On Jul 28, 10:30*pm, (Doug Miller)
wrote:
In article , dpb wrote:
On 7/28/2011 3:05 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
....

... Why on earth should a license be required in order to work as a
makeup artist? Go on, let's see you make the case for that one.

Bad hygienic practices could easily lead to introduction of infection in
the eyes w/ possibly serious ramifications up to and including blindness
would be one..

That's, ummm... pretty far-fetched. To be charitable.

You must lead a sheltered life...

Unlicensed "beauty parlors" who also employ unlicensed beauticians
frequently
cause outbreaks of infections where they fail to properly sterilize
the equipment
between customers -- what grows or doesn't grow under your nails when
you are
getting a mani-pedi shouldn't ever be exposed to another person...
Period...

Same deal with make up artists...

It is more than just slathering on make up powders... Theatre and
film make-up
often uses prosthetics and plaster casting as well as extensive use of
air brush
application methods...

Not to mention the chemicals involved as well as being able to
recognize an
adverse/allergic reaction if one is happening...

Still think that make-up artists shouldn't be licensed ?

~~ Evan