Makeup Services

Beauty Playtime Hair And Makeup Lessons & CLASSES
TORONTO & VANCOUVER

Treat yourself (or a group of girlfriends) to the ultimate in fun indulgence - personal hair and makeup lessons aka Beauty Playtime! Makeup and hair are skills that no one is born with, yet women are expected to magically pick them up along the way because it is "part of being a woman". *Wait, what? *Don't feel guilty or ashamed if you're not great with your hair or makeup - neither were we when we started!

Youtubers and online beauty gurus make it look so easy, right? Maybe you're one of many women who thinks "if only I could find the time to watch that tutorial then I could do my hair and makeup too". Or perhaps you actually have followed the tutorial only to get less than beautiful results and thought "I guess I'm just not good at this"... (we have been there too!). Don't feel bad that you couldn't find time or couldn't make it work - what was missing was the personal touch and guidance of a professional who loves to teach. At Michael Fels Beauty we LOVE teaching women how to enhance their natural beauty through one-on-one lessons or even group tutorials! We see it as a delectable treat - a truly decadent personal indulgence - to take the time to learn how to make yourself look more beautiful. Treat yourself today!

Below we have a complete list of all lessons and classes available. It is a long list and can be kind of overwhelming so we recommend you start with our most popular option:

BEAUTY BUILDING BLOCKS

OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION and the lesson we recommend starting with is The Personal Beauty Building Blocks Foundational Session. Our most popular package is this 2-hour introductory session where I come to your home so you can show me both your products and routine from start to finish, then I teach you using a combination of your products and mine.
 
For a makeup focus we go over your skincare and makeup routine, and for a hair focus we go over your haircare products and usual styling routine. This gives me a crystal clear understanding of what you know, what you are comfortable with, and where the gaps in your knowledge base might be so I can fill them in! Sometimes you have the basics down pretty well and all you really need are some hands-on tips and adjustments to what you are already doing. This also allows me to make much better recommendations because I will understand what you are comfortable with doing and using. I find this is the best way to ensure there is a solid foundation of knowledge for us to build on for the future.
 
This 2 hour session flows as follows:
- First you show me all of your products so I can see what you already use and are comfortable with. 
 

- Then I watch as you do your own skincare/makeup or hairstyling routine so I know how you normally do it and can see where any gaps are in your knowledge. This isn't about pointing out your mistakes, it's just so I know how you like to look and what you do.

- Finally you wash it all away and then I do your makeup or hair, one step at a time, as you follow along in a mirror, using your products and supplementing with my own if needed. I do one step on one side while you watch and then you do the exact same thing on the other side, making sure you understand completely before moving on. Then we move along to the next step. I also take detailed notes for you in a notebook that is yours to keep and refer back to, as well as make a potential shopping list of items you could pick up based on what we had to use from my kit.

By the end you will have a better understanding of how to use the products you already own, as well as what tools or products you could add to your collection to achieve the look you are dreaming of!

 
This 2 hour session is $200/HOUR + TRAVEL FEE & TAX. For locations in Toronto this session total is $500-$550.
 
 

 

TARGETED PERSONAL MAKEUP LESSONS $200/HOUR + TRAVEL FEE & TAX

Beauty Playtime! You and one of our amazing makeup artists, one on one. This is your time to focus on whatever you would like to learn in the world of makeup.

    • This is the perfect option if you find makeup intimidating. We create a no-pressure, fun and playful environment to just have fun without expectations. Whether you want to try things on yourself or have us do it for you - or even just touch products and learn what they are for - this session is a great way to get used to makeup and ask all of the questions you might be embarrassed to ask at the makeup counter. We recommend this for a day where you do not need to go anywhere because it's time for you to experience beauty for YOU - not to look good for someone else.
    • "I bought this ... but I don't know how to use it". Let us teach you how to get the best results out of what you already own!
    • Time for new products that will suit your needs and lifestyle - without the sales pressure from the people at the makeup counter!
    • Focus on learning how to perfect a single feature - picking the best colour lipstick, how to apply mascara whatever you want!
    • What is contouring? How does it work? How should I do it for my face?
    • Eyebrows truly do frame the face. Whether you've got no hairs left or just a few sparse spots, we'll help you figure out a brow routine to suit your needs. This is also a great session to answer your questions about tattooing, microblading, brow lamination and other procedures!
    • How to perfect your canvas so makeup goes on flawlessly and looks amazing!
    • Whether you're a BB Cream kind of girl or you like the fullest coverage, this is where we cover all things complexion. Some products in this category we can cover include Skincare, Primer, Foundation, Concealer, Setting Powder, Face Powder, Highlighter, Bronzer, Blush. Maybe you need one, maybe you want all of them. We help you figure out what you really need!
    • What even IS a smokey eye? How do you do it? How to not make a mess? How to clean up a mess? Light or dark colours? What colours look best on you?
    • Which style will work for you, how to fit and trim, what glue to use, how to blend them in, style of eye makeup to match, how to apply them. How to know if you've glued it on right, and what to do if it starts popping off.
    • A full-face everyday makeup built around your needs, your budget and most importantly - how much time you're looking to dedicate. We help you come up with a personalized routine that fits into your lifestyle.
    • Going out on the town? We have got you covered! Whether you want to bump up from day to evening or you're starting fresh, we help you figure out a straightforward makeup built around your needs, your budget and most importantly - how much time you're looking to dedicate. We help you come up with a personalized routine that fits into your lifestyle.
    • "It was so good until ...." Learn how to come back from making a mess like eyeliner transfer, eyeshadow fallout and more!
    • She is at that age where she wants to use makeup. Spare her the years of blue eyeshadow and racoon eyes - we'll teach her age appropriate makeup with a focus on looking youthful and fresh, defining features and covering up problem skin.
    • Your face isn't the same as it was in your 20s. We'll cover how to work with changing features, what types of products to use, dos & don'ts, plus what you can consider investing in to preserve your beauty.
    • She feels more powerful and confident than ever but the mirror is showing someone else. Your face isn't the same as it was in your 20s or 30s. We'll cover how to work with changing features, what types of products to use, dos & don'ts, plus what you can consider investing in to preserve your beauty.
    • Still holding onto what was trendy 20 years ago? Let's update your look to help you look and feel even more confident in your beauty and age gracefully. We'll cover how to work with changing features, what types of products to use, dos & don'ts, plus what you can consider investing in to preserve your beauty.
    • What's old is new again! Time for an update - because you deserve to look and feel beautiful at any age. We'll cover how to work with changing features, what types of products to use, dos & don'ts, plus what you can consider investing in to preserve your beauty.
    • Don't see what you want on the list? Make your own! Whatever you want to learn about in the world of makeup - we're happy to be part of it!

