Las Vegas

Transforming Lives

Las Vegas

Ready to make the world a beautiful place?

L Makeup Institute opened in 2010 as the first of its kind makeup school in Las Vegas to offer an in-depth curriculum developed specifically for students pursuing a career in the makeup and special effects industries. Many dream of becoming professional makeup artists; with locations in both Las Vegas, Nevada, and Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, L Makeup Institute fulfills that need by preparing our graduates to work not only for the beauty and bridal industries but also for the entertainment, salon, fashion, movies, theatrical, production and retail cosmetics industries.

As a direct result of founder Lissette Waugh’s determined efforts, makeup artistry is recognized as a stand-alone industry in Nevada with endless career opportunities. This means our students can study makeup artistry and SFX makeup exclusively and work professionally without completing unrelated cosmetology courses or licensing requirements.

Preparing the next generation of MUA’s since 2010.

“This school is awesome! Everyone who works here is here for the students.” – Robert R

Las Vegas, Nevada – Campus

The L Makeup Institute Main Campus is centrally located at 440 s. Rampart Blvd. B130, Las Vegas, NV 89145 inside Tivoli Village is in the heart of Summerlin. Set in a cozy Italian-inspired backdrop with vibrant colors and décor, with upscale eateries and boutiques are the perfect environments for inspiring your creativity and inviting friends and family to visit on your graduation day!

Opening in 2010, our 11,000 square foot main campus is visually stunning with all the accouterments and technology necessary for makeup artistry and special effects makeup school. Our Las Vegas, Nevada campus has five separate training areas, teacher’s lounge, administrative offices, staff training room, an elegant student lounge, multiple bathrooms
(one of which is designated gender-neutral), and a student library.

We cannot wait to show you our Campus, Photo Studio, and Makeup Kits!

“I realized after coming to L Makeup Institute I was clueless. I learned so much more than I anticipated!” – Peggy M

Facility

How the facility is designed and equipped is also essential.

To support the proprietary curriculum developed exclusively for LMI students, each classroom is designed and set up for each makeup style taught. As part of the immersive makeup school experience, our makeup academy includes professionally designed lighting with 90+ Color Rendering Index, custom-made special effects ovens for baking moisture out of molds and cooking foam latex, specialized equipment, electrical drops, HDTVs with live video projection, recording, and surround-sound, dispensary, and a photography studio to capture student work. Every detail is thought through to support your journey to becoming a professional makeup artist, special effects artist, or advancing your career.

Come, check it out! Prepare to be inspired.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is at the heart of our student’s success.

Developed by our Founder, professional makeup artist Lissette Waugh, the L Makeup Institute proprietary curriculum is recognized as meeting professional industry standards by employers, industry professionals, our Program Advisory Committee, and Accreditation Agency. At LMI, we believe to prepare for a career as a professional makeup artist or FX artist requires daily, in-person, hands-on instruction with the personal guidance of qualified instructors. To better connect with all types of learners, the curriculum is delivered through the VAK (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) method and includes daily, live instructor demos, AV aids, and PPT presentations. There is a heavy emphasis on lab work and practical exercises, and students start working with products on day one.

Guest Artists visit the Las Vegas campus offering professional tips, tricks, and expertise.

Click here to learn more.We cannot wait to meet you!

“Amazing daily demos and hands-on interaction. I love it!” – Michelle F

Licensing

Las Vegas, Nevada State Licensing L Makeup Institute is licensed to operate a Private Postsecondary Educational Institution in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education, 2800 E. St. Louis, Las Vegas, NV 89104. The Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education independently approves all programs and curricula offered.
Visit www.cpe.state.nv.us

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