Personal Makeup Artist Course at The Annex Institute Dubai

 

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I don’t want to sound like a drama queen, but when I was growing up, I always tended to do things at a later stage than my friends. Starting and learning how to put on makeup was no exception! I guess my mind was always preoccupied with other life-changing decisions…like mapping out and working on my next plan to get more personal space and freedom. For example, in the summer before I left Saudi to go study in London, I was busy communicating with London College of Fashion to enroll at a course there, preparing and sending my documents, taking the IELTS test, deciding on accommodation options and other legal matters.

Makeup was always something in the back of my head. I had the basic products and I knew how to use them at beginner level I would say. I had no idea how to do an evening look or blend different eye shadow colors to make a cool effect. My personal concept of makeup began and ended with mascara and a tinted lip balm 🙂

 

If you were following my blog lately, you might have read my post on the Annex Institute; a brand new creative school based in Downtown Dubai. The school offers various creative courses covering hair, Makeup, film and photography.

I was lucky to attend a ‘Personal Makeup Artist‘ course at the school. Where I finally got the opportunity to make use of my Smokey Eyes kit that I had bought over the summer and never got a chance to test out since I have no clue as to how to achieve the look!

During the day course, Chief Creative Officer and Makeup Artist Aqeel Al Nasser used me as a model for a highly elegant and sultry brown Smokey Eyes look. While applying the makeup, Aqeel explained every step that he did with high precision and detail. I must admit that I learned so many makeup tricks that I wasn’t previously aware of like:

  • The correct way to apply and blend eye shadow and blusher powder.
  • How to avoid the smudged mascara look (that I’m famous for sporting).
  • Essential contouring and highlighting techniques.
  • The correct way to apply eye liner.
  • The types of brushes to use for each product.
  • As much as I hate to admit this, but I was introduced to gel liner for the first time 😀

Aqeel even went on to explain to us the right way to clean our makeup brushes, which after trying out myself, I couldn’t imagine how increasingly efficient and effective it was! It makes your life so much easier, that you wonder how you would previously spend hours washing brushes in the sink with liquid soap and water!  Or maybe that was just me being lost in my own world of life-changing missions and not knowing about this basic tip 🙂

Whether you are an expert in makeup application and evening looks or are a basic makeup user like me (who only owns a total of 4 brushes), the super friendly team at the Annex Institute will help you progress to the next level of your learning curve…their courses are certified by Internationally acclaimed organizations and institutions.  With their many hair and makeup courses, they can accommodate to all levels and skills. Just drop them a line and they will offer you a course based on your requirements and interests.

 

Being the tom boyish girl that I am, I am now looking forward to taking my next course at the Annex: Creative Business Course. It’s a three-day Introductory business course to help you start your own creative business.

But before that, I must finish reading my Blog Inc. book…and I need to make time for the course once my University term ends or at the beginning of my next semester 🙂

 

Yes, despite being a Diva, I also have a very masculine and career-oriented side to me that you can’t ever hide 🙂

 

Now that I know how to put my own makeup in a professional way, it’s your turn to learn the essential tips and tricks of makeup and beauty. Check out the Annex Institute’s web site and follow them on Facebook!

Web Site:  http://www.annex.ae/

Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/annexdxb

 

Contouring Technique
Contouring Technique

 

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Ultra elegant Smokey Eyes Look
Ultra elegant Smokey Eyes Look

 

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Day to Evening Look with Simple Steps!
Day to Evening Look with Simple Steps!

 

Flaunting my new look at Souq Al Bahaar
Flaunting my new look at Souq Al Bahaar

 

P.S. Do follow the Annex’s Facebook Page, as they regularly post useful and interesting hair and makeup tips on a daily basis! I’m a fan and I can say that I’ve learned a good number of tricks from that page 🙂

 

 

 

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Nada Al Ghowainim

I am a 30-something Dubai-based Saudi female lifestyle blogger and writer. I am on an endless journey of self-discovery and self-development. Learn More About Me

11 thoughts on “Personal Makeup Artist Course at The Annex Institute Dubai”

  1. Ok so i did my course at the institute.  It has been a month since i completed my exam and have been waiting to get my certificates and portfolio.  There is no response on any of the numbers of the institute.  The instructor doesn’t answer my calls and she’s also blocked me on whtsapp.  Do you know anybody there and do you have a number?

  2. SakshiPardasani Hi Sakshi! Thanks for passing by…I’m glad that you found my post on the Annex and that somehow you were directed to my blog. I will do my best to get an answer to your question. Can you please leave your e-mail address? or you could go to the blog’s Facebook Page and send it in a direct message.
    Thanks!

  3. hello there.. i am from pakistan and saw your post. i want to get beautician training in dubai. i have been doing beautician training in pakistan for almost a year: as in the short courses and also worked as an internee in a salon. kindly tell me the procedure to do skin care/menicure pedicure and hair dressing courses in dubai. i will be very thankful. i am in need of a job.tryin my level best to find jobs and training centres.. thank you . wil wait for your prompt reply

  4. Hi Fouzia,
    Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, The Annex school is closed now. And I’m afraid that I can’t be of much help for your request.
    However, you can follow my blog’s Facebook Page to stay updated with any news regarding your query. Here’s the link:
    https://www.facebook.com/UndefinedDeclarations

    Thanks.

  5. Hello,
    i have a friend who is looking for a training about (contour make-up).
    she is from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia & looking for a prof. training course that give certification afterward.

    can you please email me at (hadi4u@msn.com)

    or even give me a call (+966555588442)

    best wishes,
    Hadi

    1. Hello Hadi,
      Unfortunately, The Annex is no longer in operation, and I can’t be of any more help at the time being.
      However, you can keep following my blog as I might write about other make-up training schools in the future.

  6. Hello Nada,
    Thank you so much for your quick reply.
    So sad that they are out of business.

    Anyway, thank you so much for your fast reply.

    Good luck.

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