Ryder make-up Labs

Specialties

In 2001 celebrity make-​up artist, James Ryder set out to bridge the gap between cosmetology schools and the world’s finest make-​up schools by providing hands on, non-​product specific advanced training and career guidance. Since that time, RYDER make-​up labs has become the most popular advanced make-​up training in the industry. Our unique approach to advanced education is designed to inspire and empower creative individuals to take their career to the next level. From the thousands we train every year, each quarter 7 artists are chosen to attend our exclusive, invitation only boot camp. Naimie’s Film and Television Beauty Center hosts this event, which gives extremely talented individuals an opportunity to work with models and designers from the Los Angeles alt fashion scene. RYDER make-​up labs boot camp alumni can be found as head make-​up artists in the film, television and fashion industry as well as the nation’s finest salons.

Meet the Business Owner

James R.

Business Owner

James Ryder has worked on more than 100 feature films. Over 50 of those projects as the make-​up department head or star request. His work has been seen in countless magazines including, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, W, In Style, Bazaar, Glamour, WWD, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Marie Claire, Allure, Taxi, and G.Q.His A-​List clients include Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes and Scarlett Johansson. James has a passion for mentoring and continues to make that his biggest priority. He is still heavily involved in the entertainmaent industry focusing on fashion editorial and publicity which gives him time to travel and share his knowlege with the next generation of industry professionals.