A deep love of cosmetics and passion all the things makeup is capable of is one of the first tell-tale signs of a budding makeup artist. If you like to experiment with different cosmetic looks and to try them out on yourself and your friends, you may discover a real knack for applying makeup professionally. If this is your passion, there are makeup artist schools which offer classes in all the different kinds of fashion makeup. Each state’s requirements to become a certified makeup artist differ. Some states have a separate license where an individual can specialize only in this field. Other states lump the makeup requirements into a full cosmetology certification instead. Still other states don’t regulate makeup artistry at all (but even in those states, getting advanced training in makeup artistry is highly recommended to be successful in this field). Makeup training programs typically run 300 to 600 hours depending on your state, and take less than 6 months to complete. Full cosmetology programs, on the other hand, tend to be 1500 to 2000 hours depending on your state. Those usually take 12 to 24 months to finish. Check our list of state makeup artist license requirements to find out your states regulations. Some people choose to work at a local makeup counter in department stores or pharmacies to get their start in makeup. You can also join theater groups at school or in the community and learn to work with greasepaint and theatrical lighting. This type of makeup artistry is very creative, and the artist learns to concoct a characters appearance as part of the directors vision. You can learn this art on the job, and you can also take classes at colleges with theatrical programs. Makeup artist schools provide professional-level expertise for the beginner, which saves the trouble and time of learning everything by trial and error. Training covers a wide range of specialties. The schools often provide job referrals to help get you started on your career, as well. A makeup artist certification is not always required depending on your state, but a portfolio is essential. Take high-quality pictures of your work as you go from project to project throughout school and beyond, keep in touch with people youve work with and shamelessly ask for testimonials and referrals, and be open to working with new experts, products and techniques as opportunities arise. People skills are essential, and it helps to maintain a reputation of working well with demanding actors, directors, photographers and brides. What salary do makeup artists earn? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2012 data, a makeup artist salary can range from $22,850 to $117,720 depending on location, level of experience and quality of portfolios. This is a huge and highly unusual variance. This is because many makeup artists offer their services part-time or work locally in salons and retail stores, but on the other end of the scale, there are world-famous celebrity artists who work in film and television that command higher salaries. One thing the BLS cannot accurately account for, though, is tips and gratuities earned, so the lowest makeup artist salary on their scale may not be accurate. The Make-Up Artist Meryl Hanciles £65,450 before tips – one of the highest of any of the beauty professionals on this site. The top paying states for Meryl Hanciless occupation in New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Michigan, commands £52,490 to £91,640 per year mean wages (that’s £35 to £45 hourly). The Meryl Hanciles Elite Make-Up Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:29:04 +0000
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