Who is Eligible for Pro Cards?

Mar 24, 2012

YukikoAiko N.

I've been wondering this for a while... like... I know not every girl on the street can apply for a pro card, but what are the qualifications to apply for one? Do you have to be licensed or actively working as an mua? Can youtube beauty guru's apply for one even if they aren't actually "pro"? 

Mar 24, 2012

Elizabeth G.

I think you have to be licensed! (If we're talking about Mac Pro)
I'm not sure tho. :p 

Mar 24, 2012

YukikoAiko N.

Well I was referring to any Pro Cards, so Mac Pro is included obviously. 

Mar 24, 2012

YukikoAiko N.

Yeah I can agree with that. I was looking at info about pro cards and I didn't really find a whole lot about requirements/qualification. Thanks for your input ^_^

Mar 25, 2012

Christine R.

best information that Ive seen on it thus far :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9FMSzsjrXM

Mar 25, 2012

Megan-Rose Core MUA C.

All Brands have different requirements but for all of them you have to be qualified! Some are easier to obtain then others i.e Inglot just go in with your qualification and they give you one Ilamasque just apply on their website with a photo of your qualification and business card ect.. Nars is the same apply on their website they do have some other requirements doh Makeup Forever and MAC are harder to acheieve also MAC you have to pay a fee for. Download MACs application form online and it will give you all the requirements and either send it off or hand it to a manager( not a beauty consultant they can "lose" them) at a mac counter.

Bloggers/Beauty Youtube gurus are given them by the brand if they choose so, its known as a press pro card. You only really get these if you have a high readership/ viewership.

Also theatrical performers can apply for ones aswell hope this helps 

Mar 25, 2012

Molly B.

If you go on the brand's website they have a list of requirements. Most of them you need to have two forms of proof as a make up artist. These are the things that most of them require.
Composite Card, Business Card with name and specific profession, Editorial Page with name credit, Union Card, Professional License, Diploma/Certificate, Publication Masthead, Program/press Materials with name, Contract on Production Company Letterhead, Crew/Call List on Prod. Co. Letterhead, Professional Letter of Reference of Employment.
Also if you are licensed in the beauty field you can get into make up, skin, and hair shows. They have all of the booths set up there and most of them have the papers (or computers/ipads) to apply there and since you have to be licensed to get into them they don't have you fill out all of those requirements. But if you can't get in to one then just go on websites & fill the stuff out or go to the stores. I know MAC, Make Up Forever, Inglot stores have the paperwork in there.
Hope this helped (:

Mar 25, 2012

YukikoAiko N.

Thank you all for all the information :3 I understand a lot more now. You guys are great :D

Apr 5, 2012

Mandy T.

I t hink each pro club has their own rules.
mostly the same/similar
Qualification such as a diploma/certificate, etc.
website with portfolio
business card
publications
Some people don't have formal qualification, or never went to makeup school, but doesn't mean they're not professionals :) a lot of big names makeup artists actually don't have formal training at a makeup school. When you apply for a pro card, there is usually a form you have to fill out and it'll list what you need to qualify for one :)

Apr 11, 2012

Robert Ivan L.

In Norway, you have to have proof that you are educated, and proof that you are working as a mua. As in, your name on a photo in a magazine etc. 

Jul 19, 2012

Sofia M.

Different companies have different requirements.
I have a MAC PRO card and to get that I had to show 2 forms of credentials including my ID which was my diploma I received from my school and a business card. I also had a MAC student card prior which has different requirements. You can only get a student PRO card if you attend a MAC "certified" school.
I don't have any other PRO memberships else where yet...some places require you to show other proof such as a union membership or a copy of a call sheet or print credits etc. Since I don't do work on movie sets or for print I havent applied to places that require those qualifications.

Jul 20, 2012

Brandy R.

Some companies also require that you be a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist before getting their pro discount. I know that Jane Iredale is this way.

Sep 4, 2012

Nadia Y.

I think I've received almost all brands that have pro programs... @MOLLYB Nailed the requirements. 

Sep 5, 2012

Ariane C.

lol you do not need a license for MAC pro. as long as you can prove you work in makeup it'll fly, they're pretty simple. camera ready cosmetics is similar. if you have an online portfolio you can e-mail them the link and they'll give you the discount.

Sep 5, 2012

Matthew M.

Companies all have different requirements. We offer pro discounts to both students and professionals with comparably minimal headache required to get them, lol. =)

Sep 5, 2012

Nicol D.

I am looking at your site now Matthew M. looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing. 

Sep 10, 2012

Melanie E.

When applying for the MAC Pro card do I send a copy of my certification or send the original certification

Sep 21, 2012

Vanessa F.

I wrote a blog post on how to get the MAC pro card as a freelance MUA if you'd like to check it out: http://brokenlipsticks.blogspot.com/2011/08/mac-pro-card-how-i-got-mine.html

Sep 24, 2012

Jessi J.

all different Makeup companies will have their own requirements for a pro card, usually there is info on the websites :)

Sep 29, 2012

Ashley G.

You have to be a professional, they don't want just anyone applying for them. 

Oct 9, 2012

Matthew M.

No probs Nicol! =)

Oct 22, 2012

Gabriella G.

You can apply for a majority of them using a business card, form of ID, paystub, comp cards, or reference letters. You don't need an official license.(: 

Feb 18, 2014

Lisa O.

I sent my application form away 10 days ago, today I received a letter (I'm presuming it's from mac) with my application form and all the details I sent, except they had cut off my card details for the fee and kept them. What does this mean? Do you think I'm been rejected? I haven't received any emails from them, and no reason to why I was rejected (if I have been rejected) why so confusing :(

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