05
Feb
By Ashley
General

How to promote yourself as a makeup artist

You’ve worked hard at your instructional program and aced your exams, so what’s next? To become a successful makeup artist, you need to push yourself forward. This is the business side of the beauty industry that makes all the difference to your career success. It might sound daunting, but with our insider tips, you’ll soon feel confident in promoting your skills.  1: Create a portfolio of your workYou’ll always be judged by the work you’ve already done, so it’s key to set up a portfolio that shows off your track record. You’ll want to fill it with photographs that showcase…
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17
Jan
By Ashley
Beauty, General, ,

Why makeup artists should learn hair styling

From messy hair buns to fancy updos, there are many different hairstyles that women want for special occasions. As a make-up artist, it's likely those occasions, such as fancy parties and weddings, will be ones your skills are also called for. And with so much competition in the sector, you should do all you can to stand out from the crowd and be the best. Read on to discover why makeup artists should learn hairstyling techniques. Top 3 reasons makeup artists should learn hairstyling If you want to be the best MUA in town, having a wide skill set to offer is a great…
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How to afford trade school without federal financial aid
16
Aug
By Ashley
General

How to afford trade school without federal financial aid

We get asked this question on a regular basis: “How do students afford your school?” With student loan debt being at a record high, over $1.6 TRILLION, the government has done students a HUGE disservice by painting the illusion that they don’t have to pay for college, at least not right away. But the colleges and universities who award this aid are mostly “not-for-profit”, right? Today I’m going to share with you the most common ways students afford to attend AMUA. Once you’ve decided this is what you want to do for a living, the next step is to get some…
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17
Apr
By Ashley
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General

Q&A with Liz Crout

Liz completed our Special Effects program. She currently works as a curator at a wax museum. This is what Liz has to say about her experience at AMUA. Q: What sparked your interest in AMUA’s special effects program? A: I was most interested in the AMUA because it was close to my home, but after visiting and a lot of praying I knew it would be better than traveling West where most of the other makeup effects schools were and I liked the smaller learning environment. Q: How do you use the techniques learned in class in your work life…
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Q&A with Carson Pack
17
Apr
By Ashley
Alumni Spotlight, General

Q&A with Carson Pack

Graduate of Makeup for TV & Film, Makeup Artist: Special Effects, and The Art of Wig & Hair Design Carson originally enrolled only in our Makeup for TV & Film Program. While she was here, she and a handful of her classmates decided to stick around for a while. They also enrolled in our Special Effects and Wig & Hair Design Program. Guess what? They're all employed. Actually, they had jobs booked before they even graduated from AMUA! Here's what Carson had to say. Q: Why did you originally just want to do the beauty program?   A: I originally…
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18
Oct
By Ashley
General, Special Effects, Wig and Hair Design

Adventure Science Center Features AMUA in this Video!

Get Spooky: Monster Making 101 with Adventure Science Center and Academy of Make Up Arts Have you ever wondered how artists create the ghastly ghouls we see on screen? Emmy award-winning makeup artist, Ben Rittenhouse at Academy of Make Up Arts (AMUA) took us behind the scenes for an up-close look at the science and engineering needed to make truly terrifying monsters! Check out this video Nashville's Adventure Science Center made in collaboration with yours truly, Academy of Make Up Arts! Trouble with the video? Click here! https://youtu.be/PKPkxdExAr8
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18
May
By Ashley
General, Tutorials, , , ,

How to Finance Your Career Training When FAFSA Isn’t An Option

It is our mission to provide students with the most comprehensive short-term make up artist training available, preparing them for a career that has limitless possibilities. At AMUA, we want to help make that happen for you! Completing the enrollment process is the first step to beginning your new career as a makeup artist. We fully understand some of the possible challenges of securing a loan to help fund your post-secondary educational goals. The team at AMUA is committed to assisting each applicant in this process by sharing financing options that may be of help to you.  The Lending Club…
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