The beauty world is now saturated with people who like to call themselves professionals without actually having the experience, training or discipline to truly learn the art of makeup artistry. Nowadays you can pretty much declare your expertise on social media and few people challenge it.

For those of you who are serious about becoming a beauty professional, there are steps you can take to move closer to that goal. Education is key and is the first place you should start if you want to be respected in our industry and taken seriously for your skills and business savvy.

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is the mecca of all things fashion and beauty. With its prestigious educators and reputation, it has contributed to some of the most amazing creators. Bring in Allure Magazine (the expert in all things beauty) and you have a partnership that quite frankly gives me goosebumps. These two giants are why I decided to take the course and am so glad I did.

Allure Magazine has partnered with FIT to bring you a program that is centered and catered to those of us who are passionate about the world of beauty. The great part about this is program is that even if you are already working in the industry, these courses can only enhance your knowledge and add to your reputation and resume. It can also help you switch careers within our industry.

Beauty Industry Essentials

This program is entirely online and self-paced. You won’t have to worry about rushing home from work or school to sign in on time. You can learn while you snack in your pj’s laying in bed. There are no start dates and you have an entire year to complete the course. As a busy mom, this was a HUGE plus when learning about this program.

Top industry experts will teach you about product development, packaging, marketing and merchandising, cosmetics, fragrance media and more! Allure editors (yup you read that right) share their real-world experiences with you. You will also learn from tips and gain valuable insights from industry experts from companies like MAC, Glossier and Shiseido. You’re set up to rule the beauty world with all of this inside information.

If you’re passionate about beauty, you respect it and want to learn and grow in the industry, this course is for you. Though it is a noncredit program, you will earn a certificate from the Fashion Institute of Technology that is recognized by schools and employers. It’s kind of a big notch in your belt to have.

Interested? I bet you are! Click HERE to be taken to Beauty Industry Essentials via Yellowbrick. Congratulations on taking your first step and investing in yourself. Welcome to the beauty industry.