Private Professional Makeup Mentorship

Private mentorship is designed for artists and makeup enthusiasts who are ready for structured, focused advancement.

Each session combines technical training, guided correction, and strategic professional insight — tailored to your experience level and objectives.

Whether refining core technique or developing advanced creative direction, this format offers precise feedback and measurable progression.

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Training Format

• 3-hour minimum per session
• $90/hour
• Personalized curriculum
• Structured written notes included
• Model recommended for practical sessions
• Certificate of Accomplishment available after 5 completed sessions

Booking Process

  1. Submit a training request

  2. Complete intake questions

  3. Receive a customized proposal

  4. Confirm booking & schedule session

Reserve a Training Session
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Two women and a man are in a bright room with large windows. The man, who is bald, is wearing a colorful, geometric patterned sweatshirt. He is holding a compact mirror and a makeup brush, applying makeup to a woman who is seated and facing away from the camera. The woman has gray hair and is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a black jacket. The background has a table with makeup products and other items.

Photographs courtesy of Colombe Photographe

Available Areas of Focus Include:

1. Bridal Makeup Pro Foundations

• Skin preparation & enhancement
• Shades, lights & blush architecture (powder & cream)
• Classic eye styles
• Smoky eye mastery
• Harmonization & softness – balancing the bridal makeup

2. Complexion, Morphology & Client Diversity

• Deep, dark & olive skin tones
• Undertone correction & concealer strategy
• Monolids & diverse eye structures
• Masculine grooming
• Age-specific adaptations
• Skin textures & finishes

3. Period & Historical Makeup

• 1920s through Y2K
• 18th century
• Romanticism
• 60s mod
• 70s glow
• 80s intensity
• Glam Rock
• Biba

4. Camera, Editorial & Creative Technique

• Natural makeup for photography
• Commercial beauty
• Editorial construction
• Haute Couture makeup
• Theatrical foundations
• Fantasy makeup
• Brow blocking

Please note:

These areas are suggested directions, not fixed pathways. You may combine topics across categories or propose specific objectives based on your personal or professional goals.

Testimonials for the Private Professional Makeup Mentorship

While looking to improve my makeup techniques, Jacques Besner was recommended to me. From the very first contact, I appreciated his responsiveness and professionalism. I later took a private lesson with him, which I really enjoyed thanks to his clear and precise explanations. He is also a very pleasant person to work with.

-Francisco Arias, Hairdresser & Makeup Artist

I highly recommend this training to anyone who is passionate about art and beauty. Beyond the technical learning, this experience gave me a space to express my creativity and step outside my comfort zone.

-Farah Cherif, Aesthetics Teacher, École des Méetiers des Faubourgs

My advanced training with Jacques allowed me to refine my makeup techniques and achieve a much higher level of results. The progression he proposes is personalized and adapted to my specific needs. I really appreciated the balance between theory and practical work, which complement each other in every lesson. I highly recommend him. Thank you for everything!
-Katia Bibeau, Aesthetics Teacher, École des Métiers des Faubourgs

I had a wonderful experience with Jacques, who taught me with great professionalism, efficiency, and kindness how to enhance my eyes, along with many other helpful techniques to improve my makeup. I would not hesitate to take another lesson soon to continue developing my skills and to talk about beauty with such a talented makeup artist.
- Géraldine Charbonneau, Development & Content Producer – Television Fiction, Sphere Media

Testimonials

How the Mentorship Works

1. Training Request
Students begin by contacting me through the website or by email to describe their goals, experience level, and areas of interest.

2. Customized Training Plan
Based on their goals, I propose a customized training plan and suggested number of sessions.

3. Scheduling
Lesson dates are scheduled in advance and added to the calendar.

4. Payment Options
Payment can be made:

  • By credit card (Stripe link)

  • By Interac e-transfer

  • In installments if multiple sessions are booked

5. Lesson Structure
Each lesson includes:

  • Theory explanation

  • Demonstration

  • Guided practice

  • Corrections and adjustments

  • Written personalized notes after the lesson

6. After Each Lesson
Students receive:

  • Written notes

  • Technique breakdown

  • Product suggestions

  • A receipt for payment

7. Rescheduling Policy
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to reschedule a lesson.

Begin Your Mentorship