Finished EMBA with Yaz! She is a wonderful teacher and pushed me to be my best!! This school is amazing

10/10 experience if you are a ground model and want to expand your experience and your book. Everyone here is super nice and welcoming, the student and the teachers. read more

Michael Vincent Academy - I come here every week as a model and have so much fun getting to know all the talented MUAs. - Makeup Artists Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Love the experiment of learning with such passionate artist. I feel like this was a comfortable space to make mistakes and learn from them

Had the most amazing experience at MVA, with my wonderful instructor Tara. She is such a great instructor who really cares about her students and goes above and beyond. I can't wait for my microblading journey! read more

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Fun environment. I have learned a lot from my teachers and have grown so much over the 14 weeks i have been here and my teacher Yazmin is so supportive and encouraging i always try my hardest and she acknowledges that she sees that and is the best. Also teacher Rose is a huge plus from this school. read more

The best school and team of staff and students ever! My entire experience here has been so fun and full of inspiration! Big S/O to all the instructors for being so patient and sharing all their knowledge! read more

Such a great school with great opportunities, ive learned so much in my time here. My creativity has expanded, couldnt be more grateful read more

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Amazing staff, amazing skills learned, awesome vibes! I've completed 2 courses at MVA and I'm starting the third next month. Highly recommend to anyone who seriously wants to get their makeup career going read more

Michael Vincent Academy - Makeup Artists Near Me - North Hollywood, California

This school offers only the best of the best. The best teachers, best staff, best students. They really want the best for you and to watch you succeed as an artist. I can't thank MVA enough for helping me fuel my creativity and gain my confidence read more

Love this place. Amazing teachers, staff, people. Good positive, supportive vibes. Highly worth it.

Just graduated from Michael Vincent Academy and it was such an amazing experience! Learned so much, gained confidence, and met the most inspiring mentors and classmates. So excited for what's next in my makeup journey! read more

Very nice shooting space and bathrooms are cleaned. The staff is very sweet and accommodating, they really make you feel comfortable. The dressing room in the back is iconic and it has been graced with many many celebrities over the years. You can tell this space has been around for a while with nothing bad said about it. read more

Michael Vincent Academy - Makeup Artists Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Ooooommmggggg I have so much to say about MVA! I will say this.... This is the third makeup school I've been to and I'm super sad I didn't hear about it before. It is by far the best makeup school ever! Thank You to Rose for always believing in me and her amazing energy! Yasmine thank you for being so real. Marci and Jimmy you guys rock! Tal and h Vincent thank you for this amazing experience read more

I love it here! Yasmine the make up teacher is such a great teacher has taught me so much. Definitely learned more than cosmetology school!

As a student at MVA, I have seen a difference in my makeup application process from start to end of the program. I've gotten noticeably better at color matching and I can see undertone (which I thought I'd struggle with for longer)! So I'm happy with the process and I graduate today! Look out world! read more

Best school ever! Staff is amazing and friendly. I've learned so much and made so many friends!!

Such a professional and fun environment! Everybody is sweet and welcoming. I enjoy my time everytime I'm here.

Highly highly recommend this school. Gives you the opportunity to grow your career and advance your skills. You get different complimentary courses such as Eli with Enzo Milano. Get to know different people in the industry, work on set etc. Safe environment for everyone to advance their skills and grow their portfolio just how I did with mine. 100/10!! Recommend to get certified read more

This school is amazing! The instructors are super knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. I love coming here and would highly recommend to anyone looking to further their makeup artistry and more. read more

My name is Victoria espaldon and I just finished my second course (Elite Master Beauty) at the Michael Vincent Academy as well as the Microblading/powder ombre brow class. The staff, the facility, the energy, and the overall environment of Michael Vincent Academy is ASTONISHING! I've never felt so welcomed and respected by like minded individuals/artists. I am now currently signed up for all the courses they have to offer at MVA and I'm would highly recommend anyone interested to take a tour, make that call and join us at Michael Vincent academy. read more

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Best school! It's a must for anyone looking to begin a career and for the professional. This school has a positive culture and they care about each and every one of their students!!! No other school I've been to goes above and beyond!!! Highly recommend. read more

Very professional and productive work environment very much would come again and recommend

Loved the business class with Nina Garcia. She is amazing along with the rest of the MVA staff. I took all the courses here. The staff is very talented and amazing. read more

If you're thinking of starting a career in makeup/hair/Set work/barbering/photo editing ETC this is the school for it ! I became a certified Makeup & Hair Artist through MVA. Best teachers, best opportunities, and so many accessible tools at your disposal. The school itself doubles as a studio so not only might you assist on cool shoots/music videos but you can bring your own models here and build up your portfolio. The team here is awesome and they want you to succeed :) Oh and you make the coolest friends ! IG- brittanyumakeup to see some of the things I've gotten to participate in through MVA (photo shoots, Wiz Khalifa, LAFW, etc.) read more

