# Mentor > Mentor is an online learning platform for beauty professionals. Learners take structured video courses in makeup, nail art, hair colour, lashes, brows and skincare, taught by vetted working professionals. Learn makeup, nail art, hair colour, lashes, brows and skincare from professionals who still work with clients every week. Each course shows the prep and the reasoning behind the finished look. - Every instructor applies and is approved by Mentor's education team, including a review of sample work, before they can publish a course. - Courses are sorted into four skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert. - Each course is split into modules and short lessons taken in a fixed order. - Learners can ask the instructor questions under any lesson, and every lesson has notes, bookmarks and transcripts. - There are two ways to pay: buy a single course once and keep it, or subscribe to All Access for a growing set of included courses at one monthly price. - A free account includes free courses, course trailers and the community. No credit card is needed to sign up. - The app runs in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Premium members also get dubbed audio and captions in all four languages. - Mentor runs on the web today. iPhone and Android apps are coming and will share the same account and progress. - Courses do not currently come with a certificate of completion. ## Key pages - [Home](https://mybeautymentors.com/): What Mentor is, skill levels, plans and common questions. - [Courses](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses): Browse beauty courses taught by working professionals. Find your skill and your level, from first techniques to specialist work. - [Skills](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category): Pick a skill to see its courses, from first techniques to specialist work. - [How it works](https://mybeautymentors.com/how-it-works): Pick the level you're on, watch short lessons in order, ask the instructor when you're stuck and move up a rung. - [Plans and pricing](https://mybeautymentors.com/pricing): Buy a single course to keep, or take a plan for the whole included catalogue. - [Instructors](https://mybeautymentors.com/instructors): Every instructor on Mentor works with clients and was approved by our education team before publishing a course. - [Teach on Mentor](https://mybeautymentors.com/teach): Turn your technique into structured video courses. You set the price, and Mentor handles hosting, payments and the app. - [About](https://mybeautymentors.com/about): We started Mentor because good beauty training was either scattered across social feeds or locked inside expensive academies. Mentor puts vetted working professionals, a clear order and your own language in one place. - [Contact](https://mybeautymentors.com/contact): Questions about learning, teaching or your account. Pick a topic and send us a message. ## Optional - [Full context for AI systems](https://mybeautymentors.com/llms-full.txt): Everything in this file plus skill levels, FAQs and the live course catalogue. - [LLM info](https://mybeautymentors.com/llm-info): A readable version of this file for people. - [Blog](https://mybeautymentors.com/blog): Technique guides and articles on learning beauty, one level at a time. - [Privacy policy](https://mybeautymentors.com/privacy): How Mentor collects, uses and protects personal data. - [Terms](https://mybeautymentors.com/terms): The rules and agreements that govern your use of Mentor. ## Skill levels ### Beginner Hygiene, tools and the first techniques, taught slowly and in order. Who it's for: New to beauty, or switching in from another career. What you'll cover: Hygiene and safe practice, Choosing and caring for tools, Your first full technique. ### Intermediate Pricing your work, client consultations and the techniques salons hire for. Who it's for: Trained and ready to charge for your work. What you'll cover: Pricing and consultations, Salon-ready techniques, Building repeat clients. ### Advanced Advanced methods in one discipline, from colour correction to volume sets. Who it's for: Working pros going deep in one discipline. What you'll cover: Corrective and advanced work, One discipline in depth, Premium services and pricing. ### Expert Running a training session, building a course and mentoring juniors. Who it's for: Experienced pros passing their craft on. What you'll cover: Running a training session, Structuring a course, Mentoring juniors. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I try Mentor for free before paying for a course? Yes. A free account gives you free courses, course trailers and the community. You don't need a card to sign up. ### How are Mentor courses different from free beauty tutorials on YouTube? Every instructor applies and is approved before they can publish. Each course follows a set order from the basics to the finished result, and you can ask the instructor questions under any lesson. ### Do I get a certificate when I finish a Mentor course? Not at the moment. Courses focus on the technique itself, taught by vetted working professionals. ### Can I learn beauty skills on my phone? Yes. Lessons play in your phone's browser today. The iPhone and Android apps will share the same account and progress when they launch. ### Which languages are Mentor courses available in? The app runs in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Premium members also get dubbed audio and captions in all four languages. ### How long can I watch a course after I buy it? Single courses you buy are yours to keep. Courses included in a plan stay open while your plan is active. ### Can I switch to a different Mentor plan later? Yes. Change your plan at any time from your account. The new price starts on your next billing date. ### Who reviews and approves Mentor instructors? Mentor's education team reviews every application, including sample work, before an instructor can publish. ### Can I cancel my Mentor plan at any time? Yes. Cancel from your account in two taps. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you've paid for. ### Can I use a promo code on a Mentor plan? Yes. Enter the code at checkout. It applies to your first billing period unless the code says otherwise. ### Which currency will I be charged in? Prices show in your local currency where available, otherwise in US dollars. Your bank may add conversion fees. ### What filming equipment do I need to teach on Mentor? A recent phone or camera that records in 1080p, steady light and a clear external mic. We share a setup guide when you're approved. ### How long does the instructor application review take? Most applications get an answer within two weeks. We may ask for a short sample lesson. ### Can I record my course in a language other than English? Record in English for now. Learners then hear it dubbed in Spanish, French or Russian, with captions to match. ### How and when do Mentor instructors get paid? Payouts run monthly through Stripe Connect once your balance clears, to the bank account you connect. ## Skills - [Eye Makeup](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/eye-makeup): Eye shadow, liner, and lash techniques - [Makeup](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/makeup): Makeup techniques and tutorials - [Skincare](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/skincare): Skincare routines and treatments - [Face Makeup](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/face-makeup): Foundation, contouring, and blush - [Lip Makeup](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/lip-makeup): Lipstick, gloss, and lip liner techniques - [Hair Care](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/hair-care): Hair styling, coloring, and treatment - [Nail Art](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/nail-art): Nail design, manicure, and pedicure techniques - [Beauty Business](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/beauty-business): Building and growing a beauty business - [General](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/category/general): General tags not specific to any category ## Courses - [Premium Hair Coloring Techniques for Flawless Color](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/premium-hair-coloring-techniques-for-flawless-color) (Hair Care, Expert, by Olivia Carter, Paid): Learn how professional colorists approach every color service — from reading hair before touching a single tube of dye, to sectioning, application, timing, toning, and post-color care. This masterclass breaks down the exact process... - [Skincare Essentials: Build a Routine & Avoid Common Mistakes](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/skincare-essentials-build-a-routine-avoid-common-mistakes) (Skincare, Beginner, by Olivia Carter, Paid): Learn the fundamentals of a simple, effective skincare routine while understanding common mistakes that can affect your skin. This masterclass covers cleansing, hydration, sun protection, product selection, and practical skincare habits. - [Nail Art: Tools & Creative Designs](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/nail-art-tools-creative-designs) (Nail Art, Beginner, by Olivia Carter, Free): Master advanced nail art tools and techniques for creating precise, detailed, and professional-looking designs. Learn how to use specialist tools, improve precision, create creative patterns, and achieve a clean professional finish. - [Create a Perfect Makeup](https://mybeautymentors.com/courses/create-a-perfect-makeup) (Face Makeup, Intermediate, by Olivia Carter, Paid): Learn how to create a polished, professional makeup look with step-by-step guidance from Olivia Carter. Cover skin preparation, complexion, color selection, eye makeup, lip techniques, blending, and finishing touches.