The first step to achieving a career in the imaginative world of costume makeup is your training. The Makeup and Skin Care program at 黄瓜社区 provides education on special effects makeup to help you get hands-on experience. You鈥檒l learn beauty basics, which is an important foundation for any SFX artist. Using makeup, molds, sculpting, and other methods, you鈥檒l get a sense of what type OF SFX makeup you鈥檇 like to specialize in, all while building your portfolio.  You can take advantage of this time in school to test out all the products you鈥檝e been wanting to experiment with, for example:

• Fake blood and wounds
• False teeth
• Facial hair and bald caps
• Latex and silicon
• Age makeup
• Transformative makeup

Not only will you gain the technical skills needed to become an SFX makeup artist, you鈥檒l also learn the relevant skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident professional in the beauty & wellness industry. Attending our beauty academy is also a great source for networking, which is hugely important in the industry to get internships and eventually jobs. During the Makeup and Skin Care program, you鈥檒l become informed about the business side of makeup artistry, as you鈥檒l gain knowledge on budgeting, contracts, and everything you need to be successful in the real world. Having the accreditation from a beauty academy will help you lead you to higher-paying jobs in the industry, as well as giving you credibility as an artist.

Before you begin applying for internships and jobs, along with your portfolio, you鈥檒l want to have your SFX makeup kit ready to go. An excellent SFX artist will typically have these items in their toolkit:

• A wide variety of different sponges and applicators, as they will give different results and textures to the skin
• A mixing palette for colors and molding
• A color wheel for bruising, which will contain browns, yellows, purples and reds
• Liquid latex, and castor seal to prevent its discoloring
• Some form of 3D modeling compound to create facial prosthetics
• Some form of spirit gum or glue, and a dissolvent
• Fake blood

Once you鈥檝e stocked up on the fun stuff and your portfolio looks top-notch, you can begin marketing your SFX makeup artistry services. There are numerous well-paying jobs for SFX artists that aren鈥檛 just limited to the big screen.  You can find work at theaters, movie studios, on cruise ships, at theme parks, and for fashion designers and photographers. Halloween is a very profitable time for SFX artists, as haunted houses are abundant, and many people will pay to get made up for parties.

No matter where your promising career goes in the future, it all starts at 黄瓜社区. Come gain the experience you need to live out the exciting life of an SFX makeup artist. You can schedule a tour, or even better, attend this year鈥檚 Halloween competition to see what our world of artistry is really like. 

Don鈥檛 ghost your dreams. Call us today for a campus tour or to get started!

Is a Career in Makeup and Skin Care Right For You?

If you鈥檙e interested in learning more about a beauty career and exploring whether 黄瓜社区 is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call our Boca Raton campus 561-487-1191 or Parkland campus 954-866-1011

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Overall, bridal looks this year are leaning more towards the 鈥渟oft glam鈥� makeup style, and wispy, tousled hair. It鈥檚 out with heavy contour and tight curls, and in with the easygoing, natural bride.

1. Dewy, Glowy, Luminous Skin

Dewy skin starts with a good skincare routine using products that include healthy, natural ingredients. In the days and weeks leading up to your big day, it may benefit your skin to seek out certain treatments to ensure your skin has been given a total reboot and can work as a clean canvas for makeup. We鈥檝e gathered some healthy skin practices here.

Dewy, luminous makeup looks often include a hydrating primer, a light, thin layer of lightweight foundation, and, of course, a highlighter. For the best results, a cream or balm highlighter is recommended. It鈥檚 also a good idea to use a cream or liquid blush, contour, and eyeshadow for an even better dewy look.

2. Effortless, Tousled Hair

Less is officially more. The worn-in bun and wispy ponytail have entered the bridal scene and they鈥檙e here to stay. 鈥淏rides are loving the tousled updo as it鈥檚 so romantic and soft looking, which really fits in line with many bridal gowns.鈥� .

3. Earth-Toned Smokey Eye

Recently, more natural, earthy tones have dominated the makeup looks of brides. The smokey eye look gives brides the dramatic, romantic look they need, while the lighter earth tones balance out the look for a subtle, effortless effect.

Mastering the art of the smokey eye is one of the many makeup skills our students learn in the Makeup and Skincare program.

