Make Up Artist: Magician with a Brush

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Posted by: alka singh Posted on: Thu 10 Jan 2013

Make-up artists generally beautify the face of a model for a runway show, a bride for a wedding or an actor for a stage production or a film. The job requires a thorough understanding of face types, colour and make-up techniques. Although one can do a make-up course after school, it is better to finish college and then do a course. Once you finish the course, you should assist an experienced make-up artist and look for an internship. Keep an eye out for runway shows or small events to showcas

What's it about

Make-up involves more than just giving someone lush lips, smouldering eyes, or rosy cheeks. It is not even limited to concealing a pimple here or a blemish there. It requires sharp skill and techniques to, for example, turn a young man into a svelte granny or even an extra-terrestrial being. A sp

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Pay Off

A beginner in the field can get Rs. 5000 per assignment, which would include working on two-three looks for a model (for a magazine or an ad shoot). This goes up to Rs. 50,000 per assignment and af ...

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Clock Work

  • 10.30am: Reach salon
  • 11am: Start work
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm - 5pm: Meetings and workshops
  • 5.30pm: Bridal make-ups

Skills

  • A creative bent of mind
  • Steady hands
  • Love for experimenting and playing with colours
  • Interest in skin texture and facial structure
  • Familiarity with ba ...

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Pros & Cons

  • Scope for creativity
  • No repetition or monotony
  • Meeting and networking with a lot of interesting people
  • Good money
  • Lots of travel
  • Physically ...

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How do i get there

After Class 10 or 12 or graduation, join a good make-up school and do a course in personal make-up. Go for a course in advanced make-up after that. Make a portfolio and visit salons and well-known ...

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Colleges & URL's

  • Blossom Kochhar Aesthetic And Spa Academy, Nehru Place, New Delhi
  • Ambika Pillai
  • VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition  
  • Make-Up Designory (MUD) Los Ange ...

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