Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy

Awesome school! I loved both the instructors, Lana and Lio. This place is amazing. They are kind, knowledgeable and actually care about what you do after you’ve finished the course! I’ve learned so much and I wish I was able to enter the advanced course. Sadly, the Hollywood academy is closing down. But I recommend this school 100%! To all those going to enroll in this school in Australia, go for it! Probably the best makeup school out there. :))))

I’m very happy I’ve got a professional makeup corse over there! Very nice stuff, amazing makeup cosmetics and great location!

I had my makeup done done by Audrey. She did an amazing job and I felt so beautiful at the end! Also, Audrey was very friendly and professional and asked a lot of questions about myself which made me feel at ease. She was very knowledgeable about every product that she used and also explained her techniques so I can try it at home. As Unilocal as my witness, from here forth, I will always get my makeup done at Napoleon Perdis!!! Thank you Audrey xoxo!

This schools only purpose is to push their product on you and to continue purchasing this brand. Yes you can learn things but when they say they will help you with employment that is false. The first thing they tell you is they will help you with employment once you graduate from the school and that is farther from the truth. They will help people they like but if not than they will give you the run around. I graduated from the school in July and in October is fashion week in Los Angeles. Up until this point i had not received any job assistance. At that time i had secured full time employment but i notified them if they would work around my schedule and allow me to participate. They said no. Come to find out the people that were taking the course at the moment they were doing makeup applications on the models. You would think it would make more sense to bring people who have completed the school. The whole experience was a big disappointment. There are better schools take the time to do the research because this school is not worth your time and money.

I went here and took the 12 week advanced course. Lio, Lana and Rebecca were all my teachers they were amazing they really care about the students and help them to succeed after you are done graduating. The school also provides you with the chance to do industry experience during my time at school i did Makeup for the FIDM fashion show, OTIS, and Sue Wong Fashion show. Even after your done graduating you can still go and do the industry experience which is great practice. Aside from learning glamour, and wedding makeup in the 12 week course you aslo learn a little of out of the kit effects! like special effects this was one of my favorites to do while in school. I highly recommend this school for anyone interested in going to school for makeup!

Excellent make over by Robert. What an experience!!! He described each product like his most prized possession. Definitely an amazing time giggling and getting pampered

The staff is informative and the makeup is good quality. I had fun getting a pair of lashes and my friend had makeup done and was happy with it as well. ^_^

I took a tour here 2 – 3 weeks ago I have to say I loved it and hopefully I get to come here very soon :) love the fact that its in the heart of Hollywood Ali has stayed in touch with me trying to help me out with my school payments I love that I mean who does that? all the others school haven’t done that at all I def Have been recommending this school to friends

Had such a good time here at the 4.5 hour make-​up workshop with Andrea today. We learned a daytime look, an nighttime look, and a glitzy look. You also learn the make-​up basics, such as applying eye, lip and foundation primer along with matching your skin tone to the right concealer. I learned my eye shape — «hooded almond» and how to contour it for the best results. The gals there are super-​friendly, and always willing to help, and truly want you to look your best. I was totally satisfied, and will be a repeat customer.

Great school! You definitely get your money’s worth! I did the 1week express class! Lana is AMAZING! They offer great hands on Student experience too! 2 thumbs WAY UP!

I completed the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy (NPMA) in December 2008. I was looking to get into the cosmetic industry after completing my Bachelor’s degree. The three week certificate course offered the knowledge, preparation and experience to get me started in the field. NPMA taught me the basics and theory I needed as an artist as well as prepare me as a professional by explaining the importance of how to market myself, network and build my portfolio. The class size was perfect: small enough to receive the necessary attention from the instructor yet have classmates who have different skill levels to learn and be inspired from. NPMA provided me the foundation I needed to get started in my makeup career and the learning does not stop there. They have regular workshops on latest trends, tips, products, etc to ensure I never stop learning. One of the best decisions I’ve made to further my career.

MAKEUP ARTIST BEWARE THIS SCHOOL IS FULL OF CRAP. This school was only made so you are forced to buy there product. The instructors pretend to help you but they dont. The whole purpose of the instructors are to convince you how much better there product is as oppose to learning actual techniques.
What convinced me to attend was the whole back story of the brand. I found it to be very interesting. None the less I found the lectures to be very boring and had a hard time focusing because it was lacking information
The employment that they promise after you graduate IS A LIE!!!
The instructors are no different than people from high school. If they like you theyll give you that additional help or employment, if they dont theyll write you off as another passing face through there facility.
When I graduated I asked one of the instructors well ive completed the school what can you recommend. She says check craigslist. Craigslist offers makeup artist TFP (trade for pics). I should have known at that moment the school was not interested and was not going to offer me any type of employment or any career advancements.
The product is ok but I’ll use Revlon any day over there foundation.