MAC FAQ: PPID/MAC PRO Card

[citre]

Soo I'm a Cosmetology student, and I want to get a Mac Pro discount. I'm focused more on doing hair than makeup, and I'm starting to freelance on the side while I'm in school. Can I qualify for the 30% or 40% discount if I apply and submit my business card & a letter of reference from my instructor or a client I've had, even though I'm still a student? My school is new, but it isn't on the eligible list as of now, but I'm working on submitting it to MAC, so the other students can take advantage of it as well. I just don't want to wait 4-6 weeks for the school to become eligible if I can go ahead and qualify for the Pro Card.

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

Does anyone know if we can use our pro card on the color collection part of the tartan tale not the special packaging gift set palette part?

 

[PRiNCiPESSAx4]

Hey everyone! After what seemed like years (but was only 3 weeks!) I heard back from MAC and was approved. I can finally start to rebuild and expand my kit without so much of a sting to my wallet! Thanks for all the help everyone here provided, just from all their past answers/advice and such.

 

[PRiNCiPESSAx4]

I think right now you'd only qualify for the Student Discount which I believe is 20%, and after graduation you can reapply for the full pro discount. I'm not sure thought - it'd depend on if you applied as a freelance MUA or as a student.

Soo I'm a Cosmetology student, and I want to get a Mac Pro discount. I'm focused more on doing hair than makeup, and I'm starting to freelance on the side while I'm in school. Can I qualify for the 30% or 40% discount if I apply and submit my business card & a letter of reference from my instructor or a client I've had, even though I'm still a student? My school is new, but it isn't on the eligible list as of now, but I'm working on submitting it to MAC, so the other students can take advantage of it as well. I just don't want to wait 4-6 weeks for the school to become eligible if I can go ahead and qualify for the Pro Card.

 

[BoyBaitMadde]

Just wanted to post a quick note on here to thank everyone for posting some great info.
I didn't even know about the PRO Card until a couple of months ago. I heard about in
on some youtube video and started reading everything I could find online about it.
I sent in my application 3 weeks ago along w/ my makeup artist diploma and a
business card. I called today to check on the status and the girl told me they had
just received my application 2 days ago and that I was approved. Just checked
my creditcard and they charged me the $35. I've never been so excited about
a charge to my card

 

[kimby]

[h=2]Hi all! I need some MAC Pro card help! I'm a makeup artist for a makeup company inside a hair salon. I have a business card but what could my 2nd proof be? A letter of reference from my boss on our company letterhead??[/h]

 

[khmershortay]

yes.

[h=2]Hi all! I need some MAC Pro card help! I'm a makeup artist for a makeup company inside a hair salon. I have a business card but what could my 2nd proof be? A letter of reference from my boss on our company letterhead??[/h]

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

Anyone having problems with their PRO card today? I hopped online to order some shadow refills and my card isnt bring up my discount still says im registered and Im not due for renewel.

 

[BeautyByLele]

No, I added some things to my cart, just to check and it was okay. Hopefully its just a minor problem.

 

[Stephie Baby]

In 2008 I received the 30% discount since I am a photographer. Eventually I ended up getting more into the makeup part of it and now I do both makeup and photography. I need to renew my membership, but not sure if I can try to get the makeup artist discount. Would I have to start a completely new membership? Also, I'm a bit confused on what I should send in as far as references go. Of course my business card, but not sure what else would work. I read somewhere that client letters are no longer accepted?

 

[xoxjulie21xox]

I applied for a MAC Pro card and sent it in on 12/27/2010, they charged my card on 1/15/11, so now the waiting game! I hope it comes soon!!!

 

[LILYisatig3r]

In 2008 I received the 30% discount since I am a photographer. Eventually I ended up getting more into the makeup part of it and now I do both makeup and photography. I need to renew my membership, but not sure if I can try to get the makeup artist discount. Would I have to start a completely new membership? Also, I'm a bit confused on what I should send in as far as references go. Of course my business card, but not sure what else would work. I read somewhere that client letters are no longer accepted?

I sent in my business card, my contract, and my services price list. It should be more than enough. I've heard they also accept a headshot of a model you've done the work on, as long as credit to you as a makeup artist is on the photo.

 

[goldilocks88]

I just mailed my application yesterday! I live in Toronto, so hopefully they'll receive it Monday...now it's just a waiting game!

 

[LILYisatig3r]

Lucky you! I wish I lived in Toronto so they'd get back to me faster, ha. I just sent mine off today, now to wait 4-6 weeks D:

 

[goldilocks88]

The wait is already killing me! I've been checking my credit card balance everyday to see if $45 has been added!

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Lucky you! I wish I lived in Toronto so they'd get back to me faster, ha. I just sent mine off today, now to wait 4-6 weeks D:

 

[LILYisatig3r]

Oh I know, ha. I wish they'd let us know because right now I only have $50 in my checking so it'd be nice to know when the $35 would be taken out so I'm not flat broke! I also realized, I am retarded for sending my applications to Canada.... when they had a New York address that would've benefited me so much more. Sighhhh.

 

[silentstorm143]

OK here is my question I do freelance and work for my mom's really small business doing makeup. Would I can I apply for a pro card? Would it even be approved and which pieces would I even send in as proof? I don't have a school certificate or anything. I dont know if its worth filling out an application. What do you guys think/suggest?

 

[LILYisatig3r]

Yes, you can as long as you have two pieces of professional criteria. You can send in a business card, a professional letter of employment on your moms company's letterhead, a filled in contract thats signed by a client (just block out the personal information).... you can probably even send in a headshot of the work you've done for an event or in your portfolio as long as you're credited for it. Make sure there's proof.

That should work

 

[silentstorm143]

Yes, you can as long as you have two pieces of professional criteria. You can send in a business card, a professional letter of employment on your moms company's letterhead, a filled in contract thats signed by a client (just block out the personal information).... you can probably even send in a headshot of the work you've done for an event or in your portfolio as long as you're credited for it. Make sure there's proof.

That should work

Thank you

 

[EmWyllie]

I just sent off my Mac Pro application today. Contract on company letterhead and a personal business card. Now I just pray they accept it! lol