Makeup / Beauty School in Central Texas

CMC Makeup School, Austin / San Antonio area:
Begin or further your career in the beauty, salon and makeup industry with a professional Certificate program from CMC Makeup School in San Marcos, Hays County, Central Texas. Situated just 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, we provide short and intensive makeup artist training programs to local, U.S., and international students.

We offer basic beginner to advanced makeup training, portfolio development and career education for professional makeup artists and individuals in the beauty industry. 

•  Focus on Education & Career Building
We focus exclusively on makeup education, career and marketing for artists, as well as portfolio development and online presence.

•  Flexible Courses
Our intricately designed curriculum makes for shorter classes giving you the flexibility and practicality to work while covering all the essentials you need to become a successful makeup artist. 

•  Small Class Sizes
Class sizes are kept small (8-12 students) to insure the best training and ease in communicating with your instructor for each and every question as you go through the course hands on.

All of our instructors are professional makeup artists with many years in the industry. These tutors bring their knowledge & experience to the classroom, and enhance the curriculum.


Make-up Artist Training, Certification & Portfolio Development:
- Beginner to advanced makeup classes

Courses include:
• Airbrush 101 Program (1 day)
• Beauty Allure Make-up Artist Program (2 days)
• MUA PRO Program (4 days)
• The Masters Ring Program (5 days)
• The Ultimate Artist Program (8 days - partly studied in Austin, & completed in Dallas)
• The Ultimate Artist PLUS (10 days - partly studied in Austin, & completed in Dallas)
• Beginner to Advanced Makeup Artistry (15 & 20 days- partly studied in Austin, & completed in Dallas)

Certificate of Completion:
Students receive a Certificate of Completion for each class taken, which enhances their portfolio, prepares them for certain jobs & makes them eligible for professional makeup artist discounts & memberships.

"CMC was everything I was looking for and so much more. The tips and tricks they taught was like manna for a hungry artist. The instructors were fun, on trend, helpful, passionate, and truly caring."
- Tasha

"The instructors are very knowledgable and friendly. They make you feel at ease straight away. I learned so much from this class and the kit you receive is amazing."
- Danielle

"Classes were intensive, hands-on and enlightening, I took so much home with me and wished I enrolled for a longer programme. I recommend this for both beginners and practicing makeup artists wishing to polish up their skills."
- Ify

"The instructors were very knowledgeable and personable. They treated everyone the same and we were all at different education levels."
- Angela