4. Full, But Natural-Looking Lashes

The big, dramatic fake lash look is no longer. More natural lashes, and even partial lashes, come off as more romantic and flawless. 鈥淢ost brides want their eyes to pop, but not be overdone, so makeup artists usually go for a lash style that is timeless and accentuates the natural shape of their eye,鈥� , a beauty retail education manager, says.

The ideal lengths Murphy suggests are 陆 or 戮, which create a soft, elegant look and flatter every eye shape.

If you鈥檙e interested in pursuing a career in the makeup and beauty industry, then bridal makeup trends are important to stay up to date with. Bridal makeup artistry and bridal hair styling are top jobs for beauty professionals.

Not only will you learn makeup and skin care techniques in the classroom through our Makeup and Skin Care program at 黄瓜社区, but you鈥檒l also gain real-world experience working with actual clients in our on-site salon. You will also perform complete facials and skin treatments in our on-site student salon.

Similarly, if you鈥檙e interested in our Master Hair Design program, you will work with real clientele in our on-site student salon and will use world-class product brands such as Matrix and OPI.

To learn more about how you can start your professional beauty career, take our Beauty & Wellness Career Training Readiness Quiz

Is a Beauty Career Right For You?

If you鈥檙e interested in learning more about a beauty career and exploring whether 黄瓜社区 is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call our Boca Raton campus聽561-487-1191聽or Parkland campus聽954-866-1011

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The world is full of so many unique, diverse and talented people, and the beauty industry is making waves in celebrating the diversity of the world. Let鈥檚 take a look at just a few icons that have paved the way.

1. Mugler

Since 1974, Thierry Mugler has been breaking down boundaries with his unique fashion and fragrances, while also advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Mugler is a proud gay man and his influence on the beauty industry is undeniable.

He showcased transgender models on his runways in the 1980s鈥揳n unpopular course of action at this time and still not common in the industry today.

Mugler鈥檚 determination to proudly boost the LGBTQA+ community to center stage through fashion, makeup, hair, and more, is what sets him apart.

2. NikkieTutorials

Dutch make-up artist, Nikkie de Jager, but more widely known as NikkieTutorials, has been leaving her mark on the beauty industry since her first YouTube video in 2009. Not only that, she is a proud, openly transgender beauty guru. Her videos have millions of views, and she has worked with industry icons like Marc Jacobs and Kylie Jenner.

Nikkie has not only been loved for her incredible makeup talent and amazing beauty looks, but for sharing her story openly and honestly with her audience. Nikkie has become an icon for the trans community.

3. Johnathan Van Ness

There鈥檚 no denying the impact that Johnathan Van Ness has had on the world, but specifically the LGBTQA+ community. Van Ness, known for being the dedicated and outgoing hairstylist on Queer Eye, found instant fame. Their likable personality and advocacy for the LGBTQA+ community has not gone unnoticed. The reality star and hair aficionado is open about navigating life with HIV, and being a committed anti-homophobia activist.

鈥淚 think what I would say is the most universal thing that I鈥檝e learned is that at the end of the day, we all really want to be loved,鈥� 鈥淲e really want to be loved, and we want to be loved for just living our authentic truth, which looks different to everyone.鈥�

4. Way Bandy

Often hailed as one of the world鈥檚 best and first makeup artists, Way Bandy led the way for modern-day make-up artists. Bandy was renowned for his flawless and precise signature makeup style. A few celebrities on his client roster include Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, Farrah Fawcett and First Lady Nancy Reagan.

Bandy was also an avid activist, committed to ending the harmful stigma around AIDS and the queer community. When Bandy died of the disease in 1986, he directed that his cause of death be mentioned in his obituary, unashamed.

Way Bandy鈥檚 legacy lives on within the beauty community. He influenced a generation of beauty artists and defined what it means to be an MUA. It鈥檚 been said that Way Bandy inspired the legendary 90鈥檚 makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin, another icon that changed the face of beauty and makeup as we know it today and is still considered one of the best makeup artists of the modern day.

This is just a short list of beauty influences in the LGBTQA+ community, and as times change and barriers are broken down, honoring the community鈥檚 influence on style and beauty can grow to become the norm. It is important to us, at 黄瓜社区, to ensure that all our students, staff, and friends enter our doors feeling safe, accepted, and free to be their best creative selves.

