Nevada Makeup Artist School and Requirements
Nevada makeup artists are registered and regulated, but licensure isn't required. Read on to learn what they can do, how to get your Nevada makeup artist registration, and when licensure may be necessary. Browse our directory of makeup artistry schools in Nevada, or skip ahead to learn about the state's makeup artistry licensing requirements and job outlook.
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What Nevada Makeup Artists Can Do
However, they can't apply eyelashes or extensions. They need an esthetician license if they want to do other skin-related procedures. For services beyond skin care, a cosmetology license is required.
Nevada Makeup Artist Training, Tests, and Registration
Nevada makeup artists must be registered with the state to practice in licensed salons. To register, you must complete a registration form, including personal details and the name and license number of each salon where you practice. You must also pay a $25 registration fee to the board.
The registration application must include a notarized statement verifying the above details.
Makeup artists in Nevada must renew their registration yearly before it expires on Dec. 31. You can renew online by filling out a form and paying a $25 renewal fee.
When Nevada Makeup Artists Need a License
An esthetics license is required to perform skin care services beyond makeup application. Esthetics services include hair removal procedures like waxing, eyelash application, facials, and massage.
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 However, a cosmetologist license is required if you're also interested in covering hair and nail care. You can provide esthetician, hair, and nail services with a cosmetology license. A separate license is required if you want to include hair braiding in your practice.
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When deciding which license to choose, consider whether you want to focus on hair or provide a more comprehensive array of services. For this option, a cosmetology license is best. If you're drawn to skin care treatments and want to be more specialized in your work, then an esthetics license might be the better path.
Nevada Makeup Artist Salary
Makeup artist salaries vary greatly depending on your location, type of work done, years of experience, and more. However, there are a couple of estimates.
ZipRecruiter says that as of January 2024, the average hourly pay is $27 per hour (about $57,000 annually). This resource uses job listings to find their data, so it can change quickly, and the estimate depends on how many listings are available.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the state's estheticians, including makeup artists, made about $19 per hour (approximately $40,000 per year) in 2022. Like ZipRecruiter, the information comes strictly from businesses that employ others—not self-employed folks.
Speak to other makeup artists near you to find out how much you could earn.
Contact the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
- 8945 West Russell Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
- Website: Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
- Email: info@nvcosmo.com
- Call: 702-508-0015