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“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…

“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’…

“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…

“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…

“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…