Look and feel more beautiful. Prepare for a special occasion. Make a confident first impression.
People wear makeup for reasons that are personal and varied. Whether you want to try a new trend, add some polish for a job interview, amp up the glam for a night out or give yourself a little pick-me-up, professional make-up application has the power to transform how you look and feel.
Building on their makeup application techniques and consultation skills, our student beauty advisors can also provide recommendations on how to select the best cosmetic products to help you achieve a desired look.
Services and pricing
Makeup application
*All makeup application + lesson prices include a take-home personal brush set.
Enjoy a one-on-one personal service with a student beauty advisor who is trained in colour theory, camouflage and corrective techniques to enhance your best self. We strictly follow all Public Health Ontario infection prevention and control best practises to reduce risk of exposure to bacteria. Choose from a variety of looks including day, nude, special occasion, prom and bridal for a diverse spectrum of skin tones.
All makeup services at the Durham College Spa (DC Spa) are delivered using our signature private label cosmetics line, which is paraben-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance and cruelty-free and made in Canada.
Features: Makeup removal, application of moisturizer suitable for your skin type, client consultation, step-by-step full makeup application suited for the occasion, clients' facial features and wardrobe choice, plus an individual face chart noting all colours and products used during the appointment.
Clients can choose a look from the following categories:
- Natural
- Classic day
- Full face glam
*Clients are encouraged to wear or bring a photo of their wardrobe choice for their event and one or two inspirational makeup photos to discuss during the consultation so the DC student beauty consultant can teach you how to adapt the look and make it your own. Extra fees will apply for false lash applications.
Features:
- Client consultation
- Skincare regime refresh applied, including Moor Spa skincare products to prep your skin.
- A step-by-step classic daytime makeup application, where the DC student beauty consultant will apply one side of your face while guiding you through a hands-on tutorial as you complete the other side.
Makeup regime lesson teaches camouflage and corrective techniques and correct product placement so that you feel like your most confident self, plus a personalized face chart noting colours, products and product placement used during your appointment.
*Clients are encouraged to bring one or two inspirational makeup photos to discuss during the consultation so that the DC student beauty consultant can teach you how to adapt the look and make it your own. Extra fees will apply for false lash applications.
Features:
- Client consultation.
- Removal of makeup.
- Application of moisturizer suitable for your skin type.
In a step-by-step makeup application lesson, the DC student beauty consultant will apply one side of your face while guiding you through a hands-on tutorial as you complete the other side.
Makeup regime lesson teaches you to camouflage and corrective techniques and correct product placement so that you feel like your most confident self plus a personalized makeup face chart noting colours, products and product placement used during the appointment.
*Clients are encouraged to bring one or two inspirational makeup photos to discuss during the consultation so that the DC cosmetic student can teach you how to adapt the look and make it your own. Extra fees will apply for false lash applications.
MAKEUP TUTORIALS
Delivered in 60 minutes, these bite-sized tutorials are hands-on and personalized to suit your needs. Our DC student beauty consultants will demystify the overwhelming marketplace noise to empower and create a more confident, beautiful you.
Learn how to apply, remove, maintain and store your false lashes so that you can perform an encore application the next time you have the desire to enhance your assets.
Includes one pair of Ardell lashes sold in the DC Spa retail boutique; choose from one of the three lash styles!
*Please know that there is a $5.00 charge for the lashes used during your service
Learn how to curate your essential signature colour pallet. Our student beauty advisors will assess your skin’s undertone and colour category using colour theory principles to determine a signature makeup pallet specially suited to you.
Tutorial includes skin prep, foundation and concealer plus lip colour selection. Extra fees apply for face contouring, highlighting, eyeshadow and liner application.
Learn a new take on the classic smokey eye and explore how to use a variety of colours to create this dramatic look.
Tutorial includes: skin prep, foundation, under-eye concealing, brow defining, shadow, traditional liner and mascara application.
Learn how to make your eyes look bigger and brighter by emphasizing your eye shape with colours and special defining techniques tailored to take your look to the next level.
Tutorial includes: skin prep, foundation, under-eye concealing, brow defining, shadow, traditional liner and mascara application.
Learn how to define your brows and perfect the feline flick of the classic cat eye, tailored to your specific eye shape.
Includes eye prep, liner and brow product application.
Frequently asked questions
Makeup consultations and application services are provided by student beauty advisors from the college’s intensive Cosmetic Techniques and Management program, under the guidance and oversight of faculty who are experienced beauty industry professionals.
The Durham College Spa is committed to using cosmetics that are good for your skin and the environment. Stay tuned as we curate our product list for your review.
Yes, a full line of premium make-up and cosmetic products will be available for sale in our retail boutique. Stay tuned as we curate our product list for your review.
Prior to your arrival, our student beauty advisors will connect with you to confirm your appointment.
Each makeup appointment begins with a warm welcome and conversation with your student beauty advisor to identify your goals and address any concerns. Once the consultation is complete, your student beauty advisor will make their recommendations and explain how they would like to proceed with your consent.
Clients will learn application techniques and how to personalize colour and product selection to suit their needs.
Our professionally credentialed faculty will oversee all services and will check in with student beauty advisors at various times throughout to ensure student learning is supported and guests experience the highest level of care.
Upon completion of your service, student beauty advisors and faculty may ask for feedback to enhance the student learning experience.
Makeup application and services are delivered within the new facilities at the Durham College Spa, located on the second floor of the Centre for Collaborative Education at the college’s Oshawa campus.