I quit the makeup studio, and I want to say something that may offend people!
Some truths, only when you really become a makeup artist, you will know the pain of this industry!
It has been almost 2 years since I quit the makeup studio and opened my own studio, so I dare to share it with you boldly
I have been in the makeup industry for 7 years, and there are too many shady things. Many makeup studio owners are recruiting chores in the name of recruiting assistants and apprentices
After all, who doesn't want to spend 2,000 to recruit a cheap laborer? Chatting with colleagues is complaining about the exploitation of makeup studio owners
I sincerely advise those who go to makeup studios to be apprentices to learn makeup. If you don't have any foundation, sisters who want to learn makeup or are preparing to take makeup classes can first understand it clearly before deciding.
Don't be an assistant or apprentice
1. The business of the more powerful teachers in the makeup studio is very busy. Do you think they will have extra time to guide you? Even if you learn to spend time, it is still a long way off, and most people will start to back off if they don't see the effect of interest in a short time. It is easy to be worn out
2. The teacher who has time to guide you is generally free and has no business. If you want to switch to training, the technology may not be
Read books and learn by yourself first
1 Consolidate the foundation: "Basics of Makeup"
The book introduces the physiological knowledge, basic forms and various makeup professional terms of the five senses of the human body: eyebrows, eyes, nose and lips, as well as the basic forms of the face.
2 Improve aesthetics: "Vintage Fashion"
The book shows the makeup and fashion trends of various periods around the world, and deeply understands the changes in fashion and the evolution of aesthetics.
3 Master color matching: "Color Matching Manual"
This is a color matching book focusing on makeup. Starting from understanding colors, it can bring unlimited inspiration and creativity to everyone's makeup design.
Let me share some of my experiences with you.
Step 1: Find a professional, formal and reliable makeup training school and study hard.
Step 2: Make friends, models and photographers, keep doing makeup and producing works. Every time you put on makeup, take before and after photos and videos of your works.
Step 3: Seize all opportunities to participate in commercial performances to learn makeup for customers, and you can get 200-500 bucks as a master.
Step 4: After you become a master, you have two steps to take. You can go to a photo studio to apply for a makeup artist and find a job to hone your skills.
Step 5: Search for 10 local wedding planners, call them and quote a cooperation price. Believe me, they will definitely call you.
Step 6: Search 20 local photography studios and photo studios, call them, and say I am a personal makeup artist, and we can cooperate. If you need makeup, please contact me.
Step 7: This step is the most critical, and it determines your future income.
Step 8: Follow my method, and you will not only earn 5,000 bucks. Treat every customer seriously, and make her the most fashionable makeup on the Internet. Be sure to record the before and after comparison, and be sure to record a video.
Step 9: Keep promoting, and many locals will come to you. You can raise the price, and this is how you go from 400 bucks per makeup session to 3,000 bucks per makeup session.