{"id":17307,"date":"2017-02-23T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=17307"},"modified":"2017-02-23T07:00:38","modified_gmt":"2017-02-23T12:00:38","slug":"7-things-makeup-artists-every-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Become a Better Makeup Artist!"},"content":{"rendered":"<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan Johnson<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nathanwalnut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nathanwalnut<\/a>) is used to working on famous faces. His work has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Harper\u2019s Bazaar, and more. As the executive makeup artist for <a href=\"http:\/\/qcmakeupacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Makeup Academy<\/a>, he has taught thousands of budding artists and inspired them to become the best makeup artists they can be.\u00a0<\/em>\n\nAs an artist, you should constantly challenge yourself to grow and evolve. Continual action is the only way to stay on top of the ever-changing world of makeup. No matter how talented you are, if you rest on your laurels, your makeup artistry will eventually become stale and stuck in the past. There are many different things you can do every week to improve your artistry and stay relevant to current trends. Here are just a few of my favorites.\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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#1_Practice_your_craft\" >1. Practice your craft<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#2_Be_adventurous\" >2. Be adventurous!<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#3_Stalk_your_way_to_the_latest_trends\" >3. Stalk (your way to the latest trends)<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#4_Find_a_makeup_artist_you_admire\" >4. Find a makeup artist you admire<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#5_Take_and_try_free_makeup_samples\" >5. Take (and try) free makeup samples<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#6_Teach_new_techniques_to_your_clients\" >6. Teach new techniques to your clients<\/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\/2017\/02\/7-things-makeup-artists-every-week\/#Looking_for_more_advice_from_Nathan_Take_a_look_at_his_guide_to_creating_a_makeup_portfolio_that_will_make_clients_hire_you\" >Looking for more advice from Nathan? Take a look at his guide to creating a makeup portfolio that will make clients hire you!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Practice_your_craft\"><\/span>1. Practice your craft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T144932.218.jpg\" alt=\"certified makeup artist applying lip liner\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T144932.218.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T144932.218-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T144932.218-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T144932.218-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nHere&#8217;s the bitter truth\u2014no one practices enough! The only way to become the best makeup artist you can be is by putting in the same amount of practice a classical musician would to music.\n\nBoth makeup newcomers and seasoned professionals can benefit from more practice. Many new makeup artists tend to rush through the basics, hungry to do the more complex looks. But those who rush through the basics <em>don&#8217;t<\/em> have a strong foundation to stand on. Without a thorough knowledge of how to use basic techniques, your creative looks won&#8217;t look half as good as they should. That&#8217;s because all complex makeup looks are simply a combination of basic techniques. If you master the basics, you can figure out how to do anything.\n\nMastery of makeup basics is essential to a long and versatile career. You&#8217;ll need hours of practice on a huge variety of faces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/03\/skincare-course-sample-identifying-skin-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skin types<\/a> to call yourself a master in makeup.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Be_adventurous\"><\/span>2. Be adventurous!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOnce you&#8217;ve got your basics down, it&#8217;s time to get creative! You should always experiment with new looks and new combinations of techniques so your artistry never becomes stale. If the last time you practiced was 10 years ago, chances are your looks will probably look dated.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145211.934.jpg\" alt=\"special effects makeup artistry\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145211.934.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145211.934-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145211.934-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145211.934-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n<h3>My practice recommendations:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Duplicate looks you see on current celebrities.<\/li>\n \t<li>Invite your friends and neighbors over and apply any makeup style they desire.<\/li>\n \t<li>Practice popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CWSXxIBVZAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup trends from every decade<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Duplicate the advertisements from major makeup brands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe competing makeup artists in your area are probably not practicing. If you practice weekly or daily, you will blow them out of the water!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stalk_your_way_to_the_latest_trends\"><\/span>3. Stalk (your way to the latest trends)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAs a certified makeup artist, staying on top of everything that is happening in the makeup industry will help you track new trends and techniques. If you&#8217;re not enrolled in a makeup course, you won&#8217;t have an industry expert holding your hands, informing you of the latest and greatest out there. It&#8217;ll be up to you\u2014 and the amount of effort you put in\u2014to research trends.\n\nKeeping up with professional artists will allow you to see the caliber of work that is being done in the professional world. The only way to keep yourself in-the-know is to stalk! You should be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/09\/following-celebrity-makeup-artists-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">following makeup artists<\/a>, agencies, celebrities, beauty magazines, blogs, etc. Stalking the leading artists in the industry will keep you motivated in building your skills. This brings me to my next point&#8230;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Find_a_makeup_artist_you_admire\"><\/span>4. Find a makeup artist you admire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145006.684.jpg\" alt=\"professional makeup artistry\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145006.684.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145006.684-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145006.684-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145006.684-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nFirstly, by staying on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/07\/nathans-guide-working-celebrity-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top of the makeup industry<\/a>, you&#8217;ll always know exactly what is on-trend. As long as you keep your work current, you&#8217;ll never be dated in your online presence. Secondly, you can find a pace-setter. This means finding a makeup artist whose style or work your look up to. Remember, once you&#8217;re a professional makeup artist, all other makeup artists are now your competition.\n\nWhen you follow a pace-setter who is phenomenal and does incredible work, you will always have a goal to reach, and surpass, for the quality of your own work. If your makeup skills aren&#8217;t on the same level as theirs, keep practicing!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_and_try_free_makeup_samples\"><\/span>5. Take (and try) free makeup samples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAs a professional makeup artist, you should know about as many products as possible\u2014both professional- and consumer-grade. You may not use all of these products in your makeup kit, but your clients might! And your clients are going to ask you questions about everything, so you better know your stuff! If you take makeup and skincare samples and play with them, you&#8217;ll be able to offer your clients an educated opinion on everything they ask you about.\n\nMany makeup brands will include samples of their best-selling or new products with every order. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/05\/love-shopping-sephora-hate-ending-broke-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sephora<\/a>, for instance, offers two or more samples per order. You can also spend your <em>Insider<\/em> points on deluxe samples! You never know what you&#8217;ll discover when you try new things&#8230;you may just find the greatest beauty product you never knew you needed!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Teach_new_techniques_to_your_clients\"><\/span>6. Teach new techniques to your clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145401.283.jpg\" alt=\"makeup samples for professional makeup artists\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145401.283.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145401.283-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145401.283-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-07-02T145401.283-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nEvery time you apply makeup on someone (friends, family, or clients), teach them a small tip or technique. When you make education a part of your makeup artistry, you will learn all the techniques better yourself. When you teach something, you have to really break it down for people. By doing that, you break it down for yourself, too.\n\nWhen you give people the tools to enhance their features when they do their own makeup at home, they will <em>love you for life<\/em>. And don&#8217;t worry, giving away your makeup tips and techniques won&#8217;t hurt your makeup business. It is rare that a makeup novice can ever do what the professional does, even when they learn directly from their artist. Sharing your knowledge will only make your clients love you more!\n\nOh&#8230;and did I mention the importance of practice? If you follow these tips weekly, or daily, they will certainly contribute to making you the best artist you can be.\n\nWhat other tips did Nathan miss? 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