 

PERSONAL HAIRSTYLING LESSONS $200/HOUR + TRAVEL FEE & TAX

Beauty Playtime! You and one of our amazing hairstylists, one on one. This is your time to focus on whatever you would like to learn in the world of hair.

    • Our most requested session! This is the perfect option if you find hairstyling intimidating. We create a no-pressure, fun and playful environment to just have fun without expectations. Whether you want to try things on yourself or have us do it for you - or even just touch products and learn what they are for - this session is a great way to get used to hairstyling and ask all of the questions you might be embarrassed to ask at the salon.
    • We recommend this for a day where you do not need to go anywhere because it's time for you to experience beauty for YOU - not to look good for someone else.
    • How to use a hair straightener, what products to use with it to get your desired results and protect your hair.
    • How to curl your hair with a straightener, what products to use with it to get your desired results and protect your hair.
    • Products, styles, tips and tricks to get more body and movement into limp locks.
    • How to use your curling tool to get the best looking curls, what products to use with it to get your desired results and protect your hair.
    • Classics like braiding never go out of style. Regular, Dutch, French, Boxer, Waterfall - whatever you want to learn! Plus how to work with "post-braid" hair to make it look great!
    • This is a GREAT class for Dads to take! It makes a super cute Father's Day gift because he gets to spend quality time with his little girl!
    • How to style and install clip-in extensions, plus care secrets!
    • Don't see what you want on the list? Make your own! Whatever you want to learn about in the world of hairstyling - we're happy to be part of it!

 

GROUP HAIR/MAKEUP CLASSES - RATES VARY BY SIZE

Beauty Playtime WITH your girlfriends! One of our amazing artists leading you and your besties through makeup plat

    • Whether it's a normal weekend or a big birthday party - we'll lead the girls through some fun makeup and/or hairstyling together!
    • Typically these classes take the group through a full face daytime or evening look (using your own makeup) while we provide feedback on product and technique.

 

MAKEUP LESSONS FOR PROFESSIONALS - $350/HOUR

Up your beauty game with a personal one on one lesson with Michael. We can cover any topic, product or technique you want to learn more about or perfect. The structure of this session is up to how you learn best: we instruct while you work on a model, we share a model, or we work side-by-side on two models. You will need to provide model(s).

    • Make a great impression on clients, be more efficient and save time looking for products hiding deep in your kit.
    • Daytime or evening, this lesson takes a full look from start to finish.
    • How to perfect the canvas so makeup goes on flawlessly.
    • A skilled makeup artist can make any client look and feel beautiful. This is a great class to fill gaps in your knowledge, with a focus on colour theory, colour matching, and product lines that are both inclusive and versatile. Pick your focus: fair, medium or deep skintone*
    • *It is required to supply a model with the appropriate skintone.
    • "I bought this ... but I don't know how to use it". Let us teach you how to get the best results out of what you already own!
    • Focus on learning how to perfect a single feature - brows, lips, eyes, lashes, complexion - whatever you want!
    • How to create beautiful skin on any client. Includes colour matching, foundation, concealer, powders.
    • How to give your clients a face that they can wear again tomorrow.
    • Brow blocking, covering up beard shadows, painting an illusion.
    • Facepainting and creative makeups.
    • Don't see what you want on the list? Make your own! Whatever you want to learn about in the world of makeup - we're happy to be part of it!

 

HAIRSTYLING LESSONS FOR PROFESSIONALS - $350/HOUR

Up your beauty game with a personal one on one lesson with Michael. We can cover any topic, product or technique you want to learn more about or perfect. The structure of this session is up to how you learn best: we instruct while you work on a model, we share a model, or we work side-by-side on two models. You will need to provide model(s).

    • How to build an updo that looks great and will hold. Backcombing, padding, sculpting and finishing, plus shortcuts to save time and impress the client.
    • Classics like braiding never go out of style. Regular, Dutch, French, Boxer, Waterfall - whatever you want to learn! Plus how to work with "post-braid" hair to make it look great!
    • Prom curls, beachy waves or sexy voluminous curls - we can cover it all. Flatiron vs curling iron vs wands, plus products and hair prep.
    • How to create a beautiful 1/2 up 1/2 down style that looks great on your client that will last and look amazing.
    • How to style and install clip-in extensions, plus care secrets.
    • Don't see what you want on the list? Make your own! Whatever you want to learn about in the world of hairstyling - we're happy to be part of it!

 

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