Personal and Private One-to-One Makeup Lessons in London. My 'one-to-one' bespoke makeup tutorials are a great way of learning about how makeup relates to oneself.

"Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand" (Chinese proverb).  

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Personal and private 'one to one' makeup lessons and tutorials based in North London with Julie Jacobs. Personal Shopping. Bridal/wedding Makeup Artist. Julie is a London-based international Fashion & Beauty Makeup Artist, Beauty Editor/writer & Brand Consultant.

Helping people to feel confident in their skin - with or without makeup - is important to me and the main purpose of my personal makeup lessons.  Our skin and features change throughout the years so altering our approach appropriately to skincare; textures; colours and application would benefit us also.  My holistic approach encompasses all these elements. "Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand" (Chinese proverb).  

Makeup. The reason why we wear make-up the way we do is often a lot deeper than its surface appearance.  We are all individuals and there is no ‘one size fits all’.      I aim to assess, suggest, and teach skills that will optimise your beauty.

I’ll demonstrate each step on one half of your face and then guide you through completing the other side so you become accustomed to the angles and movements that suit you. I’ll also take high-quality photographs recording the different stages all of the way through to the completed looks. All products used and recommendations will be noted on your personalised face charts (I use a wide variety of brands from MAC; Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury; YSL; L’Oreal; Urban Decay; and Benefit to name a few).

Bring along your makeup bag, and I’ll advise on what you already own.  Also, this is your time to ask the questions you’ve ever wanted to.

Grooming.  Grooming is often overlooked but it is the building block for great makeup, it helps your makeup to radiate.  Cleansing and nourishing the skin correctly, eyebrow maintenance and eyelash tinting are some of the aspects I’ll look at. Grooming optimises your ‘naked’ beauty, very useful for the days you don’t want to wear any makeup at all.

The skin.  Like most things in life, a good foundation is vital.  Working from the base (skin) up is fundamental in my approach to makeup.  Cared for skin enables makeup to look its best.  In the lesson we will cover the following: your morning and evening skincare routine. Treatments i.e. facials; waxing; electrolysis, eyelash tinting. Eyebrow shaping/grooming. Time management and lifestyle.

Base/Foundation.  The correct colour and consistency for your complexion and skin type respectively are really important and is an area misjudged the most.  I will look into the following: 

* Testing foundation, tinted moisturiser, powder, and concealer shades correctly.

* Choosing the best format for your skin type i.e liquid; creams or powders

* Highlighting or contouring (if required at all)

* Specific coverage, such as acne, birthmarks, etc.

Blusher.  I’ll take you through the differing effects using a cream or powder blushers has on the skin. 

* Cream; liquid or powder blushers and which are best for your skin type and needs.

* Where to apply correctly for your face shape.

Eyes.  What suits your eye shape?  Most of us dream of achieving that dark sultry 'classic' smokey eye, but in all honesty, it doesn't suit everyone.  That doesn’t mean you can’t achieve an equally deep sensual blended look with colours that suit you.  For your eyes, I will help you to:

* Identify your eye shape

* Choose colours and textures; shading and highlighting

* The best technique to apply different products.

Lips.  Whether you have full or fine lips you’ll learn how to make the most out of your shape by looking at the following:

* Types of lipsticks i.e. translucent or matt and which to apply for the look you are trying to achieve.

* Your lip shape and how to alter it.

* Suitable colours for you.

* How and when (or not) to use lip pencils.

The ‘ORIGINAL’ Personal Makeup Lesson

  • 4 hours

  • Skincare guidance and product recommendations delivered in face chart

  • 2-3 looks covered (Soft and Strong)

  • Makeup application on one half of the face; then you will replicate what I did on the other side - with my guidance. I believe it’s really important that you have a go as well; so you’ll gain a better understanding

  • Detailed photographs will be taken throughout the lesson documenting important stages of application

  • 6 bespoke and comprehensive face charts. These will include your photos with instructions; product and treatment recommendations (please see client testimonials below). These will be sent up to 5 working days after your lesson.

  • Booked for a 10.30 am start to optimise the natural daylight.

  • Lite breakfast and lunch and refreshments

  • £400 ( includes £100 deposit**)

  • Your Makeup Lesson can either be in the peace of my North London location or in your own home (a surcharge of 100% plus full travel expenses will be charged).     

The ‘MINI’ Personal Makeup Lesson

  • 2.5 hours

  • Skincare advice

  • 1 look covered (either soft or strong)

  • Makeup application on one half of the face; then you will replicate what I did on the other side - with my guidance. I believe it’s really important that you have a go as well; so you’ll gain a better understanding

  • Detailed photographs will be taken throughout the lesson documenting important stages of application and emailed up to 2 working days

  • All products used will be photographed and emailed up to 2 working days

  • Booked for a 10.30 am start to optimise the natural daylight. However, I can move the start time to 30 minutes on either side if requested.

  • Lite fruit breakfast and refreshments

  • £280 ( includes £100 deposit**)

  • Your Makeup Lesson will be in the peace of my North London location

  • If at any time after ‘The MINI’ lesson you want to advance your skills further and would like a follow-up; the fee is £200 ( includes £100 deposit**)

Fees. The ORIGINAL Personal Makeup lesson is £400.00**

The MINI is £280**. 

** A deposit of £100** secures your appointment and is non-refundable with less than 7 full working days’ notice.  Due to popularity deposits are required 10 working days in advance which then confirms your lesson.

Contact.   For bookings or inquiries please email me here - I always respond to inquiries on the same day. A few clients have informed me that my emails are ending up in their spam folders. I’ve looked into it but it still happens from time to time. If you’ve not received a response from me within 24 hours please email this address juliejacobs00@me.com.

Location. North London, N16 area - near good public transport and with on-street parking.