Get paid to apply makeup
Jennifer James
FabJob Guide to
Become a Makeup
Artist
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ContentsAbout the Editor 10
About the Authors 10
1 Introduction 1511 Makeup in Society 1612 A Career in Makeup Artistry 1813 BenefitsoftheJob 2214 Inside This Guide 25
2 How to Do the Job 2721 Supplies and Tools 28
211 Your Kit 29212 Your Makeup 33213 Your Tools 39214 Proper Hygiene 44
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22 StepsofApplyingMakeup 45
221 Assess the Look 46
222 Prepare the Face 52
223 Foundation 56
224 Eye Makeup 60
225 Blush 65
226 Lip Color 66
227 Complete the Look 67
228 Airbrushing 68
23 Specialty Makeup 71
231 MakeupforTVFilmandVideo 71
232 MakeupforFashionandLiveShows 78
233 MakeupforPrintPhotography 80
234 MakeupforStageandShows 81
235 CorrectiveMakeup 85
236 MakeupforMen 86
24 SpecialEffects(SFX) 88
241 SFXSupplies 89
242 HowtoAchieveSFXLooks 92
3 GettingReady 98
31 DevelopingYourSkills 99
311 VisualAestheticSense 99
312 Communication Skills 100
313 WorkingwithPeople 102
314 Other Important Skills 104
32 Ways to Learn the Job 106
321 StudyMakeuponYourOwn 107
322 Find Makeup-Related Work 110
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323 VolunteerYourServices 113
324 Find a Mentor 116
325 InternwithaCosmeticsCompany 119
33 Educational Programs 121
331 AlternativestoFormalEducation 121
332 Cosmetology and Beauty Schools 125
4 GettingHired 127
41 TypesofEmployers 127
411 Salons and Spas 128
412 Retail Stores or Boutiques 130
413 Cosmetics Companies 131
414 Portrait Photography 133
42 Finding Job Openings 133
421 AdvertisedPositions 134
422 UnadvertisedPositions 138
43 Job Hunting Materials 139
431 Your Resume 139
432 YourCoverLetter 140
433 YourPortfolio 143
434 LettersofRecommendation 145
44 Interviews 146
441 HowtoPrepare 147
442 What to Wear 147
443 HowtoMakeaGreatImpression 149
444 InterviewQuestions 150
445 Discussing Salary 153
446 FollowingUp154
45 Success on the Job 155
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5 StartingYourOwnBusiness 158
51 GettingStarted 158
511 Creating a Business Plan 159
512 Start-Up Funding 165
513 Choosing a Name 167
514 Legal Structure and Licensing 169
515 Insurance 171
516 Taxes 173
52 SettingupYourBusiness 174
521 Choosing a Location 174
522 Equipment and Supplies 179
523 Employees and Contractors 182
524 KeepingTrackofYourFinances 183
53 Marketing Your Business 184
531 Choose Your Target Market 185
532 Promotional Materials 186
533 Your Website 189
534 Strategic Partners 192
535 Networking 194
536 Advertising 198
537 Publicity and Promotions 200
54 WorkingwithClients 206
541 The Initial Consultation 207
542 MakeupforSpecialOccasions 208
543 DoingaMakeoverConsultation 209
544 SettingYourFees 210
545 Arranging Payment 212
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6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
ContentsAbout the Editor 10
About the Authors 10
1 Introduction 1511 Makeup in Society 1612 A Career in Makeup Artistry 1813 BenefitsoftheJob 2214 Inside This Guide 25
2 How to Do the Job 2721 Supplies and Tools 28
211 Your Kit 29212 Your Makeup 33213 Your Tools 39214 Proper Hygiene 44
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22 StepsofApplyingMakeup 45
221 Assess the Look 46
222 Prepare the Face 52
223 Foundation 56
224 Eye Makeup 60
225 Blush 65
226 Lip Color 66
227 Complete the Look 67
228 Airbrushing 68
23 Specialty Makeup 71
231 MakeupforTVFilmandVideo 71
232 MakeupforFashionandLiveShows 78
233 MakeupforPrintPhotography 80
234 MakeupforStageandShows 81
235 CorrectiveMakeup 85
236 MakeupforMen 86
24 SpecialEffects(SFX) 88
241 SFXSupplies 89
242 HowtoAchieveSFXLooks 92
3 GettingReady 98
31 DevelopingYourSkills 99
311 VisualAestheticSense 99
312 Communication Skills 100
313 WorkingwithPeople 102
314 Other Important Skills 104
32 Ways to Learn the Job 106
321 StudyMakeuponYourOwn 107
322 Find Makeup-Related Work 110
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323 VolunteerYourServices 113
