Makeup Artist Schools in Louisiana

Do you love makeup as much as we do? Do you want to learn new techniques, application methods, and color skills? Below, we discuss all the ways that people build their makeup skills, and provide a list of schools, a discussion about licensing, and a list of makeup career options.

Whether you want to become a self-employed makeup artist, or simply want to pick up a few new skills, the info below should help guide you!

What Type of Training Do You Need?​

​Believe it or not, to become a professional makeup artist, you don't need to go to a makeup school. And, if you want to be a freelance makeup artist--that is, you don't want to work in a business establishment like a beauty salon--you may not even need a license.

That's why you don't see a ton of makeup artist schools around--because technically, you don't need to go to school to make a living as a makeup artist.

So where do you go if you want to learn more about makeup?

Here are your options:

What Kind of MUA Are You Interested In Becoming?

There are a couple different professional disciplines that makeup artists can focus on. They include: ​

Salon Makeup Artist. This is the best way to do what you love and not have to move to a far-off place. If you choose to work in a salon, you'll develop a client list, be involved in all aspects of beauty (ie, skin, hair, nails, and makeup), and eventually, maybe even be able to open up your own shop. You'll need a license to work in a salon (and we'll talk about that in a bit).

Makeup Artist for TV and Movies. This area of makeup is one of the more "glamorous" areas of makeup. As you'd imagine, these gigs are tough to get, and most job openings are in Hollywood and NYC. We've written posts on how to get these jobs, so if you're interested, take a look!

Bridal Makeup Artist. This job increases in popularity every year, as more and more brides choose to have makeup artists prepare them for their nuptials. This can be a great full-time job, OR a way to earn some extra cash on the weekends.

Fashion Makeup. This is another glamorous area of makeup artistry, and you don't necessarily have to move to get involved in it. These MUAs work with photographers and the models they hire for photo shoots, fashion shows, and new product roll-outs.

"Business" Makeup. This is an area of makeup that most people forget about, but it's a GREAT way to make a very stable living and a great income. If you haven't gathered, makeup is a BIG business. The companies that create makeup need a LOT of people to come up with new products, advertise new items, and teach people how to use the new products. If you're looking for stability, this is a great area to get into.

Are MUAs Recognized By The State?​

We mentioned in the previous section that you'd need a license if you want to work in a Louisiana beauty salon. As of right now, we couldn't find any laws that mention makeup artist licenses, and there are many men and women who are self-employed and provide makeup artistry services who don't have a license. They probably should, but they do not. The state of Louisiana has been pretty blasé about makeup artists who don't have any variety of license.

BUT--and this is an important "but"--if you want to do makeup in a beauty salon, day spa, or any other type of establishment, you WILL need to get a cosmetology license (or an esthetician's license). Louisiana is very clear about that--if you work in a salon or spa, you must have a license.

For more information, check with the Louisiana Board of Cosmetology. We'd advise going to them with any questions you have.

Makeup Training in Louisiana​

​There is one makeup artist school in Louisiana, and it is:

Remember: you can also attend a cosmetology program and get your start there. Here are some cosmetology schools you can look into attending: