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Industry Makeup Academy

Industry Makeup Academy

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The academy has offered makeup education since 2009 and was founded by Ebony Miller, who leads it as founder and CEO. It describes itself as Atlanta's premier makeup academy and says its curriculum is award-winning; both are the academy's own claims. The studio sits in the retail section of the M Street Complex, with free parking behind the gate beside the building.

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About

The academy has offered makeup education since 2009 and was founded by Ebony Miller, who leads it as founder and CEO. It describes itself as Atlanta's premier makeup academy and says its curriculum is award-winning; both are the academy's own claims. The studio sits in the retail section of the M Street Complex, with free parking behind the gate beside the building.

Training runs from a self-paced online course to a two-week weekday program and a weekend hybrid. The online course covers more than 32 hours of video and written material with downloadable worksheets, and online students can join live bi-weekly coaching sessions with instructors. Students can buy a student kit through the academy, supplied by Graftobian and Make Up For Ever, or bring their own kit for the Pro and Master certification courses.

Personal lessons start with a review of the client's skincare and makeup collection and a skin assessment, followed by hands-on application and a custom take-home guide. Shopping trips take place at Sephora at Atlantic Station, Sephora at Ponce City Market, or Ulta at Howell Mill, with no extra travel fee. Free 15-minute tours, in person or virtual, are offered to people who want to learn about the programs.

The academy does not offer makeup services at its studio. Instead it runs a referral system that connects clients with its graduates for booking.

Enrollment policies cover payment and withdrawal. The academy does not accept federal financial aid but offers a payment plan; for 60-hour courses the plan starts with a $400 deposit. A full refund is available if requested within 5 business days of signing the student contract, and no refunds are given after 20% of the coursework has been taught. Students must attend at least 75% of classes to graduate, and missed weekend classes cannot be made up. According to the academy's FAQ, a cosmetology license is not required to do makeup.

Education-first makeup artistry training, from self-paced online study to in-person courses, paired with tailored one-on-one lessons.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Self-paced online makeup artist training with video, written material, and downloadable worksheets, plus optional live coaching.

  • IMA Online Makeup Artist Course $500

One-on-one makeup lessons and personal shopping trips for teens and adults, in person or virtually.

  • Personal Shopper for Teens 12-17 $100
  • Personal Makeup Lesson-In-Person Teen 12-17 $150
  • Personal Shopper $160
  • Personal 1-on-1 Makeup Lesson-In-Person $240
  • Combo - Personal Shopper & 1-on-1 lesson $400

In-person and hybrid professional makeup courses covering applications and marketing for a beauty business.

  • IMA Weekend In-Person/Online Hybrid $1,000
  • PRO In-Person Bi-Weekly Makeup Course $2,499

Hourly makeup station rental for makeup artists and a discounted 4-hour booth rental.

  • Makeup Station Rental (Hourly, 2 hour minimum) $50
  • 4 Hour Booth Rental $90

Photos

  • Classroom space hosting a NARS makeup event with panelists
  • Students practicing makeup application in a busy training studio
  • Street-level storefront with the Industry Makeup Academy awning and brush-themed windows
  • Group of students and staff posing in front of the studio storefront
  • Instructor applying makeup to a student in the studio
  • Graduates holding certificates in front of a green wall with a sign
  • Graduates holding certificates outside the studio storefront
  • Bright main studio with styling stations and classroom tables
  • Class area with white chairs, whiteboard and green wall
  • Wall of framed sketches and certificates inside the studio
  • Waiting area with teal walls and grey sofas
  • Station counter with mirrors and stools

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.ima-atlanta.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Online makeup artist course, self-paced, with lifetime access after full payment and a digital certificate on completion
  • Pro in-person bi-weekly course covering basic and intermediate applications plus marketing for a beauty business
  • Weekend hybrid pairing online fundamentals with a live weekend of guided practice
  • Personal shopping at Sephora or Ulta with a one-on-one makeup lesson in the same visit
  • Studio rental of makeup stations by the hour and a discounted 4-hour booth rental
Good for
  • Aspiring makeup artists
  • Teens who want a first makeup lesson
  • Adults wanting a personal lesson or shopping trip
  • Students who prefer online study
  • Working artists renting a station or booth
  • People exploring programs through a free tour
Treats
  • Learning makeup artistry
  • Choosing everyday makeup products
  • Building a makeup business
  • Makeup for events and bridal work
Techniques
  • Makeup artistry fundamentals
  • Basic and intermediate makeup applications
  • Skin assessment
  • Airbrush makeup application
  • Bridal makeup
  • Creative and high fashion makeup
  • TV and film makeup

Products & treatments

  • Graftobian
  • Make Up For Ever
  • Graftobian ProClass HD Makeup Kit

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