Do I need a qualification to be a makeup artist?

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Apr 19, 2012

Katie A.

I've been in college since September studying makeup but lately I'm finding it too slow for me and with me having a really good job being a makeup artist I'm losing interest in wanting to complete the course...
Do I really need a qualification (I keep reminding myself bobbi brown didn't)

I don't have any accredited qualification and I am doing pretty well freelancing. 

Apr 19, 2012

Tracy S.

I am a MAC certified artist. I didn't have any formal training when I got hired on. But you do have to pass an examination. To me they're the only makeup company that actually trains you to do makeup and not to just sell it. Now I'm a freelancer and it's my credentials that get me all my work. I would say get a degree from a very reputable place, work p/t on a counter build up your book with every face you do and then start freelancing. Because you have to show people what you can do and the more you have in your hat the more you can charge. Good luck!

Apr 19, 2012

Lisa U.

You don't in the UK :)

Apr 19, 2012

Katie A.

Thanks everyone I think I know what I'm going to do now I'm doing freelance and working at a shop but I'm quite popular with the clients due to my business facebook showing off some of my work. I just didn't want to make a silly decision 

Apr 23, 2012

jazzica Q.

tracy, how do you become mac certified?

Apr 23, 2012

Dakota G.

Thats exactly what i want to know, how do you become a MAC certified?