Unlicensed artists and pro cards.

May 13, 2013

Chelsea G.

I live in a state where makeup artists are exempt from licensing, and I recently applied for a few pro cards using my website, business cards, etc. In your experience, has it been difficult to get approved for such things without having a cosmetology license or union card?

Thanks!
-Chelsea

May 14, 2013

Alicia S.

I am in the same situation and so far I have had luck with the beauty supply stores like Frends & LeCosmetique. I just applied for OCC a few minutes ago with the same information you have. I haven't tried for bigger companies but I know the next place I will apply is Camera Ready Cosmetics. they have a Pro as well as an Aspiring Pro discount. Those places have pretty much everything you need. You might try those as well as Naimies and Nigels.

May 14, 2013

Krystle C.

I don't have a cosmetology license, but have been doing makeup for over five years. If you have a business, they'll actually take business cards, websites and few other requirements. I have pro discounts at mac, naimies, lecosmetique, MUFE, camera ready cosmetics, smashbox, and a few other places. So, I think you shouldn't have to much trouble getting pro discounts. I would just apply at naimies. I hardly ever use my other discounts I always go to naimies. If you want something that's not available, but the brand is on the website call them and order it. Hope this helps.

May 14, 2013

Chelsea G.

Thanks, ladies! I got my UD Pro account yesterday and still waiting to hear back from Naimie's. Glad to know it's possible!

May 16, 2013

mallory w.

I have most pro cards I'm not licensed however I usually send in my business card or website and a call sheet from a film, I mainly work in film and television and that does the trick.

May 19, 2013

Danielle B.

You don't need them. Tears and call sheets are accepted.

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