Quick Summary:
Delhi has no shortage of makeup artist courses — but most people searching for one are trying to answer the same three questions: what will I actually learn, how much does it cost, and which course level is right for where I want to go? This blog answers all three — for both makeup courses at PD Beauty Academy — so you can make the right decision before you enquire.
If you’ve been searching for a makeup artist course in Delhi, you’ve probably already noticed that most academies list course names and fees without telling you what actually happens inside the classroom. You get a curriculum headline — “bridal makeup, HD techniques, editorial looks” — with no real sense of what that means in practice, how long each technique takes to learn properly, or whether the course is actually designed for someone at your skill level.
This blog covers both makeup artist courses at PD Beauty Academy in Rohini in detail — what each one teaches, who it’s designed for, how the fee compares to what you actually receive, and how to decide which one is the right starting point for you.
Two Courses, Two Different Starting Points
PD Beauty Academy offers two makeup artist qualifications. They are not the same course at different levels of depth — they’re built for different situations, different timelines, and different career goals.
Basic Makeup Artist Course — 1 Month, ₹19,999 onwards, Certified
Basic to Advanced Makeup Course — 3 Months, ₹49,999 onwards, Certified
Understanding which one fits your situation is the most important decision before you enquire. Let’s go through both properly.
Basic Makeup Artist Course — 1 Month, ₹19,999 Onwards
Who it’s designed for
This course is built for someone who is entering the beauty industry for the first time — no prior experience, no existing client base, no formal training background. It’s also a strong choice for someone who wants to test whether makeup artistry is genuinely the direction they want to pursue before committing to a longer, higher-investment course.
What you’ll learn — in detail
The course covers the complete fundamentals of professional makeup — everything a paying client would expect from their first booking with a professional artist.
Day and evening looks — How to adjust the same face for different occasions and lighting. Day makeup and evening makeup have different requirements in terms of intensity, product layering, and finish. You’ll learn to read the brief and deliver accordingly.
Contouring — Not the dramatic social media version, but professional, photograph-ready contouring suited to Indian face shapes and skin tones. You’ll learn how to sculpt and define without the finish looking overdone in real-world lighting.
Eye makeup techniques — Cut crease, smoky eye, and natural eye looks. Each of these requires a different approach in terms of blending, product selection, and execution speed. You’ll practice all three across the month on real clients.
Colour theory for Indian skin tones — This is a section that separates well-trained artists from self-taught ones. Understanding undertones, warm versus cool finishes, and how colours behave differently on deeper Indian skin tones is foundational to working professionally in Delhi’s market.
Client handling and hygiene standards — How to conduct a consultation before you start, how to manage client expectations, how to maintain a clean and professional working space, and the hygiene standards that protect both you and your client.
Practice on real clients — This is not mannequin-only training. You’ll practice on real clients inside our working salon throughout the course. This is where the technical skills become actual professional ability.
What you’ll leave with
A certified qualification from PD Beauty Academy, a portfolio built from real client sessions during the course, and the practical skill set for your first paying bookings — day looks, evening looks, and event makeup.
What this course doesn’t cover
Bridal makeup, HD techniques, airbrush application, editorial and fashion makeup, and portfolio shoot support are part of the Advanced course — not this one. If your immediate goal is bridal work or a full professional booking profile, the Basic to Advanced course is the right starting point.
The honest assessment
One month is enough time to learn professional makeup fundamentals properly if the training is hands-on and the batch is small enough for individual feedback. This course delivers both. What it doesn’t do is make you a fully bookable bridal or advanced makeup artist — for that, you need the three-month course. Know your goal before you choose.
Basic to Advanced Makeup Course — 3 Months, ₹49,999 Onwards
Who it’s designed for
This is the most comprehensive makeup qualification PD Beauty Academy offers — and its most popular course across all categories. It’s built for someone who wants to become a fully bookable makeup artist, not just learn the basics. Complete beginners join regularly. So do people who’ve done a short course elsewhere and want proper training that actually covers the full professional picture.
What you’ll learn — in detail
The three months are structured as a progression — foundational techniques in the first month, intermediate and advanced work in the second, and professional specialisations in the third.
Complete beginner to professional makeup — The course starts from the very beginning, which means no prior experience is assumed or required. The first four to five weeks cover everything in the Basic course — day looks, contouring, eye techniques, colour theory, client handling — at the same depth and with the same real client practice.
