding shade and undertone; camouflage and corrective make-up techniques; proper highlight and shadow placement; bridal make-up; working with the mature face; male corrective make-up; make-up techniques for film, television and print; industry terminology;
continuity; and, basic lighting
Textbook for Make-up Designory's Studio Hairstyling Course
Character

Make-Up Designory's Character Make-up, written by Paul Thompson, offers a thorough and professional resource for both the aspiring and established make-up artist. A step-by-step guide for students and make-up artists wanting to learn how to create character based make-ups. It explains techniques ranging from simple effects to complex prosthetic make-ups. The book's full color photographs accompany each make-up application and offer an easy to follow illustrated process

Whether you are just beginning your career as a freelance hair, makeup or fashion stylist, or just trying to get ahead in the business, The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide is a 400 page comprehensive text and workbook filled with practical advice, step-by-step instructions and rare insights that will help you to launch and sustain a career behind-the-scenes as a freelance hair, makeup or fashion stylist. It includes step-by-step instructions on: ––building a portfolio, ––testing with photographers, signing with an agency, ––working with record labels, magazines, production companies and more. ––Interviews with creative decision makers, artists and agency owners, ––an annotated list of agencies throughout the U.S., plus ––a national resource guide to magazines, photo labs and schools