When Zeek joined AIMAKEUP Beauty Academy, she had a passion for makeup but didn’t know how to turn it into a professional career. Through our program, she learned professional makeup techniques, how to position her brand, attract clients, market her services, and build a real beauty business. In less than a year, Zeek went from student to studio owner, launching Makeup by Zeek and building her own clientele. Today, she works with bridal and private clients in New York and Michigan and continues growing her beauty business. She turned her passion for makeup into a career — in less than a year.
apply for a program →Dita joined our Elite 1:1 Makeup Artist Program as a complete beginner, turning her lifelong dream of becoming a makeup artist into a career. Right after graduation, she made her first $300 as a freelance makeup artist — and just one week later, she was working backstage at the high fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
i want to learn more →Mariana started as a makeup lover and full time mom with a passion for beauty. Within months, she worked at New York Fashion Week, became a Lead Makeup Artist at Brooklyn Fashion Week, worked with celebrities, and began teaching self-makeup classes. Today, she works as a professional makeup artist and continuing to grow her career in the beauty industry.
Browse through some of the incredible work and transformations created by our talented students.
"This program completely changed my career. I came in as a beginner and left with real skills, confidence, and a portfolio. The best part — I got to work backstage at Fashion Week, which I never thought was possible so soon. Now I'm already working with clients."
"The best makeup course I've ever taken. Not just about makeup — they teach you how to actually start making money. From technique to business, everything is covered. Being part of a real backstage team was incredible."
"I finally feel confident doing my own makeup. The self-makeup class was amazing. I learned how to enhance my features and create looks that actually suit me. I feel so much more confident every day — this was 100% worth it."
"I had zero experience before this program. Now I have a certification, a portfolio, and I've already booked my first bridal client. The business training was what set this apart from every other course I looked at."
"The online class was so convenient and incredibly personalized. My artist took time to understand my face shape and skin type. Now I have a routine that actually works for me. The product recommendations alone saved me hundreds of dollars."
"Working backstage at NYFW was the most surreal experience of my life. Aiyma prepared us so well during the intensive that when we got there, I felt confident and ready. I am so grateful for this opportunity."
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