Expert Advice for Budding Makeup Artists: Everything you should Know

By: Mehak Kawatra, Makeup Artist

Kawatra started her journey at the London School of Makeup. With an experience over 10 years runs the IAO Certified and Indian Government Makeup and Hair Academy in Ludhiana, Punjab. She has been praised with many awards encompassing International Award Brand Icon Thailand, and Wedding Mantra award for celebrity makeup and hair artist, and has received awards for phenomenal work from top celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Dia Mirza, Madhuri Dixit, and many others. She has been an official promotional partner for Bollywood blockbusters like Gully Boy and Veere Di Wedding.

The makeup industry is ever-expanding and is always coming up with exciting opportunities. With plenty of avenues available in the makeup and beauty space, it is great for budding makeup artists if they wish to pursue a career in this sector. However, this field is getting competitive with so many makeup artists turning their passion into their career. Hence it is essential to keep certain things in mind to ensure to make a mark in the industry with your craft and skill.

Here are some expert tips for makeup artists who are all set to embark on a new journey

●Hone your skills

It is very important to keep on upskilling yourself if you want to become an ace makeup artist. So make sure you practice a lot and know all the nitty-gritty of makeup. Besides, it is also necessary to be aware of all the new trends and techniques as this is a dynamic field and one needs to be updated always to be at the top of the game. Spend hours practicing your skills. You can start with your friends and family and start doing small makeup stints for parties and weddings. This will help you to practice various facial structures and you will also get feedback that would help you to better your skills.

●Get professional exposure

You love beauty and makeup and that’s what motivated you to take up a job you love. However, it is crucial to get professional exposure to get various perspectives and hands-on learning on the job. Get yourself enrolled in workshops or certification courses where you will get to meet with other artists and come across their viewpoints as well. Also, when you work under a professional and experienced makeup artist, you get to learn many tips and hacks which are integral especially when you will be practicing as a makeup artist yourself.

●Do enough research

You need to make sure that you know ins and outs of the industry thoroughly. You must spend an ample amount of time for research and checking out the works of the most renowned makeup artists in the world. Read their stories and also do thorough market research before you start your journey. Check out what options are suitable for you and what can be your career path in the future. Additionally, reading beauty magazines and checking out the works of celebrity makeup artists or knowing about beauty brands will be extremely helpful.

●Be visible online

Having your makeup blogs or channels is a great boost to starting your career. It helps to build a community as well and people will be aware of your work. Moreover, you too become responsible for creating good content for your audience which aids in building credibility and eventually will be helpful in your business in the future. Make sure to take in all the criticisms and feedback and work on them to become more skilled and experienced.

The joy of pursuing what you love is the best feeling in the world. So, if you are a true fan of makeup and beauty and passionate about making it your career, be bold and fearless. Keep these points in mind and with confidence, you will be able to achieve your goal.