Makeup As A Career - A Short Summary

 

“With a good makeup brush, every woman can be an artist”. This is an old quote, not only woman, but man can also be an artist with a makeup brush in hand. Everybody loves to wear the confidence that makeup gives them. So, this was about the beauty of makeup now moving forward on making it one’s career we have a lot to share with you. The makeup industry is the fastest growing industry in the world in terms of business and finances and you will never have to face the recession if you are a part of this industry. Adding more to its advantage let’s study and know more about the career opportunity in this field. Anyone who is thinking of becoming a makeup artist is probably looking for a career with a decent salary outlook. So here we are providing you with some high paying makeup careers. 

Freelance Makeup Artist

Freelancing which means self-employed makeup artist. If seen this way that you don’t have to share any part with anyone, it can be a great cash cow. You can set your timings and your rates. And for sure you will get the bigger cut of your client’s fee. So, it can be a good career option.  

Theatrical/Performance Makeup Artist

Working as a theatrical or performance makeup is a high stress and high skills job. One needs proper training, guidance, and a lot of practice. Makeup artists in this area must have complete knowledge of the latest fashion and they need expertise in multiple areas, along with this they should know all the handy tips and tricks of makeup that would help them in situations like a quick touch up to the artist’s makeup. As we all know that make up for performance art is very different from our normal makeup. They need to exaggerate the actor’s features according to the demand of the script. 

Celebrity Makeup Artist

Celebrity is the face of the television industry and many other brands. They are brands. Sometimes we buy products endorsed by our favorite celebrity. So, they need to look their best and they are ready to pay any possible amount for it. Now it becomes the responsibility of makeup artists to give them the best desirable look. Being a good makeup artist won't help you here, you have to be the best. You also have to have a great personality. Celebrities can be the most fun and interesting client you’ll be working with. 

Special FX Makeup Artist

You can always find work being a makeup artist, but being a special FX makeup artist your future is brighter. Nowadays there is a huge demand for special FX makeup in movies, Halloween, Tv, etc. So without any further delay, you should start thinking about your career. 

Beauty Writer/Editor

We all follow some beauty bloggers on social media and youtube. Yes, we all do. It takes a lot of dedication to be a beauty blogger but if once you are set your pay will be HUGE, really huge. You’ll be showered with lots of free beauty products and services, and companies will pay to review their products. You can also make money through ads on your blog or youtube channel. 

Makeup Product Developer

After working in the industry you get enough knowledge of what is good and what is bad, what are the requirements of clients, what they need, and what are they looking for. After having this much knowledge and understanding of products and cosmetics one can easily develop his or her line of makeup product. You need to do some market research and you are good to step in the market.  

Hair Stylist

Well! Technically it is not a makeup career but who goes out with makeup done and messy hair, of course! Nobody. Makeup artists and hairstylists go together so it will be convenient for clients as well to pay one neat payment so that they don't have to pay differently and mess it all up. 

Runway Makeup Artist

Working with makeup companies who are working with fashion week producers at a fashion event is always a good idea. They will need you like a runway makeup artist and they can help your makeup skills to get to the right sources to get you a spot on a fashion runway makeup team. 

Educator

A beauty educator can be a rewarding career and this can expose you to so many amazing opportunities. If you have worked in many of the careers listed above and you are an experienced makeup artist then you are good enough to be a makeup educator. 

You can give workshops or makeup classes to women as there is a huge demand for makeup education for women of all ages.

So this was it. We hope this blog has helped you to decide what to do with your makeup artistry but whatever you do we hope you do the best. 

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