Westin Hotel – 3391 Peachtree Rd. N.E. ATLANTA, GA 30326
Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 9:00AM-5:00PM
The Makeup Show offers several different types of education including Main Stage Presentations, IN The Studio Workshops, Momentum Sessions, Seminar Stages and Demo Stage. Please check below for our education schedules. More updates coming soon.
Learn from legendary artists making an impact on our industry’s past, present and future at our live Main Stage. The Main Stage is a must for the attendees who want to learn how to advance their own artistry and career.
*Main Stage presentations are live and included in your show ticket.
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Making Up with James Molloy | Saturday, February 24th – 12:00pm-1:30pm
As one of the most talked about makeup artists in our industry in the last few years, James Molloy continues to redefine modern beauty. With an impressive resume that includes celebrities, international fashion and beauty and developing a brand that every artist wants, James Molloy has made a name for himself as an artist, entrepreneur, and educator. His company MYKITCO continues to change the way we look at tools.
James will share his inspiring story and show you how he creates his unforgettable looks. He will offer insight on choosing the right tool, take you through his process and talk about building your name in a competitive industry. Whether your work is in bridal, television or editorial, this is a presentation not to be missed.
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Skin Game – Yummy Skin with Danessa Myricks | Sunday, February 25th – 10:30am-12:00pm
“Game-changer” is a description that gets thrown around a lot in the beauty industry. Innovators that shift the way we look at beauty and trends while challenging tradition. Creating beautiful skin is a must for every makeup artist. Understanding the design and decision-making process for complexion is more important than ever especially when meeting the demands of today’s cameras and lifestyles. In this session, Danessa Myricks takes you through the what, when, why and how of complexion coverage with an eye towards unforgettable makeup.
As an industry innovator, her understanding of perfecting complexion for every client and situation makes her a master! In this keynote, Danessa will discuss the process for perfecting skin, by demonstrating the techniques that have made her a celebrity artist and sharing the secrets to becoming a success. She will showcase some of the tricks and techniques that make her an internationally loved artist.
Our IN the Studio classes provide an educational experience to artists of all levels to help refine their makeup skills and elevate their artistry and career in an intimate setting. Each class allows attendees to listen and learn through demonstration, coaching, discussion and practice hands-on while receiving informative feedback from their instructor. During the session, registrants have the option to either create a makeup look on themselves or to bring a model into the class after the first hour. The model does not need to have a ticket to the show to enter the class as they do not need to access the show floor to enter the classroom. If the model wishes to enter the show floor they will need to have a show ticket.
*IN the Studio attendees must bring their own brush set, all other products supplied.
*IN the Studio registration is in addition to your show ticket. You will have the option to register for a class when you purchase your show ticket.
Bridal & Special Event Makeup: From Fundamental to Fabulous: Aga Rhodes
Studio 2: Friday, February 23, 2024 – 10:00am-5:00pm – $275
Class Level: Beginner to Advanced
This event is ideal for freelancers, salon makeup artists and anyone who wants to add makeup to, or perfect their work in the area of bridal makeup. You will understand the best products and techniques for long-lasting, beautiful bridal makeup. Learn the must-ask questions when working with a bride/bridal party and considerations for photography and video work.
You will learn:
• Explore questions and answers that will lead you to precise and perfect applications
• Techniques to apply long lasting makeup
• Master the precision, placement and application that allows you to become a better artist
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The Ultimate Skin Designer: Danessa Myricks
Studio 1: Friday, February 23, 2024 – 10:00am-2:00pm – $165
Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When it comes to complexion there is definitely no “One size fits all” approach. There are so many considerations to take into account like skin tone, skin type, skin imperfections and taste, just to name a few.
Join Danessa for this intimate live session where she answers all your questions about strategically designing complexion for every skin type and occasion. During this exclusive, interactive session, Danessa will demonstrate a variety of complexion techniques including managing texture, designing natural bulletproof matte skin, color correction, and the strategic layering of textures and finishes to create the most natural, multi-dimensional skin.
- Building your texture tool kit
- The power of underpainting
- Strategically customizing glow
- Shape shifting features using radiance
- Minimizing texture while amplifying glow
- Glow and the Power of 3
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Glam & Glow: Techniques for the Business of Glamour: Nick Lujan
Studio 1 – Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 9:30am-12:30PM – $145
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Whether your work is with celebrities for award ceremonies or real women, red carpet beauty will help you better understand and execute special event makeup. Watch and learn the secrets to making your makeup long lasting and ensuring it will be flawless in photographs, video and in person and practice the techniques and tricks the biggest artists in the business use to develop their signature looks.
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Understanding Color Theory & Color Correction: Lijha Stewart
Studio 1: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 1:00PM-4:00PM – $145
Class Level: Beginner
Theory is used to allow us to understand how colors react to each other and how our eyes see that reaction. This reaction is the basis of all make up design. Color theory applied in beauty make up lets us enhance certain features like eye color, make educated choices to correct discoloration in the skin tone or skin imperfections, and helps with issues like under eye darkness. In more advanced or avant garde make up designs, color theory will help you create a unique and impactful end result. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make your own foundations, customize colors to design the best looks for your clients, and develop your eye to see how color theory applies to all aspects of your work.
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Working in TV and Film: Artist TBD
Studio 1: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 10:00AM-1:00PM – $145
Class Level: Early Stage to Advanced
Working in television and film is an exciting and rewarding opportunity in the makeup industry. With more production work than ever and more union positions available, it is important to understand the who, what, where, when, and why? At times, it can be overwhelming when it comes to landing the position, building the right skill set and succeeding as an artist in design.
