siliconindia | | June 20209gatherings. Good make-up artists are highly sought during these occasions. Beauty parlors, advertising agencies and magazines also recruit make-up artists at high salary.EducationA person who has innate ability of creativity can perform well in the career of makeup artist. Candidates need strong imagination, understanding, research and hard work. Professionals who can make the detailed use of cosmetics, wigs and other tools to give that desired looks can easily flourish. A professional course will always help them to enhance their career in this field. They can complete specialization in makeup under any major academy. Since expert makeup artists often work in the movie, TV or theatre industries, they must attain bachelor's degree programs that allow students to choose a makeup concentration, where they can learn skills like basic makeup application, special effects makeup and remedial makeup.ExperienceWant to know the three-word secret to becoming a great makeup artist? Practice, practice, practice! The more people you try your skills out on, the wider range of skin tone, complexion and face shape you'll have experience of. Creating a portfolio is important when you are applying for jobs. For portfolio shots, it's best to use a professional photographer who will make sure your models look amazing and your work is displayed to best advantage. Your portfolio should showcase different styles of makeup ­ beauty, experimental, simple and editorial. Other ways to gain experience include working backstage in amateur theatre or on student film projects.Makeup artists must keep-up with fashion trends and product developments, and have an interest in skin science and beautySkills & Attributes Re-quired for a Makeup Art-ist· A good colour perception· Passion for makeup· Good communication skills· To be creative and artistic· Able to work under pressure· Good business sense and diplo-macy· Stamina, patience and concentra-tion· Careful eye for detail· A willingness to work long hoursApart from all the above at-tributes, complete and updated knowledge of makeup and other related products play an integral role in determining the right pro-fessional in this field.
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