Working in the cosmetic field?

What kind of education do you need to work at a cosmetic counter such as MAC or Clinique. Do they have special training school where they teach you to do makeup? Does anyone know if it pays well? Thanks!

Working in the cosmetic field?
You don't need to have any special education for a job at a counter. Most locations will make sure you are over the age of 18. M.A.C. is a bit more specific. They will more then likely need you to have some make-up application experience. I would suggest getting a job at another counter like Clinique, Clarins Prescriptives first. This will build your resume and give you the sales experience and application skills that most M.A.C. counters require. The interview process for M.A.C. is a bit extensive. Usually 4 or 5 interviews with you and a model and lots of make up application required. I would also suggest putting make-up on friends, family members anyone who will sit still. Then take some pictures and print them out. Place them in a book and bring them with you to interviews. Try Macy*s or a department store in your area. But again most cosmetics departments hire after the age of 18. As for the pay rates. That varies by counter, dept. store. etc. You can make a great living if you keep it up and get a job on TV or on a concert tour with a major artist. It's a great time and you get to be creative everyday.
Reply:Normally you'd just need your cosmotology license to do makeup at a place like MAC. You should be able to find a lot of cosmotology schools just be searching for them on Yahoo in your area.


Makeup artists have a oppurtunity to make a lot of money if for example you did make up in Hollywood, or for some T.V show. But when your someones personal makeup artist, you would get to travel alot with them.