Bridal makeup — all ceremonies covered — This is the section that Delhi’s makeup market rewards most. You’ll learn bridal makeup specifically for haldi, mehndi, the main wedding function, and the reception — each with its own brief, product approach, and longevity requirements. The differences between each ceremony look aren’t cosmetic — they’re structural. How much coverage, what products hold in outdoor morning haldi light versus indoor evening reception lighting, how to brief a bridal client and manage expectations across multiple functions.
HD and airbrush makeup techniques — HD makeup is built for high-definition photography and video — where every texture and unblended edge is visible. Airbrush makeup applies foundation and other products using compressed air for an ultra-fine, even finish that’s difficult to achieve with traditional application. Both are now standard expectations for premium bridal and media bookings in Delhi. You’ll learn both techniques and the specific scenarios each is suited for. We’ve covered the client-side comparison of HD versus airbrush in our airbrush vs HD makeup blog — the course gives you the professional application side of the same picture.
Editorial and fashion makeup — Creative, concept-driven makeup for photoshoots, fashion presentations, and media work. This section is for graduates who want to go beyond salon and bridal work into the fashion and media space. You’ll learn how to work from a creative brief, how to execute looks that photograph rather than just look good in person, and how to collaborate with photographers and art directors.
Portfolio shoot and placement support — The course includes a professional portfolio shoot so you graduate with a usable body of work — not just a certificate. The portfolio is what gets you your first bookings as a freelancer and what hiring studios assess when you apply for a role.
What you’ll leave with
A certified qualification from PD Beauty Academy, a professional portfolio from a dedicated shoot session, active job placement assistance through our salon and studio network, and a skill set that covers the full range of professional makeup work in Delhi’s market.
The honest assessment
Three months is the right amount of time to go from beginner to fully bookable makeup artist if the training is structured correctly. This course is. The jump in fee from the Basic course to this one — ₹49,999 versus ₹19,999 — reflects a jump in curriculum depth that is real, not manufactured. If your goal is to take professional bridal bookings, work with photographers, or build a full-time freelance income from makeup — this is the course that gets you there. The Basic course does not.
How to Decide Between the Two
Start with the Basic Makeup Artist Course if:
· You have zero budget flexibility beyond ₹19,999 right now
· You’re genuinely unsure whether makeup artistry is the right direction and want to test it with a lower time and financial commitment
· Your immediate goal is event and party makeup rather than bridal or professional media work
· You want to start earning from makeup within the next 4–6 weeks and build from there
Start with the Basic to Advanced Course if:
· Your goal is bridal makeup — this is non-negotiable. You cannot take professional bridal bookings from a one-month foundations course alone
· You want to build a full freelance income from makeup within your first year of graduating
· You want HD and airbrush techniques as part of your qualification
· You’re serious about this as a career rather than a side income
· You want a portfolio and placement support as part of the course
One important note: If you start with the Basic course intending to do the Advanced later — you will pay more in total than if you’d started with the three-month course directly. The Basic to Advanced course covers everything in the Basic course and significantly more. Starting with the longer course is more cost-effective if you already know this is the direction you’re going.
What Professional Makeup Course Fees Actually Cover at PD Beauty
When you compare makeup course fees across Delhi, what’s included in the fee matters as much as the number itself. At PD Beauty Academy, both course fees cover:
· Certified qualification on completion
· Real client practice sessions inside our working salon throughout the course
· Small batch sizes — maximum 8 students per trainer, so every student receives direct, individual attention
· Portfolio shoot session (Basic to Advanced course)
· Flexible batch timings — morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend-only options
· Instalment payment available for both courses
There are no registration fees, exam fees, or certificate fees added on top of the starting prices listed. What you see is what you pay.
Career Paths After a Makeup Artist Course in Delhi
Where PD Beauty makeup graduates have gone:
Freelance makeup artist — Taking independent bookings for weddings, pre-bridal sessions, sangeet, reception, engagement functions, and event makeup. Freelance makeup artists in Delhi typically charge ₹3,000–₹15,000 per booking depending on the occasion and the artist’s experience level.
In-studio makeup artist — Joining bridal studios, photography studios, and production companies as a staff makeup artist. Several of our hiring studio partners specifically request PD Beauty graduates.
