Calling all aspiring makeup artists: this is your opportunity of a lifetime. The beauty industry is notoriously brutal and the path to becoming the makeup artist on every top model’s speed dial might seem impossible—until now. Val Garland (as in, Lady Gaga’s makeup artist), is one of the best in the industry, and her creations have graced countless covers of Vogue. Now, she’s teaming up with Mastered to bring you the unique opportunity to master your makeup skills virtually.
Thanks to the internet, budding beauty gurus can learn just about anything—from contouring 101 to mastering the perfect winged liner—through a YouTube tutorial. But the Val Garland School of Makeup goes a bit deeper than that, and her tutorials will be more than just how to apply a red lip. The goal of the program is to fully educate aspiring makeup artists on every aspect of the beauty industry. “Someone needs to be telling newer makeup artists how it’s done, or at least advising them,” Garland said. “And, I thought that if I could help, why wouldn’t I?”
Garland wasn’t impressed with traditional, in-person makeup courses, since most of them are too old fashioned for the forward-thinking beauty industry. They also typically teach the basic skills, which will only get you so far. According to Garland, “applying makeup is only 30 percent of the job.”
This three month course isn’t for those looking to learn the basics. It’s an opportunity to be mentored by a top makeup artist, and learn how to get your foot in the door in the beauty industry. You’ll walk away, armed with everything there is to know about the makeup world and ready to take fashion week by storm.
Check out the website to learn more about the program and apply!