Learn with Nancy, Learn from a Pro

With so many makeup courses to choose from, it can be mind boggling which one to choose!

At Makeup Manchester you will only be taught on our makeup courses by the founder and owner Nancy Spencer. With 14 years of experience and still currently working in the TV and fashion industry for top brands, you will be learning only the most current and top professional techniques.

Our class sizes are really really small, meaning that your have an accelerated learning experience, with lots of one-to-one time with Nancy.  So what are you waiting for? Book your place today!

Contact info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for rates and special discounts.

Next Two Day Course 2nd & 3rd June 2017

Our next Two Day Introduction to Makeup Course is now booking for Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June 2017 - spaces are already limited!

On the course you will learn solely from Nancy Spencer, pro makeup artist for 14 years and founder of Makeup Manchester.

Our very small classes means you will learn at a faster rate and practically have one to one training with Nancy over the course of the two days.

Look at the amazing reviews we have on Google form our past graduates :)

Below are some images from the last course of student work after only two days training with Nancy and with NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE!!

All images from the course are for you to keep and use in your new career! Giving you a head start :)

For special rates and more information contact

Dragons Den!

I'm so pleased to be working on Dragons Den Series 15 for the BBC again :)

This is the 5th year myself and my lovely assistant Carly have applied makeup to most of the amazing entrepreneurs that come on the show.

Look out for the new series airing in the Autumn!

Nancy x x

Mens Grooming Course!

I'm pleased to share some fabulous images from my recent Men's Grooming Course. This half day course is designed for those wishing to work in menswear fashion shoots and on television productions. We cover everything from skincare through to covering tattoos!

For all enquires and to book please contact Nancy on info@makeupmanchester.co.uk or +44 7840043753

New Nars!

I've recently been on a makeup spending splurge and came across this amazing studio cheek palette from Nars. The palette contains Laguna (the best bronzer in the business), 4 X blush shades (including infamous Orgasm) and a contour and highlight duo. What more could you ask for?! 

I liked to take this on set as I have everything I could need when I'm shooting - but it's a great palette for your dressing table too, look at that mirrored top - swooooon :)

www.narscosmetics.co.uk

Proud Post!

I've had such a busy few months teaching some really fantastic budding makeup artists in my one and two days makeup courses. I really want to share some of their fantastic work with you! All images are behind the scenes of finished looks that we cover and all students came with NO previous experience. I'm just so proud!

For info on my next course email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

One Place Left on July's Course!

Good news people! There is one place left on my two day makeup course running 8th and 9th July 2016.

The course is taught soley by me - a professional makeup artist for 13years working with BBC, CBeebies, Very, John Lewis, F&F clothing and many more fashion brands!

Learn my tricks of the trade and how to get started as a freelancer. 

Get in touch for more details and rates including a special discount for booking the last place! 

Info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

07840043853

July 2016 Makeup Course Dates!

My next two day introduction to makeup course is running 8th & 9th July 2016!

Come and learn from my 13yrs experience in the industry, all courses are taught solely my me.

Llearn 3 major looks, experience your own fashion Photoshoot, take home your own 14 piece brushset, A4 portfolio and certificate.

Classes are never more than 4 students. 

Email me directly for rates and more information! 

Dragons Den Series 14

This week saw Nancy working her magic on the nervous entrepreneurs for the next series of BBCs Dragons Den. It's the forth year she has worked on the show and is enjoying every minute of being back! 

 

Bridesupnorth Feature!

Check out the beautiful feature of a recent photoshoot I worked on and completed the hair and makeup looks, on leading weddingblog www.bridesupnorth.co.uk

I worked with a fabulous team and the shots look amazing!

Photography: Kelliannephotographer.co.uk

Model: Beth Rothwell @ Industry models

Dress: Jeanjacksoncouture

Flowers: frog manchester 

Location: hope mill manchester 

Props: the word is love 

YouTube tutorials!

Watch this space people! 

Check out my YouTube channel: nancy spencer makeup manchester (or click through my website). 

I have already playlisted my videos I've created for lots of my lovely clients, but it's time to add my own twist! 

