Makeup Artist Schools in Missouri

It's safe to say that here at MakeupArtistEssentials.com, we are absurdly obsessed with makeup. It can be ridiculous at times.

But not only that, we're obsessed with helping people *learn* about makeup. Makeup makes people feel great about themselves, and we want everyone to feel that way!

So, where can you go to learn about makeup in Missouri? In the post that follows, we'll go over your training options, both for those of you who want to start a career in makeup, and for those of you who simply love it and want to learn some new tricks.

There Are Very Few "Makeup Only" Schools​

Unfortunately, in the United States, there are very few schools that teach a curriculum that focuses *only* on makeup application, and at present, there are no makeup artist schools in Missouri (that we know of).

So, if you want to master the art of makeup, where can you go for training? Here are your options:

Which Option Is The Best Choice?

If your goal is to become a makeup artist, cosmetology school is a very, very good bet. You'll develop a broad range of skills, and being a makeup artist with a cosmetology background can be a huge plus. You won't learn all you need to learn in order to work as a makeup artist, but you'll have a solid base to learn all the skills you need. But, more importantly, you'll be able to get a cosmetology license and work in a Missouri salon (we'll talk about this more in a minute).

If you reaaaaaaally have your mind set on going to a school that teaches makeup, check out the state pages for New York, California, Florida, and Texas. Those states have many schools dedicated to the makeup arts. You may have to relocate, but that would be quite an adventure, wouldn't it? 🙂 Keep in mind, if you go to a makeup artist school, you won't be able to get a cosmetology license.​

What About Licensing?​

You might've noticed we've been talking a lot about licenses! It's not the most exciting topic in the world, but it's actually very important. Here's what you will need to keep in mind:

If you want to work in a beauty salon or any kind of day spa, you'll need to get a cosmetologist license (if you want to do hair, skin, nails, and makeup) or an esthetician license (if you want to skin and makeup).

At present, it doesn't look like Missouri offers any kind of license for makeup artists. We've looked all over the Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners website, and we can't find any information about getting a makeup artist license, and many makeup artists who provide makeup services for brides, actors/actresses, and fashion models don't have any kind of beauty license.

If you have any questions, contact the Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. They're the state-appointed group that enforces all rules related to the beauty industry in Missouri, and they'll answer any inquiries you may have.

Can People Really Do Makeup For A Living?​

Absolutely! There are plenty of happy and successful makeup artists in Missouri, and if you catch a case of wanderlust, you can always relocated to NYC or LA and adventure for a little while. Just remember that it takes a while to build a career, whether you build it at home or abroad. Always remember that where there's a will, there's a way!

Makeup Training in Missouri​

At present, there are no makeup schools in Missouri. Hopefully that will change in the future, and when it does, we'll update the post.

The good news is, you *don't need* a makeup school in order to get started as a makeup career. In fact, some of the most sought-after makeup artists got their start at a cosmetology school. If that's an avenue you'd like to pursue, here are some cosmetology programs you can look into:​