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Looking For New Gigs? These Are The Sites You Need To Know About

Makeup artistry is kind of an odd profession, if you think about it: with the exception of people who work at the makeup counter or who have corporate jobs, very few MUAs have set schedules, and like a lot of artists, many of them are constantly looking for work. Click HERE to Find a Makeup […]

How To Build A Makeup Artist Portfolio

Hello there, you fabulous makeup artist! Thanks for stopping by. Today we’re talking about PORTFOLIOS. This is your “ultimate guide” on how to build a makeup artist portfolio, and we’ll cover everything you need to know to collect the best images of your work and arrange them in a way that exhibits your skills. This […]

How Long Does It Take To Become A Makeup Artist?

People who love makeup and want to break into the beauty industry as a makeup artist often want to know, “How long does it take to become a makeup artist?” How quickly can I get started, and how quickly can I begin to make money? Click HERE to Find a Makeup School Here’s the […]

How to Get Makeup Artist Work Experience

In our post on the personal characteristics you’ll need to be a makeup artist, we talked about how important EXPERIENCE is. If you didn’t read that post, we’ll catch you up: it’s super important. But if you’re just starting your career, experience is the one thing you don’t have! So how do you gain […]

I’ve Heard It’s Really Difficult to Start a Career as a Makeup Artist

Hello, readers! We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the challenges of starting a career as a makeup artist. How difficult is it to become a makeup artist? Chances are, you’re interested in a career as a MUA, but you heard from your friend that it’s impossible and you’ll never do it and […]

Makeup Artist Characteristics and Qualities

Are you interested in a career as a makeup artist? Wonderful! It’s an exciting and creative way to make a living. Are you interested to learn what makes a good makeup artist? Also good! Asking that question is the first step to becoming a professional. Click HERE to Find a Makeup School What Makes […]

Makeup Artist Work Schedules

We have a couple of posts that detail exactly what it’s like to BE a makeup artist, and today we’ll look at makeup artist work schedules and makeup artist working conditions. If you decide to become a makeup artist, what will your work week be like? What hours do makeup artists work? Just as […]

Where Do Makeup Artists Work?

Hello, you beautiful and talented person! Are you thinking about a career as a makeup artist, and want to find out where MUAs work? As usual, you’ve got nothing to worry about, because we’ve got you covered. Here’s the answer to the question, “Where do makeup artists work.” Click HERE to Find a Makeup […]

What is a Makeup Artist Career Actually Like?

There are so many people who are interested in a career as a makeup artist, but there aren’t that many websites that actually talk about what a makeup artist career is LIKE. What are the best parts of the job? What are the worst parts of it? What are the experiences that MUAs get to […]

Why Should I Become A Makeup Artist?

Are you interested in a career in makeup, but find that you’re “on the fence”? Or maybe you’re excited to get started in the makeup industry, but you’re feeling a little bit nervous and you need a little push. Whatever your reasons, if you’re asking, “Why should I become a makeup artist?” we’ve got the […]

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