MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

Ruby_Woo

Ruby_Woo

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P.S and a bit of advice for those just starting out..

Keep going, keep working and expand/begin a portfolio, network w/ models and photographers, that way you can land on a tear sheet or call sheet that can you properly qualified.

Its hard when you are starting out, but we all had to pay our dues.

good luck!
 
fairylite100

fairylite100

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Originally Posted by Ruby_Woo
Ok Im hoping that this post will help out people STILL wondering what to send in.

The MAC Pro discount is intended for industry professionals only. That could be if you're a licensed : Cosmetologist, Nail technician, barber or Aesthetician. This means you went to school for one of these trades, graduated took your state board and passed.

Other professions that qualify are : photographers, and professional models.

Now, for the Makeup Artist discount, this means that you are an established working makeup artist. Not that you do makeup for your friends, for your neighbors, or that you want to start being one. It means that you already are.
They do not accept letters of references from "customers"

Professional Criteria only, which is:
-Tear sheet
-Call sheet
-Comp Card
-business cards
-Union Card
-Makeup school certificate

and you have to send 2 of the mentioned above (in addition w/ a copy of your state issued ID.)

I am trying to clarify this because I have seen alot of posts saying " I have done makeup for this, or my neighbor wants me to do this makeup" that doen not make you a makeup artist. Just like me rubbing alcohol on someone does not make me a nurse/doctor.

This discount is intented for those who need this for their kits. Not for people who want to pay less for MAC just because.

I know that pro card fraud is abundant, but if we can please stop it, we should at least try, as it does affect those of us who make a living out of this.

Now this is what your envelope should contain when you want to send it in:

-Copy of your ID (this is not valid as proof of profession)
-Check for $35 made out to MAC COSMETICS
-2 proofs of profession
*Copy of Licence (aestheticia/nail tech/ cosmetologist/barber)
*business card
*tear sheet
*Call sheet
*comp card
*Union Card
any variation as long as its 2.

and thats it.

for Models:
Your Head shots and resume.
(Resume is for models/photograhers ONLY, any other profession needs the proofs mentioned above)

Photographers:
-business cards
and Proof of employment either from a studio or resume if you freelance.

I hope this clears things up, as this is pretty much the requirements that are needed for a member application, I worked at Pro and dealt with applicants all the time.

I am hoping I can make the process easier here, for the Pro's wanting to apply.

Thanks so much for clarifying. I see from this thread that it takes about 3 weeks to hear something. The waiting is so hard
 
PinkFish

PinkFish

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Can you order through macpro.com if you live in the UK? Or are you limited to Pro stores and mail order? TIA!
 
MACForME

MACForME

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruby_Woo
Ok Im hoping that this post will help out people STILL wondering what to send in.

The MAC Pro discount is intended for industry professionals only. That could be if you're a licensed : Cosmetologist, Nail technician, barber or Aesthetician. This means you went to school for one of these trades, graduated took your state board and passed.

Other professions that qualify are : photographers, and professional models.

Now, for the Makeup Artist discount, this means that you are an established working makeup artist. Not that you do makeup for your friends, for your neighbors, or that you want to start being one. It means that you already are.
They do not accept letters of references from "customers"

Professional Criteria only, which is:
-Tear sheet
-Call sheet
-Comp Card
-business cards
-Union Card
-Makeup school certificate

and you have to send 2 of the mentioned above (in addition w/ a copy of your state issued ID.)

I am trying to clarify this because I have seen alot of posts saying " I have done makeup for this, or my neighbor wants me to do this makeup" that doen not make you a makeup artist. Just like me rubbing alcohol on someone does not make me a nurse/doctor.

This discount is intented for those who need this for their kits. Not for people who want to pay less for MAC just because.

I know that pro card fraud is abundant, but if we can please stop it, we should at least try, as it does affect those of us who make a living out of this.

Now this is what your envelope should contain when you want to send it in:

-Copy of your ID (this is not valid as proof of profession)
-Check for $35 made out to MAC COSMETICS
-2 proofs of profession
*Copy of Licence (aestheticia/nail tech/ cosmetologist/barber)
*business card
*tear sheet
*Call sheet
*comp card
*Union Card
any variation as long as its 2.

and thats it.

for Models:
Your Head shots and resume.
(Resume is for models/photograhers ONLY, any other profession needs the proofs mentioned above)

Photographers:
-business cards
and Proof of employment either from a studio or resume if you freelance.

I hope this clears things up, as this is pretty much the requirements that are needed for a member application, I worked at Pro and dealt with applicants all the time.

I am hoping I can make the process easier here, for the Pro's wanting to apply.

Thank you for posting this. I so wanted to remind people to PLEASE look thru the thread before posting yet *another* "I want to apply, what do i send" or even better "I have this,this and this, do you think I'll get it" questions. Those questions have been asked ad-nauseum and not to mention whats accepted is clear on the MAC Pro Application.

I just couldn't figure out a nice way to say it without coming across like an evil beyotch..
 
PinkFish

PinkFish

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Nevermind my post above... just phoned MAC and was told you can only order from macpro.com if you live in the US, so in the UK you're limited to mail order or a freestanding MAC store (in London). Mail order also charges £2.95 for delivery regardless of amount, plus the 0870 number means it's not free for me to call. Might just wait till when I'm in London and purchase in person
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kriminologie

kriminologie

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I went into my MAC store the other day and picked up five or six things, and the associate assumed I had a Pro card. When I said I didn't, she encouraged me to make a fake business card and apply. I was ... weirded out to say the least.
 
blindpassion

blindpassion

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Quote:
Originally Posted by kriminologie
I went into my MAC store the other day and picked up five or six things, and the associate assumed I had a Pro card. When I said I didn't, she encouraged me to make a fake business card and apply. I was ... weirded out to say the least.