Salon-based makeup artist — Working as a dedicated makeup specialist within an established salon — a stable income path particularly suited to Basic course graduates building their experience base.
Fashion and media makeup — Working with photographers, fashion brands, and production companies on editorial and commercial projects. Primarily a path for Basic to Advanced graduates with the editorial and portfolio sections of the curriculum behind them.
Beauty educator — Several of our past makeup graduates now work as trainers — including within our own academy. Building a training career after building a professional one is a path several PD Beauty alumni have taken.
One of our 2024 graduates from the Basic to Advanced course, Nisha Rawat, joined with zero experience and had her first paying client within two months of graduating. She now works as a freelance bridal artist in Delhi.
Fees, Batch Timings and How to Enquire
Basic Makeup Artist Course
Fee: ₹19,999 onwards | Duration: 1 Month | Certified
Basic to Advanced Makeup Course
Fee: ₹49,999 onwards | Duration: 3 Months | Certified
Batch timings: Morning (10AM–1PM), Afternoon (1PM–4PM), Evening (4PM–7PM), Weekend-only
Instalment payment is available for both courses. A booking deposit secures your seat and the balance is spread across the course duration. WhatsApp us on +91 81306 16206 for current batch dates and the instalment breakdown for your chosen course.
New batches start every month with a maximum of 8 students per batch — seats fill regularly. If you’ve been considering this, enquiring earlier gives you more batch options.
You’re welcome to visit either Rohini branch — Sector 7 or Sector 8 — before you decide. Meet the trainers, see the training space, ask every question you have. No commitment required for a visit.
For a broader look at all PD Beauty courses including hair and beauty qualifications, read our complete course guide and our full course fees breakdown.
“The question I get asked most by people choosing between the two makeup courses is whether they can start with the Basic and move to Advanced later. Technically yes — but I always tell them honestly: if you already know you want bridal work, if you already know this is your career direction, start with the three-month course. Don’t pay for the same ground twice. The one-month course is for someone still deciding. The three-month course is for someone who has decided.”
— Pooja Deveshwar, Founder, PD’s Beauty Salon
FAQs
What is the fee for a makeup artist course in Delhi?
At PD Beauty Academy, the Basic Makeup Artist Course starts at ₹19,999 for one month. The Basic to Advanced Makeup Course starts at ₹49,999 for three months. Both are starting prices — instalment payment is available for both. WhatsApp +91 81306 16206 for the current batch fee and payment schedule.
Which makeup course is better — 1 month or 3 months?
It depends on your goal. The one-month Basic course covers professional makeup fundamentals and is right for someone testing the direction or targeting event and party makeup. The three-month Basic to Advanced course covers bridal, HD, airbrush, editorial, and portfolio development — it’s the right choice if professional bridal work or a full freelance career is the goal.
Do I need prior experience for a makeup artist course in Delhi?
No. Both courses at PD Beauty Academy start from the absolute basics and are open to complete beginners. No prior experience is expected or required for either course.
Is real client practice included in the makeup courses?
Yes — both courses include real client practice inside our working salon in Rohini throughout the course duration. This is not an end-of-course exercise — it’s built into the curriculum from early in the training.
What is included in the makeup artist course fee at PD Beauty?
Both course fees include all practice products and materials used during training, certified qualification on completion, real client practice sessions, small batch sizes capped at 8 students, and job placement assistance. The Basic to Advanced course additionally includes a portfolio shoot session. There are no hidden registration, exam, or certificate fees.
How much can I earn as a makeup artist in Delhi after completing the course?
Freelance makeup artists in Delhi typically charge ₹3,000–₹15,000 per booking depending on the occasion and experience level. Several of our graduates report building a consistent freelance income within the first six months after graduation. Full-time earnings vary based on booking volume and whether you work freelance or in-studio.
Is the certificate from PD Beauty Academy recognised in Delhi?
Yes. Our certificates are recognised within Delhi’s salon and bridal industry. Several hiring studios and salon partners specifically request PD Beauty graduates — not just any certified candidate — because of the standard of practical training behind the certificate.
Can I visit PD Beauty Academy before enrolling in a makeup course?
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Visit either our Rohini Sector 7 or Sector 8 branch, meet the trainers, see the space, and ask everything before deciding. WhatsApp +91 81306 16206 to arrange a visit.