Makeup artists may not require a set license to operate, depending on the state where they live. State Boards of Cosmetology cover the licensing requirements for Cosmetologists and Estheticians (both of whom will often work as a makeup artist), but this is not always specific to makeup artists. Freelance makeup artists typically do not require a license – once again, this depends on the state – so it is best to conduct your own research into your specific location and licensing needs. By becoming trained and certified as a licensed makeup artist, you are likely to have less competition as clients will feel safer with you. Some states also have age restrictions in place for training and employment or require a high school education or the equivalent. Most states also require their artists to be at least 16 years old, so again, it is best to conduct your own research into your specific situation.
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Maryland Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Maryland is controlled by the Maryland Board ...
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Massachusetts Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Massachusetts is controlled by the Massachusetts Board ...
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Michigan Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Michigan is controlled by the Michigan Department ...
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Minnesota Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Minnesota is controlled by the Minnesota Board ...
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Mississippi Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Mississippi is controlled by the Mississippi State ...
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Missouri Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Missouri is controlled by the Missouri Board ...
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Montana Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Montana is controlled by the Montana Board ...
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Nebraska Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Nebraska is controlled by the Nebraska Board ...
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Nevada Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Nevada is controlled by the Nevada Board ...
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New Hampshire Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in New Hampshire is controlled by the ...
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New Jersey Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in New Jersey is controlled by the ...
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New Mexico Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in New Mexico is controlled by the ...
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New York Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in New York is controlled by the ...
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North Carolina Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in North Carolina is controlled by the ...
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North Dakota Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in North Dakota is controlled by the ...
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Ohio Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Ohio is controlled by the Ohio State ...
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Oklahoma Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Oklahoma is controlled by the Oklahoma State ...
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Oregon Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Oregon is controlled by the Oregon Health ...
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Pennsylvania Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Pennsylvania is controlled by the Pennsylvania State ...
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Rhode Island Licensing Overview for a Makeup Artist Licensing for a makeup artist in Rhode Island is controlled by the ...
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