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Heather K.
Hello all! So I am a junior in high school and need to start thinking about colleges and career options. What are all of the options of the careers in the makeup artistry/fashion world? What have your experiences been? Any tips or recommendations for choosing a career or major? Please help! Blessings!
Lauren C.
I think most people take the art or business route.
I'm a makeup artist and I took the business route. it's applicable to every field you decide to go into.
Jess R.
You could be a makeup artist for special effects (tv & movies), print (magazine & ads), theatre (broadway, etc), fashion (runway), and bridal. You have to choose what calls to you more. California has amazing special effects schools. New York is the fashion capital, and as for print, you could go to a makeup school or learn by experience.
Victoria S.
Hi Heather! That's a great question many students your age have. We just ran a four-part series on different careers in the beauty biz—might shed some light on new options :) ~V
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Mindy R.
I'll agree California has amazing schools for special effects makeup (Make Up Designory). I chose to get my esthetician's license since it's all encompasing (skincare, makeup, etc.) and I have more options with it.
RavenBlaize D.
Im in school for Aesthetics & Spa Therapy, and Im going to be furthering my career in make-up with more advanced make-up courses from professional make-up academies. --Which ever you decide, look into every single possibility in your area that does what you want & ask around for info. Also, try to find make-up artists in your area to see what they did as well! :) Best of luck hun!
Molly B.
Right now I'm in school for make up & esthetics. Then I'm going to go to college for chemistry because I want to be a cosmetic chemist focusing in skin care with a specialization in acne or skin problems like discoloration, rosacea, etc. (:
Krystal B.
I am currently going to college for retail management. I have always been interesting in the buisness aspect of the fashion industry. I am a freelance beauty and fashion blogger. So blogging helps not only build up my writing skills, but helps establish and build my own brand.
If you are interested in the buisness field as your future career in beauty and fashion, I would suggest blogging or creating videos to put your name out there. After you are done with college, you would have something to present to future employers. Hope this suggestion helps :)
Heather K.
Thank you all!!! VERY helpful! Ya, after thinking about it and doing more research I am leaning towards the fashion industry. So maybe a major in fashion merchandising and a minor in communications or marketing.... Keep the advice and thoughts coming!! Please look at my blog to see what you think and email me with any advice or thoughts you have about it!! Become a member:)