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One of the best academy's out there! Everyone out there has an amazing and positive energy! I love every single one of them and had a blast going to school and learning about makeup! read more

Michael Vincent Academy is an amazing academy to learn at..it is such a pleasure to be part of the MVA team..every one there is super nice and i loved going there!! read more

I was a former student here at the Michael Vincent Academy. I graduated last year, and boy do I love it here. I took the beauty course and I signed up for the Affilate program. I would say that it was totally worth it . Within a couple of months after graduating I was already working on set with Vivica A Fox, ty dolla sign, DJ mustard, Mac Miller and the list keeps going.. This school not only teaches you how to perfect your makeup skills but also how to work on set, and the set etiquettes also. I've learned so much by going to this school. And even after I graduated a while back ago I'm still getting to go on set. And I got to meet new people and they have been calling me for my own gigs. So I have built my own brand and getting gigs on my own. I would love to thank Micheal Vincent Academy for what they have done for me. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for them! And I'm making my dreams become reality! I would definitely recommend this school to anyone that wants to just learn more and get into the industry read more

Michael Vincent Academy - Makeup Artists Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I would like to start off by saying that I love this school and what it has done for me. All the teachers, staff, photographer etc. are just so welcoming and super loving! the environment is amazing and it makes me wanna stay there longer lol. My teacher Ana Miro is also a great teacher and takes pride in what she teaches and I admire it dearly. Tal is also a very great person to speak too as well as Nina ! They were/are very helpful and understanding through my process. Jimmy is also a great photographer and is very lenient and fun! read more

MVA is THE best place to get your make up certification. I received the most incredible support, encouragement and instruction you could find. It is the only school in LA that gives you a full studio at your fingertips! No one else offers that kind of experience and can get you working in the industry faster. They have built an incredible school with excellent instructors. Be ready to get motivated and let your creativity flow. Love what you do. Strive for success. Never give up. Intentions and Love are built into the walls at MVA. I cannot thank them enough for making my childhood dreams a reality and doing it with such care and attention. Xox T read more

Such a great hands on opportunity! Friendly and helpful staff who will answer any questions one might need. Truly has boosted my confidence in my skills. I've had so many great experiences since I start and will definitely be coming back to take additional classes. Thank you MVA & Tal B read more

For anyone wishing to complete a cosmetology program and obtain a license, this school is not it. You will not be able to work in a salon with the hair / makeup certificate. This school is great for getting on set / photo shoot experience or for anyone looking to take classes to obtain basic makeup knowledge. You are provided hookups to photo shoot collabs and fashion shows (for experience). You also get to use the studio whenever for free, that was one of the best perks! MAKEUP CLASS: Angelique was a great instructor that provided important knowledge for a variety of makeup looks and the business side of being a makeup artist. She was approachable and dedicated to teaching us how to be great makeup artists. HAIR CLASS: Terrrrrrible! This was due to the instructor Rebekah. The class had no structure, it was disorganized and we did not learn everything listed on the syllabus. The final photo shoot was disorganized and a joke, she was focused on getting her own pics instead of making sure the students got all 3 looks in lol So from my experience, do not take a hair class with her. read more

Parking: Free parking lot for students School: you ll see Mirror Doors, kind of very discret from the outside but once you get inside, WOAW! you ll see a huge studio for photoshoot. Truely was 1 of the "rare" great decision i have made in my life. I was a model for 20yrs and NEEDED to find something i like to do, I was bored and also too old for it now lol... Makeup was the best option for me to stay in the art and beauty environment. I met with Tal and Bam!, I enrolled. I had a great and cool teacher named Angelique, I also discovered that its hard to do makeup but also discovered that I loved it. I have met all the teachers, they all legit great makeup artists. The key is to go to class, but also to be constant n TRAIN til you cant lol. You ll meet Mo too he is the mellow one lol but be careful he is still seeing everything and he is the 1 deciding if you pass or not loool... but dont be scared he is still one of the coolest. Anyway, I PASSED!!! yesss gurl!! I am happy!! I am now a Certified Makeup Artist n it feels gd to say. O! You ll also meet the very busy Alex, such a sweetheart and so talented, n maybe Jimmy a very good photographer. Anyway I talk a lot but at least I said it all Enroll lov its worth the shmoney. Whatever you choose good luck to you! read more

I was lucky enough to model for a finals project put together by a lovely MUA studying here. The facility contained several classrooms and a few delightful studio spaces where we were able to capture our images after prep. I can personally attest to the cleanliness and organization of the venue, and was quite impressed with not only the various looks I was asked to model, but also sat in awe of other's looks. This leads me to believe excellent instruction is taking place at this school! I would definitely recommend this as a learning institution- I felt 100% at ease with Lia working on my face and know others graduating from here will have the same caliber of work! read more

