Category: School

MUD celebrated Mother’s Day last weekend at workshops in L.A. and N.Y. We covered quick professional makeup tips for looking younger. Here’s what you missed: Face: Ladies, if your skin is lacking moisture and looks a little dull, here’s a great tip for a youthful look. Prep the skin with our Face Primer and Brush 940S or a Professional Sponge. Then…

Crystal Wright “Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan!” MUD welcomed Crystal Wright as our special guest speaker for our Industry Speaks event on April 18th. Crystal is a self-help author, educator, motivational speaker, and advisor to freelance styling professionals. She is an internationally recognized expert on the subject of career building and marketing for…

Welcome Back! I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I always look forward to spending time with Takashi and his group of Japanese students, who are always eager to study abroad. This time around, I had the great opportunity to spend quality time on and off site with the students. Each day…

This month, we welcomed Melanie Mills as a special guest speaker in our Wednesday Night Lecture series. Melanie is an Emmy winning makeup artist who has become one of the most sought after names in the industry. She served as head makeup artist on ABC television’s smash hit “Dancing With the Stars” for five years,…

Industry gurus Maurice Stein, Byrd Holland, and Tommy Cole took to the stage at this year’s Makeup Show in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17th to hold a panel discussion before an audience of young make-up artists and aspiring professionals. Maurice Stein shared his over fifty years of experience starting off as a hairstylist in cosmetology school, working under…

“There are many opportunities for everyone in this room,” were the encouraging words Bill Corso had for the up-and-coming make-up artists attending Make-Up Designory’s Industry Speaks night on Wednesday, January 11th. While preparing for his next feature film with Jim Carrey, the make-up guru took time to share his personal experience and wisdom. He discussed…

At MUD, we believe education is a thing of beauty. Which is why we’re proud to partner with charities that are making a positive contribution to people’s lives, both locally and internationally. Most recently, we worked with The Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF) to sponsor a young girl living in Kalebuka, District Republic of Congo, named Mumba Alphonsine….

Last weekend at our free monthly workshops in NY and LA, we demonstrated how to achieve the hottest look for homecoming and apply it like a professional. Just in case you missed the workshops, we will share with you the step-by-step tips on how to get back-to-school with this perfect fall look! All eyes on lips for…

Behind the scenes on the runways of Milan. Working for a famous cosmetic brand in Paris. On set at a film shoot in London. Now you can make it happen at our newest location: Make-Up Designory Europe. We are proud to announce the opening of our latest Make-Up Designory school and retail store in Ljubljana. This…

A month ago, we posted a story about MUD’s participation in the upcoming LIM College annual fashion show. The show, namedKemet for its Ancient Egyptian inspiration, took place on April 8 at the Roseland Ballroom. It exceeded all expectations and featured designer dresses from Rent the Runway, Missoni, Study, and many more. There were over 1,200 guests that filled the entire…