Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: Method Makeup Academy offers education in Cosmetic Artistry only. We do not offer Licensing through the State Board. For your state’s requirements & guidelines please contact your State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Question: Does Method Makeup Academy offer Job Placement to Graduates or Help with Job Searching?
Answer: Method Makeup Academy does not offer Job Placement or Employment Assistance, however depending on individual students (their skills, their passion) Method Makeup Academy may write a letter of recommendation for potential employers. In our California location Method Makeup Academy does allow students to Try Out for a position on the Bridal Team of Personify Bridal. A position on the Bridal Team is not guaranteed, but is based on a case by case situation.
Q: Is a Diploma required to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: No, Method Makeup Academy Classes are open to everyone.
Q: Is any previous Experience required to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: No, Method Makeup Academy Classes are open to Beginners as well as persons already with experience in Professional Cosmetic Artistry.
Q: Is there an Age Requirement to attend Method Makeup Academy?
A: Students 16 years and older may enroll in any of the Method Makeup Academy Courses. For students younger than 16 years old, Private one on one lessons can be arranged.
Q: What Supplies are provided in the Student Kit?
A: All students are provided with all items they will need to accomplish the lessons they are taking. What items come in each kit are determined on which Class the student is taking. Students enrolling in the Professional Makeup Course are provided with a Professional Makeup Kit, which includes a Professional Brush Set, Pressed Powder Palette, Eye Shadow Palette, Blush Palette, etc, including all disposables and items necessary to complete their training. Items not included in the student kits to keep and take home will be provided for in the classroom by Method Makeup Academy. Students will not need to purchase any supplies or additional kits to complete any classes for which they enroll.
Q: What Brands of Cosmetics are used in the Classroom at Method Makeup Academy?
A: A variety of brands are used in the Classroom at Method Makeup Academy, including such brands as Coastal Scents, Ben Nye, Crown, LA Girl, E.L.F. Cosmetics, RCMA and NYX Cosmetics.
Q: How long has Method Makeup Academy been teaching in Northern California?
A: Method Makeup Academy first opened its doors in 2008 in Roseville, CA.
Q: How can I enroll?
A: Students can enroll in Method Makeup Academy by either calling us at (916) 899-7047 and paying a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to save a seat in the upcoming class of their choice, by going to our website and paying the deposit through the secured PayPal Link on the Class Schedule Page.
Q: Can I make payments, or is everything due upfront?
A: In Sacramento, CA we offer a Payment plan.
***The breakdown of the Payment Plan in Sacramento, CA for the 10 week Professional Makeup Course is as follows:
A non-refundable deposit of $300 is made up front to guarantee a place in class. This deposit though non-refundable applies to the total tuition balance. On the first day of class another payment of $600.00 would be made. After that, each day of class for the next nine (8) consecutive classes, an additional payment will be made to pay off the balance by the nineth (9th) day of Class.
Q: Do you accept Financial Aid or FAFSA?
A: We do not offer financial aid at this time
Q: Does Method Makeup Academy teach Airbrushing?
A: At this time Method Makeup Academy does not offer training in Air Brush techniques and artistry, though our hope is to add it to our class schedule in the near future.
Q: Do you need to have a License to do Professional Makeup?
A: Although the State of California does not have a Specific Licensing Board for just Makeup Artists, it is the strong recommendation of Method Makeup Academy that if you choose to pursue Cosmetic Artistry as your career that you do eventually get your Cosmetology License or Esthetics License through the State Board of California.
Q: If I need to go to a Cosmetology Program or an Esthetics Program to get my License why should I go to Method Makeup Academy?
A: Cosmetology Classes and Esthetics Classes teach you what you need to know to pass the California State Board Licensing Exam. That said their main focus is on Sanitation and Passing the State Board Test. Because that is the primary focus of most of these programs, they do not go into as much in depth training on Cosmetic Artistry as would be needed to start your career as a Professional Makeup Artist. Method Makeup Academy focuses specifically on Cosmetic Artistry as a profession, with a strong focus on Business Development, Building & Maintaining your Business and an Intro into Bridal and Photography Makeup. Our goal at Method Makeup Academy is to prepare you to work in the real world with real clients and not simply pass the sanitation requirements of State Board. Cosmetology and Esthetics Programs are designed to make sure you are capable of passing state requirements with the understanding that Hair Stylists, Estheticians, Nail Technicians and Makeup Artists will seek additional training once they have passed their State Board Exams to further enhance and expand their skills.
