No I didn’t go to makeup school and I have talked to a lot of makeup artists about this question. I’ve always been told it wasn’t necessary, but if you want to further your education through classes or want to practice hair & skincare (as an esthetician), then I think going to school would be beneficial. I learned by lots of practice, watching other great artists, and practicing some more 🙂 Grab your girlfriends and practice on them!