How Hard is it to Have a Successful Career as a Makeup Artist?

If makeup is your passion then turning your love of it into a career could be a perfect option. But how hard is it to create a successful career as a makeup artist? If you have a creative flair and a steady hand, you certainly have the foundations for what could be a great career. However makeup application is an art form and like any creative artist, there are many tools and techniques of the trade that need to be mastered. So how does one go about learning all of this? 

A makeup course is certainly a great starting point to acquire this sort of knowledge. There are many short makeup courses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and online. These courses provide you with the basics fundamentals of makeup application. You will learn different types of makeup looks and techniques such as colour theory and how to analyse different types of face shapes. The theoretical side of makeup application coupled with your natural flair and passion for makeup, will ensure you have the best chance in creating a successful career as a makeup artist.

However like all successful careers, practice and ongoing professional development is important. Your career will grow as you grow. Continuous improvement can be discovered through keeping across the latest trends and techniques, researching, mentors, additional makeup courses and practical experimentation. Keep your career moving forward by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. And centre yourself around those you aspire to be in terms of their career.

Once you have spent time in the field you may start to naturally gravitate towards a niche within the industry. There are so many, from wedding makeup artists, to fashion makeup artists and cinematic makeup artists. Finding your niche can be the point where you start to see your career really thrive, as it usually represents the area you love the most and find the most rewarding.