Freelance question makeup artist/nail technician?

Nov 17, 2013

Zelma S.

You don't need it since your freelancing but it's recommended. You wouldn't want your hairstylist to not have any training. You should try to talk to a counselor and ask to be placed in a separate part of the training. Don't give up though if it's a passion of yours your troubles will be rewarded in the end.

Nov 18, 2013

Carolyn H.

You need to find out if applying makeup in your state/regiowithout a license is legal first. If it's not even with a contract you'll face legal action.

If not, you can totally teach yourself makeup if you practice. I was self taught and working a year before going to school, it looks better on paper tho.

Cosmetology, in my opinion,is more for hair nails.
But usually to work in a salon you usually need a license.

Lastly, freelancing is actually the term for working on and off with a brand or company without a permenant position. A makeup artist working for themselves is actually an independent contractor, a lot of people make that mistake. But in an interview they will ask who you freelance for.

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