Happy Pride Month, from your friends here at BBA. Contact us today for more information in Boca Raton (561) 487-1191 or Parkland (954) 866-1011. Apply online for our Beauty Academy.

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One of the most vivid memories for every girl is her high school prom and how she looked that night. Girls never get tired of looking at photos to find their dream look for that special night. Searching high and low for that picture-perfect pink lipstick and eye shadow to match their dress or finding a unique up-do that simply finishes the look is all a part of the fun and 黄瓜社区 is here to help!

When it comes time for prom, you want to look flawless and that鈥檚 what our Makeup Artistry program focuses on. Makeup artists are the forefront of the exciting world of beauty. This diploma program encompasses makeup application, product knowledge, retail, anatomy and physiology, as well as the study of color theory and corrective techniques. Our M.A.C approved school has got it going on and so will you!

Of course you will need a unique and original hairstyle that represents you! Did we forget to mention that 黄瓜社区 is also a Vidal Sassoon partner school.聽 This distinguishes our graduates in the beauty industry. Our students receive training in the ABC methodology of cutting and coloring by trained professionals. We strongly encourage our students to participate in industry events and hair and makeup shows that allow them to showcase their blossoming skills.

Now it is time for the finishing touch on your prom look. Will you go simple and elegant on your nails or be bold and take the wild nail art route? The Nail Technology program we offer at 黄瓜社区 has our students executing everything from classic French manicures to trendy gel nail techniques, giving them the opportunity to create something unique every day!

Your high school prom is a big deal, a night you will always remember and we want to help you get the look you envisioned from head to toe! Give us a call at (561) 487-1191 (Boca Raton) or (954) 866-1011 (Parkland/Coral Springs)!

If you have a passion for the beauty and wellness industry 黄瓜社区 has programs from Cosmetology and Makeup Artistry, Esthetics/Skin Care and Nail Technology to Master Fitness Coach and Personal Fitness Trainer (and everything in between). We鈥檒l provide the hands-on training you need for an career in the field you love. To learn more about our amazing programs or to get started, give us a call at (561) 487-1191 (Boca Raton) or (954) 866-1011 (Parkland/Coral Springs)!

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At 黄瓜社区, our Makeup Artistry diploma program could be the perfect fit for your passion. Do
you have a flair for creativity and a desire to work with people? Does drawing out the beauty in things come easily to you? Besides offering a fast-paced
curriculum and flexible schedules, our 20 clock hour program has plenty of benefits.

Not only does our training include topics such as makeup application, product knowledge, color theory, and corrective techniques, but it also lays the
foundation for more advanced study. Grads can further enhance their skills by opting for elective seminars in media makeup and airbrushing, eyelash
extensions, and permanent makeup application. From film and television to the runway and so much more, we can prepare you for a career in the beauty
industry. And, as a M鈭橝鈭機 approved school, we offer even more benefits to our students.

As a M鈭橝鈭機 Pro Student, you鈥檒l get the kind of members-only treatment that others dream about. Some of the perks you can expect include:

• Master Classes
  鈥� Through events and demonstrations, students will get the opportunity to enhance their skills and interact with top artists in the industry.

• Exclusive Events and Networking Opportunities
  鈥� Hobnob with other makeup artists, hair stylists, agents, models, and performers. Meet and share ideas with M鈭橝鈭機 artists and other members of the
  community.

• Student Makeup Kits
  鈥� These preassembled kits are offered exclusively to M鈭橝鈭機 Pro Students for purchase.

• Access to Macpro.com
  鈥� The ultimate online resource for everything M鈭橝鈭機 Pro, students stay updated on the latest trends, products, tips, and events. Read artist Q&A鈥檚
  and articles, connect with others in the M鈭橝鈭機 Pro Member Community, and more.

• Discounts on M鈭橝鈭機 Products
  鈥� Students receive a 20% discount on products at M鈭橝鈭機 stores and online. They also receive a discount at most international stores.

Maybe you鈥檝e dreamed of a career as a platform artist or brand representative. Setting your own schedule and becoming self-employed might be more your
style. Or perhaps the excitement of working in the entertainment industry appeals to you. Whatever path you hope to walk, 黄瓜社区 can help you get there. Call us today at (561) 487-1191 and take the first step toward
your future.

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