Important Tools

There is a multitude of things you need to invest in when becoming a makeup artist.  You will need the right tools and proper education to become a makeup artist.  These tools and schooling can get expensive.  It is very important to plan this decision out and not just rush into it.

There are various cosmetology schools that you should look into when pursuing your license.  Again, doing your research is important

Schooling:

When looking for the perfect cosmetology schools there are a few things to keep in mind such as: accreditation, preparation of cosmetology exams, business and professional training, up to date trends in cosmetology.  

All of these are important factors in choosing a school.  You want to make sure that the school aptly prepares you for everything that you can and will face in the field of makeup.  

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/faq/best-cosmetology-schools.php

Professional makeup artist Kandee goes into more detail about makeup schools.

Also, here is a link that will provide you with beauty schools by state:

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/beautyschoolsindex.php