324 Find a Mentor 116
325 InternwithaCosmeticsCompany 119
33 Educational Programs 121
331 AlternativestoFormalEducation 121
332 Cosmetology and Beauty Schools 125
4 GettingHired 127
41 TypesofEmployers 127
411 Salons and Spas 128
412 Retail Stores or Boutiques 130
413 Cosmetics Companies 131
414 Portrait Photography 133
42 Finding Job Openings 133
421 AdvertisedPositions 134
422 UnadvertisedPositions 138
43 Job Hunting Materials 139
431 Your Resume 139
432 YourCoverLetter 140
433 YourPortfolio 143
434 LettersofRecommendation 145
44 Interviews 146
441 HowtoPrepare 147
442 What to Wear 147
443 HowtoMakeaGreatImpression 149
444 InterviewQuestions 150
445 Discussing Salary 153
446 FollowingUp154
45 Success on the Job 155
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5 StartingYourOwnBusiness 158
51 GettingStarted 158
511 Creating a Business Plan 159
512 Start-Up Funding 165
513 Choosing a Name 167
514 Legal Structure and Licensing 169
515 Insurance 171
516 Taxes 173
52 SettingupYourBusiness 174
521 Choosing a Location 174
522 Equipment and Supplies 179
523 Employees and Contractors 182
524 KeepingTrackofYourFinances 183
53 Marketing Your Business 184
531 Choose Your Target Market 185
532 Promotional Materials 186
533 Your Website 189
534 Strategic Partners 192
535 Networking 194
536 Advertising 198
537 Publicity and Promotions 200
54 WorkingwithClients 206
541 The Initial Consultation 207
542 MakeupforSpecialOccasions 208
543 DoingaMakeoverConsultation 209
544 SettingYourFees 210
545 Arranging Payment 212
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6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
22 StepsofApplyingMakeup 45
221 Assess the Look 46
222 Prepare the Face 52
223 Foundation 56
224 Eye Makeup 60
225 Blush 65
226 Lip Color 66
227 Complete the Look 67
228 Airbrushing 68
23 Specialty Makeup 71
231 MakeupforTVFilmandVideo 71
232 MakeupforFashionandLiveShows 78
233 MakeupforPrintPhotography 80
234 MakeupforStageandShows 81
235 CorrectiveMakeup 85
236 MakeupforMen 86
24 SpecialEffects(SFX) 88
241 SFXSupplies 89
242 HowtoAchieveSFXLooks 92
3 GettingReady 98
31 DevelopingYourSkills 99
311 VisualAestheticSense 99
312 Communication Skills 100
313 WorkingwithPeople 102
314 Other Important Skills 104
32 Ways to Learn the Job 106
321 StudyMakeuponYourOwn 107
322 Find Makeup-Related Work 110
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323 VolunteerYourServices 113
324 Find a Mentor 116
325 InternwithaCosmeticsCompany 119
33 Educational Programs 121
331 AlternativestoFormalEducation 121
332 Cosmetology and Beauty Schools 125
4 GettingHired 127
41 TypesofEmployers 127
411 Salons and Spas 128
412 Retail Stores or Boutiques 130
413 Cosmetics Companies 131
414 Portrait Photography 133
42 Finding Job Openings 133
421 AdvertisedPositions 134
422 UnadvertisedPositions 138
43 Job Hunting Materials 139
431 Your Resume 139
432 YourCoverLetter 140
433 YourPortfolio 143
434 LettersofRecommendation 145
44 Interviews 146
441 HowtoPrepare 147
442 What to Wear 147
443 HowtoMakeaGreatImpression 149
444 InterviewQuestions 150
445 Discussing Salary 153
446 FollowingUp154
45 Success on the Job 155
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5 StartingYourOwnBusiness 158
51 GettingStarted 158
511 Creating a Business Plan 159
512 Start-Up Funding 165
513 Choosing a Name 167
514 Legal Structure and Licensing 169
515 Insurance 171
516 Taxes 173
52 SettingupYourBusiness 174
521 Choosing a Location 174
522 Equipment and Supplies 179
523 Employees and Contractors 182
524 KeepingTrackofYourFinances 183
53 Marketing Your Business 184
531 Choose Your Target Market 185
532 Promotional Materials 186
533 Your Website 189
534 Strategic Partners 192
535 Networking 194
536 Advertising 198
537 Publicity and Promotions 200
54 WorkingwithClients 206
541 The Initial Consultation 207
542 MakeupforSpecialOccasions 208
543 DoingaMakeoverConsultation 209
544 SettingYourFees 210
545 Arranging Payment 212
