How to become a Makeup Artist

A makeup artist is someone who applies cosmetic procedures and processes to the human body to enhance its appearance. In its simplest form, it uses cosmetic materials to improve a person's look by bringing out colour and features and concealing or smoothing out defects. At its most extreme, makeup artistry involves the creation of innovative characters and spectacular effects for cinema, television, photography, and theatre.

Makeup artists use their abilities and instruments to modify, enhance, and rejuvenate a person's appearance (and sometimes their body). Their work corrects flaws, emphasises favourable characteristics, and resolves challenges. Whether they're enhancing cheekbones for a particular occasion, perfecting the smokey eye for a fashion photo, or applying prosthetics for theatrical shows, makeup artists are true artists.

Successful makeup artists are motivated by a desire to enhance the individual, and as such, they are acutely aware of which colours look best on a particular person. They are experts at applying makeup; they have a thorough awareness of skin kinds, skin colours, and cosmetic materials; and they understand how procedures and methods must adapt to a certain occasion, situation, or place.

Essential Responsibilities of a Make-up Artist are-

• Being verbal with clients about specific requirements and concerns.
• Preparing design ideas for makeup.
• Coordinating with the make-up team to ensure effective results.
• Be updated with latest trends and maintaining a kit of cosmetics, beauty products, and tools.
• Maintaining a current portfolio of work.

• Makeup artist must possess excellent color perception and artistic ability.
• Patience is very important in this profession.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with tight time constraints.
• Ability to assess customer needs.
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Good listener.
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills.