{"id":11492,"date":"2016-02-08T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2016-02-08T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=11492"},"modified":"2016-02-08T07:00:15","modified_gmt":"2016-02-08T12:00:15","slug":"conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try","title":{"rendered":"Conquering Makeup Contests (And Why You Should Try)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever almost entered a makeup contest, only to back off at the last minute? We know\u2014putting your work out there can be intimidating, especially when you know someone is going to judge and compare it against the work of other talented makeup artists.<\/p>\n\n<p>But, like eating your vegetables, entering makeup contests is good for you as a professional makeup artist (yes, even when you don\u2019t win). And\u2014less like eating your vegetables\u2014makeup contests are a lot of fun! While the looks you\u2019re creating in your everyday work are probably pretty standard, many contests have themes that give you the chance to let loose and get creative.<\/p>\n\n<p>And\u2014need we say it\u2014contest wins can be good for your business. Getting your work hosted and promoted by the contest runners is basically free advertising with a reach you\u2019d probably never be able to get on your own. Plus, there\u2019s the prize. Who doesn\u2019t love getting free stuff?<\/p>\n\n<p>Ready to start prepping your entry? We\u2019ve got tips on becoming a makeup contest champion!<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#1_Read_the_rules\" >1. Read the rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#2_Get_good_photos\" >2. Get good photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#3_Dont_hold_back\" >3. Don\u2019t hold back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#4_Create_a_full_look\" >4. Create a full look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#5_Practice_makes_perfect\" >5. Practice makes perfect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#6_Dont_get_discouraged\" >6. Don\u2019t get discouraged<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/conquering-makeup-contests-and-why-you-should-try\/#Ready_to_get_started_Enter_QCs_Va_Va_Voom_Valentines_Day_makeup_contest_before_February_11th_for_a_chance_to_win_a_makeover_essentials_kit\" >Ready to get started? Enter QC\u2019s Va Va Voom Valentine\u2019s Day makeup contest before February 11th for a chance to win a makeover essentials kit!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Read_the_rules\"><\/span>1. Read the rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, we know this one is super obvious, but you\u2019d be surprised at how many people flop in competitions just because they didn\u2019t bother to read through all the rules. Boring as it may be, go through the contest rules thoroughly before you decide to enter\u2014and definitely before you start planning the look you\u2019ll create.<\/p>\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want to put in hours of work on a look only to get your entry dismissed because you messed up your submission form. Put a tiny bit of time into the technical stuff, and then let your awesome work do the rest.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_good_photos\"><\/span>2. Get good photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Remember when we talked about how important good photos are for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/02\/born-to-blog-tips-for-upping-your-beauty-blogs-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beauty blog<\/a>? Well, the same is true for makeup contests. If you submit a dark, blurry picture, all the judges will notice is how bad you are at photography\u2014not how amazing you are at makeup artistry.<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_278717054_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Girl holding a camera\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_278717054_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_278717054_ed-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<p>We\u2019ve written about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2014\/06\/taking-good-makeup-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taking good makeup photos<\/a> before, but here\u2019s a quick rundown of the basics:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\n<li>Good lighting\u2014natural light works best\n<li>A decent camera (not your phone)\n<li>A neutral background\n<li>A steady shot\n<li>Not too much editing!\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_hold_back\"><\/span>3. Don\u2019t hold back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>As a professional makeup artist, you\u2019re focused on creating the look your client wants. But not in a contest! Don\u2019t waste this chance to dig deep into your creative side and create something original, over-the-top, and outstanding.<\/p>\n\n<p>Getting inspiration from other artists is totally okay (in fact, we encourage it!) but make sure your final look is one-hundred-percent <i>you<\/i>. Replicating a look that\u2019s been done a million times before won\u2019t help your entry catch the judges\u2019 eyes, even if you do it really well. Instead, spend some time brainstorming ways to reinterpret old, overdone looks, or come up with something totally new.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_a_full_look\"><\/span>4. Create a full look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\n<p>Even if the rules of your contest don\u2019t require a full look, plan on creating one anyway. This means creating a full face\u2014not just the eyes\u2014but it also means styling your model\u2019s hair, picking jewelry and accessories, and choosing your model\u2019s clothes. Basically, coordinate everything that might show up in your photo.<\/p>\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to spend hours on the styling (although we do recommend dedicating some time to a cool \u2018do), but your model\u2019s ratty workout shirt won\u2019t exactly add to ethereal woodland princess look you\u2019re trying to create.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_65727874_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Model with makeup, hair, and outfit styled like a doll\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_65727874_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_65727874_ed-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Practice_makes_perfect\"><\/span>5. Practice makes perfect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to put the effort into entering a contest, you want to do it right. That means practicing your look a few times before staging your photo shoot. Repeating your look lets you figure out whether your concept is actually working, or if it needs a little adjustment. And, of course, every time you apply the makeup, your work gets better and better. Practice until you can create the look flawlessly, then do one more practice run just for good measure. <i>Then<\/i> go get your camera.<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134377715_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Model with floral makeup, outfit, and backdrop\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134377715_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134377715_ed-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_get_discouraged\"><\/span>6. Don\u2019t get discouraged<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Say it with me: <i>I will not win every contest I enter<\/i>. Accept that now, and you\u2019ll save yourself a lot of angst down the road. No one succeeds at everything they do, and contests are no exception.<\/p>\n\n<p>But not winning a makeup contest doesn\u2019t reflect on your skill as a makeup artist. Maybe you were up against a lot of other strong entries. Maybe it wasn\u2019t your best work (hey, it happens). Maybe your entry just wasn\u2019t quite what the judge was looking for, or maybe another entry appealed more to their personal style. Judges do try to be objective, but fighting against personal preference can be an uphill battle.<\/p>\n\n<p>Whatever the reason, don\u2019t get discouraged. Check out the winning looks and think about your own work to figure out how you can improve for next time. And remember: the number-one secret to winning contests is that the more you enter, the more likely you are to win!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_get_started_Enter_QCs_Va_Va_Voom_Valentines_Day_makeup_contest_before_February_11th_for_a_chance_to_win_a_makeover_essentials_kit\"><\/span>Ready to get started? Enter QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/valentines-day-va-va-voom-makeover-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Va Va Voom Valentine\u2019s Day makeup contest<\/a> before February 11th for a chance to win a makeover essentials kit!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Entering makeup contests is intimidating, but they can boost your makeup artist career\u2014plus, they&#8217;re fun! 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