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Jul 7, 2011
Anna S.
Sooo I have questions.
Do you have a side job, other than just doing makeup?
How much do you charge?
How did you get your foot in the door?
Jul 7, 2011
Deb T.
Approach anyone who is in the industry with contacts already. I started by finding a Freelancer that was well known and assisting her whenever needed. to start with it may be a good idea for you to`get a part time or casual job just to help pay the bills etc.
Also the more feathers in your cap the better. definitely learn about a bit of hairdressing (this will help you greatly) then think about manicures, facepainting, spray tanning etc...
As for your pricing. Research other makeup artists in your area, see what they are charging, what they are offering and how much experience they have. This will give you a good idea of what to charge.
Hope this helps! xx
Jul 7, 2011
Anna S.
<3 thank you very much.
I'm gonna have issues finding someone already in the industry. >.< Not a lot of professional makeup artists in my area of the Midwest.
Jul 7, 2011
Viet-Thi T.
It's not about what you know, it's who you know! Start with connecting with local models, clothing designers, musicians, photographers, makeup/hair stylists, brides etc...pretty much ANYONE who needs a makeup artist at one point. See who they go to and try to get them to refer you or vice versa. Check out MUA in your area on yelp if you're at a total lost, then contact them or check their rates online. Check out model forums like model mayhem, modelwire, etc to dive right into it too! Every region has their own rates, depending on demand. The more demand, the more expensive! Here in SF, the going rate for makeup alone is around $150-295.
When you start out, make sure to have a full or part time job. You WILL lose out and do a lot of pro bono work for at least your first year to build up your portfolio. Work for free, basically to build repertoire and experience! This goes really with any business, so make sure you're makin money to fund your trade in works.
I got my foot in the door by making a logo and business card early, connecting, realizing my focus (fashion instead of wedding) and building relations like crazy. My friend, who's a local MC, brought me and a partner on for a shoot and from there, solidified 3-4 months of work, just off of the connections I made there!
Best of luck!