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“At an early point in your career, try to get a clear vision of what direction you want to go, really work toward that goal and focus.” Make-Up Designory (MUD) graduate Michelle Affronti has built a career doing what she loves – make-up, hair, and wardrobe for television. She first arrived in Los Angeles in…

“When I put make-up on someone, I want them to feel beautiful, or see themselves in a new way.” Every day Kata Baron sells make-up, teaches make-up techniques and does makeovers, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She graduated from Make-Up Designory (MUD) in January 2009, after completing Beauty and Character Make-Up, Studio…

“You have to LOVE what you do… that’s the only way to succeed!” When Inbal Neer graduated from Make-Up Designory (MUD) in 2001, she was one step closer to achieving the career of her dreams. Her introduction to make-up began in high school, when a family friend and celebrity make-up artist gave her a glimpse…

“You can be successful no matter where you live—whether it be Los Angeles or New York City—or even Nebraska, where I live.” Melanie Rose Smith loves doing make-up, styling hair—and making everyone in the room laugh while she’s doing it. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, attended beauty school after graduating from high school, and…

“There is no limit to what you can do with make-up.” Veronica Rodarte is a professional make-up artist, self-taught designer and seamstress who loves the spontaneity of coming up with creative solutions on a tight timeline. After graduating from Make-Up Designory’s (MUD) Master program in 2006, she has leveraged the skills learned in her Beauty,…

“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…