Re: Becoming a makeup artist (home based)
I couldn’t agree with this more.
Doing makeup is A LOT about your talent, dedication and passion for it. If you’re good…people will find you. But until that day comes…you have to pay your dues to the industry. You have to learn, practice, stay up to date with trends and come up with fresh ideas to impress your clients. Give them an experience they will love.
But a fair portion is also how you handle and deal with clients. Its not easy handling difficult and demanding brides (its not their fault, its a big day for them). You need to reassure her and let her know she will be fine. This isn’t easy to do all the time either as you might have the mother or sister of the bride freaking out on you for reasons unrelated to you. It happens.
Time management…with practice you will get better at things and that means less time. But time management is crucial if you’re working the wedding scene. Also, punctuality. Your bride can be late but you cannot.
Contracts…always have everything in writing. Secure the deal with a down payment. Be organized and try to be completely self-sufficient. Be a one man show…its easier that way.