Qualities!!!
To be a make-up artist you should:
Trust is a big thing because when you put makeup on people and do their hair they have to trust you and not be afraid of you doing their makeup and you jacking it up.
have a creative imagination
have a
strong visual sense
be able to communicate well at all levels
have the
confidence and tact to suggest changes to benefit an individual's
appearance
have stamina
be able to work under pressure
be methodical
and pay attention to detail
be able to work well as part of a team of often
diverse colleagues.
Make-up Artists have a thorough knowledge of make-up and hair techniques in
order to prepare and work on make-up required for each individual
production.
Hours and Environment
Make-up artists are likely to work
long and often irregular hours, depending on the project they are working
on.
Those working in the TV and film industry often have to begin work
long before filming commences each day. Full-time or contract workers in TV
often work shifts which include evening and weekend hours.
The job
involves long periods of concentration. Make-up artists usually work indoors in
a make-up salon or room, except when working on location for TV and films, which
may mean long periods outdoors in all weathers. The job can involve travel.
Trust is a big thing because when you put makeup on people and do their hair they have to trust you and not be afraid of you doing their makeup and you jacking it up.
have a creative imagination
have a
strong visual sense
be able to communicate well at all levels
have the
confidence and tact to suggest changes to benefit an individual's
appearance
have stamina
be able to work under pressure
be methodical
and pay attention to detail
be able to work well as part of a team of often
diverse colleagues.
Make-up Artists have a thorough knowledge of make-up and hair techniques in
order to prepare and work on make-up required for each individual
production.
Hours and Environment
Make-up artists are likely to work
long and often irregular hours, depending on the project they are working
on.
Those working in the TV and film industry often have to begin work
long before filming commences each day. Full-time or contract workers in TV
often work shifts which include evening and weekend hours.
The job
involves long periods of concentration. Make-up artists usually work indoors in
a make-up salon or room, except when working on location for TV and films, which
may mean long periods outdoors in all weathers. The job can involve travel.