{"id":11662,"date":"2016-02-18T11:42:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T16:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=11662"},"modified":"2016-02-18T11:42:41","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T16:42:41","slug":"top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Myths About a Career in Makeup Artistry"},"content":{"rendered":"Makeup artistry seems like a glamorous job\u2014wild runway looks, glossy spreads in <i>Vogue<\/i>, and working with celebrities on the red carpet. But is that all there is to it? No way!\n\nThinking of becoming a makeup artist? Want to know if it\u2019s really the right career for you? If you\u2019re trying to sort out what\u2019s true and what\u2019s not about makeup artistry, you\u2019re definitely in the right place. Here are the top 7 myths about makeup artistry\u2014busted!\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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#1_You_have_to_move_to_a_big_city_to_make_a_living_as_a_makeup_artist\" >1. You have to move to a big city to make a living as a makeup artist<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#2_Anyone_who_can_apply_their_own_makeup_can_be_a_makeup_artist\" >2. Anyone who can apply their own makeup can be a makeup artist<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#3_If_you_dont_wear_a_lot_of_makeup_you_cant_be_a_makeup_artist\" >3. If you don\u2019t wear a lot of makeup, you can\u2019t be a makeup artist<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#4_Makeup_artists_use_only_the_most_expensive_products\" >4. Makeup artists use only the most expensive products<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#5_You_need_a_special_license_to_become_a_makeup_artist\" >5. You need a special license to become a makeup artist<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#6_Makeup_artistry_is_just_a_career_for_the_young\" >6. Makeup artistry is just a career for the young<\/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\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#7_Makeup_artistry_is_only_a_part-time_job\" >7. Makeup artistry is only a part-time job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-makeup-artistry\/#Are_you_ready_to_start_your_career_as_a_professional_makeup_artist_QCs_online_makeup_courses_will_give_you_the_planning_and_business_skills_you_need\" >Are you ready to start your career as a professional makeup artist? QC\u2019s online makeup courses will give you the planning and business skills you need!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_have_to_move_to_a_big_city_to_make_a_living_as_a_makeup_artist\"><\/span>1. You have to move to a big city to make a living as a makeup artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re set on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/03\/how-to-become-a-celebrity-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with celebrities<\/a> and high-end designers, then yes, this one is true. Even the best makeup artist can\u2019t work on a celebrity from across the country, so MUAs set on landing big-ticket clients will eventually have to start planning a move.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115512.368.jpg\" alt=\"natural makeup look by makeup artist in training\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115512.368.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115512.368-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115512.368-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115512.368-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nBut that\u2019s definitely not the case for all MUAs. Every city has at least one store with a makeup counter and a salon that does makeup for special events. Prom makeup can bring in a lot of seasonal business around graduation time, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/12\/what-brides-look-for-in-a-makeup-artist-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bridal makeup<\/a> has an even bigger reach. People are always getting married, and that means brides are always needing their makeup done! Even in a smaller town there\u2019s a market for makeup artists\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Anyone_who_can_apply_their_own_makeup_can_be_a_makeup_artist\"><\/span>2. Anyone who can apply their own makeup can be a makeup artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nNope. Like any profession, makeup artistry can be learned, but not everyone is ready to commit. Makeup artistry is, well, an art! You\u2019ll need to master tons of different looks and techniques to serve a wide range of clients and events. That takes time, training, and a <i>lot<\/i> of practice.\n\nBesides, applying makeup isn\u2019t the only part of being an MUA. It also takes good communication skills, a drive to succeed, and a head for business! Especially if you want to freelance, you\u2019ll have spend some time learning the basics on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/05\/small-business-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marketing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/01\/the-busy-makeup-artists-guide-to-social-media-where-should-you-focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/04\/starting-a-small-business-youll-need-their-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finances<\/a>.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_If_you_dont_wear_a_lot_of_makeup_you_cant_be_a_makeup_artist\"><\/span>3. If you don\u2019t wear a lot of makeup, you can\u2019t be a makeup artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYou do have to love makeup to be a MUA, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to create show-stopping looks for yourself every day of the week. Some MUAs prefer to stick to the basics in their everyday looks, even though they\u2019ve got the skills to go much bigger.