The 71st Emmy Awards kicked off Saturday and Sunday with the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. We are so excited for and proud of all our MUD graduates who were nominated and won awards this year. We would like to especially congratulate 2004 LA Master program graduate Hugo Villasenor and 2011 NY…

MUD LA Associate Instructor Kimber Parrish is an accomplished make-up artist with over 16 years of experience. Her skills and talent include beauty and character make-up, as well as fabrication and hair styling. After graduating from the Make-up Designory Journeyman Program, she worked at Universal Studios Orlando for over 14 years. Here she worked on…

This festival season, the eyes have it! Summer music fests are the perfect time to get creative and step out of your comfort zone when it comes to eye make-up. Ready to make a statement? When long-lasting coverage counts, our versatile Smitten Collection palette has everything you need to create a warm smokey eye with…

Every make-up artist started somewhere. Whether your dream is working backstage at Fashion Week, on Broadway, on set for a hit television show or independent film, on a fashion shoot, on a wedding day or behind the counter, our faculty have been there. One of the biggest advantages MUD students receive is exposure to our…

On February 16, 2019, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) honored outstanding achievements in make-up and hair styling in television, motion pictures, live theater, commercials and music videos via the 6th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. We’re proud to share that MUD LA grad Lauren Lillien took home…

Kelsey Berk, a MUD New York alumnus, is a Los Angeles-based laboratory technician and make-up artist. With credits including Fear the Walking Dead, Amityville: The Awakening and American Horror Story, she regularly works at Dave Anderson’s shop, AFX, and Vincent Van Dyke Effects. She is also a member of the Local 706 Make-up and Hair…

Graphic liner is the must-try bold trend for spring! With unlimited possibilities to unleash your inner artist, graphic liner allows you to play around with color, shape, negative space, and more. In this look, resident MUD artist Amber Sanchez used our long-lasting, water-activated Black Cake Eyeliner to layer and create a unique, alternative look. Our…

The ombre look can be seen everywhere lately – this trend is on display in the latest hair styles, manicures, celebrity fashion, and (of course) make-up kits. In short, ombre is one of those ultra hip looks that also has serious staying power. That’s why we created our versatile, pro-approved Ombre Collection to keep you…

It’s one of the most glamorous, prestigious nights in our industry: On February 16th, the 6th Annual Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards will honor outstanding achievements in make-up and hair styling in television, commercials and music videos, motion pictures, and live theater. The black tie event is a production of the skilled professionals…

Hugo Villasenor, a Make-Up Designory graduate from our Burbank school, has a diverse resume. From being the make-up shop supervisor for 2006 film Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny to working as a make-up artist on The Conjuring 2, his work covers a wide range within the special effects make-up world. Some of his…