Please feel free to request looks, techniques or themes :)

Get the Glow

I've been asked so much recently about how to get summery glowy skin. I worked on a gorgeous shoot this week with the exact look:

Here are my top product picks :)

Moisturiser: Kheils Ultra Facial

Primer: Nars Copacabana skin illuminator 

Foundation: Armani luminous silk foundation 

Contour: Nars Laguna

Highlight: Mac mineralise skinfinish

With this look, apply sparingly and blend blend blend! 

Now - get glowing!!  

Two Day Course April 8th & 9th

I'm so pleased to announce my next intensive two day makeup course is running 8th & 9th April 2016.

Below are some images straight off the back of the camera, from last months course. My student Shannon Gresty designed and applied the looks after only two days of training with me! 

We cover everything you need to know on the course to get started on a freelance career, email me directly on info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for all the full breakdown and prices.

Amazing student testimonial...

One of my lovely students wrote me such a lovely testimonial a feel like I HAVE to share it..

Amanda booked the One Day Fashion & Beauty Makeup Course. Here's what she thought of the day (sent totally off her own back of course!)

"Having researched courses on the internet, I came across Nancy Spencer's site "Makeup Manchester ".  I called Nancy  for a chat regarding training and immediately felt a connection with her.

 I booked her one day, (one to one) Bridal and fashion makeup course. 

I learn't so much!.. In such a short space of time..... It was intense and so much fun!

 Nancy is not only an amazing and accomplished makeup artist.  She is also a very proficient educator.  She instills information smoothly and expertly AND with buckets full of patience!

Some of the things Nancy shared made me, made me feel like I was behind the scenes of a magic show witnessing first hand the "tricks of the trade" ...  Smoke and Mirrors!

I also enjoyed Nancy's WAY of teaching. Very hands on. "Show and Do" kinda thing. She would demonstrate first. Then watch my efforts and give suggestions, opinions and feedback. All in a very gentle and kind manner. 

Nancy was very professional. On arrival, fire exits were shown, refreshments offered and a relaxing and private environment provided.  Also I felt that Nancy gave me 100% dedication and attention throughout the entire day. 

I would highly recommend this course and more importantly Nancy herself.  

The only one negative about the day is that it went too quickly! So I have now booked a second course with Nancy. She has tailor made a course just for me! Thank you Nancy!"

 Amanda, Feb 2016

If you're interested in attending a course get in touch via info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

New year; New career!

My intensive makeup course from January 2016 was a great success with my students producing amazingly high standards of work after just TWO DAYS training!

My next two day weekend course is running 27th and 28th February 2016 and spaces are very limited. Email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for more info and rates.

Below are some gorgeous BTS images from my January course day two beauty shoot..

Getting Married in 2016?

I'm taking bookings for wedding hair and makeup for 2016 now, book in as soon as you can to avoid disappointment! 

Below is my last bride of 2015, beautiful Louise, who's hair and makeup I did last weekend. Love her dark lip so much! Xxx

2 day makeup course Jan 10th & 11th!

I'm now taking bookings for my next two day intensive fashion makeup course and spaces are going fast! 

Email me on info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for rates and availability! 

One day courses now booking!

Wow what a busy Summer it's been! My lack of blogging has been down to a busy shooting schedule - but I'm back!! 

My sort-after makeup courses are back with the One Day Introduction to Makeup Course now booking! Email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for rates and dates :)

Below is a new image I created on model Bella Smith shot by Dom Brophy, hair and makeup by me. 

New AW15 Campaign Shoot

Here's a new AW15 look on my beautiful model Cristina N from MOT models. I've used a range of taupe hues on the eyes, cheeks and lips to create a autumnal vibe. Product picks are, Cork eyeshadow from MAC, Laguna Bronzer from Nars, Taupe lipstick from Mac. 

Shoot for The Tomorrow Store

My new work is up on The Tomorrow Store.com for their new SS15 collection.

Makeup was kept sheeny on the skin, a bit smudgy around the eyes and a pop or orange/red on the lips but kept matte. Hair was wetted down with lots of salt spray. 

Full product breakdown coming soon!