Makeup artists have the opportunity to work in so many different areas. Career options vary from long-term jobs in television, with regular pay and benefits, to freelance jobs working on short-term runway, print, or film projects in a variety of locations and with a wide range of styles. Department Store Counter Artists generally work for […]

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 […]

New artists have so much to learn about products and techniques and need to become comfortable with the basics. Beginning artists tend to do everything by the book. They often apply all the layers and don’t see that a woman might not need some of the elements. More advanced artists are confident in their product […]

There are inspirations and ideas everywhere you look. I get inspiration from faces—women, men, children. I love to see how light affects different skin tones. I look at fashion magazines old and new —from the 30s and 40s up to the present. I especially love images from the 70s and 80s, possibly because that’s when […]

One of the best ways to train your eye and encourage your creativity is to keep a scrapbook. Think of it as a visual journal for thoughts, images, and completed work. Tear any inspirational images from magazines. These could be faces, colors, or design concepts you find appealing. Sometimes even stationery, logos, or labels can […]

Just as you have to train your eye in order to become a successful makeup artist, you also have to train your ear. Effective listening is an essential skill for all makeup artists. While it is important to have a vision and to develop your own style, a makeup artist cannot be a dictator. Your […]

What it takes to be a professional: this chapter is all about learning to see, formulating your style, listening, collaborating, and finding inspiration. ARTISTRY Professional makeup artistry is a field for those who love makeup. Makeup artists must be obsessed with both the art and business of it, and they cannot be afraid of hard […]

Everyone, even the most gorgeous model, has the occasional bad day. These are the days when eyes look puffy, skin appears sallow, breakouts seem overly obvious, and nothing seems to help. There are many solutions to improve these situations. Add moisture. When skin is dehydrated, it looks older and less alive. Drink plenty of water. […]

For many women, pregnancy is a time when their bodies do not feel like their own. Hormones and physical changes caused by pregnancy create some special needs. Skin often changes during pregnancy, dark patches appear on the skin (sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy”), and some women become extremely sensitive to fragrances. Adjust any skincare […]