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Before taking ANY course, my .10 would be to check the local state laws requiring licensing for makeup artists. Some states have them, others don't. Mine (MI) happens to be one that doesn't. Basically you could take as many "professional" classes as you want, but none of them will be recognized by the state. *
*There are, however, other options that unforunately cover little (if any!) makeup instruction and application: cosmetology and estictician schools both will provide a state-recognized license upon completion. I've had a few makeup-loving friends go through cosmetology school who mention they breeze right over makeup, covering just sanitation--no client interaction, advanced application, nada. So I'd be picky about those types of schools as well.
Great topic!
*There are, however, other options that unforunately cover little (if any!) makeup instruction and application: cosmetology and estictician schools both will provide a state-recognized license upon completion. I've had a few makeup-loving friends go through cosmetology school who mention they breeze right over makeup, covering just sanitation--no client interaction, advanced application, nada. So I'd be picky about those types of schools as well.
Great topic!