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6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
323 VolunteerYourServices 113
324 Find a Mentor 116
325 InternwithaCosmeticsCompany 119
33 Educational Programs 121
331 AlternativestoFormalEducation 121
332 Cosmetology and Beauty Schools 125
4 GettingHired 127
41 TypesofEmployers 127
411 Salons and Spas 128
412 Retail Stores or Boutiques 130
413 Cosmetics Companies 131
414 Portrait Photography 133
42 Finding Job Openings 133
421 AdvertisedPositions 134
422 UnadvertisedPositions 138
43 Job Hunting Materials 139
431 Your Resume 139
432 YourCoverLetter 140
433 YourPortfolio 143
434 LettersofRecommendation 145
44 Interviews 146
441 HowtoPrepare 147
442 What to Wear 147
443 HowtoMakeaGreatImpression 149
444 InterviewQuestions 150
445 Discussing Salary 153
446 FollowingUp154
45 Success on the Job 155
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5 StartingYourOwnBusiness 158
51 GettingStarted 158
511 Creating a Business Plan 159
512 Start-Up Funding 165
513 Choosing a Name 167
514 Legal Structure and Licensing 169
515 Insurance 171
516 Taxes 173
52 SettingupYourBusiness 174
521 Choosing a Location 174
522 Equipment and Supplies 179
523 Employees and Contractors 182
524 KeepingTrackofYourFinances 183
53 Marketing Your Business 184
531 Choose Your Target Market 185
532 Promotional Materials 186
533 Your Website 189
534 Strategic Partners 192
535 Networking 194
536 Advertising 198
537 Publicity and Promotions 200
54 WorkingwithClients 206
541 The Initial Consultation 207
542 MakeupforSpecialOccasions 208
543 DoingaMakeoverConsultation 209
544 SettingYourFees 210
545 Arranging Payment 212
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6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
5 StartingYourOwnBusiness 158
51 GettingStarted 158
511 Creating a Business Plan 159
512 Start-Up Funding 165
513 Choosing a Name 167
514 Legal Structure and Licensing 169
515 Insurance 171
516 Taxes 173
52 SettingupYourBusiness 174
521 Choosing a Location 174
522 Equipment and Supplies 179
523 Employees and Contractors 182
524 KeepingTrackofYourFinances 183
53 Marketing Your Business 184
531 Choose Your Target Market 185
532 Promotional Materials 186
533 Your Website 189
534 Strategic Partners 192
535 Networking 194
536 Advertising 198
537 Publicity and Promotions 200
54 WorkingwithClients 206
541 The Initial Consultation 207
542 MakeupforSpecialOccasions 208
543 DoingaMakeoverConsultation 209
544 SettingYourFees 210
545 Arranging Payment 212
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6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
6 FreelancingasaMakeupArtist 214
61 GettingReady 215
611 Testing or Test Shoots 216
612 Time-For-Print(TFP) 218
613 Assisting Other Makeup Artists 222
62 Promotional Materials 226
621 AProfessionalPortfolio 226
622 ldquoComprdquo Cards228
623 A Demo Reel 230
624 The Internet and Talent Directories 232
63 Where the Jobs Are 233
631 Photographers 234
632 Magazines 236
633 MusicVideos 238
634 CatalogsandAdvertisements 241
635 RunwayShows243
636 FilmandTV 245
637 Celebrities 251
638 Theater 254
64 Joining an Agency 256
641 What an Agency Will Do 257
642 HowtoChooseanAgency 258
643 AgencyContactInfo 260
644 What Agencies are Looking For 262
65 Joining a Union 263
651 Should You Join 264
652 Union Requirements 264
653 UnionContactInfo 265
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66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
66 GettingPaid 266
661 Deal Sheets 266
662 SendingInvoices 267
663 TypicalRatesofPay 268
7 Success Stories 270
71 DyanaAives 271
72 Tara Anand 273
73 TobiBritton 275
74 Thecla ldquoTCrdquo Luisi 277
75 DavidaSimon 279
8 Resources 282
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
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1 IntroductionAsamakeupartistyouwillgetpaidtohelppeoplelookdrop-deadgorgeousandfeelgreatabouthowtheylookYouwilluseyoursenseofstyleandcreativitytoselecttherightcolorsandtypesofmakeupandapplyittoyourclientsYoumayfindyourselfworkingonmoviestarsonedayandrunwaymodelsthenextoryoumayputtheperfecttouchonweddingsandotherspecialoccasions
