MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[theblackqueen]

I can't wait to get my card... I've been meaning to send off the ap for a year or so now (oops) and I sent it out earlier this week.
Oh, the anticipation will kill me.

 

[babiid0llox]

Hey girls has anyone gotten their pro membership with their business card and a rec from say...a photographer that you've worked with? Would that be enough to fulfill the requirements?

Also is there an age limit cause I'm still under 18 and I'm pretty inexperienced, I've only worked with one photographer so far (I'm not planning on getting a PRO membership yet, but in the near future, say a year or a couple of months when I'm sure that I want to be a makeup artist in the long term as I don't want to be taking advantage of something that I wouldn't need/deserve.) TIA!

 

[glamdoll]

So, I woke up today, and decided hey, lets check my bank. I saw that I was like 35 dollars short and I was like wtf?? Let it be my card! Let it be my card! and i check my pending transactions, and IT IS MY CARD!!!! Yay now I just need it in my hands so I can shop for my necessary items cus I have somethings coming up!

Thanks everyone who helped me

 

[makeupNdesign]

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[glamdoll]

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Originally Posted by makeupNdesign Hooray! And about damn time too, huh? LOL! Happy spending--don't forget to still allot money for food/rent/bills, etc. although those things no longer become a priority once you get your Pro card

I know right? Im gonna get all my bills paid so I can charge my card again! lol Im so happy cus I really want the naughty nauticals blue pigment. it looks gorgeous! and I can finally get the pro thngs they run out of from the store on line! wooo hooo!

 

[Stephie Baby]

Do they send you an email once they charge your credit card?????

 

[glamdoll]

I didn't get any e-mail, Im just gonna wait for my physical card to arrive. So I can create my profile on the site and check the events and all of that! yay!

 

[glamdoll]

wtf?? So Im checking my direct deposit, cus its payday and um the charget for MAC is gone??! Like its not on my pending transactions..thats so weird... wtf is going on? ugh.

 

[Stephie Baby]

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Originally Posted by glamdoll wtf?? So Im checking my direct deposit, cus its payday and um the charget for MAC is gone??! Like its not on my pending transactions..thats so weird... wtf is going on? ugh.

What bank do you go through? I go through Bank of America. It always shows my pending transactions and when they clear, they get moved into a different list.

 

[makeupNdesign]

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[glamdoll]

I bank with a private credit union, and the thing is the actual money is still missing and its not on my posted transactions or on my pending ones either, its just missing $35 now.. Ill give it a few days cus I did see the charge and it showed :

MAC*COSMETICS $35

so yeah weird. Hopefully I still get my card this week. I need it.. :/

 

[PrettyDolledUp]

Hi everyone! So I'm trying to get my MAC PRO Card. I'm a Freelance Makeup Artist, and I have the application form already, but I'm not too sure what to send in. I have my Business Card, but I know they need a 2nd proof, but I don't know what to send in?!?!?! ahhh!

I've read that some people sent in their Resume with a "Head Shot", does it have to be professional??? But I've also read that some people sent in a letter of reference from one of their past clients? And if I do send in a letter of reference...Do I just send in ONE? or should I send in more than that?

Someone please help!!! Thanksssssss!

p.s. I'm new here...what exactly does FOTD stand for??? hehehe..

 

[Stephie Baby]

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Originally Posted by PrettyDolledUp Hi everyone! So I'm trying to get my MAC PRO Card. I'm a Freelance Makeup Artist, and I have the application form already, but I'm not too sure what to send in. I have my Business Card, but I know they need a 2nd proof, but I don't know what to send in?!?!?! ahhh! I've read that some people sent in their Resume with a "Head Shot", does it have to be professional??? But I've also read that some people sent in a letter of reference from one of their past clients? And if I do send in a letter of reference...Do I just send in ONE? or should I send in more than that? Someone please help!!! Thanksssssss! p.s. I'm new here...what exactly does FOTD stand for??? hehehe..

I sent in my business card, three photos I shot, two letters of reference, and a copy of my ID. The two reference letters were just people I had photographed. I also sent in a personal letter on my letterhead. It just basically told them alittle bit about myself and my profession.

Since you're a MA, you can send in photos of work you've done, a letter of reference and your business card. You can send as many reference letters as you want. Lol.

HTH

 

[makeupNdesign]

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[PrettyDolledUp]

Thank you for your respones Stephie Baby and makeupNdesign!! Your responses were very helpful! Oh...and also, thanks for the the abbreviation of FOTD!

 

[makeupNdesign]

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[Stephie Baby]

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Originally Posted by PrettyDolledUp Thank you for your respones Stephie Baby and makeupNdesign!! Your responses were very helpful! Oh...and also, thanks for the the abbreviation of FOTD!

You're welcome!!

Does anyone know how long it takes for you to receive your card once they charge your CC?? I want my card now!! Lol.

 

[makeupNdesign]

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[Lizzie]

Ok, so I've been asked by my friend to do makeup for a play that her organization is putting on in July.
I haven't done much other makeup work, but I did do the makeup at my brother's wedding. Do you think that + a business card would be enough to get a pro card? I would be able to take on many more projects if I had more makeup, but I'm low on funds. It's a vicious cycle! (Not to mention that I need some supplies for the play...)

I just don't want to apply for a card and for them to look at my application and say, "you are ridiculous!"

 

[makeupNdesign]

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