Makeup and Hair Stylist

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MAKEUP AND HAIR STYLIST

Hairstylists focus only on hair, and makeup artists focus only on makeup. Whenever make-up is needed, we have the best make-up artists at your service.

 Types of Makeup Artists

  • Fashion
  • Body and Face Painting
  • Theatre
  • Television
  • Film and Movies
  • Personal Services
  • Advertising
  • Bridal

Makeup Artists are beauty practitioners who offer general makeup services or work in prosthetic design. Their primary duties include enhancing facial aesthetics through makeup, creating custom looks for all clients.

The Qualities, and Abilities of Successful Makeup Artists:

Makeup artistry cannot be undervalued, as the face is used to make a first impression; capture and hold attention, and communicate with others. Through the application of cosmetics and the skilled use of specialized techniques, makeup artists make the face into a masterpiece of expression.

In addition to being adept at makeup & hair artistry and possessing excellent color perception and artistic ability, successful makeup & hair artists likely possess a number of traits/qualities:

  • Patience
  • Tact
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work with tight time constraints
  • Ability to assess customer needs
  • Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction
  • Good listener
  • Excellent judgment and decision making skills

Makeup and hair artists may work alone, or they may work as part of a team. If new to the industry often work under a senior makeup and hair artist or colleague. Although their duties/responsibilities may differ from one setting or job to the next, these beauty professionals must typically:

  • Communicate with clients regarding specific requirements and concerns
  • Sketch design ideas for makeup and hair
  • Communicate with other members of the makeup and hair design team to ensure continuity is achieved
  • Consider lighting, backdrops, colors, and the photographic process for each assignment
  • Maintain an awareness of health, safety, and sanitation issues
  • Update and maintain a kit of cosmetics, beauty products, and tools
  • Pay close attention to time constraints and achieve superior time management
  • Maintain a current portfolio of work