Can a freelance artist charge?

Jan 3, 2013

Marisela R.

Okie dokie ladies and gents, Im just curious, can freelance artist charge?

Im going to beauty school, got a call from a teacher saying that I cant charge and that if i get caught It could stop me from getting my cosmo lic. Made a FB page showing my work (work ive done with photographers), no where does it say im charging for my services. Am I in the clear?

Jan 3, 2013

Alyssa U.

You can charge if you are licenses with the state you live/work! And you shouldn't need a cosmetologist license, an esthetician's license should be sufficient. I mean yes, if you are not license and some one reports you, you could be looking at a lot of money in state fines. I would call your state health and licensing board to find out the laws. But I mean free lance makeup artists charge, how else would we make a living?! Best of luck!

Jan 3, 2013

Ari W.

hmm you must live in a dif state then i do wtih diff laws, there is no license needed where i live to charge for anything except applying chemicals i believe. 

Jan 3, 2013

Harriet M.

Of course! It's time and product! I'm going to markup school right now Nd my instructor said "value yourself and your work" people will tlk and you don't wnt to be taken advantage of

Jan 3, 2013

Becca M.

No license I needed to practice makeup!
Freelance work is all you, you most definitely charge.. :)
@Gen B. is completely right, cutting, dying, are physically altering..you need your license for all of that! 

Jan 4, 2013

Nicol D.

Check your state. Where do you live? 

Jan 4, 2013

Vanessa W.

It depends on ur states law. In Oregon u have to have an esthetics license, otherwise u will get it revoked, and a fine. So check online or call ur state board of cosmetology :) hope this helps!

Jan 6, 2013

mallory w.

of course u charge if freelance makeup artistry is your business of course!