The affiliate program that Robert valentino directs really has changed my life Started off as a intern but with work, dedication and help from Robert I've been able to elevate and expand myself as a artist Working with artist like Nicki Minaj, Migos,Future etc. Best decision I've ever made read more

Michael Vincent academy's affiliate program put me in positions I'd never thought I'd be in. Dreams coming to reality, I'm able to work on set with some of the biggest artist in the industry. I've worked with Tyga, Wiz khalifa, Rich the kid, Smokepurp, Cardi b, ASAP rocky, SZA, and the list continues! Being a student was a great experience as well. Teachers took time with each student to make sure we all understood the looks. If you are looking for a makeup school choose Michael Vincent! read more

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Love love love this Academy with all there teachers the owner and specially Mo, They assure that students obtain the necessary skills and knowledge to perform great work and lots of extra services and help even after graduating! Would recommend 100% read more

Don't waste your time or money. I paid for the master of beauty artistry program ($15,000--which they ripped me off about $4,050, but more on that later.) I learned basically nothing from my makeup educator because she was more interested in checking her Instagram or gossiping on the phone with her friends. She didn't last there much longer after I finished the makeup artistry "class," and the educators that come afterwards do not last long either. You honestly could learn a lot more from YouTube tutorials for free. Their makeup kit is trash. It's basically dollar store quality and you probably get $50 worth of cheap makeup for a wonderful price of $1500!! Such a steal! Like seriously, your bank account is being robbed at this point it's ridiculous. The affiliate program is cool I guess, if you're into free labor and doing dirty work like wiping sweat off people or fetching things, and NOT doing actual makeup most of the time. Onto the $4,050 that basically just went down the sh*tter. A list of the things from the master of beauty artistry that I paid for and I did NOT receive: * $3,000.00 vanity (wtf??) * $450.00 director chair (also wtf???) * $600.00 business class I was never given these items, and I was never even notified of any upcoming business classes. I spoke with one of the administrators (she was also long gone within just a few months. Notice a trend, anybody? They can't even get it together enough to keep their own staff around. HA!) about using that credit on their soon-to-open makeup store that they claimed was going to carry brand name companies such as: Kylie cosmetics, Anastasia etc. To my knowledge, that didn't happen. I waited months for the store to open, and I eventually moved out of state. I called back one day to see the status of the store and Tal picks up--I give her the whole shpeal about my credit and you can hear in her tone of voice that she was NOT happy about it. I wasn't surprised. I asked for a refund of MY money that I RECEIVED ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR, and was denied. They did, however, offer to give me a makeup set that THEY compiled (of more no name brands) which was worth nothing near $4,050. Long story short, after going back and forth for a while they agreed I could come to their makeup store to pick out makeup items myself but honestly the low quality items offered aren't even worth the time or effort. It would've been $4,050 of wasted storage space. I can count all of the positives in one hand about MVA: 1. Jenn, the hair instructor was amazing. You can tell she was passionate about what she did and about teaching and really got involved. Bless her soul, I hope she left and found a place that is actually deserving of her. 2. Mo, because he was good at communicating throughout the entire process 3. Free parking lol Ah, c'est la vie. It's a lesson learned. Michael and Tal only care about your money and do not give 2 sh*ts about the education you receive. The least I could do is warn others about this poor excuse of a school. Also I can bet that most of the 5 star reviews are from students' first day of class because they bribe you with a free beauty blender lol AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!! read more

Best makeup academy!!! I learned so much and made great friends in the process. This experience was so beneficial and now I have an amazing portfolio thanks to my MVA family. I am so grateful for you!' read more

I took an advanced course with Micheal Vincent Academy . I had so much fun . I loved the enthusiasm of Tal and Alex . Mo was more than helpful when he enrolled me . So let me tell you what I loved most about the course , if you do beauty makeup all the time and never get a chance to push yourself artistically this is the class for you ..... you will learn avant Garde Makeup Drag Make Up Graphic Liner Splatter Makeup Cut Crease Lip Art Lighting on Set How photoshoots work And much much more .......... Only thing I wished was that they had a scholarship program or grants to help with the cost of tuition .....Being a mother of 2 boys , it gets tough from time to time ..... however they do offer payment plans which helped me out a lot !!!!!! Oh and did I mention having access to their studio as long as you are a student read more

As a former graduate student from M.V.A. , I'd say it was the best choice I've made! Joining the Affiliate program gave me the opportunity to work on set with not only several but the Top Artists in this industry! M.V.A is the best in Make-Up training out here! Think about it? A year from now you will wish you had started today! Come join our team #teammva I did! You decide.... read more