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How To Become A Makeup Artist

Make-up artists provide their clients with beauty and grooming services such as applying make-up; cutting, coloring and styling hair; providing skin care procedures such as facials and chemical peels; and nail treatments such as manicures and pedicures. Some make-up artists, especially those who work in the television and film industries, also design the make-up required for a production. They create the elaborate make-up and wigs used to change the shape or face of a performer.

All states require make-up artists to be licensed. To become a make-up artist, you need to meet the qualifications for a license, which in almost all states includes having completed a full-time course in make-up and cosmetology. These courses are offered by a variety of colleges and training centers, as well as state-licensed cosmetology schools, and typically a license takes about two years to complete. In some states, an apprenticeship in cosmetology can substitute for graduation from a cosmetology school. An apprenticeship program can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years. Once you have completed your training, you will need to pass a written test as well as demonstrate an ability to perform basic cosmetic services in order to obtain your license as a make-up artist.

Make-up artists need to keep up on current trends and fashions as well as beauty techniques. For this reason, becoming a make-up artist will require you to continue your education throughout your career. Many make-up artists will attend product shows and training conferences where new products and techniques are introduced and demonstrated.

There are many jobs available for make-up artists in industries such as fashion, film and television, or image consulting. Most make-up artists work for television networks, production companies, major stage productions, and at fashion shows. There are also jobs available for make-up artists in beauty salons and as part of the medical profession.

Make-up artists who work in television and film typically work as freelance make-up artists. They are hired on a contract basis such as for the duration of a film production or a television series. The majority of make-up artists are freelance, and competition for jobs can be quite fierce. Experience, education, and specialty skills can give you an edge when looking for jobs, particularly in the television and film industry.
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Looking for an exciting cosmetology career? Arthur Angelo School, located in Warwick, RI, can help. All of our programs offer formal training in salon management and reception, communication skills, sales techniques, and much more. Our teachers give personal attention to each student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify.

Campus Locations
Warwick, RI
Diplomas: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician
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  Austin's School of Spa Technology

Get your career started with training from Austin's School of Spa Technology. We offer programs in cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, and esthetics. We provide guidance, counseling, and advocacy services to support the needs of our students. Our career services department assists students and graduates with finding the right job, helping with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and specific career-related strategies. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Campus Locations
Albany, NY
Certifications: Cosmetology
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  Baltimore School of Massage

Get the hands-on training you need to succeed in a job you'll love at The Baltimore School of Massage. This accredited school has been training health care professionals for over 25 years, and offers career-focused programs in Massage Therapy, Esthetics (Skin Care), Shaitsu and Asian Bodywork, and more. Job placement assistance is available to all graduates.

Campus Locations
Baltimore, MD York, PA
Programs and degree offerings vary by location and are subject to change without notice.
Diplomas: Professional Esthetics Training Program
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  Central Florida College

At Central Florida College, we understand that students need every possible competitive advantage in the current employment environment. With education focused on meeting the needs of our graduates' employers, Central Florida College prepares students for careers in specialized technical professions. Not only do we use strategies that enable students to develop their skills, we also help them build a professional image.

Campus Locations
Largo, FL Winter Park, FL
Programs and degree offerings vary by location and are subject to change without notice.
Diplomas: Aesthetics Skincare, Cosmetology
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  Concorde School of Hair and Design

Looking for a rewarding career in the beauty industry? Concorde School of Hair Design, with 2 convenient New Jersey locations, can help. All of our programs offer formal training in salon management and reception, communication skills, sales techniques, and much more. Our teachers give personal attention to each student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify.

Campus Locations
Bloomfield, NJ Ocean Township, NJ
Programs and degree offerings vary by location and are subject to change without notice.
Diplomas: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician
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  Empire Beauty Schools

At Empire Beauty Schools, we give you the knowledge and hands-on training you need to launch a career in the cosmetology field. All of our teachers are trained to give personal attention to every student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. And every Empire Beauty School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools to prepare for successful careers. Financial assistance is available for qualified students.

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Avondale, AZ Chandler, AZ Flagstaff, AZ
Glendale, AZ Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ
Dunwoody, GA Kennesaw, GA Lawrenceville, GA
Arlington Heights, IL Hanover Park, IL Lisle, IL
Indianapolis, IN Owings Mills, MD Bloomington, MN
Eden Prairie, MN St. Paul, MN Bordentown, NJ
Cherry Hill, NJ Laurel Springs, NJ Brooklyn, NY
Manhattan, NY Queens, NY Concord, NC
Matthews, NC Allentown, PA Exton, PA
Hanover, PA Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA
Lebanon, PA Monroeville (Eastern Pittsburgh), PA Moosic, PA
North Hills, PA Philadelphia, PA Pottsville, PA
Reading, PA Shamokin Dam, PA State College, PA
Warminster, PA West Mifflin, PA Williamsport, PA
York, PA Midlothian, VA Richmond, VA
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Looking for a rewarding career in the beauty industry? The European Academy of Cosmetology can help. All of our programs offer formal training in salon management and reception, communication skills, sales techniques, and much more. Our teachers give personal attention to each student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify.

Campus Locations
Union, NJ
Diplomas: Cosmetology
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Get started on your career in the beauty industry at Federico Beauty Institute. We offer programs in cosmetology and esthetics, plus advance training, educator training, and state board exam review classes. Our professional, tenured educators work with a cutting-edge, high-quality curriculum, and we use state-of-the art equipment in a professional full-service salon/spa environment.

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Sacramento, CA
Certifications: Esthetics
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  Federico Career College

Get your career started with training from Federico Career College. We offer Pivot Point International programs in cosmetology, manicuring, barbering, esthetics, and massage therapy. Pivot Point International is known throughout the world as the finest in quality cosmetology education. Training with us gives you the opportunity to interact with clients on a daily basis, providing hands-on services in a professional salon environment.

Campus Locations
Bakersfield, CA Fresno, CA
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  Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy

Looking for a new career direction? Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy can give you the knowledge and specialized training you need to begin a rewarding career in the cosmetology industry. The professional instruction we offer can prepare you for a wide variety of cosmetology occupations such as hairdressing, color specialist, permanent wave specialist, manicurist, platform artist, and many others.

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah. Our schools are designed to simulate a salon environment for the purpose of beauty education, providing practical, hands-on training. Each campus is equipped with the latest visual and teaching aids, as well as cutting-edge professional beauty equipment on par with the top salons in America.

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Santa Clara, CA Seaside, CA Stockton, CA
West Covina, CA Whittier, CA Wilshire, CA
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At McCann School of Business and Technology, we've designed our programs with your future in mind. Earn a respected Health, Business, Education or Legal degree and take your career to the next level. We offer convenient day or evening classes at our four Pennsylvania campuses in Hazelton, Scranton, Sunbury and Pottsville. Find out today how McCann School of Business and Technology can help you succeed.

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