Becoming A Makeup Artist.
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Jan 2, 2014
Hannah S.
I want to be a makeup artist literally. but I can't afford cosmetology school. anyone know of a way to take courses that aren't in cosmetology? beauty school is too expensive for me :( let me know. thankssss :)
Jan 2, 2014
Anissa J.
Ask a makeup professional to show you some tips and ask her how to achieve it maybe?
Jan 2, 2014
Janet M.
You can take esthetics courses as well some places offer night school courses for a cheaper price. You could also get your make up done and watch and ask a lot of questions.
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
There's also online makeup academies that offer the same degrees as cosmetology school for $10-$40, and they're legitimate. Let me see if I can find the one I'm thinking of.
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah S.
Really Hannah w! that's awesome. please do. thanks!!
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
I can't for the life of me remember the name, but I suggest you find Miss Jackie, Jacqueline H, and ask her. She'll have some great suggestions for you.
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
I might be wrong about the $10, I think it's $20...oy. I haven't done nearly enough research on that, I'm sorry!
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah S.
Who is miss Jackie and how do I find her. haha.
Jan 2, 2014
Delight s.
Buy books and YouTube tutorials.
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
Jacqueline H is a moderator on here, and also a brilliant makeup artist full of helpful advice. Unfortunately there's no good way to find her, you could definitely try browsing the makeup artist section on here, or if you're on a computer you can click on me and look through the people I follow, she's there.
Jan 2, 2014
Maresa G.
I want to know how to build up a kit with out spending a fortune!
Jan 2, 2014
Diana S.
Try getting financial aid. That's what ima do(:
Jan 2, 2014
Alma M.
I'll be sure to let jackie know you have a question for her :-)
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
Thank you, Alma! :) and Maresa, there's an entire series on here called "building your kit," I'd recommend you check that out.
Jan 2, 2014
Jes T.
Check out Jenna Kidds make up book, its 25 bucks at urban outfitters. She has her own beauty school and writes about the basics that they learn from and the tehniques they use, its like my beauty bible haha. its not beauty.school but it will help you get started :-)
Jan 2, 2014
Alma M.
Hannah what do you know so far about makeup?
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
In terms of what? I'm sure I know next to nothing in comparison to you and Jackie, why?
Jan 2, 2014
Alma M.
Lol I was referring to Hannah S. Sorry about the mix up just realized there was 2 Hannahs :-)
Jan 2, 2014
Lolita B.
I asked this question a while back and Jacqueline referred me to Robert Jones Beauty Academy.
Jan 2, 2014
Hannah K.
That was the one^ and sorry for the confusion Alma :)
Jan 2, 2014
Naomi S.
Robert Jones. and I looked it up. interesting concept. definitely worth a try...
Jan 2, 2014
Naomi S.
@Hannah. books are a good place to start. and practice on everyone you can get your hands on..
Jan 2, 2014
Patricia P.
Don't go to cosmetology school for makeup. Cosmetology focuses primarily on hair and very little on makeup. Do some research in your area and don't settle for an overly priced school. Some of these schools are beyond pricy.
Jan 2, 2014
Traci L.
I went to cosmetology school and esthetics school you only have about two weeks of makeup in both I took makeup classes on the side and learned more that way.
Jan 2, 2014
Kristen L.
Practice practice practice it's the best way to learn ask your friends family to work on them. Watching videos and reading books are good but practice it's the best way.