Makeup Artist

WhaT They do

• Producing design ideas for hairstyles and make-up
• Cmmunicate with clients to clarify visual requirements
• Purchase cosmetics from vendors and negotiate prices
• Applies makeup to performing artists to enhance looks

Skills required

• Time management
• Hairdressing
• Skills to use different type of brushes
• Skills to assess a client's skin type
• Learning color principle

HOW TO become a makeup artist

• Earn a highschool diploma
• Attend a school of cosmetology
• Gain experience
• Work alone or in a makeup design team

Bobbi Brown

Where do makeup artists work

• Film and Television Industry
• Theatre
• Fashion Industry
• Wedding and Beauty Industry
• Retail and the Service Industry

Working in the Film and Television Industry, makeup artists normally work in a team and ensure that all actors, performers, presenters and guests have suitable makeup and hairstyles

The main work in theatre is in the wig department, setting and dressing the wigs as designed for each character. Therefore, strong hair skills are essential.

Makeup artists working in fashion prepare models for photo shoots, live runway shows and advertisements

The beauty industry includes doing weddings, proms, makeovers, hen parties and other special occasions, usually for private clients in their home or at a venue. Portrait photoshoots take place at a photographer’s studio

Many makeup artists work full-time in retail, selling makeup products in stores, in the cosmetic sections of department stores, and at cosmetic events and shows

Salary of Makeup Artists

Professional Groups for makeup artists

• The Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
• ABA American Beauty Association
• ICSA International Chain Salon Association
• FCA Florida Cosmetology Association