Becoming a makeup artist these days is not just a matter of being a part of and keeping up with the trends. Apart from the rising popularity, it has become one of the most sought-after careers which let a creative person’s imagination come to life.  Anyone with a flair for creativity and a passion for makeup can take up a professional course and enhance their skills. A makeup artist’s salary on average ranges between ten to thirty thousand to 5 lakhs a month depending on their skills and levels of expertise as well as the industry they choose to work in.

If you are a bigtime makeup enthusiast and want to start out a career as a professional makeup artist you must be wondering how you can get a head start. 

Worry not because we have listed down nine of the most viable options for you.

 1] Cosmetology schools

A cosmetology school is one of the best bets to seek out information from. They have degrees as well as makeup artist courses that you can look through and they will give you a good amount of information. Not only that, but you will also be able to decide if something is fit for you or not or if you like or dislike certain things in the industry. You can always book a free consultation session with one of their counselors who will give you the best information on how you can be a professional makeup artist.

 2] Private Academies

Just like cosmetology schools, a private makeup institute can give you a lot of information and you can get a good head start on how to go about it. They have a variety of makeup artist courses that not only list what you will be learning but what will be the learning outcome and where you can work after completing them. They also offer deep knowledge about the makeup industry which is essential because it will show you the ropes of being a professional artist and other technical skills required to be one.

3] Google

This humongous search engine will provide you with a sea of information in seconds with just a few clicks. You will be bombarded with resources that match the closest to your desired questions. Chances are, just typing the words ‘makeup artist courses’ will provide you with a list of websites that will guide you step by step into this process. You might even encounter ads of makeup artist courses of different academies right away.

4] Blogs

Blogs are another helpful way to accumulate information because they provide you with deep and accurate details. More often than not, they are written by beauty bloggers, professionals, and those who have significant experience in this field. They also link a lot of helpful resources that you can utilize at best. These days you can find numerous blogs in the form of blog posts or YouTube videos that you can use.

5] Professionals in the field

Whether it is someone you know of who has explored makeup artist jobs or a famous beauty blogger, you can always reach out to them. A person working in the field knows the ins and the outs of the industry and can provide you with useful information that will give you a good amount of knowledge of the field. A beauty blogger probably already has tons of content on their experiences in the field and you can use them to get information on how you can become a professional just like them.

6] Famous Brands

Reach out to famous brands or agencies you would like to work with and ask them for their requirements. They will probably have a certain criterion that they will share with you which will give you an insight. For example, they might list down the qualifications and/or certifications they need and chances are they probably offer training for the same as well. All you need to do is look their website up or contact them and they might guide you into the process.

 7] Career Counsellor

A career counselor is trained into knowing the workings of different fields and they might be able to help you out in finding the best options in enrolling into a makeup artist course and further on, how to become a professional in the field. You can always visit one at your convenience and at your own comfort.

 8] Webinars and live events

An expert in this field always holds a webinar or even an Instagram or YouTube live and answers questions related to their field. You will have to be on a close lookout for this one because it is easy to miss out on these events. These experts even hold their own makeup artist courses, details of which are often mentioned in these lives and events.

 9] Build your own portfolio

Well, this might not be an option for all but certainly for those who wish to explore all the avenues out there. You can build your own portfolio and work up from there by first trying on your skills with your family and friends. By doing this yourself you will get an idea of what you need to put more effort into and where you need professional advice. This will not only add to your portfolio but also help you to use the available resources you have into play. There are numerous makeup artist courses these days ranging from degree courses to diplomas to certificate courses. There are different types of makeup artist jobs that one can take up like a wedding makeup artist, celebrity makeup artist, fashion makeup artist, cinematic makeup artist, face and body art. There are several options in this field one can pursue such as becoming a freelance makeup artist, opening up your own studio or working in one, or joining a professional makeup academy. One can also work with private makeup artists.