Makeup Artist Schools in Nebraska

Are you thinking about a professional career as a makeup artist? If so, you're probably wondering where you can develop your makeup skills.

Here's a list of places where you can learn new techniques, followed by a list of makeup schools. Regardless of whether you'd like to become a pro makeup artist, or if you'd simply love to learn some new application methods for your own enjoyment, there's a type of class for you!

Workshops in Metropolitan Areas / Beauty Salons. It's not uncommon for a professional makeup artist to rent a commercial space such as a hotel conference room, a convention hall, or a beauty salon and give group lessons. Not only is a great way to learn more about makeup artistry, but it's a great way to make connections with other local men and woman who are interested in makeup. These events are usually advertised on various sites, and EventBrite.com, Yelp.com, Meetup.com are the most common places where you can find makeup workshops. Makeup events are most likely to take place in Lincoln and Omaha, but you can also look in Bellevue, Grand Island, Fremont, and Kearney.

Makeup Artistry Schools. These are an expensive--but fantastic--option. Makeup schools provide a truly in-depth makeup education, where students learn:​

The only negative aspect of makeup schools is that when you graduate, you won't be able to get a cosmetology license (which we'll discuss in a second).

Cosmetology Classes. Whereas makeup schools are somewhat rare, cosmetology schools are everywhere. They provide a solid, expansive beauty education, and students learn about styling hair, beautifying different skin types, and performing manicures--as well as general instruction on makeup techniques. Upon graduation, students are allowed to get a cosmetology license, and work in any type of beauty salon or day/medical spa.

Private Lessons from a Working Makeup Artist. One of the ways that local makeup artists make money is by doing group and private classes. This is an excellent option if you've already been to a beauty school, and want to "fill in the gaps" of your makeup education. You can request any lessons you like, and if you bring a group of friends, you can make an event out of it. The other great aspect about private classes is that you can interview the makeup artist about his/her professional experience, and learn about the business side of makeup.

Internet Sites. It's estimated that there are a kajillion websites that discuss makeup techniques. Not all of them are fantastic, but many of them are, and you can learn some fascinating new techniques and some really interesting makeup strategies. You will, of course, need to practice the techniques you learn on living, breathing people, but online tutorials and blog instructionals are a great way to learn.

Will I Need An MUA License?​

We mentioned this in the above section, but here we'll go into a little more detail. If you decide to become a professional makeup artist, or even do makeup as your side gig, will you need to get a license?

It depends on what kind of work you do, and where you do it.

If you have questions, you can check with the Nebraska Board of Cosmetology. They are the ones who make decisions regarding beauty careers in Nebraska, and they have the "final say" when it comes to issues related to jobs, licenses, and beauty careers.

Weighing Your Career Options​

So, what's the right career option for you? Should you become a makeup artist, or a cosmetologist who does makeup on this side, or...? We understand that career decisions can be pretty stressful, so we've written a ton of posts that should help you decide your professional path. Whatever is you choose, do what you love and give it your all, and you'll be a huge success!​

Nebraska Makeup Programs

We mentioned this earlier, but makeup artist schools are somewhat rare in the United States. There aren't any makeup artist schools in Nebraska, but there are a few options in Omaha you can check out: