#Makeup artist licence in mi government movie#

Evidently Michigan's makeup-artist lobby is stronger than its mechanics' lobby. Someone who has the skills to be a makeup artist should not have to sit through hours of expensive classes before being able to find a job.ĭoes Michigan's esthetician licensing law protect the public, or is it an arbitrary entry barrier that drives workers out of state in search of better opportunities? Consider the fact that becoming a certified auto mechanic in Michigan does not require any mandatory classes, just passing some exams and paying $25 to the state. Last week I highlighted some new research showing how occupational licensing limits economic mobility and increases inequality. 'I'd actually considered moving to Las Vegas because there's a lot of shows out there, that you don't need a license for.' Unfortunately, not everyone affected by Michigan's licensing laws have the ability to move in search of a better place to work. 'I've already spent $25,000 on my education,' Williams tells Michigan Capitol Confidential, a nonprofit statehouse news website. Becoming a full-fledged cosmetologist-someone allowed not just to apply makeup but to style hair and offer other salon services-would require 1,500 hours of study. On top of the 400 hours of class time, she would have to pass multiple tests and pay $200 to the state.

To lawfully apply makeup to people's faces and get paid for it, Williams would have to obtain an esthetician license.

But when she looked into the possibility of opening her own salon, she found that doing it legally would require 400 hours of training in skills she already had.

#Makeup artist licence in mi government movie#

Donna Williams has worked as a makeup artist in California and on movie productions in her home state of Michigan.