AcareerinmakeupartistrygetspeopleexcitedandforgoodreasonThehoursareflexiblethejobisfunandcreativeandtopmakeupart-istscommandhundredsorthousandsofdollarsadayfortheirservicesBehindmanybeautifulfacesisamakeupartistwhotransformeditintowhatyouseeSomemakeupartistscomeintocontactwithcelebritiesonadailybasistothepointwherecertainstarswillonlyhavetheirfacesmadeupbyonechosenindividual
Nomatterifyouworkwithbeautyqueensorbridesyouwillbehelp-ingpeopleachievetheirdreamsbyenhancingtheirimageWiththerightmakeupyoucantakepeoplebackintimemakefantasiesbeliev-ableandmakeeverydaylifeshimmerwithexcitementmdashifonlyforoneenchantedeveningThisisagiftthatmakeupartistssharewiththeworldtouchingliveswithbeautyandglamour
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup ArtistwillshowyouhowtogetstartedandsucceedinthisfabulousjobItisloadedwiththekindofinsiderinformationthathelpedestablishedmakeupprofessionalsgettowheretheyaretoday
ThenextfewpageswillintroduceyoutomakeupandmakeupartistryYouwilllearnwhatrolemakeupplaysinamodernworldandhowyoucanapplyyourmakeuptalentsinavarietyofwaystofindacareerpaththatsuitsyouandyourlifestyleYoursquollalsolearnabouttheben-efitsofthiscareerthatisgrowinginpopularity
Ifyouhaveadesiretobetherealreasonpeoplelookldquonaturallybeauti-fulrdquothenreadon
11 MakeupinSocietyCosmeticsincludingmakeupandpersonalhygieneproductshavebeeninusesinceancienttimesAsearlyas4000BCtheEgyptianswereusingcosmeticsmadeofironoxideblackkohlpowderedgreenmalachiteandochreModerncosmeticssawsignificantgrowthattheturnofthe20thcenturyThesuddenabsenceofmenduringWorldWarIledtoincreasedsocialandfinancialindependenceforwomenandmanyspenttheirnewlyfoundmoneyonlipstickpowdersandotherpersonal items
Theemergenceofcolorcinemaandmoviestarswhoworebrightredlipstickandothermakeupduringthe1930slsquo40sandlsquo50sresultedinanincreaseincosmeticuseaswellFromthattimeuntiltodayNorthAmericanshavecontinuedtobeinfluencedbycelebritytrendsinmake-upandbythestylesdepictedonthepagesoffashionmagazinessuchasVogue and Glamour
TheImportanceofImage
AlthoughstandardsofbeautyvaryaroundtheworldlookingthebestyoupossiblycanisimportanteverywhereSelf-presentationoftende-terminesapersonrsquossuccessorfailureinthebusinessworldaswellasinsocialsettingsparticularlyinNorthAmerica
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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Truehowapersontalksoractsoverthelongtermmakesanimpres-siononpeopleButitrsquosthatall-importantfirstimpressionthatcountsthemostandfirstimpressionsoftendependonhowapersonlooks
Themediaandsocialpressuresreinforcetheattitudethatldquoimageisev-erythingrdquoHowelsecanweexplaintheexplosioninmakeovershowsmdashcompletewiththrough-the-roofviewerratingsmdashsuchasQueer Eye for the Straight GuyExtreme MakeoverStyle CourtandWhat Not to Wear
The strong interest in personal appearance is backed up by annual sales figuresforcosmeticsAccordingtoa2010marketresearchreportbyGlobalIndustryAnalyststheglobalcolorcosmeticsindustryispro-jectedtoreach$414billionby2015Eyemakeupalonebroughtinover$10billiongloballyin2008AfewcompaniessuchasLrsquoOrealRevlonandProcterampGamblecontrolamajorityofthemultibillion-dollarcosmeticsmarketalthoughtherearemanyotherlow-andhigh-endmanufacturers
WhyMakeupConsultationMatters
Whilepropermakeupapplicationcanhelppeoplemakeapositiveim-pressiononothersimpropermakeupapplicationcanresultinanega-tiveimpressionthatmayneverfade
ForinstanceinaPersonalCareProductsCouncilsurvey82percentofthosesurveyedsaidthatlightmakeupisagoodideaforwomenintheworkplacebut80percentofthosesurveyedbelievethatheavymakeupisadefiniteworkplacefaux-pas
ThatrsquosallwellandgoodbutwhodecidesthedifferencebetweenlightmakeupandheavymakeupAndaretheretimesmdashsayoutsidetheworkplacemdashwhenheavymakeupisagoodthingUnderstandablymanywomenareintimidatedbytheselectionofcosmeticsoutthereandareconfusedaboutthelatestandgreatesttechniquestoapplythem
