Makeup Artist Overview

Have you ever wondered what makes Aishwarya Rai look so radiant on screen? Do you often wish for make up as a gift on your birthday? Are you totally up to date with the latest trends in make up? Do your friends often request you to do up their face? Do you feel the happiest when you make someone look good?  Well then you should take out those brushes and lip liners and get ready to use them. A career as a make up artist is right up your ally!

 

You have to have a good eye for colours. You need to be very observant of your client's personality, the way they carry themselves, the outfit they are going to wear, etc. It's your responsibility to make your client look sophisticated by enhancing their natural beauty. 

 

It's not as easy as it sounds - just dabbing a little bit of powder, lipsticks and mascara. It takes lot of hard work and time to get the right look. You have to plan your work before hand to finish off early. 

 

As a makeup artist, you might have to deal with abusive clients and even people who cheat on payments or don't pay at all. You'll have to put up with your client's tantrums. Be ready to cancel that dinner if your client wants you at the studio for a late night shoot. 

 

As a makeup artist, you have to face criticism head on. You should maintain the consistency of the work and keep up the standards of your skills. A good understanding of the bone structure, skin complexion, situation in case of films, dress sense are considered utmost important here. As a makeup artist, your work should highlight the strengths of the face rather than hide it behind the makeup mask. As a makeup artist, you got to make them look glamorous and sophisticated. 

 

There are different types of makeup like the special effect makeup for films, glamour for ramp and fashion, bridal and simple everyday makeup. Each has its own unique requirements.

 

To start work as a makeup artist is an expensive proposition. As a makeup artist, you might have to spend lakhs on good quality beauty kits. You have to invest in the latest beauty equipments, cosmetics and accessories, which are quite expensive. 

 

There is no career path or hierarchy in this field. As a makeup artist, you have to slog your way up the ladder. You have to keep improvising on your skills and not compromise with the quality you provide the clients. You have build up your own network as most of the assignments are procured through word-of-mouth. If you need more information on this profile feel free to contact us NOW.