Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: Method Makeup Academy offers education in Cosmetic Artistry only. We do not offer Licensing through the State Board. For your state’s requirements & guidelines please contact your State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Question: Does Method Makeup Academy offer Job Placement to Graduates or Help with Job Searching?
Answer: Method Makeup Academy does not offer Job Placement or Employment Assistance, however depending on individual students (their skills, their passion) Method Makeup Academy may write a letter of recommendation for potential employers. In our California location Method Makeup Academy does allow students to Try Out for a position on the Bridal Team of Personify Bridal. A position on the Bridal Team is not guaranteed, but is based on a case by case situation.
Q: Is a Diploma required to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: No, Method Makeup Academy Classes are open to everyone.
Q: Is any previous Experience required to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: No, Method Makeup Academy Classes are open to Beginners as well as persons already with experience in Professional Cosmetic Artistry.
Q: Is there an Age Requirement to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: Students 16 years and older may enroll in any of the Method Makeup Academy Courses. For students younger than 16 years old, Private one on one lessons can be arranged.
Q: What Supplies are provided in the Student Kit?
A: All students are provided with all items they will need to accomplish the lesson they are taking. What items come in each kit are determined on which Class the student is taking. Students are not provided with Full Kits, but all disposables and items necessary to complete their training. Items not included in the student kits to keep and take home will be provided for in the classroom by Method Makeup Academy. Students will not need to purchase any supplies or additional kits to complete any classes for which they enroll.
Q: What Brands of Cosmetics are used in the Classroom at Method Makeup Academy?
A: A variety of brands are used in the Classroom at Method Makeup Academy, primarily Chimera Cosmetics, E.L.F. Cosmetics and NYX Cosmetics.
Q: How long has Method Makeup Academy been teaching in Northern California?
A: Method Makeup Academy first opened its doors in 2008 in Roseville, CA. Since then we have expanded to Seattle, WA, Reno, NV, Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT.
Q: How can I enroll?
A: Students can enroll in Method Makeup Academy by either calling us at (916) 899-7047 and paying a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to save a seat in the upcoming class of their choice, by going to our website and paying the deposit through the secured PayPal Link on the Class Schedule Page.
Q: Can I make payments, or is everything due upfront?
A: In Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT and in Reno, NV a non-refundable deposit of $300 is due up front to guarantee a place in class. This deposit, though non-refundable, does applies to grand total of the Tuition. The remaining balance is due on the first day of Class in Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT and Reno, NV. In Sacramento, CA we do offer a Payment plan.
Q: Do you accept Financial Aid or FAFSA?
A: We do not offer financial aid at this time
Q: Does Method Makeup Academy teach Airbrushing?
A: At this time Method Makeup Academy does not offer training in Air Brush techniques and artistry, though our hope is to add it to our class schedule in the near future.
Q: Do you need to have a License to do Professional Makeup?
A: It is our strong recommendation that you make these inquiries of your State’s State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Q: If I need to go to a Cosmetology Program or an Aesthetics Program to get my License why should I go to Method Makeup Academy?
A: Cosmetology Classes and Esthetics Classes teach you what you need to know to pass the State Board Licensing Exams. That said their main focus is on Sanitation and Passing the State Board Test. Because that is the primary focus of most of these programs, they do not go into as much in depth training on Cosmetic Artistry as would be needed to start your career as a Professional Makeup Artist. Method Makeup Academy focuses specifically on Cosmetic Artistry as a profession, with a strong focus on Business Development, Building & Maintaining your Business, Bridal and Photography Makeup. Our goal at Method Makeup Academy is to prepare you how to work in the real world with real clients and not simply pass the sanitation requirements of State Board. Cosmetology and Aesthetics Programs are designed to make sure you are capable of passing state requirements with the understanding that Hair Stylists, Estheticians, Nail Technicians and Makeup Artists will seek additional training once they have passed their State Board Exams to further enhance and expand their skills.
For more information or if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (916) 899-7047 or email us at methodmakeup@gmail.com
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