ThatrsquoswherethemakeupartistcomesinAmakeupartistisaprofes-sionalwhosetrainingandexperiencecanpreparehimorherforhelpingothersselectandusemakeupappropriatelyItrsquosacreativeprofessionthatcanliterallyhelppeopletransformthewaytheyseethemselves
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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AccordingtoasurveyconductedbyMarketResearchProforSoap Perfumery amp Cosmetics Magazine75percentofallwomenseekad-viceaboutcosmeticsfromsomesourceand5percentreporthaving difficultyingettinggoodinformationWhilewomenreportedthattheydoconsultmagazinesandbooksproductpackagesandonlinesourcesnearlyhalfofallwomensurveyedaskedfriendsandfamilyforcosmet-icsadvice
ToanaspiringmakeupartistthismeansthatwomenvaluetheopinionofotherswhenitcomestocosmeticsTheywanttobegoodatusingcosmeticsandwanttheirmakeupresultstomakeagoodimpressionAsamakeupartistyouwillbeuniquelypositionedtoassistwomeninoptimizing their personal appearance
12 ACareerinMakeupArtistryEssentiallyamakeupartisthastwocareerpathstochoosefrom(orcombine)youcanworkwithindividualswhohireyoutoenhancetheirimageoryoucanworkwithotherprofessionalswhohireyoutohelpthemdotheirwork
WorkwithIndividualsIfyouworkwithindividualsyourclientswillgenerallybewomenal-thoughsomemeninthepubliceyesuchaspoliticiansandhigh-lev-elexecutiveshiremakeupartistsaswellYourclientsmightincludebridesweddingpartiesandtheirfamiliesaswellaspeoplewhoneedtolooktheirbestforaspecialoccasionsuchasanawardsdinnerbeau-typageantChristmaspartyorpromnight
Youmightdoamakeupconsultation(asopposedtoapplication)forwomenwhowantanewlookorwhohavehadplasticsurgeryyounggirlswhoarejustlearningtousemakeuporforagroupoffriendsatamakeoverpartyYouwillusuallybeapplyingpowderlipstickmas-caraandotherbasicproductstothefacebutinsomecasesyoucouldbeusingbodyglitterbodypaintorshimmerpowderonyourclientsrsquobodiestocomplementthelookyouhavecreated
Makeupartistswhoenhancethelookofregularpeoplecanworkforacompanyorbeself-employedYoumightfindfull-timeworkinabusybeautysalonorspawithcustomerscomingtoyouwiththefrequency
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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theycometohairstylistsFull-timeworkisalsoofferedbydepartmentstoresandcosmeticscompanieslookingformakeupartiststodocon-sultations to sell their products
Self-employedmakeupartistsworkoutoftheirownhomeorvisitcli-entsrsquohomesortheymightrentspaceoutofasalonorspaTheyalsofindworkwithprivateclientsbypartneringwithweddingplannersimageconsultantsPRfirmsorportraitstudiosforreferralsonapart-timeorfull-timebasis
WorkwithProfessionals
Whenyouworkwithotherprofessionalsyouwillbehiredbyphotog-raphersvideographerstheaterdirectorsproductioncompaniesfash-iondesignersTVproducersandfilmmakerstodesignandexecutealookforprintmodelsactorsTVreportersandpersonalitiesandotherpeopleinthepubliceyeYouwilltakedirectionfromwhoeverhiredyouandaddyourowncreativeflair
Mostmakeupartistsworkingwithprofessionalsareself-employedandhiredonacontractbasisalthoughlonger-runengagementslikeTVshowsmightprovidefull-timeemploymentMakeupartistswhoworkwithprofessionalswilldotheirjobldquoon-siterdquomeaningaforeignorlocalfilmlocationTVstudioorrunwayshowforexampleTheyareusuallyrequiredtoworkquicklyinanindustrywhereldquoTimeismoneypeoplerdquo The makeup artist has to be on hand in case changes or touch-upsareneededsosomeworkdaysmaybelongbuttherewilllikelybeseveraldaysbetweenassignmentsforyoutorelax
Experiencedmakeupartistswithmoretechnicalexpertisearehiredbyfilmmakerstodospecial-effectsmakeupinwhichcaseyouwouldbeworkingwithlatexfakebeardsandprostheticstodramaticallyalterthelookoftheactorYoursquoveseenspecialeffectsmakeupinmoviessuchas The Lord of the RingsThe Nutty ProfessorandtheStar Warsfilms
AnotherareaofmakeupspecializationisthetheaterwheremakeupmustbevisibleevenfromthebalconyandholdupunderhotlightsandactivityThetypeofmakeupusedintheaterisverydifferentfromeverydaymakeupandbecausemoststageactorswillapplytheirownmakeupthisspecialtyisfocusedmoreondesigningalookthantheactual application