\n\nOf course, this is a little different if you work at a makeup counter. You\u2019re an employee as well as an MUA, so as well as applying makeup you\u2019re also supposed to sell it\u2014and if you\u2019re smart, your own face can do a lot of the selling for you!\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115836.687.jpg\" alt=\"makeup artist wearing makeup applying makeup on a client\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115836.687.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115836.687-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115836.687-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T115836.687-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Makeup_artists_use_only_the_most_expensive_products\"><\/span>4. Makeup artists use only the most expensive products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis one comes from a bigger makeup myth: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/02\/8-high-end-makeup-products-you-dont-need-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more expensive products = better quality<\/a>. Yes, many high-end products are better than cheaper alternatives, and dirt-cheap makeup often gets you equally cheap results, but a higher price tag doesn\u2019t always mean a better product.\n\nDo some research. Read some reviews. Test out products for yourself. You\u2019ll soon find where you need to splurge on a pricier product and where you can soften the blow to your bank account by going for a less expensive alternative. All MUAs have different opinions on which high-end products you absolutely need and which you can live without, but the bottom line is that the cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/12\/infographic-professional-makeup-kit-shopping-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creating a makeup kit<\/a> shouldn\u2019t stop you from following your dream.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_need_a_special_license_to_become_a_makeup_artist\"><\/span>5. You need a special license to become a makeup artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIn some states and countries, yes, you do, but that\u2019s not always the case. In many places you just need solid makeup skills (gained through hours of practice) and some business smarts, and you\u2019re good to go!\n\nAnd if you do live somewhere that requires a license for MUAs, don\u2019t let it scare you off. While some states require a full-on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/08\/makeup-artists-vs-cosmetologists-and-estheticians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cosmetology<\/a> degree, others just require a certain number of hours of practice. The best way to bust this myth (or figure out a way to work it into your career plan) is to check out the regulations in your state or country for yourself.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Makeup_artistry_is_just_a_career_for_the_young\"><\/span>6. Makeup artistry is just a career for the young<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T120334.018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T120334.018.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T120334.018-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T120334.018-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-05-30T120334.018-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nIs makeup artistry popular with teenagers and young adults? Absolutely. Are those the only people who can succeed in the industry? No way! In fact, makeup artistry is a growing field for the older crowd, many of whom pick it as a way of starting a second career. As long as you\u2019re willing to keep learning,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/07\/am-i-too-old-or-too-young-to-become-a-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> you\u2019re never too old to become an MUA<\/a>!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Makeup_artistry_is_only_a_part-time_job\"><\/span>7. Makeup artistry is only a part-time job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFor some MUAs this is true, especially if they\u2019re new to the industry and working at an old job while they build a business that can support them financially. And it\u2019s also true that MUAs don\u2019t work a nine-to-five shift five days a week\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not putting in just as many hours (often even more) than someone working an office job!\n\nIn fact, long hours are something you\u2019ll probably have to get used to as an MUA. Professionals in some areas of the industry even say that a 12-hour day is often <i>short<\/i> for an MUA! Late nights, early mornings (we\u2019re talking <i>early<\/i> here), and long hours might be a part of the industry, but there\u2019s a big payoff\u2014you get to spend that time doing something you love. And once you\u2019ve started bringing in clients, makeup artistry is definitely a career that can support you full-time!\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_ready_to_start_your_career_as_a_professional_makeup_artist_QCs_online_makeup_courses_will_give_you_the_planning_and_business_skills_you_need\"><\/span>Are you ready to start your career as a professional makeup artist? QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online makeup courses<\/a> will give you the planning and business skills you need!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sort out what&#8217;s true and what&#8217;s not about makeup artistry before you dive in!","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":38621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[432],"class_list":{"0":"post-11662","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-your-makeup-career"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 7 Myths About a Career in Makeup Artistry - QC Makeup Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of becoming a makeup artist? 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