How to Choose the Right Makeup Academy

If you’ve decided that you want to be a makeup artist, congratulations! Makeup artistry is a practical major that offers a wide range of career choices. A makeup artist with the right training can work in fashion, the music industry, or with actors and actresses in film and television. They can also choose to do special effects. However, the major issue for many students is choosing the right college.

Whether you’re about to graduate high school or you’re changing careers, selecting where you want to go to college is one of the most important decisions of your life. Which school will equip you with the right skills? Which school offers scholarships? Do you want to stay local or travel far from home? Here’s a look at how to choose the right makeup college according to your needs and budget.

Select a school that specializes in your field. When it comes to going to school for makeup, there are many choices: beauty school, cosmetology school, a college of performing arts, and schools for makeup artistry. However, only schools for makeup artistry are dedicated to the art of makeup. This means the entire college — including the teachers, courses, and all of the programs — is focused on makeup artistry.

On the other hand, a typical beauty school or cosmetology school offers degrees and programs in other areas of beauty besides makeup, such as hair, massage therapy, and manicuring. This means that your instructors might not be professionals in the field. It also means that your hair instructor might be teaching your makeup class. The same is true for a college of performing arts. In fact, if you attend a regular college you will also need to take GED courses that are not part of your major.

Explore multiple careers in makeup artistry. A makeup artist can work in numerous industries, and the right college should provide you with the training to explore careers in these various industries. Find a college that offers makeup courses and programs in fashion, beauty, music, weddings, film, television, and special effects. Even if you already know which field you want to focus on, it’s smart to receive a well-rounded education. You never know where your career path might lead.

Make sure it offers financial assistance. While researching schools, it’s also important to consider cost. However, cost alone should not discourage you from attending the school of your choice. Select a college that offers financial assistance. Remember to take advantage of loans and look for scholarship opportunities.

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This feature article has been sponsored by Cosmix Inc., one of the few licensed makeup schools in Florida. A post-secondary technical institution, Cosmix is licensed by the Florida Department of Education and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).