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Your success is our single goal
We strive to not just bring forth an amazing curriculum and hands-on experience t allow for an overall development as an Artist, rather we focus to align our teaching with the *revised* way of learning. A more accepting and welcoming atmosphere.
"10 out of 10. The teachers all have a passion for teaching. They are very helpful and skilled my money did not go to waste!"
Cassandra Gonzalez
Graduate/Artist

Get the proper skills to kick start your career as a Special FX MUA
Although special effects require a very unique and creative creative skill-set, Allure Institute of Makeup Artistry will teach you all necessary basics to create the scariest, oldest or out of this world creature in as little as 10 days.

What can you expect to learn w/
Special FX Artistry Course?
In Special effects class, students will learn how to professionally complete the following looks:
- Face painting
- Working with masks
- Burn marks
- Cuts and bruises
- Syfy looks
- Working with Airbrush
- Working with Prosthetics
- Mature transformation
- Zombie
- Latest trend
"Revised" learning
Allure IMA prides itself on effective learning by providing 4 hour class times, spread out every week, that way students can complete a look, have time to recreate the look at home, and come back to class with reflective progress and teacher guidance.
Frequently Asked Quetions
An Artist of the Human Skin! With their exceptional skills, thorough training & education, Makeup artists are able to help other’s look and feel great.
From Makeovers to Fashion shows, runways, Hollywood, bridal events, corporate parties, and more, none of these can exist without the exceptional talent of Makeup artists. Allure Makeup Artists are well versed in many techniques, which allow them to not just fulfill the role of MUA but to excel at it.
To become a Special FX Artist in the state of California you can receive your certification by completing a Special FX Artistry Course from a Makeup or Beauty School.
Special FX Makeup Courses can vary depending on the level of depth you wish to pursue. Although most Special FX Artists prefer to acquire basic introduction to Makeup prior to enrolling in this specialized course, students with enough basic knowledge of everyday makeup can find themselves jelling well in the curriculum we have to offer.
Majority of Certified Special FX Artist who have pursued their certification with Allure Institute of Makeup Artistry will be fully trained and certified in 10 days.
At Allure our priority is to train and produce the BEST class of MUAs. For that reason, you are given complete flexibility and support. Having the option of block classes, weekend classes and evening classes allows everyone to be able to pursue their career goals at Allure Institute of Makeup Artistry.
YES!
Allure Institute of Makeup Artistry makes no compromise when the subject is that of our student’s education. With your success at the forefront of our principles, we spend a lot of time and resources in making sure that all of our amazing CMAs in training get to learn real life CMA experience. What does that mean?
– working on movie (& shows) sets
– Business Conferences
– Bridal/Weddings/Special Events
– Fashions Shows
And much more..
Why do we bring these opportunities to our students? Because as a CMA your resume is your portfolio.
Allure Professional CMA graduates receive not just high quality education & training, but also:
– Free Business Training
– Free Business Cards
– Free Webpage Buildout
– Free Social Media Marketing Consultation
– Free access to all Allure Events
– & Professional Discount Memberships