It helps to have a positive, professional attitude.
Always arrive on time. If you plan to arrive a bit early, then inconvenient delays
will not be a problem.
Be who you are. Your appearance is an essential part of your presentation. Your personal style and makeup are reflections of your own tastes, and, like it or not, people
will judge you by it.
Practice confidence. Hold your head up, make eye contact, have a firm handshake, smile, and take a genuine interest in what others have to say.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ask photographers, stylists, and models for their
opinions.
Be nice to everyone. Even when my skills were just okay, I was invited back
because I was pleasant.
Never stop learning. When I think about my own skills, I know I’m not done learning. I love watching other people do makeup. A good artist is secure enough to be
open to new ideas and learning new techniques.
It’s not about you. Great makeup artists focus on the client and don’t ever let their own egos get in the way. It doesn’t matter if the client is a celebrity, a supermodel, or a
regular woman. It is about her, not about you!
Love what you do. Great makeup artists never lose their passion for makeup.