Difference between a makeup artist and beauty consultant?

Question

If there is a difference what is it? Do you have to take separate courses for each one? What jobs can you get as a makeup artist and/or a beauty consultant?.. am located in Carroll County MD..Thanks!=]

Answer 1

Typically in a department store setting, a beauty consultant would be the employee that works behind the counter and assists clients with their makeup selection. They also may do makeup on clients as well.  A makeup artist is hired specifically to do makeup appointments and may or may not assist with the actual selling of the product.

As for what training each goes through, that can vary by company.  Occasionally they receive the exact same training.  Other times, the makeup artist has attended more professional classes.

You could attend cosmetology school if you are looking to work in a salon setting where a license is required.  Otherwise, working in a department store representing a cosmetics brand is a great way to get your foot in the door and possibly freelance makeup jobs for them.  If you have your own makeup and tools, you can also freelance independently and do weddings, photo shoots, tv, film, etc.  The options are endless.

Note: Make certain to find out what your state requirements are in regard to licensing for makeup/cosmetology.

Hope this helps and wishing you much success!

Answer 2

wikipedia it! they will have better answers and definitions then these yahoo people