You can train to become a makeup artist at home.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, employment opportunities for makeup artists is expected to grow faster than average, when compared to all other occupations. Unfortunately, taking the time to attend an actual makeup school isn't always possible. That's where online makeup artistry schools come into play. Online schools can give you many of the same skills, without the travel time.
The Makeup Space
The Makeup Space is the brainchild of longtime Hollywood makeup artist Joe Blasco. The classes are taught by several accomplished makeup artists like Landy Dean, whose work has appeared on the covers of Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan, and Ve Neill, who has won three Academy Awards for her makeup work. The classes range from thirty minutes to three or more hours, and include: natural beauty, character makeup, retro modern glamour, and editorial fashion makeup. As of May 2010, the cost of taking a class ranges from $50 for 24 hour access, to $900 for 30 days access to a single class.
The Makeup Space
themakeupspace.com
Epro
Epro is an online makeup school created by Asun Parra, a makeup artist based out of Spain. There are eight modules that will lead you through an introduction to makeup, daytime and nighttime looks, fantasy, bridal, television, and more. You'll learn specific strategies for generating customers, including market your services online. The entire system combines online training with DVDs and manuals, giving you a multimedia learning experience. Should you run into any problems, there are Epro tutors to help you along the way. Depending on your schedule, you should be able to complete this course within three, six, or nine months. As of May 2010, the Epro course costs around $2,000.
Epro
eproimagecourses.com/distance_learning_course/free_guided_tour.htm
National Online Makeup Academy
The National Online Makeup Academy maintains the Makeup Artistry 101 course. The 10 chapters within the course cover topics like the history of makeup, eye makeup and powder application, makeup removal, and portfolio building advice. As part of the course you'll receive the Mattese Classic Palette Kit. In it you'll get various eye shadows, blush, lip gloss, applicators, and other supplies. The instructional materials for the course are emailed to you as PowerPoint presentations. You'll also need a digital camera to photograph your work. You'll email your photographs to the school. Makeup Artistry 101 costs $349 as of May 2010.
National Online Makeup Academy
nomausa.com/NOMAcademy.html
