“Your work should be as perfect as you can get it, every single time.” Once Make-Up Designory (MUD) graduate Cici Andersen decides to do something, she wastes no time in making it happen. Born in Argentina to parents who worked in journalism and modeling, Cici moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland at a young age. After studying…

“I didn’t know how to make a career in LA’s entertainment industry, but I knew MUD would show me the way.” Make-Up Designory (MUD) graduate Ashley Joy Beck was born and raised in the entertainment industry. As a young teen, she was first exposed to the world of professional make-up while working for her parents’…

MUD Cares was pleased to co-sponsor the recent Joy Prom event in Las Vegas, a full-scale prom event for people with special needs. The purpose of Joy Prom is to celebrate those who are frequently marginalized by modern society. Their goal is to honor the guests with a first-class event that gives them an evening…

“There are no rules to make-up.” When Nalo Jones began attending Make-Up Designory (MUD), she had already gained considerable experience working with some of the biggest names in retail cosmetics, including M.A.C., NARS, Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown and Lancôme. While at MUD, Nalo completed the Film and Television Make-Up Artistry Program, and received valuable training…

Last month, Make-Up Designory partnered with Concourse House to make the holidays brighter for homeless women and children residing at their New York shelter. On December 22, we provided wrapped gifts for children currently staying at Concourse House as well as makeovers and product gifts from the MUD shop to five mothers selected by the Concourse House…

Giving hope, joy and the gift of confidence. MUD Cares about spreading holiday joy to people in need. That’s why we’ve partnered with Concourse House this season, to make the holidays brighter for homeless women and children residing at their New York shelter. Concourse House was founded with the mission to eliminate homelessness by providing women…

“I learn something new from everyone I work with.” Ralph Kacy graduated from Make-Up Designory’s (MUD) Beauty Make-Up Artistry and Hairstyling courses in the fall of 2002. Since then, he has worked in a variety of make-up fields, including retail, runway, print and television. His first job after graduation was at Nordstrom, working behind the…

The Make-Up Designory New York Campus is proud to announce that graduate Alicia Zeringo received Honorable Mention at the 2009 Annual Conference of the Coalition of New York State Career Schools. Alicia was recognized for her outstanding success in developing and achieving her career as a professional freelance make-up artist despite the personal and economic challenges…

“At MUD, I learned how to make make-up my career, not just a job.” Kristina Frisch graduated from Make-Up Designory’s (MUD) Beauty Make-Up Artistry course in 2000, Character Make-Up Artistry in 2001 and Special Make-Up Effects in 2002. In the years since graduation, she has worked in all of the fields of make-up that she…

Recently, Make-Up Designory (MUD) collaborated with the Bella Torre Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii, to offer the new Bella Fusion Make-Up Artistry Program and MUD cosmetics to their students. The relationship is the culmination of hard work and passion, beginning with lead instructor Kecia Littman’s vision to bring quality make-up training and products to Hawaii. Kecia…