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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IndustryTerminology
LetrsquosstartwithafewdefinitionsthatwillhelpyouasyoureadthisguideYouwillseethewordsldquomakeuprdquoandldquocosmeticsrdquousedsome-whatinterchangeablyasbothareusedtodescribethemakeupartistrsquostoolsofthetradeThetermldquocosmeticsrdquoappliestoabroaderrangeofbeautyproductsappliedtothefacehairhandsandbodywhileldquomakeuprdquoisspecifictoproductsappliedtotheface
MakeupproductsincludefoundationconcealerblushlipsticklipglossliplinereyelinereyebrowpencilseyeshadowandfinishingpowderCertaintypesofmakeupartistrysuchasspecialeffectsorthe-aterincludeabroaderrangeofproductsthantheseandwillbere-ferredtoasldquospecialeffectsmakeuprdquoorldquostagemakeuprdquo
SomeothertypesofmakeupapplicationincludeldquostraightmakeuprdquowhichismakeupforactorsmodelscelebritiesetcthatissupposedtolooklikeeverydaywearmdashorperhapsslightlymoreglamorousorhandsomeStraightmakeupismeanttoenhancetheactorrsquoslooksbutnottomakehimlookotherwisedifferentthoughitcouldbeusedtoslightlyaltertheshapeofhisfaceforexampletomakehimlookmoreattractive
ldquoCharactermakeuprdquoisusedinTVfilmvideoandtheaterworktomakeactorslooklikethecharactertheyaretryingtoportraymdasholderyoungerdowntroddenorevenlikeanotherspeciesCharactermake-uptakesadvantageofallthetricksinamakeupartistrsquosbagfromfalsehairusedtocreatebeardstoextravagantmakeupeffectstocreategoryandfrighteninginjuries
ldquoFashionbeautyorglamourmakeuprdquoisappliedtomodelsandwom-enwantingtolookstunningforaneventldquoCorrectivemakeuprdquoisusedtocoverscarsburnsandotherskinproblemsorphysicaldisfigure-ments
AmakeupartistisanyonewhoappliesmakeupprofessionallyandisnotacosmetologistoranestheticianwhichbothrequirelicensesinmanyjurisdictionsWhileamakeupartistcanbealicensedcosmetolo-gistorestheticianthistrainingisnotrequiredtocallyourselfamake-upartistalthoughitisrequiredtocollectafeeformakeupservicesinsomestateslikeNewYorkandCalifornia
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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bullAcosmetologistrsquosjobislikelytoincludecuttinganddyinghairandshapingeyebrowsaswellasdoingmanicuresandpedicures
bullAnestheticianmayapplymakeupbutwillalsodoskintreat-mentsfacialsandhairremoval
Tobecomealicensedcosmetologistorestheticianyourstatemayre-quireyoutobeofacertainagehaveacertainnumberofhoursworkedortypeoftrainingandpassawrittentestRequirementsvaryfromstatetostatesocheckwithyourstatersquosprofessionallicensingboardifyouplantopursuethistypeoftraining
AscustomandpracticehaveevolvedinthislineofworkprovidingldquomakeupservicesrdquomeansthatyouprovidethemakeupaswellMake-upartistsroutinelykeepastockofcosmeticsonhandthattheyusefortheirclientsandtheymaypurchaseclient-specificproductsSomemakeupartistschargefortheuseofcosmeticsorbuildthiscostintotheirfees
ldquoHygienemanagementrdquomdashthatismakingsureyoudonrsquotspreadgermsbyusingthesamemakeupapplicatoronmorethanonesubjectmdashisanimportantpartofmakeupserviceprofessionalismandthetradeofferspalettesspongesbrushesandotherdevicestohelpwiththat
TheMakeupArtistrsquosDay
Amakeupartistrsquosdaymightincludeanyofthefollowing
bullPreparingclientsrsquoskinformakeupapplication
bull Applying and retouching makeup as needed
bullRedoingmakeupifthelookisnotworking
bullResearchinghistoricalmakeupforaperiodpiece
bullBrainstormingideaswithcostumedesignersdirectorsproduc-ersetc
bullShoppingforandmaintaininganinventoryofsupplies
bullConsultingwithclientsforweddingspromsandotherspecialevents
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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bullKeepingupwithtrendsintheindustry
bullEvaluatinglightingorscriptsinadvanceforappropriatemakeup
bullNetworkingwithotherprofessionalstopromoteyourservices
bullBuildingspecialeffectspiecesbyhand
13 BenefitsoftheJobSowhataretheperksofbeingamakeupartistbesideshavingallthelatestcosmeticsatyourdisposalandlovingwhatyoudoTherearemanysoreadon
It is Flexible
