MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[babyjazy21]

I am so excited right now I can barely type lol!
I am a MAC freelancer and was told I needed a letter from my manager stating that I worked at her counter as a freelancer, well she wasn't being too cooperative

She alway's said yeah ok tomorrow or any excuse. So I decided to just send in my app without her letter and guess what??? I got accepted!!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOO!

I sent in my business card, Bridal contract and also a reference letter from a company I worked for.

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by babyjazy21 I am so excited right now I can barely type lol! I am a MAC freelancer and was told I needed a letter from my manager stating that I worked at her counter as a freelancer, well she wasn't being too cooperative She alway's said yeah ok tomorrow or any excuse. So I decided to just send in my app without her letter and guess what??? I got accepted!!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOO! I sent in my business card, Bridal contract and also a reference letter from a company I worked for.

was the bridal contract one that was already filled out or one that you use as a standard contract that you then modify for the job?

Just curious as I am sending in my papers soon!

Congrats on your card!

 

[babyjazy21]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion was the bridal contract one that was already filled out or one that you use as a standard contract that you then modify for the job? Just curious as I am sending in my papers soon! Congrats on your card!

Thanks!!

Well I actually got the bridal contract by searching it on google. I found a really good one that's semi filled out. If you want to take a look at it let me know so I can send it to you!
Good luck!

 

[erine1881]

I posted this in the pro discount thread, but incase you didn't see it...

All full- and part-time non-nordstrom mac employees (north america only) can now order online at macpro.com and receive our employee discount!

There are new limits as well. Its still $200/day at stores, but now its $400/day online and $500/day at pro stores.

Happy shopping everyone!

 

[Portia73]

Hello
Ive been working as a freelance makeup and henna artist for years, I've never had cards, its always been advertised by word of mouth. I'm not trained as such but I seem to be pretty popular in the asian bridal circles. I've used all sorts of products but not much Mac. Now I was thinking of advertising properly, with business cards and some flyers maybe. Now I wonder if that will be enough for the 2 ids required for a pro card. Also I wasn't planning on putting my full name on my business card, just Bridal Makeup and Henna by Portia. will that be enough or does my card have to have my full name and address which im hesitant to put on.

Has anybody else had this problem?

Please advice
thanks in advance

 

[AGrlCanMAC]

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Originally Posted by babyjazy21 Thanks!! Well I actually got the bridal contract by searching it on google. I found a really good one that's semi filled out. If you want to take a look at it let me know so I can send it to you! Good luck!

Can you send it to me? LOL.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Portia73 Hello Ive been working as a freelance makeup and henna artist for years, I've never had cards, its always been advertised by word of mouth. I'm not trained as such but I seem to be pretty popular in the asian bridal circles. I've used all sorts of products but not much Mac. Now I was thinking of advertising properly, with business cards and some flyers maybe. Now I wonder if that will be enough for the 2 ids required for a pro card. Also I wasn't planning on putting my full name on my business card, just Bridal Makeup and Henna by Portia. will that be enough or does my card have to have my full name and address which im hesitant to put on. Has anybody else had this problem? Please advice thanks in advance

you have to have your full name on the business card, which has to be professionally made.

a flyer will not work at a form or proof.

macpro.com lists what they will accept as a form of proof. if its not listed, it won't be accepted.

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 you have to have your full name on the business card, which has to be professionally made. a flyer will not work at a form or proof. macpro.com lists what they will accept as a form of proof. if its not listed, it won't be accepted.

Thats a terrible rule (I know you didnt make it up - but I mean in general), My business card for my freelancing business has only my first and middle name (Alexa Rae), because I hand those things out left and right and I do not at all feel comfortable having my full name on my business cards. I have my full name, Alexa Rae *****, and then my business name, which is just Alexa Rae.

 

[Portia73]

Hmmm. bummer! now i have to put my full name on my business card? not comfortable with that tho. I guess I may have to leave it, Even tho they're professionally made and so are my flyers, they advertise my services giving details of what I do etc

 

[Ruby_Woo]

Yeah its understandable. But those are the rules if you want a Mac Pro card, if not you'll have to do without.

The requirements for Makeup artist discount have been listed numerous times. If you don't have any of that, there is really no way around it.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Portia73 Hmmm. bummer! now i have to put my full name on my business card? not comfortable with that tho. I guess I may have to leave it, Even tho they're professionally made and so are my flyers, they advertise my services giving details of what I do etc

 

[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.

( POSTED AGAIN FOR THOSE WHO KEEP ASKING THE SAME QUESTION)

 

[Portia73]

Thank you Ruby

 

[FemmeFatale]

Thanks Ruby! I still have one more

I am the head buyer and merchandiser for a fashion compnay in nyc. I do all the styling and makeup for our photoshoots.I know Fashion stylist is someone that is eligible for a Pro Card. I have this on my resume, as well as a full named buisiness card. I also have a letter of reference from my compnay stating I do the fashion styling, but who needs to sign it? President? Controller? CFO?

 

[puja1204]

I think the wait time is getting longer than it used to be in the past. I read in posts from previous years that people were getting their money taken after ~3 weeks, and then they get the card after another few weeks. I called to check on my app after 4 weeks, and they told me to check back in "a month or so"...4-6 weeks to show up in the computer, and another 3-4 weeks to get the card in the mail. The wait is killing me!!

 

[TheBlueberry]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me Mine took about a month and it wasn't a matter of checking eligibility - I'd just completed a M·A·C professional makeup artistry course and all students received a card automatically.

Where do you find out about the M·A·C professional makeup artistry courses and where they are being held and who can attend?

 

[TheBlueberry]

What if you have a cosmotology/make up artist diploma from another country? Would they count that? I would have to get it translated but would they accept it?

 

[nursee81]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueberry What if you have a cosmotology/make up artist diploma from another country? Would they count that? I would have to get it translated but would they accept it?

Give MAC Pro a call and ask them. We can tell you yes, maybe, no but you can get a straight answer from MAC. HTH.

 

[Yushimi]

I'm going to hand in my application for the Pro card today.

I'm hoping that it won't take too long lolz I have a couple of weddings coming up hahahaha (Summer weddings

)

I'm called and they said having a contract with the bride was alright and of course my business card. But I also included pictures of the works i did in the past weddings.

I hope you all the best of luck. I'll post here again (if I remember to), if I get the card with the IDs I sent in

 

[michthr]

i just found out today that i got a MAC pro card! it should be here next week! yay! just fro reference i sent in my business card, my bridal contract, a letter of interest and a refrence letter from a bride who's makeup i did for her wedding

 

[FemmeFatale]

For any Fashion stylists out there, I just my business card and a letter of employment from my current employer signed by the President of the Company and the Controller/HR Director and it was accepted.