NathalieM wrote:
Hey!

I'm a makeup artist/hairstylist, and most of my business comes from bridal and special events. I haven't made the leap into editorial yet, which is what I'd love to eventually do, but now to my question. I was at the Makeup Forever site looking to apply for my Pro card, and these are the requirements:


Magazine tear sheet with name credit**
Reel with name credit
Program/call sheet
Union membership card
Agency representation (sponsored comp card, representation later, link to roster)

The problem is that I dont have any of the above since I don't really do shoots yet, and Im not part of a union. Is there anyway to get around that? I would appreciate any suggestions/tips. Thanks!

Um apply for a diff pro card like M.A.C, Bobbi Brown or NARS? I really dont think there is any way around the requirements.
On another note I dont see myself ever sending my tear sheets in they are in my book!

Tara Pagliara wrote:

Um apply for a diff pro card like M.A.C, Bobbi Brown or NARS? I really dont think there is any way around the requirements.
On another note I dont see myself ever sending my tear sheets in they are in my book!

I already have Mac, Smashbox, Nars, & a few others, I just love som of their products ESP the eyeshadows & flash palette. I was asking bc I know someone who just use her ma. Card and a business card & she o it so I was wondering how strict they were w/the requirements but Thanks for your good advice

Bethany Ruck Makeup wrote:
You can apply for a discount at Naimies.com, which is a little more lax on their requirements, and order MUFE straight through them. It's the same, 40% discount.

Thanks! Im in the process of applying

NathalieMIllz wrote:
Hey!

I'm a makeup artist/hairstylist, and most of my business comes from bridal and special events. I haven't made the leap into editorial yet, which is what I'd love to eventually do, but now to my question. I was at the Makeup Forever site looking to apply for my Pro card, and these are the requirements:


Magazine tear sheet with name credit**
Reel with name credit
Program/call sheet
Union membership card
Agency representation (sponsored comp card, representation later, link to roster)

The problem is that I dont have any of the above since I don't really do shoots yet, and Im not part of a union. Is there anyway to get around that? I would appreciate any suggestions/tips. Thanks!

If you attended school for hair you can send them a copy of your enrollment, or your graduation certificate.
or just email them, and tell them exactly what you said, they are pretty lenient.

EDIT: You can also send them a copy of your other pro cards

Maee Kroft wrote:

If you attended school for hair you can send them a copy of your enrollment, or your graduation certificate.
or just email them, and tell them exactly what you said, they are pretty lenient.

EDIT: You can also send them a copy of your other pro cards

Great! I have all of the above! Do you recommend that I just mail the application along with copies of the criteria, or should I email them first?

NathalieMillz wrote:
Great! I have all of the above! Do you recommend that I just mail the application along with copies of the criteria, or should I email them first?

Email all your information here:( [email protected]) and write PRO CARD in the subject field, you should get a reply by the next day, or give the pro loft a call, and ask to speak to the person that takes care of the pro cards.

514-288-4445 - thats the montreal pro lofts number, im not sure the number for the one in the states.