BeingamakeupartistisacareerthatoffersalotofflexibilityintermsofhowmuchandwhenyouwanttoworkManymakeupartistsstarttheircareerparttimeandcankeepanotherjobiftheywantMakeupartistsmightworkonlyafewdaysaweekorworkforafewweeksandthenhavesometimeoffYouaretheauthorofyourowncareerprogressionandcantakethingsatyourownpace
Aself-employedmakeupartistcanchoosewhichprojectsheorshewantstotakeonandcanschedulethemselvesaroundpersonalcom-mitmentsandfamilytimeOfcourseonceyouhaveacceptedajobyouneedtoshowupontimebutthereisnoofficetodragyourselfintoMondaymorningorbusinesssuitstowear
YouCanTravel
Thecareerofaprofessionalmakeupartistusuallyinvolvesacertainamountoftravelparticularlyifyouareworkingonfilmorexoticpho-toshootsForexampleifyouarefilmingamoviesetinDublinIrelandchancesareagoodpartofthefilmwillbeshotldquoonlocationrdquosopackyour bags
AmakeupartistwhoworkswithprivateclientsmightbeexpectedtotravelaswellforexampletoaVegasweddingtodomakeupforthebridalpartyorjustafewhoursupstatetothebridersquoshometownAtanyrateyourexpensesoratleastaportionofthemshouldbecoveredandyoursquollgettoseemoreoftheworld
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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AnExcitingEnvironment
Amakeupartistisintimatelyinvolvedinthemostimportantandexcit-ingeventsofpeoplersquoslivesfromweddingstopoliticalcampaignstoacceptingAcademyAwardsYouareon-handatthebigeventsamidtheflurryofexcitementtryingtokeepperspirationtoaminimumasyoudoyourwork
Makeupartistsgetup-close-and-personalwithmodelsactorspoliti-ciansandmusiciansandcandeveloprelationshipsthatgobeyondtheprofessionalYougettoseewhatcelebritiesarereallylikeandhelpthemdowhattheydobestmdashpresentaglamorousexcitingimagecour-tesyofyouandalltheotherpeoplebehindthescenesTheirappre-ciationofyourartmightincludeinvitationstopartiesadmissiontoexclusiverestaurantsandclubsorrecommendationstoothercelebri-ties you admire
It is Social
WhateverthetypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseyouwillalwaysbeworkingwithpeopleYouwillneedtocommunicateandfindoutwhatlookthey(orthepeopletheyworkfor)aretryingtoachieveandhelpcreate it
Youwillworkinclosephysicalcontactwithpeopleandwilloftenbeakeyfactorinhelpingthemrelaxbeforetheshootorbigeventbychat-tingwiththemandtakingtheirmindoffthingsThenatureofthejobisthatyouwillmeetdifferentpeopleallthetimeasnotmanypeopleneedaglamorousmakeupjobeveryday
ItisCreative
AmakeupldquoartistrdquoisexactlythatanartistwhouseshumanfacesasacanvasforcreatinginnovativeandexcitingartworkYouwillbeonthecuttingedgeofthelatesttrendsincosmeticsperhapsevengettingldquopreviewsrdquoofnewproductstotestforthebigcosmeticscompaniesYouwillgettoexpressyourmakeupideasfortheworldtosee
Thejobwillchallengeyoutouseyourmostcreativeideastosolveprob-lemscreateillusionsandbringoutabeautythatyoucanseeishidingjustwaitingtobeexposedAndwhenyouareatthetopofyourgame
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist
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youwillhavethesatisfactionofseeingotherpeopleimitatingyourmakeupartistryintheirownlivesandpossiblyinspiringyoungpeopletopursuethesamedreamyouoncehadofbecomingamakeupartist
TheEarningPotential
Thesalaryforthisjobvariesdependingonthetypeofclientsandfre-quencyofworkbutthereispotentialtobeverywellpaidespeciallyifyouareself-employedApart-timemakeupartistdoingbridalorprommakeupmaycharge$50to$125perapplicationorsometimesmoreYoumightalsoanticipatetipsforajobwelldone
AccordingtotheUSDepartmentofLaborandStatisticsthemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsinthefieldofperformingarts(theater)isabout$31450peryearInthefilmandvideoindustrythemeanan-nualwageformakeupartistsisabout$85930Afreelancemakeupart-istworkingforfilmortelevisionmayearnaround$500perdayandahighlyexperiencedmakeupartistworkingintheseindustriescancom-mandasmuchas$2000to$5000perday
SomenotablemakeupartistssuchasBobbiBrownhaveparlayedtheir careers as makeup artists into multimillion-dollar cosmetics en-terprisesBrownstartedhercareerin1979asanassistanttoaNewYorkmakeupartistbutshequicklyworkedherwayuptodoingmakeupformodelsatphotoshootsforGlamour and VogueIn1990sheandafriendput$10000eachintomanufacturingandmarketingalimitedlipsticklineWithinfouryearsthecompanywasdoing$20millioninsales