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Beautiful Skin for Every Client: Aga Rhodes
Studio 1: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 1:30PM-4:30PM – $145
This event will help you increase your confidence when you approach any skin tone. The presenter will review the skills required for working on a variety of mid and darker skin tones, review important considerations for skin color and undertone, discuss in-depth foundation matching and choosing eye, lip and cheek colors that are appropriate to skin tone. Focus on color matching, highlight, contour and concealing skin to create a flawless canvas for clients.
The Business of Beauty Sessions – A series of lectures with Master Artists and Industry Experts designed to engage with you personally. Listen and learn from the best in the business as they bring you through an intimate seminar-style class with a variety of content to elevate your artistry, brand, and career through discussion and participation. A demonstration for the session may be provided. Designed for those working in the beauty industry and wanting to delve deeper into the business aspect.
These sessions are in-depth information on the topic, but without the hands-on segment.
*Please note, this is not a hands-on class. A demo may be provided, and attendees will observe and participate in all sessions. Business of Beauty Sessions are in addition to your show ticket. You will have the option to register for a session when you purchase your show ticket.
Natural Glamour Makeup for Mature Clients: Aga Rhodes
Studio 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 10:00am-11:00am – $40
Learn how to comprehensively understand every client’s unique needs no matter what stage of life. Having the knowledge and skill set to make every client feel beautiful is essential. In this session you’ll learn how to identify the specific needs of aging skin as well as enhance, eyes, and lips for mature clients. Leave feeling confident knowing you can make any client in your chair feel gorgeous.
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Working with a Brand: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 11:15am-12:15pm – $40
Seeking prospective work and landing it can be tough enough. In beauty industry, where you are constantly networking with potential employers, prospective clients, and possible agents you need to know how to succeed in even the most harrowing situations. Building a relationship with a brand can be a great way to launch a career or create more work but separating yourself from the fray can feel difficult. In this session we will determine who you need to reach out to, how you can create a better network, what you need to land lucrative contracts and rewarding relationships with the best in the business.
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Kit Building 101: Building a Professional Kit: Nick Lujan
Studio 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 12:30pm-1:30pm – $40
Whether you are a veteran in the industry or just beginning to build your makeup kit, the educator will share the secrets to organization and efficiency that will save you money, time, and a bad back. You will be exploring how to make the most out of what you have while bringing the least amount of makeup to salon or set. We will breakdown the basics of a pro kit as well as explore some of the product must-haves for every pro.
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Engaging Bridal: Aga Rhodes
Studio 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – $40
Bridal makeup artists must be the best in the business. Both the intensity of the situation and the dynamically durable requirements of the application make it the toughest makeup you can do. See what products meet the bridal challenge, learn how to build a better bridal business, and learn to create the perfect bride every time.
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Skin Games: Nick Lujan
Studio 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 3:15pm-4:15pm – $40
Thanks to our obsession with social media, the demand for perfect skin is at an all-time high. Skincare for the Working Makeup Artist is a career essential. This session is your guide to elevating your makeup artistry and increasing your value through skincare education, tips, techniques and products. Go beyond makeup artistry by adding this invaluable skill set to your kit. The “must-attend” class will equip you with information and expertise that will amplify your artistry and establish a point of difference between you and your competition. Skincare education and makeup application go hand-in-hand. This session will transform your artistry.
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Mastering Complexion: Nick Lujan
Studio 2: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 10:30am-11:30am – $40
Mastering every skin type, texture, and tone from glossy, to matte, to satin; you will learn how to create any type of skin on demand. This class takes a look at the options available for complexion and helps you to get an understanding of the how, when and why in choosing the proper products.
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Brow Beat: Eyebrow and Eyelash Examination: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 12:00pm-1:00pm – $40
Developing your expertise on framing the face and finishing touches is essential for your artistry. Understanding the ins and outs of eyebrows based on face structure and eye shape can seem daunting. The Brow Beat clarifies the best way to design and apply the best lash and brow for whole makeup look shine brilliantly. We will explore the right product, placement, and approach for every situation.
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Media Frenzy: Makeup, Marketing and More: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 1:30pm-2:30pm – $40
In today’s world, a great makeup application is never enough. You’ll need to understand not only how to design and apply a beautiful makeup, but how it will be captured by the camera as well as how you can use the image to market and promote yourself. In this hands-on workshop, our presenters will share their insights on being a makeup artist with influence. This will be presented while bringing you through their process for completing a makeup look, making decisions about how, why and where to post it and shows you how you can use your phone to capture makeup and behind the scenes moments to build your own social media platforms that have impact and authenticity
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Editorial Edge: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 3:00pm-4:00pm – $40
Defining editorial, designing editorial and elevating your work to an editorial level, are an important way for any artist to better develop their skill. Understanding which product allows you to work with and every editorial concept is as important as understanding the process itself. Learn what must-haves make editorial work easier and allow you to meet any makeup challenge. Listen in as we share the secrets to breaking into editorial and making that skill level part of every application.
Experience our stages created for artists to learn the new trends for the season and the techniques from Airbrush, Beauty, FX and Body Art. These seminars are presented by our sponsors and exhibitors along with the biggest artists in the business.
*Seminars are complimentary events and are included in admission to The Makeup Show.
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SEMINAR STAGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
This specifically designed area offers a demo stage for artists to be introduced to new product, practice and improve their makeup skills. Touch it. Try it. Chart it. Apply it. Photograph it.
*Demo Stage entrance is included in your show ticket.
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DEMO STAGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
For questions, please email info@themakeupshow.com
Please note: If this event is postponed due to any unforeseen circumstances, tickets and classes will be transferred to a later date. Tickets and classes will not be refunded.