The Makeup Show 2024 Education Schedule will be posted 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.

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 will need to have a show ticket to enter the class. 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.

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Bridal & Special Event Makeup: From Fundamental to Fabulous: Aga Rhodes
Studio 2: Saturday, May 4, 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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Working in TV and Film: Melanie Mills
Studio 1: Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 9:30am-12:30pm – $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.

In this hands-on workshop multiple Emmy Award winner and Makeup Guild award recipient Melanie Mills, demonstrates a step-by-step process to understand the needs of today’s clients and cameras.

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Understanding Color Theory & Color Correction: Nick Lujan 
Studio 1: Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 1:00am-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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The Basics & Business of Bridal: Aga Rhodes
Studio 1: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 10:00am-1:00pm – $145

Class Level: Beginner

The Bridal makeup artist has their own special set of required skills in matters of business and makeup application. In this lucrative but crowded field finding ways to separate yourself from other artists in your area can be the difference between success and failure. In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss some easy ways to make more money and be more organized in building your bridal business. In the makeup aspect of this workshop, you will see examples of how you can elevate bridal makeup to an editorial beauty level and achieve notoriety in your own market as well as the knowledge to make a woman look wonderful on the most important day in her life. The presenter will lead you through your own application and help you develop techniques for makeup in high-intensity situations that range from romantic and classic to more modern looks.

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Beautiful Skin for Every Client: Lijha Stewart
Studio 1: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 1:30pm-4:30pm – $145

Class Level: Beginner 

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: Sunday, May 5, 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: Sunday, May 5, 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: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Sunday, May 5, 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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Represent: Understanding Agency Representation: EJ Jamele
Studio 2: Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – $40

What is the role of an agent? How do you approach an agent? When are you ready for an agent? What type of artist needs an agent? Landing an agency isn’t the end all be all, but understanding when you need an agent or manager and how to find representation can be confusing. This session is designed to help artists at every level understand what it takes. We will explore the elements that go into creating a strong body of work including the ideal presentation for a portfolio, the importance of editing, sequencing, the artist’s signature style, and producing a presence that will get you in with the agencies for representation and land you work with the most coveted clients.

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Media Frenzy: Makeup, Marketing and More: Lijha Stewart
Studio 2: Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 3:15pm-4:15pm – $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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Marketing Me: Strategies for Success in the Freelance Career: Lijha Stewart 
Studio 2: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 10:00am-11:00am – $40

Having an understanding of how marketing works and what it can do for your career is even more crucial when you have your own business. In this session, we will explore the smartest ways you can use social media to set a plan into place, wow potential employers, prospective clients and possible agents to put your career in better motion.

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Brow Beat: Eyebrow and Eyelash Examination: Nick Lujan  
Studio 2: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 11:30am-12:30pm – $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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Skin Games: Nick Lujan 
Studio 2: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – $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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Engaging Bridal: Aga Rhodes
Studio 2: Monday, May 6, 2024 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – $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.

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.

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*Seminars are complimentary events and are included in admission to The Makeup Show.

Seminar Stage Schedule Coming 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.

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*Demo Stage entrance is included in your show ticket.

Demo Stage Schedule Coming Soon!

Sponsored by Danessa Myricks Beauty
Sunday, May 5 & Monday, May 6 – 1st Floor
Find inspiration, unity and unforgettable artistry on our first The Makeup Show International Stage. This stage celebrates the art of makeup by bringing makeup professionals from all over the world together to excite, engage and inspire us to see the energy and possibility of what happens when artists unite.

**Access to the International Stage is included in your ticket to The Makeup Show NY

Danessa Myricks Beauty presents Artists United – $209
Sunday, May 5, 5:30pm-9:30pm

More information coming soon!

Pricing includes a gift bag valued at over $500.

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