YouCanStartNow
Youdonrsquotneed$100000instart-upcapitaltostartamakeupartistrybusinessorabunchoflargeequipmentorevenmuchofaninventoryInmanyjurisdictions(statesandprovinces)youdonrsquotneedyearsofspecializedtrainingorparticularlicensesorcertificationtostartoutInmanyplacesyoucanstartthiscareerpart-timefromyourhome
Whatyoudoneedisadriveanddeterminationtosucceedastart-upkitofcosmeticsandaneyeformakingpeoplelooktheirbestThisca-reerisopentoyoustartingtodayanddependingonwhereyouchoosetoworkyoumaybeabletocallyourselfaprofessionalmakeupartistassoonasyoubeautifyyourfirstclient
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
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jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
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14 Inside This Guide The FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist is arranged to take you step-by-stepthroughtheprocessofgettingstartedandsucceedingasamakeup artist
Chapter2HowtoDotheJobexploreshowmakeupartistsapplytheirknowledgeandexpertiseYoursquolllearnaboutthetoolsofthetradeandhowtousethemincludinginformationaboutthecontentsofyourmakeupkitWersquollgiveyoupracticalinformationonhowtodoatypicalapplicationandgooverhowmakeuptypeandapplicationvariesinotherbranchesoftheprofessionincludingTVtheaterandfilm
Chapter3GettingReadycoverstheskillsyoursquolldeveloptosucceedintheindustryWersquollexploreallsortsofdifferentwaysyoucangetthetrainingandexperienceyoursquollneedtogethiredinwhatevertypeofmakeupartistryyouchooseFromworking(orinterning)foracosmet-icscompanytoapprenticingwithaworkingmakeupartisttoattendingatrainingprogramyoursquollgetalltheinformationyouneedtofigureoutwhatpreparationisrightforyou
Chapter4GettingHiredwilltellyouwhoemployspart-timeandfull-timemakeupartistswheretofindoutaboutjobopeningsandwhatemployersarelookingforonyourresumeandcoverletterWersquollalsomakesureyoursquorefullypreparedforaninterviewandtellyouwhatyouneedtoknowtogetaheadonceyoursquorehired
ReadyforthenextstepYouwillfindadviceonStartingYourOwnBusinessinChapter5Thissectionprovidespracticalinformationonwhatyouneedtodotostartupamakeupapplicationandorconsult-ingbusinessincludingcreatingabusinessplanchoosinganameandwheretolocateWersquollalsogiveyouexamplesofhowindependentmakeupartistssettheirfeesandinnovativeideasonhowtomarketyourservicetoclientsandspreadthewordaboutyourbusiness
Chapter6looksatworkinginthebigleaguesFreelancingasaMakeupArtistforprofessionalmediaWersquolltakeyouthroughtheprocessin-volvedinbuildingaprofessionalportfolioofwork(includingwhatnottoinclude)andhownewmakeupartistsgetgreatsamplesofworkthroughldquotestingrdquoorworkingforfreeThenwegothroughwherethe
FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist
Copyright copy 2015 FabJob Inc bull wwwfabjobcom bull 19
jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist
FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist
Copyright copy 2015 FabJob Inc bull wwwfabjobcom bull 19
jobs are print runway TV commercial etc The guide has in-sider advice from those who have succeeded about the true windows to working with celebrities actors and musicians hired by an agency and into the union
Chapter 7 rounds out the guide with Success Stories of several working makeup artistsmdashto inform you inspire you and give you a realistic idea of how a career path develops Yoursquoll also a helpful list of Re-sources for learning more about all aspects of makeup artistry
By the time you are with this guide you will have a realistic picture of your entry point into the trade By applying what you learn yoursquoll be on your way to a fabulous new career as a makeup artist Letrsquos get started
You have reached the end of the free sample of the FabJob Guide to Become a Makeup Artist To order and download the complete guide go to wwwfabjobcomprogrambecome-makeup-artist