Oklahoma Makeup Artist School

Makeup artists in Oklahoma need a cosmetician license to work. They can perform several cosmetology services, like makeup and hair design. Cuts and chemical treatments aren't allowed. They can't do this without working in a licensed salon or other establishment.

Browse our directory of makeup artistry schools in Oklahoma, or skip ahead to learn about the state's makeup artistry licensing requirements and job outlook.

How to Become a Makeup Artist in Oklahoma

The most direct way to become a makeup artist in Oklahoma is to earn your cosmetician license. You could choose to earn your cosmetology or esthetician license instead. However, cosmetology takes longer, and esthetics focuses more on skincare than makeup.

Becoming an Oklahoma cosmetician includes:

• Being at least 16
• Having at least an 8^th-grade education
• Applying to the Board with a $5 fee and photo
• Not having a disqualifying criminal record
• Completing an approved makeup artist school or apprenticeship
• Passing exams

What To Expect From a Makeup Artist Program in Oklahoma

Oklahoma cosmetician programs include 600 clock hours or 30 credit hours in makeup, hair, business, laws, and sanitation. You may also take exam review hours if you want to. The state even specifies how much time must be spent on each topic, for example:

• Business skills: 90 clock hours
• Hair design: 200 clock hours
• Makeup: 200 clock hours
• Relevant laws: 50 clock hours
• Sanitation: 60 clock hours
• Exam review: No more than 500 hours (optional)

If a school uses credit hours instead of clock hours, its accrediting body set the ratio. Any accrediting body should ensure the number meets the state's standards.

Unlike many other states, you need to register as a student and pay a $5 fee before starting classes. The registration includes a contract between you and your chosen school. It also ensures you qualify for a license in terms of your background before spending time and money on school. After registration is approved, you have two years to finish your program at that school.

Students must attend makeup school for between 15 and 40 hours per week. Some time is spent in classrooms; the rest is client work.

The Board sets a basic dress code all cosmetician students must follow. This includes wearing clothing you can easily wash with closed-toed, low-heeled shoes. Students can't wear tank tops, tube tops, or sleeveless shirts.

When you finish school, you have 10 days to submit your exam application and a $35 registration fee. You can turn this in when you're done with 500 clock hours if it's April, May, or June.

Oklahoma Makeup Artist Licensing Requirements

After finishing makeup school, you must pass written and practical tests. Scoring below 75% or waiting too long to take the tests can result in required review hours.

The State Board exams cover the required curriculum topics. The textbook you got in school should have sample questions and answers for the written test.

Oklahoma Makeup Artist License Reciprocity

Cosmeticians aren't eligible for license reciprocity.

Can I Apprentice as a Makeup Artist in Oklahoma?

Yes, you can take a 1,200-hour apprenticeship as a makeup artist in Oklahoma. You need to find an approved instructor, apply to and interview with the Board, and pay a $20 fee. Your instructor can't charge you for your apprenticeship.

Apprentice cosmeticians should learn all topics covered in schools and record their hours. You must meet the same dress code requirements as students and wear a lab coat and apprentice badge.

You can transfer 50% of your completed apprenticeship hours to a school. Either way, you must register for and take your tests when you finish training.

Makeup Artist License Renewal in Oklahoma

You need to renew your Oklahoma cosmetician license in your birth month every year. Renewal costs $25 and doesn't require continuing education. However, taking classes can help you stay on top of your game. If you're over two months late, you have to pay an extra $10.

Makeup Artist Salary and Projected Job Growth in Oklahoma

Oklahoma estheticians—including cosmeticians—earn about $27,950 ($13.44 per hour). The number of estheticians in the state is expected to grow by 26% between 2020 and 2030.

Contact the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology