Career as a Makeup Artist

Beauty has a way of capturing attention. Beauty treatments & fashion trends have always been invogue but today more and more people have become conscious about their looks.

Who does not want to look beautiful? All of us do. But some of us have that extra passion to experiment with new looks and try them out on friends and family. If this video has triggered that passion further then this is a career you should consider.

Educational Qualification

Academic qualification is not a necessity to be a makeup artist, only requirement is passion for the work and interest to make experiments in looks. However, short term courses in cosmetology / beauty care/ make up can horn your skills. As a makeup artist, you could start as an assistant or apprentice to a reputed makeup artist. On-the-job training though paid or unpaid, is considered to be of higher value than just academic qualifications.

Courses

Certificate

Ø  Certificate in Cosmetology

Ø  Certificate course in Makeup and Hair Styling

Diploma

Ø  Diploma in Beauty Culture and Cosmetology

Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Beauty Technology and Cosmetology

Ø  Diploma course in Comprehensive Make-Up Artistry (CMA)

Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Beauty, Hair and Makeup (PGDBHM)

Master

Ø  M.Sc. Cosmetology

Institutes

Ø  Christine Valmy International Academy of Beauty, Mumbai

Ø  Aashmeen Munjaal’s Star salon n’ Academy, Delhi

Ø  J D Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

Ø  Lakme Academy, Mumbai & Delhi

Ø  Loreal Arth Academy, Mumbai

Ø  Shehnaz Herbal Women's World International, Mumbai

Ø  Dr. Dharmambal Government Polytechnic for Women, Chennai

Ø  Pearl Academy

Ø  Lakme Training Academy

Ø  Delhi School of Beauty and Makeup

Ø  VLCC Institute of Beauty, Health and Management

Ø  Pivot Point Beauty School

Ø  Orane Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Ø  Studio Profile Academy

Ø  FAT MU Make Up Academy

Scope and Job Opportunities

There are huge opening for Make-up artists in glamour industry. They can get job in theater, television and films as these industries need the help of an expert make-up artist to get that complete look for a character they are playing. A makeup artist is deeply involved in the most important and exciting events of people's lives, from weddings to Academy Awards. Some makeup artists also find job with celebrities such as models, actors, presenters, politicians, musicians and for special occasions such as bridal parties.

Makeup artists also get attractive jobs in events like fashion shows, weddings and social gatherings. Beauty parlors, advertising agencies, modeling agencies, fashion designers and magazines also recruit make-up artists at high salary.

In addition to above jobs, makeup artists can also work in numerous department stores as some department stores hire makeup artists to apply mascara and lipsticks on clients. This is a part of their marketing strategies to promote cosmetic products. In numerous cosmetic companies, makeup artists work as consultants.

Income

They are offered somewhere between ₹ 5,000 and ₹ 7,000 at initial stage. Those who are hired for a particular advertising campaign can get ₹ 2, 000 to ₹ 3,000 a day.

However, once he or she gains 3 to 5 years experience in this field, salary may increase to ₹ 30,000 – ₹ 40,000 a month. Initially, professionals can expect a package of around ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 15,000 per session.