The Term 'Makeup Artist' Opinions.

Jul 26, 2013

Nissa S.

I would be lost without you beautylish girls!

Jul 26, 2013

Faustina K.

Look like an artist to me.. and no you don't need a dang diploma or piece of paper to tell you that you're a qualified makeup artist. even the first ppl that became "makeup" were just like you.. they didn't have no degree..

Jul 26, 2013

Jeraldine E.

I believe you need talent and passion to be a make up artist but it doesn't hurt to have the experience and teachings of a make up academy especially for reference most people prefer to go to a certified mua than to a self taught one! keep up the good work if you are good and have an good portfolio that will give the certification of your work  :-D.

Jul 26, 2013

Savannah H.

Usually if someone has a certificate they say "trained MUA" or "accredited MUA". I worked at Ulta for 5 years and none of us were "certified" but we were MUA. Watch a make over show and they will distinguish if they are "acctedited".

Jul 26, 2013

Savannah H.

Ok, last word was to be ACCREDITED! Opps ;) and, in cosmetology school we learned MU but there was no actual certificate or else wise saying we had the training. I don't think you have to make it a point to tell clients you didn't go to school or get a piece of paper. (free lance MUA)

Jul 26, 2013

Traci L.

To be a accredited makeup artist your suppose to have appearance enhancement license cosmotology,Esthetics,makeup school , however you can still be called a Mua even if you have not you do not need any license to work for mac , ulta or any other of those places all you need is talent and know how,your able to be insured even without a license if your doing makeup and being paid for it you have clients an your out there doing your thing your a mua we all no some of the best mua have never stepped foot in a class as long as you have insurance your fine I had clients years before I ever went to school for anything I felt I was a makeup artist then an I'm one now

Jul 26, 2013

Lara S.

Your a free lance makeup artist if you don't own a degree etc.

Jul 26, 2013

Annie D.

Rae Morris started out as a hair dresser who was caught applying lipstick to Naomi Campbell by the papz (I think it's something like that) and she didn't have a degree. Just state that you're a self taught MUA and always represent your portfolio or business card where potential clients can check your work out.

Jul 26, 2013

Charley P.

I'm self taught, customers want experience not qualifications

Jul 26, 2013

Traci L.

AGREE  jacqueline

Jul 26, 2013

Alyssa G.

I completely agree with Charley. Having credentials doesn't make you any better than a self-taught make up artist, and from the looks of your work, you're an artist! Sure it might look better if there's some sort of diploma and/or credential, but it wouldn't stop me from hiring you. Keep at it, girl!

Jul 26, 2013

Frida O.

You're amazing!!💜💚💜

Jul 26, 2013

Elizabeth K.

No! You don't need a diploma! I assist a makeup artist that never even went to school for makeup and she's been doing makeup for four year doing music video and photo shoots! If you wanna be a makeup artist then that's what you are and what you should call yourself. :)