Michael Vincent Academy

Michael Vincent Academy is a Los Angeles-based makeup artistry school located in Hollywood, offering certification programs in makeup, hairstyling, special effects, airbrush, and related disciplines. Courses span makeup artistry, hairstyling, special effects, airbrush, digital makeup, barber artistry, and microblading, with an Affiliate Program that places graduates on live Hollywood sets including film, TV, award shows, and fashion weeks. Founded by Michael Vincent and Tal B. Vincent, MVA has 15-plus years in the industry as a brand; the academy opened in 2013 and the founders have produced over 10,000 magazine covers for publications including Maxim, GQ, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. Based in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Students praise instructors by name (including Rose, Yasmine, and Barbara), highlight SFX and master beauty technique courses, and note the welcoming atmosphere from owners Tal and Michael and the support staff.