When improperly applied, makeup can have a harsh and unsettling effect on its onlookers, much like Richard Nixon's portrayal of Hamlet. Go easy on the eyes with today's Groupon to A.S.H.A. School of Makeup Artistry in Toronto.
The Deal
$39 for a three-hour makeup workshop (a $125 value)
Three-hour workshops commence as a professional makeup artist helps pupils discover basic application techniques and learn about an assortment of brushes. Students then test out newfound knowledge by concocting three classic looks: "the polished and presentable five minute face," "the professional," "the glamorous evening," and––for novices vying for extra credit––"the frightened possum." Asha additionally reviews each apprentice's makeup bag before suggesting products worth adding. Students brandish their own basic makeup kit for class and browse select makeup on sale at the school.
A.S.H.A. School of Makeup Artistry
A celebrity makeup artist boasting a number of lauded clients such as Ford Models and R&B singer Cee Lo Green, Asha aids apprentices in nurturing their craft and inspires confidence in the modern woman with a bounty of beautifying services. During intensive weeklong makeup artistry certificate programs, the renowned makeup artist teams novices with industry professionals such as photographers, models, and hair stylists to provide valuable industry experience. A.S.H.A.'s in depth makeup workshops, such as Fashion, Editorial, Film, Television, and Bridal Hair, all cap at six pupils to ensure a greater quantity of individual instruction so that the makeup maven can help each participant reach his or her full potential. Customized beauty consultations and makeup packages for special events pair patrons with Asha, providing an opportunity to discover what products befit their particular skin type, lifestyle, and tornado-chasing schedule.