Alumni Stories

Real Student Reviews of Academy of Make Up Arts Learn why Megan, a graduate of The College of William & Mary moved from a successful career in marketing to a student at Academy of Make Up Arts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub58IhIPpMI

Learn why Madison Frie, a homeschooled high school graduate from Georgia chose to attend AMUA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSIND2oCKVA&t=7s

We love hearing what alumni have been up to since they graduated from AMUA because they end up doing really amazing things! Today we're featuring Aeriel Bradley, who works for a Special Effects company called M6 FX. Read on below for Aeriel's story!  Aeriel: "I work for a SFX company called M6 FX. We are subcontracted and hired out as teams for companies like SeaWorld Entertainment, for example.  I mostly work at Busch Gardens (Tampa) because it's closer to my home (perks of being a freelancer!) As a team, we make sure the actor's makeup is in place and not…

We love hearing what alumni have been up to since they graduated from AMUA because they end up doing really amazing things! Today we're featuring Claire Mints, who has completed Makeup for TV/Film, Special Effects, and The Art of Wig Making. Claire shares: "Even while at AMUA I was able to get a lot of jobs, from a few weddings to heading the Special Effects team for a student film to helping with wigs in a Nashville Opera. I even had a small gig with Netflix UK while they were in Nashville doing a PR shoot for Sex Education. Check it…

We love hearing what alumni have been up to since they graduated from AMUA because they end up doing really amazing things! Today we're sharing Morgan Gilmore's story, who says: "Since I’ve graduated, my career has taken off faster than I could imagine. Although I love doing makeup, working with wigs really got my foot in the door."  Before Morgan completed AMUA's "The Art of Wig and Hair Design" program" under the tutelage of Director, Michael Meyer, she was offered an apprenticeship in New York. Morgan continues, "I worked with Paul Huntley, a very well known wig designer in NYC.…

Influencer marketing, especially around makeup, clothing, and health has exploded over the last few years as social media has become a part of everyday life. You can probably relate to seeking advice or recommendations on products from people on Instagram or YouTube. Influencer marketing is where brands use influencers to promote their products. Influencers on social media are often more relatable and trustworthy than traditional celebrities, mainly because social media has given everyone an opportunity to build their own brand. Because influencers are so popular, companies realize they can use social media platforms for their marketing. More often than not,…