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Access Your Course Materials
When you enroll, QC Makeup Academy will mail out your course package that includes course books, plus bonus makeup and tools you’ll need to complete your makeup course. You can also access your texts and videos through QC’s Online Student Center.
Submit Assignments &
Review Feedback
Complete your assignments and upload them to the Online Student Center. Your tutor will review your work and provide you with a grade along with audio feedback. You’ll review your tutor’s advice to improve your skills for the next unit.
Graduate from QC &
Become a Certified Makeup Artist
Once you complete your assignments and have graduated from your course, you’ll receive your makeup artist certification! You’ll have lifetime access to course materials, as well as a 50% off enrollment discount for all additional courses.
Courses & Tuition
Did you know? Enroll in more than one course and receive 50% off any additional course you choose (of equal or lesser value)!
Learn basic techniques like blending and corrective makeup. Then move on to advanced techniques including bridal, editorial, and special fx makeup.
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Learn only the fundamentals of makeup with the first three units of the Master Makeup Artistry Course without the advanced lessons or business training. Perfect for if you want to learn to do your own makeup!
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Take your skills to the next level with this advanced workshop. Learn the makeup techniques Nathan Johnson uses on celebrity clients.
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Become a Professional Skincare Consultant and add a huge revenue stream to your booming makeup business!
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In this advanced makeup workshop, you’ll develop an expertise for makeup applications from all over the globe. A must for any serious artist!
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Learn airbrush makeup. Find out how to apply foundation and blush, learn corrective makeup, stenciling techniques, and create fantasy characters!
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In this advanced makeup workshop, you’ll develop an expertise for makeup applications from all over the globe. A must for any serious artist!
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Learn to be a special effects makeup artist. Create ghoulish creatures, age characters, simulate wounds and much more!
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SFX Makeup Kit Included
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Learn how to do blow-outs, updos, period looks, and more. Combine hair styling with your makeup course and round out your beauty training!
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Styling Wand Included
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Makeup clients can also be fashion styling clients! Expand your business by becoming a professional fashion stylist.
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Course Decision Guide
Wondering which course is right for you?
Use this guide to help you choose the courses that best match your career goals and interests.
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Meet the Tutors
At QC Makeup Academy, you’ll get one-on-one mentoring and detailed feedback from one of our tutors, all professional makeup artists in the industry
Nathan Johnson,
Executive Makeup Artist
Nathan is a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist with over 20 years of industry experience. Nathan has worked on over 300 famous faces including Alicia Keys, Lea Michele, Paul McCartney, and more. His work has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. He was a makeup artist on seasons 4 and 5 of Project Runway.
As the executive makeup artist for QC, Nathan is responsible for ensuring that all the course materials are in line with best industry practices. He’s also featured in the instructional videos for all of QC’s makeup courses.
Michele Mulkey,
Special Effects Expert
With 14 years of experience working as a special effects makeup artist and prop maker in New York City and Los Angeles, Michele is the perfect tutor to introduce you to the world of special effects!
Throughout her career, Michele’s work has been featured in such feature films as The Last Samurai, The Chronicles of Riddick, Sin City, Seed of Chucky, Constantine, and more. She has also worked on CSI Miami, Firefly, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and Charmed.
BBB Accreditation
We know that some students are anxious about enrolling for a distance education course in makeup artistry. Rest assured that we have the highest possible consumer satisfaction standing (A+) with the Better Business Bureau. We’ve had thousands of satisfied students take our courses who are now running their own successful businesses. We hope you’ll be the next person to follow this path!
BBB Accreditation
We know that some students are anxious about enrolling for a distance education course in makeup artistry. Rest assured that we have the highest possible consumer satisfaction standing (A+) with the Better Business Bureau. We’ve had thousands of satisfied students take our courses who are now running their own successful businesses. We hope you’ll be the next person to follow this path!
Our Guarantee
We stand behind our quality courses. That’s why we offer a full money-back guarantee. From the day you receive your course materials, you have 21 days to review the makeup artistry course.
If you do not find that the course is a good fit for you, simply return the materials, unused, with a tracking number, and your course fees will be immediately refunded. All that we ask is that you call the School to receive shipping instructions.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind our quality courses. That’s why we offer a full money-back guarantee. From the day you receive your course materials, you have 21 days to review the makeup artistry course.
If you do not find that the course is a good fit for you, simply return the materials, unused, with a tracking number, and your course fees will be immediately refunded. All that we ask is that you call the School to receive shipping instructions.
