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Taking online makeup artist classes provides unique benefits and advantages to anyone with a dream of becoming a professional MUA. Weâve put together a helpful list of 5 useful tips (in no particular order) for you to ace your classes.
Follow them faithfully, and youâll not only successfully complete your online makeup artist classes, youâll pass them with flying colors!
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1. Set Your Priorities
I know we said that this list was in no particular order, but this really should be your first step. Letâs just say that youâve already done a ton of research into different accredited online makeup schools, youâve decided which one you want to attend, and youâve now already enrolled. The next thing you need to do is be honest with yourself, and figure out how and when youâll be devoting your time to your schooling.
You may already be working a full or part-time job, in addition to whatever other commitments you have on the go. Or perhaps youâve got all the time in the world. Either way, we recommend sitting down and writing out your current schedule. Figure out what days and times youâre typically unavailable.
Once youâve established that, then review your course materials and decide which areas of the class are the most important to you. See how much time you can realistically devote to each task, and from there, outline a routine for yourself. We canât stress enough how important sticking to this routine will be for your success! Plus, itâll be good for your mental health: the organization and structure will help you feel less overwhelmed.
Note: the average QC makeup course will require many hours of practice to ensure you submit your best work to your tutor. Reading books, watching videos and submitting assignments will take time, yes, but you should also plan on spending a majority of your time practicing your skills and honing your craft.
2. Set Deadlines and Exercise Good Time-Management Skills
Unlike in physical schools (or even other types of online courses), online makeup artist classes donât have strict deadlines. While this sounds good on paper, the flip side is that it poses the risk of procrastination. Without anyone guiding you by the hand, it can be way too easy to push everything off until the last minute.
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If you hope to succeed in your classes, youâre going to need certain personality traits:
- Motivation
- Independence
- Persistence
- Discipline
- The ability to properly pace yourself
Be honest with yourself: do you have these traits already? If so, wonderful! If you donât, though, youâre going to need to quickly figure out how to get them. Being an online makeup students â and being an MUA in general â absolutely require these skills.
When it comes to your schoolwork, take it upon yourself to set deadlines for your assignments. Even better, you can set allotted amounts of time per unit. To keep things organized (and your brain from being too cluttered with info), we strongly recommend writing these schedules, deadlines, and outlines on a calendar, in a planner, etc.
Similarly, even though most online makeup schools provide an abundant amount of time to complete your program, try to set yourself a goal date by which you want to complete the class and graduate. Having your own schedule and sticking to it will not only keep you accountable and exercise self-discipline (a trait that will take you a long way in the makeup industry!), itâll help you reach your goals faster.
For example, depending on how much time you can devote to your schooling, and how diligent of a student you are, you can complete your Master Makeup Artistry class and receive your certification in as little as 3 months!
Thatâs the beauty of online makeup school: your destiny is entirely up to you!
3. Invest In Your Makeup Products
We totally understand that when first starting out, you may not have all the money in the world to spend on all sorts of makeup products. That being said, youâre going to need the basics, at the very least. Whether you take online makeup artist classes online or do them in-person, youâre going to need to put money into your makeup products so you can get started.
These are, after all, the tools of your craft! If you donât use the right products, how can you tap into your full potential and showcase all the talent you have to offer?
QC Makeup Academy offers a complete list of all of the makeup products needed to complete each and every course available. A lot are provided when as part of your makeup kit when you enroll, but there are others that you need to purchase yourself. That being said, donât look at this list and freak yourself out! In the beginning, and even throughout your professional career, youâre not always going to need to buy the fanciest and most expensive products.
Yes, some of these products will be worth dropping those few extra dollars on. But for many other cosmetic items, you can simply find their drugstore counterparts for a much more affordable price.
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4. Stay On Top of Your Health
With your plate as full as it is, it might be easy to wear yourself too thin without even realizing it! Though it may seem like youâre working extra hard, never giving yourself a break will result in you losing steam. So in reality, there wonât be a whole lot of actual energy being put into all that time and work.
Your mind and body will become drained, which might make you crash. If you crash, your motivation plummets, your drive will dwindle, and the idea of giving up altogether will suddenly seem like an appealing notion. Donât let yourself get to that point!
Yes, your education is important. Work is important. Seeing your friend and family and keeping them happy is important. But whatâs most important is YOU. Life is not all work, work, work â you need to make sure youâre able to find the right balance between all of these obligations, and you time.
Aside from ensuring that you schedule regular time to enjoy the things that alleviate stress, try to also follow the basic of self-care. Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night, drink lots of water, and if you can catch some sunlight during the day, donât pass it up!
The less overworked you are, the more effort youâll actually be putting into your classes!
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5. Donât Give up!
Sometimes, even if you do everything right, the finish line still might feel impossible to cross. Youâre not alone; it happens to everyone! The important thing is not to get discouraged. Donât let that little negative voice in your head convince you to give up.
Eventually, you will see the light on the horizon, and you will complete your classes, and you will knock your grades out of the park! But hey, if there are times where you struggle and maybe slack a day or two here and there? We wonât tell anyone! Seriously, donât beat yourself up over it. Just get back on track the next day, and keep trying your best. Thatâs all anyone can ever ask of you!
With good habits, the right drive and focus, and a passion for the craft, we know youâll have nothing to worry about. Just take it one day at a time, do your best, and your tutors will all see how talented and devoted of a makeup artist you are!