Glam Sophisticated Makeup Academy

Glam Sophisticated Makeup Academy is a Las Vegas-based makeup training academy, licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education, focused on helping aspiring makeup artists build freelance businesses. The academy's flagship Beginner to Pro Makeup Program is a 6-week course combining online instruction with live model sessions, covering makeup techniques, color theory, branding, social media marketing, and freelance business setup, concluding with two certifications. Founded by Nikolina Ivanova, who developed the Freelance Makeup Blueprint in 2019 and has been voted Top 30 Makeup Artists in Las Vegas two years in a row; Ivanova has trained under industry artists including Makeup by Mario, Tamanna Roashan, Ella Vardanyan, and Lilit Caradanian. Located at 6543 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119; one student traveled from Colorado specifically to attend. Students consistently highlight the structured, hands-on training led by Nikolina and Christine, praising the step-by-step guidance, weekly coaching sessions, and continued support through the online program and live Zoom calls after training ends.