Faces Etc. of MN - Professional Makeup School

For the past 17+ years Faces Etc of MN has served as Minnesota’s first Multi-Media Makeup School. What a privilege it has been to serve our wonderful community! I am humbled to see what this school has become over the years. Today we are closing this chapter as we close our doors at Faces Etc of MN.

Let’s call it a “repurpose” not a retirement!

My decades of work as a national platform artist, educator, beauty school director, and curriculum writer stirred a deep desire in me to mentor students. This passion led to the opening of Faces Etc of MN, Makeup school in 2007.

In that time, we have helped raise up and develop hundreds of makeup careers, with students coming from all over the USA, as well as Canada, Pakistan, Ecuador, the UK, China, and more.

What a dream to have worked with so many inspiring and talented people!

With 5 decades under my belt in this industry, two of the top highlights of my career were: a missions trip to Batam Indonesia where we educated young women on the use and application of makeup. The other was in 2020, when Faces Etc alumni and some fellow artists came together and were instrumental in creating a new MN law which enables Makeup Artists, in Minnesota, thrive in their careers — uninhibited by the Board of Cosmetology. The Law was a game changer for our industry, and it guaranteed freedom to pursue makeup careers and open doors for entrepreneurs!

It is an end of an era as we close our doors. Thank you Minnesota, from the bottom of my heart! It has been an honor to be part of your journey

Have a beautiful day 💋

Debbie Carlson,
Faces Etc of MN est 2007- 9/11/2024

(Thank Yous continued in comments)💝

Congratulations Gloria for completing our 60 hour Crash Course to Beauty! We’re so excited to see what you do with your new career 🥳🎉

Congratulations to our most recent graduate Reyna for completing our 60 hour Crash Course to Beauty! We’re so excited to see what you do with your new career 🥳🎉

BIG shout out and congratulations to our most recent graduate, Renee! We can’t wait to see what you do with your new career 🥳 New year, new you, new career! 👏🏻

Congratulations, for completing our 60 hour Crash Course to Beauty! 🥳 We can’t wait to see what you do with your career 🤩💋

Congratulations .hair_stylest for completing our 60 hour program today!

Congratulations Alexa Navis

- Five years ago today I graduated from Faces Etc. of MN - Professional Makeup School 🎓

- Five years of being a professional makeup artist 👩🏻‍🎨

- Five years of reaching for something that truly lights me up ✨

- Five years of many lessons learned ✔️

- Five years of sharing a gift with others and making a difference in how people feel ❤️

Half a decade, I can’t even believe it. Instead of thinking how far I still have to go today and how much more I want to achieve, I’m going to choose to look behind me and reflect on all I’ve done so far and let that be motivation for the next five years and beyond.

Thank you for being here in (beauty) community with me whether that’s as a client, following along, choosing to shop with me or simply asking questions or referencing something you found helpful that I created. I’d be nowhere without your support! Thank you immensely for helping my dream along. I love you ❤️

Congratulations to for completing out 60 hour Crash Course to Beauty program! We are so excited to see what you do with your brand new career!

Our NEXT 4 Hour Sanitation Class for Freelance Makeup Artists or Licensed Besuty Professionals is coming up Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5pm-9pm at our NEW LOCATION in UPTOWN!

Did you know- 3 YEARS AGO BILL SF 2898 was PASSED in our state EXEMPTING Makeup and Hairstyling in MN!!

If you work as a freelance make up artist, and you do NOT have you certification of exemption, A 4 hour Sanitation certification is now required by the State Board of Cosmetology for you!

And, if you are a licensed beauty professional, this course DOES also count as your four hour CORE sanitation requirement for license renewal.

If you are interested in attending, this class Wednesday September 27th from 5-9 pm
Please send us an email to get added to the informational email to register- this is a pre registration email and must include both your name and phone number to [email protected]
And watch for the details on how to get your Sanitation Certificate and PPN number!

This class is open to all Freelance Artists and Licensed Professionals!

***NEW ADDRESS ***
Faces Etc of MN
1313 W. 26th Street
Mpls, MN 55405

Parking available on the public streets, surrounding school.

We look forward to having you join us for your Certification in Sanitation and Disinfection.

Please share this post with those who need to get certified!

Congratulations to for completing our 60 hour crash course! 🎉

Inspiring Bridal looks today!
Creating flawless and timeless looks is an art!💋💄

Congratulations to Delores for completing our 60 hour crash course! 🎉