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Tinea G.

Apr 7, 2015

Tinea G.

I am currently in the beginning stages of becoming an official Self Taught Makeup Artist. The beginning kind of sucks so I've learned I have done a lot of makeup for friends and family but it seems as if I am losing money and not gaining.. any positive advice?

-thatmakeupjunkee

Hannah R.

Apr 7, 2015

Hannah R.

It's very difficult in the beginning to build up a clientele. Unfortunately, with my experience you have start small. Be willing to take all the jobs for almost nothing. No one wants to pay for makeup ( everyone thinks they're a makeup artist) and you might loose a little money in the beginning. In order to build an impressive portfolio, you need clients. And to get clients you need an impressive portfolio. It's a vicious, competitive business. The only advice I can offer is take every job you can, and practice practice practice. Take good pictures of all of your work. Be patient. No your stuff. Don't give up! Good luck!

Hannah R.

Apr 7, 2015

Hannah R.

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