Is it really worth going to a make up school??

[uh_oh_disco]

Where are you planning on going with beauty makeup? If it's for events (like weddings etc) I'd say that you don't need to go to school for that. A lot of it is to do with having a good eye for colour and feel for blending, which can't really be taught. If you're confident in doing your own and others basic makeup already, that should be fine. For airbrushing - definately go to a class for it! It's much more specialist.

 

[*Gigi*]

I agree with pixichik- If you are going for basically beauty, then I wouldn't worry about classes. Theatrical, with prosthetics and all that jazz? I would take a class for sure. It is way too expensive to play around till you figure it out with that stuff!

 

[Kelly Agey]

[h=2]RE: Is it really worth going to make up school?[/h]
I am looking at schools in San Diego. I reside in N. County. I found Cammua Make Up Academy in Carlsbad.CA. It is very reasonably priced. When I
call another school Bellus Academy they all seem to put the other down, How can you possibly choose? Bellus says you need to be accredited by some government agency. And are charging over twice the amount. With Cammua you can take the class over and over again.




**I am new to this site. So forgive me if I make a mistake. I would actually like to have a screen name but I will go a head with my post,

 

[TR 2015]

I am also currently trying to decide whether to go to makeup school. I hold two higher education degrees in business and art. Having realized I do not enjoy working in the business corporate world, and would like to utilize my art skills, I chose to become a makeup artist and learn the craft more in-depth , as I do not have the necessary know-how. Since, I live in NYC, I am trying to decide between Make-up Forever Academy and MUD. MUD is much more expensive, but looks really great. Bottom line is, is it worth going to makeup school, if so then which one? I want to learn to do media makeup for fashion shows, TV, photoshoots, fx. Any advice? Thank you!

 

[Arti$ticeyehandbrush]

Trying to figure out if I should go back to cosmetology school. I graduated with a Certificate/Diploma. But I was in a car accident, and did not have a chance to get my license, That hurt. So, I am trying to get back into makeup artistry. I have a degree in business, but job market is hard. I miss the artistry of beauty - Hair/MakeUp. But, I wanted to try and put in for a Beauty advisor, and see what would happen. I have been searching different avenues of makeup artistry, and where I can go. I 'am still trying to figure it out! Any Advise, Help, Comments, Answers? Thank you ahead of time. It will be Appreciated.

 

[Strawberrymold]

I would just scope out the rates in your area and figure out how much being "certified" will actually affect your rates. It can really vary by state. Personally I don't think it's necessary. There are many ways you can build your knowledge for free or much cheaper. Volunteer to assist an already established artist, work at a beauty store part time, practice on friends and family. If there are areas you really need help in take a single course in that rather than going through a whole program. I never went to school and I do just fine. I have friends who did and thought it was worth it and ones who thought it was a waste of money. Either way I would just do your research first.

 

[handmedownstars]

I think this is really situational. I've seen people go to MUD and never do makeup again. I have a friend who went to MUD on a whim (with ZERO makeup knowledge) and is now working in film & TV in NYC. I have a lot of friends who never went to school but just pound the pavement and are successful in their fields. If you want to go to a makeup school to work at MAC or any makeup counter, it's probably not worth it. You can learn most techniques via trial and error and Youtube (ugh) these days. I think it's good sometimes just to take someone out of their element and comfort zone, to be critiqued, and to expand their networks.

 

[Prettypackages]

nyone know of good schools in LA? How about LAmakeupschool?