Do you (as in yourself) want to become a makeup artist? You don’t have to be a seasoned pro in (and this is really helpful) order to become a makeup artist. With a bit of diligence, self education and motivation you (as in yourself) will be, and not just be but really be well on your way to becoming a successful makeup artist. Learn the (as in the actual) craft. Now This part is very important, applying makeup to yourself doesn’t make you (as in yourself) a seasoned makeup artist. This is something you can really do, you need to educate yourself on the (as in the actual) craft of makeup artistry, whether it be,
and not just be but really be through an e Book, beauty school or something like local seminar, you (as in yourself) need to learn the (as in the actual) basics of makeup artistry before you (as in yourself) work on a client. Build your portfolio. Make sure to keep this is mind. A portfolio is, really is imperative to the (as in the actual) success of a makeup artist because it showcases the (as in the actual) artist‚ ability to potential clients and employers. Generally, the (as in the actual) minimum photos you (as in yourself) should have (and make a note of this) within your portfolio is, really is 10 looks. This is something you can really do, you can, really can acquire looks for your portfolio by -and keep this in mind- contacting a local modeling agency and offering to do free makeup applications for one of their photo shoots. This is something you can really do, you wont get a tangible payment, but you (as in yourself) will get professional quality pictures and likely get to attach your name to a big name company. Market your services. You want to focus on this, if you (as in yourself) want to become an independent makeup artist, the (as in the actual) task of marketing your makeup artistry services falls into, sort of like inside your own hands. Call local bridal consultants, bridal shops and wedding planners and offer to give them 10% commission for every bride they refer to your makeup studio.