How to become a Professional Makeup Artist
So, are you thinking about becoming a professional makeup artist? Congratulations! You’re in the right place.
There’s a lot that goes into being a professional, and not just an hobbyist. Mainly, what kind of makeup do you enjoy doing the most, what other skills do you have/what job structure do you need, and how much do you want to be in charge of your own business?
Let’s start from the basics. What kind of makeup artist do you want to be? Are you interested in retail? Are you looking to be a bridal makeup artist? Do you prefer film? Or maybe editorial?
An important thing to keep in mind is that all four of those different sectors of the beauty industry function very differently. If you’re not sure what kind of job you’d enjoy the most, take this quiz to find out!
What niche you’re working in will also affect how much control you have over your own business, as well. For example, retail offers perhaps the most job stability (at least in early career), but you have the least control over hours, activities, and who your clients are. You can do almost anything as a freelancer, and it can give you massive creative freedom, but there’s less stability and you have to produce all of your marketing yourself, so it can be a lot of overhead to begin with. Keep this in mind when you’re considering your career, and how much you enjoy working for yourself versus others.
Each different kind of beauty career will need different resumes, connections, and representation. And if you’re interested in learning more about starting steps, try checking out this free guide that dives deeper into each possibility!
The most important first step of being a professional however, is the ability to work on other people, and not just yourself. Whether you attend a makeup school, an esthetic’s school that discusses makeup in greater depth, or grab everyone you know to practice makeup application, it’s imperative that you can provide services for all skin tones, skin types, eye shapes, and all of the beautiful variety that we have as human beings.
So if you’re interested in jumping in, stick around! Practice on everyone you can, and stay in the loop for more tips and tricks on the blog. Plus, if you’re interested in getting a huge boost in the beginning of your career, check out my online course here for everything you need to create a profitable beauty business!
Stay tuned, and leave a comment below on what your quiz results were, and how they make you feel!