How Can I Become a Professional Makeup Artist?

January 27, 2021

How Can I Become a Professional Makeup Artist?

On this episode I would give detailed tips on how to start your journey on becoming a professional makeup artist . Who is a professional makeup artist you might ask, well it’s pretty simple, a professional makeup artist is one who is professional with his/her duties as a makeup artist. So take notes on what you can do to be professional as a makeup artist.

* LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL MUA

I know there are cases where one already learnt the skills of makeup artistry, probably from watching YouTube tutorial videos or the social media pages of other makeup artist, but I am here to tell you that regardless of already having the skills, you need to work under a professional makeup artist, not only would you learn and add more to the skills you exhibit, you would also learn the ethics of the job.

* NETWORK AND CONNECT

That’s simply how life works, sometimes you just have to know someone that knows someone. Majority of today’s professional makeup artists would tell you how they got their first big gig through referrals . You simply need to make and connect with people that would be of value to your bussiness one way or the other and create good friendships. It could be other makeup artists, potential clients, makeup brands. Never underestimate the power of referrals

* HAVE A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

The world is digital now. Therefore, your clients should easily locate you online. This means you need to be visible online. Google, Instagram, and Facebook have proven to be good tools for makeup artists online presence, as they give you the opportunity to showcase your works and business personality.

* REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS

Registering your business would be an excellent step to becoming a professional makeup artist. Give your bussiness a name and register, it shows that your work is accepted and registered in your country as an authentic bussiness. Plus if you end up deciding to train students, you can only issue certificates if your bussiness is registered. Are you really a professional mua if your business is not registered? Click on this link for detailed information concerning bussiness registration https://www.cac.gov.ng/business-names

* KEEP PRACTICING AND LEARNING

To be a professional mua you need to always keep to new makeup trends and upgrade your skills. Attend one day makeup trainings to learn different techniques from different people. Learn online, watch tutorials. But never stop learning and practicing your skills.

* BE PROFESSIONAL AT ALL TIMES

When working with a client whether a celebrity, your best friend, a family relation or a complete stranger, always keep in mind that a client is a client regardless of whom the person is, so keep it professional when working. Be friendly and easy to converse with but do not cross the line with unnecessary conversations and questions. You are there to render a service , only in cases where a client would prefer being conversational, but remember your clients have different personalities and preferences ,study and treat them accordingly. Do not force a conversation down a clients throat.

* DRESS AND LOOK WELL

You should at all times look good, smell nice and dress well. You never know when you might come in contact with a client or a potential client. People believe what they see. If they see you can’t take care of yourself then why trust you with their skin. Be clean at all times.

* USE SAFE AND ORIGINAL PRODUCTS

Your customers would trust you when you use products that are safe and wouldn’t cause any form of irritation on their skin. Therefore it is very important to use safe makeup products. To be professional you need to have genuine care for the skin of your clients.

* LOVE YOUR WORK

You should love your work and skills at all times. Keep the enthusiasm you had when you started. Always remember why you started and set reasonable goals to achieve.