That is... very... very strange.


I've had girls be shocked that I don't have my pro card yet and give me applications for it, but never speak of frauding it.
 
fairylite100

fairylite100

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I apologize if this has been posted recently (I could only find very old posts about it) but what is currently the best way to check on the status of my application? Email or phone? I don't want to be pesky but its been 3 weeks and I'd like to find out if they got my paperwork. tia!
 
MACForME

MACForME

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Quote:
Originally Posted by fairylite100
I apologize if this has been posted recently (I could only find very old posts about it) but what is currently the best way to check on the status of my application? Email or phone? I don't want to be pesky but its been 3 weeks and I'd like to find out if they got my paperwork. tia!

The MACPRO site says:

For membership enrollment questions: 877-553-5536 or 905-940-2437.

3 weeks? you haven't heard anything? Thats interesting.. I'd personally call them, because when I applied for mine, they deducted the charge within 2 weeks of applying, but that was awhile ago already. So, I'd call, just to check.

Let us know!
 
Ruby_Woo

Ruby_Woo

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The process usually takes anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. I'd wait another week before I called. Or you can email them.
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darkbeauty27

darkbeauty27

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Not sure if this has been asked before. To be honest I didn't read through all of the posts. In the ones I did read I didn't see what I'm curious about addressed. I used to work for MAC as an artist at a counter but left to pursue another career and still want to be an independent freelance artist on the side. I have done some freelancing already. I want to apply for the Pro Card but am afraid that since I worked for MAC in the past they might not give it to me or they might wonder why I don't work for them anymore and then will deny my application. Is this anything to be concerned about or am I being silly? It hasn't been that long ago that I worked for them. Should I not put that I worked for MAC on my resume or would it benefit me if I leave it on there?
 
Ruby_Woo

Ruby_Woo

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Quote:
Originally Posted by darkbeauty27
Not sure if this has been asked before. To be honest I didn't read through all of the posts. In the ones I did read I didn't see what I'm curious about addressed. I used to work for MAC as an artist at a counter but left to pursue another career and still want to be an independent freelance artist on the side. I have done some freelancing already. I want to apply for the Pro Card but am afraid that since I worked for MAC in the past they might not give it to me or they might wonder why I don't work for them anymore and then will deny my application. Is this anything to be concerned about or am I being silly? It hasn't been that long ago that I worked for them. Should I not put that I worked for MAC on my resume or would it benefit me if I leave it on there?

It shouldn't matter if you worked for MAC. They don't look you up on a database and check as there are A LOT of artist who have worked for them in the past.

However, they will not accept your resume as proof of profession. If you read my post above, it indicates what you need to qualify for a Pro card as a makeup artist.

hope this helps.
 
blindpassion

blindpassion

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Hey guys. I finally have all my documentation for my pro card.

But I am curious, I am going to the Canadian Makeup show this weekend in Vancouver bc and apparently MAC PRO will be there signing people up for pro cards. Has anyone gotten their card this way? Im excited for getting it right away and not having to wait. Does anyone know how that process works?
 
mandee.f

mandee.f

Active member
Quote:
Originally Posted by blindpassion
Hey guys. I finally have all my documentation for my pro card.

But I am curious, I am going to the Canadian Makeup show this weekend in Vancouver bc and apparently MAC PRO will be there signing people up for pro cards. Has anyone gotten their card this way? Im excited for getting it right away and not having to wait. Does anyone know how that process works?

Hey,

I'm pretty new to this forum, i haven't posted much, so i apologize if i am not replying the right way. I went to the Canadian Makeup show last year. I brought along some of my portfolio pieces. I went to sign up then and there. I showed them my pieces and chatted a little and they put it through for me. I think that since mostly professional MUA go to these conventions, they assume that everyone is in the industry. I i were you i would definitely bring along some work just in case. From there, they bring it back to the mac pro store (I went to the toronto one) on queen street and it went through and got my card in less than 3 weeks.

Are you going to the one in Vancouver? So lucky, i have to wait till November for the Toronto one. I hope you have a blast!
 
Naz1986

Naz1986

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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandee.f
Hey,

I'm pretty new to this forum, i haven't posted much, so i apologize if i am not replying the right way. I went to the Canadian Makeup show last year. I brought along some of my portfolio pieces. I went to sign up then and there. I showed them my pieces and chatted a little and they put it through for me. I think that since mostly professional MUA go to these conventions, they assume that everyone is in the industry. I i were you i would definitely bring along some work just in case. From there, they bring it back to the mac pro store (I went to the toronto one) on queen street and it went through and got my card in less than 3 weeks.

Are you going to the one in Vancouver? So lucky, i have to wait till November for the Toronto one. I hope you have a blast!

Oh my god ! Me too ..!! I'm soo excited for the Toronto one, I'm gonna be traveling from Montreal just for the show!
 
michthr

michthr

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oh my god! ive never heard of a canadian makeup show! i just looked on thier website and i missed the show my a week!!! it was april 4th and 5th!! that sucks i would have loved to go and see all the professional makeup artists. is this show similar to IMATS?
 
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