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Feb 5, 2015
J J.
Not really makeup related but does anyone know of good careers in the makeup industry?
Feb 5, 2015
Stella K.
You could work as a makeup artist at a department store like Macy's or in a makeup store like sephora. Of course, these are smaller jobs. You could train to be a makeup artist for a salon or a celebrity, even.
Feb 5, 2015
katie s.
I agree with stella. those are good starter jobs and if you're really good at it then you can consider bigger jobs.
Feb 5, 2015
Tessandra R.
Special Effects artists, Makeup Teachers (At beauty schools), Cosmetologist, An inspector that goes and makes sure salons are following the requirements and such to stay open. Getting a cosmetologist license covers multiple different careers that's in the beauty industry, that's why I'm going for it :) Xx
Feb 5, 2015
Mabelle B.
Tessandra— Hi! I love the idea of being a cosmetologist. Are there any specific subjects that a person has to take during high school? Or any subjects are good? Because I'm planning to drop Chemistry next year. xx
Feb 5, 2015
Tessandra R.
@Mabelle my guidance counselor recommended to take Business Math, I don't know if it's called a different name in your school, but go to your guidance counselor. They will be able to tell you if your school has any classes that'll help you :) If you have any other questions, feel free to come ask me :)
Feb 6, 2015
Tiffany B.
Wherever you go and whatever type of makeup you choose to do, do things others can't/won't do. Step out of your box and raise the bar.
Feb 6, 2015
Cathy J.
Cosmetology - You really have to want to be a cosmetology to take a course and receive a license. It's VERY expensive and it's time consuming. Most states require a license to perform makeup services, so check with your state board. In California, you don't need a license unless you're doing cut and color. Cosmetology also touches very little on makeup. It's kinda useless.
Working at a counter is OK. It's more sales than makeup artistry. You can be a wedding artist, fashion, SFX, Film/TV, or just have private clients.
Mabelle - don't drop chemistry. Being a cosmetologist is 50% dealing with chemicals, especially with facials, coloring, and perming. And don't you need 3-4 years of science to graduate?
Feb 6, 2015
Tessandra R.
@Cathy it's not time consuming to get a Cosmetologist License. Yes you have to go to Beauty School, and yes it can be pricey, but it normally takes a year and a half to two years to complete. Compare that to a 4 year degree, it doesn't take that much time at all. And as for the expenses, you can sign up for financial aid and such money programs. And it's far from useless. Even if it's not what you want to do, it's still helpful to have as a backbone. It opens up several careers for you. A license for Cosmetology can be used for more than being a cosmetologist, hair dresser, makeup artist etc. Just Google it. :)
Feb 6, 2015
Shelley W.
Omg!! Great thread! There are a lot of jobs to be had in the cosmetics industry. Cosmetic retail merchandiser, account manager, fragrance marketing executive, package technologist, buyer, regulatory affairs specialist, technical innovations chemist, supply chain, formulation manager, cosmetic chemist, formulation chemist...the list goes on and on. While I love and support those who work on the front lines (makeup artists, cosmetologists, counter managers) its the folks behind the scenes that create and bring to shelf the goodies we go gaga over. My daughter is currently a working MUA and while she loves the creativity behind it she has also spent a lot of time studying the science behind the products she uses by getting hands on experience in cosmetics labs. My husband switched career paths last year...went from chemist to medicine as a dermo with the ability to consult lines on formulations. Whichever path you take...make sure you definitely stay on top of basic chemistry and ace math. You will need to be familiar with retail math because it is critical in regards to inventory planning, analyzing and creating sales goals, add markup and markdown pricing to stock. Have fun exploring all your options because its definitely a wide-open industry.