Do you need to go to university to be a makeup artist?

Although you don’t need a degree to be a makeup artist, a recognised makeup qualification is a good place to start. You can also do a more specific makeup course, for example a special effects makeup course or a media makeup course.

What education is needed to become a makeup artist?

Makeup Artist Career Information

Required Education	Associate’s degree or training program in cosmetology is typical; bachelor’s degree in theater is another option
Licensure	Required for cosmetologists in all states
Projected Job Growth (2018-2028)*	7\% for makeup artists, theatrical and performance

What do you need to be a professional makeup artist?

How to Become a Professional Makeup Artist

• Enroll in a Makeup Program at Cosmetology School.
• Build Your Portfolio with Makeup Photos and Other Visuals.
• Be Social with Clients and Hair Stylists.
• Network with People in the Makeup Industry.
• Learn New Makeup Styles and Trends.

Can I become a makeup artist online?

QC Makeup Academy is an online makeup school providing training that is flexible and affordable. Graduates of QC Makeup Academy receive a professional makeup artistry certification to show that they completed QC’s professional makeup artist training.

What qualifications do you need to be a freelance makeup artist?

What Qualifications Do You Need To Become A Makeup Artist?

• NVQ In Makeup Artistry. An NVQ is a work-based learning qualification that develops a person’s skills, so they’re ready for the working environment.
• Makeup Artistry HND. The least common way of qualifying to become a makeup artist.
• No Qualifications!

What states require a license to do makeup?

Only two states—Louisiana and Nevada—offer licenses specifically for makeup artistry. Individual state boards determine whether you need a license to become a makeup artist, and if so, some types of makeup artistry are exempt—entertainment, fashion, or sales, for example.