Best Makeup Artist Courses for Careers in Film, TV, Fashion and Theatre

Firstly, the academy is a fantastic place to learn and develop new skills. I completed the bridal hair and make-up course back in January. I absolutely loved it and learnt so much. My tutors were Stacey, Mel and Kim, all were fantastic and shared so much of their knowledge with us. We got a great… Read more “Louise Mead”

Attending BAMM is 100% one of the best decieions I’ve ever made. All of the tuition is outstanding and the support during and after, i.e. the prep is amazing. Thank You!

Thank you so much for this amazing experience, I have loved every minute. You have been an amazing teacher and really inspired me, I can’t wait to get going with it all now and put my new acquired skills in to practice – it’s amazing how much we have learned in such a small time… Read more “Adrienne Wright”

I cannot recommend more highly the experience that I had at BAMM. The course is a fantastic start into the make up industry. The course ran so smoothly and covered so many areas that it has been invaluable experience. Mel has so many contacts in the industry that she is happy to put her students… Read more “Jessica Savory”

I loved the bridal hair and makeup course and without it I would not have been able to take my first steps into the industry, not only because I learned the basic skills which I need to hone to be successful but also because of the experience of meeting the course tutors, most of whom… Read more “Vanessa Rolland”

Summer 2013 I travelled from North Yorkshire every weekend down to Bath for ten weekends to complete the Fashion, Bridal and Beauty Course. Since I qualified at the start of September 2013 I have created my own website, logo, business cards, connected with other businesses for advertisement, built up my portfolio, and in January 2014… Read more “Jess Pacey”

I thoroughly enjoyed the Bridal Hair and Make-up course at BAMM and would recommend to anyone thinking about it. Mel is a fantastic tutor with a wealth of experience and a calm and inspiring approach. She really cares that the course provides quality for money and provides everything you need to become a high end… Read more “Beth Price”

Life changing! After working 10 years in radio marketing – taking a leap of faith and studying on the Peter King course was the best decision I ever made. The Principle Mel, is knowledgable and insightful when it comes to working in the industry and on top of that is one of the loveliest poeple… Read more “Victoria Beynon”

BAMM’s Intensive Media Makeup Course gave me a wonderful introduction into the world of Hair and Makeup. I gained so many new skills and was introduced to new crafts that I would otherwise be ignorant to. BAMM ensured I had 3 weeks of work experience within local theatres as soon as I had finished my… Read more “Natalie Simone Milne”

The most amazing school; with endless energy, enthusiasm & expertease in the industry. You are tutored by people who are the top in their field & still work in the industry. Very much about hands on learning with support above & beyond any other school I looked at. BAMM want you to be the best… Read more “Victoria Jackson”

From the moment I went to visit BAMM and spoke to Melanie I knew it was where I wanted to study media makeup. For me the passion seen by Mel not only for her school but for the love of the makeup industry was a key selling point. Once on the course, I was really… Read more “Rebecca Clare”

I Recently completed the intensive media make up course at BAMM and I can Honestly say it changed my life, not only did I learn numerous skills and get the opportunity to work with some of the most skilled people within this profession. I also gained a family who helped me build my confidence that… Read more “Victoria James”

BAMM’s constant support is really what stood out for me. They build on your strengths and boost your weaknesses and really strive to make you into not only a makeup artist but a businesswoman who can do ANYTHING!

My daughter did the U18s Special FX course last week and it was absolutely fantastic. Even better than we could have imagined. So professional, but also very welcoming and incredibly friendly. My daughter would live here if she could! Thank you Mel, for making it such a special week. You have been a huge inspiration… Read more “Victoria Hill-Sweet”

A great team of people, my daughter did the under 18’s week course and loved every single minute. Lots of very useful advice given and such a friendly place. She had an amazing week xxxx thank you.

The past 16 weeks have changed my life! BAMM provides everything an aspiring MUA interested in TV, Film, Fashion and Theatre needs. The support is amazing and the tutoring standard is excellent! I am so grateful to all the tutors who have taught me, I have learned so much. I feel so excited to step… Read more “Chloe Bond”

Attending BAMM has been the greatest experience of my life. The quality of teaching and resources is incredible, particularly the level of aftercare given.

A mature setting with great expertise and knowledge from celebrity makeup artists etc. Decent products and equipment used and nobody attending that didn’t want to be there. I have done a few courses and would love to do the Peter King course.

The most amazing thing I have ever done!! I attended the fashion and catwalk makeup course. Amazing people that helped me all the way through the process from when I emailed in about being interested till the day I did my course! Amazing teachers and just such lovely people. I learnt so much in such… Read more “Echo Poutney”

Just a little thank you. This has truly been the best experience of my life and one that will change it forever. I never imagined I would be capable of everything you have taught me.

I recently completed my training at Bath Academy of Media Makeup, attending the ‘Peter Swords King 16 week course’. I left university where I was doing makeup to be on this course, and it was the best decision I ever made! It truly is the best course of it’s kind available! I cannot recommend it… Read more “Annabel Clark-Clements”

I can’t thank Mel, Stace and all the tutors at BAMM enough for everything they have taught me over the past 16 weeks. What an amazing experience that I can’t recommend enough if you want to venture into this industry. I am excited to use my new skill and dive into a new career. Along… Read more “Courtney Lightbody”

I had the best 1 on 1 bridal refresher day today with Mel and my perfect model Sarah. My confidence has soared already and I can’t wait to get back in the salon and get started!! Mel is a great teacher, so knowledgeable and patient. Will definitely be returning in the future. Thanks for all… Read more “Sophie Oakley”

After a number of years I decided to finally take the plunge and enroll on a professional makeup course. I had heard of BAMM so checked out some reviews and their website and I will never look back. Every course receives the very highest level of training and you are in brilliant hands with Mel… Read more “Charlene Roystone”