Not So Successful Make Job

Oct 20, 2012

Sonja B.

I just had a mother of the groom makeup job. I felt that I could have done a better job. When I left her house she seemed happy, but at the wedding she didn't say a word (usually people do say something). People who knew I had done her makeup didn't say anything except for 2 ladies. I took it very badly. How do you deal with this? What do you do when you feel you could have done better, that the job was euh. I was like: i;m quitting. HOw do you make yourself feel better when this happens?
I appreciate all your input.

Oct 20, 2012

Brittney M.

I know it's hard sweetheart but you take it as a learning experience and do better the next time. Maybe consider doing a follow up phone call and ask if she was pleased with the results ((my clients seem to appreciate this and it will let you know for sure how she felt)). But the most solid advice I can give is DON'T GIVE UP!! In this industry we are all constantly learning and growing a artists and I'm sure we've all had times when we felt we could have done better. When it comes down to it we are each our own toughest critic. Good luck!

Oct 21, 2012

Nicky F.

Yup I agree with Brittney. I've had days like that and it eats me up for a few days but then I just jump back on the wagon and promise myself I'll do better next time. Its days like this that make us who we are and make us better artists as we learn from our mistakes. Don't give up on yourself x

Oct 21, 2012

Lynn M.

Don't beat yourself up. Take as silent criticism. Keep doing what you love, nobody said our job was goin to be easy all the time. Keep ya head up hun:) 

Oct 21, 2012

Sonja B.

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. Nice to know this community exists, where I can vent my frustration and get your kind input! Thanks!

Oct 21, 2012

Gabriella G.

I'm sure you did an amazing job! As makeup artists, we have to know that individuals will always critique our work, happened to me today. Even though it's annoying try taking it as constructive criticism!!  

Oct 26, 2012

Chessie G.

I just had a bride who was just stunning and we added a gold shimmer to her airbrush foundation on the day and the flashback was not great :( I regret adding it of course, she still looked amazing to the naked eye, I'm just hoping the photographer was able to photoshop some of the flashback out of the professional shots..... I beat myself up over that for days!!! But she absolutely loved it, so I guess that's all that matters, hey.... 

Oct 27, 2012

Sonja B.

a happy client, means more clients. and as you said, i think a pro potographer should be able to deal with the flashback

Nov 1, 2012

Nadine S.

I did not get my first bridal party until September of 2012 and I had completed makeup school in 2011. The reason was maybe because I did not have good portfolio and I worked on building it. So got my first bridal and was too excited.
I did the groom's mother, 3 bridesmaid, and 1 foundation application at this bridal. The groom's mother was picky because she actually chose the wrong color shadow first and then I had to remove it to do another look. Believe me I was nervous and thought they would think I am not doing my job well. I did the whole makeup again and guess what? She liked it when I chose the colors for her. To be honest some people will judge your work and critique you, but you have to understand everyone is a bit different. I just learned this way to do my best and try my best the rest is what the client thinks. None of the looks I do is my idea its mostly what the clients need. So just take it slow, relax, and enjoy. Makeup is suppose to be fun so from now on wards you get any makeup job, relax, take a deep breathe, and just talk to the clients- that will make everything easy. Good luck!

Nov 12, 2012

Dania M.

SONJA stop being ridiculous. This is a part of learning. In the future you will look back and laugh at these things.

1. Work on volunteers more to get the hang of things.
2. Do a consultation round before the actual event and make client-notes to remind yourself of what worked and what didnt.