1. Professional Makeup Artist By- Taria Brooks

2. What is It? Theatrical and performance makeup artists apply makeup to enhance performing artists’ appearances for movie, television, or stage performances. They may be self-employed or work directly for a theater, television station, or production company.

3. Nature of the work To be a Makeup artist you need a lot of patience, people skills, and have the ability to work under pressure. There are long periods of standing, and recreation.Depending on the job, you could be working in any condition.

4. What you need… High school diploma or GED A license in Esthetician Internships/personal training (optional)

5. Schooling There are a number of ways you can get your training. Most likely you will need Trade school. It is possible to be successful with out your esthetician license but not likely. An example of a Trade school close to us is La’james international college.

6. Salary Median hourly wages for makeup artists, theatrical and performance, were $12.63 in May 2008. Occupational Growth Projection 2008 Employment 2,800 2018 Employment 3,300 Employment Change 500 Growth Rate 17%

7. Options… Theater Makeup Special Effects Runway/ Fashion Corrective Makeup Skin care ….

8. Why? For me, being a makeup artist isn't about the money or the lifestyle… It’s a job that is 110% passion and its what I truly love. I wouldn’t recommend anyone do this type of job if its not what they are interested in. your success is based of personal skill, technique, and drive.

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