{"id":17891,"date":"2017-03-16T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=17891"},"modified":"2017-03-16T07:00:45","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T11:00:45","slug":"become-makeup-artist-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/become-makeup-artist-los-angeles","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Makeup Artist in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"In order to become a makeup artist in a bustling city, you need to perfect your skills and put yourself out there! Working in L.A. will give you the experience to go anywhere in the world\u2014so find out how you can start your makeup career in glitzy Hollywood!\n<p><\/p>\nDon\u2019t forget\u2014practice is key to becoming successful and advancing your makeup skills. Raw talent can put you on the map, but without industry training you won\u2019t get far! Knowing your etiquette and best practices will give you the professionalism that other aspiring makeup artist don\u2019t have. Read on to see how you can put your makeup training to use in the City of Angels!\n<p><\/p>\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\/03\/become-makeup-artist-los-angeles\/#Where_to_Work_In_Los_Angeles\" >Where to Work In Los Angeles<\/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\/03\/become-makeup-artist-los-angeles\/#Los_Angeles_Makeup_Artists_You_Should_Be_Following\" >Los Angeles Makeup Artists You Should Be Following<\/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\/03\/become-makeup-artist-los-angeles\/#An_MUAs_Salary_in_Los_Angeles\" >An MUA\u2019s Salary in Los Angeles<\/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\/03\/become-makeup-artist-los-angeles\/#Ready_to_launch_a_career_with_big_name_clients_Check_out_QC_Makeup_Academy_for_all_the_skills_youll_learn_in_your_professional_makeup_training\" >Ready to launch a career with big name clients? Check out QC Makeup Academy for all the skills you\u2019ll learn in your professional makeup training!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Work_In_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Where to Work In Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-LA.jpg\" alt=\"Where to work in Los Angeles as a professional makeup artist\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-LA.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-LA-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Melrose Avenue\n<b>Preferred Makeup Jobs:<\/b> Beauty counter and freelance makeup artists\n<b>Industries:<\/b> Retail\n<b>Preferred Makeup Style:<\/b> Daytime, special occasion, film makeup\n<p><\/p>\nThe famous Melrose Avenue: dubbed a favorite by locals and tourists alike. Melrose has all the trimmings of high-end luxury clients as well as your creative types. A perfect mix to gain experience in the industry!\n<p><\/p>\nFinding a job on Melrose Avenue will be highly competitive, but there are more opportunities because of the varying shops and industries. From cosmetic brand shops to TV and film sets, there\u2019s plenty of opportunity to refine your makeup skills and branch out! Gaining experience in the fast-paced downtown of L.A. will keep you on your toes.\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Rodeo Drive\n<b>Preferred Makeup Jobs:<\/b> Beauty counter makeup artists\n<b>Industries:<\/b> Retail\n<b>Preferred Makeup Style:<\/b> Daytime, high-end\n<p><\/p>\nWant to work with luxury clients and create glamorous makeup looks all year long? Look no further than Rodeo Drive. One of the top shopping areas in Los Angeles, this strip of the city is a haven for the rich and famous. Build your list of high-profile clients by landing a job (or apprenticeship) in this glam neighborhood.\n<p><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s more\u2014if you can land a job as a makeup artist in these high-end cosmetic stores, you\u2019ll be way ahead of your competition! You\u2019ll need to look the part as well, so revamping your wardrobe is a must! High-profile clients call for a highly professional and chic wardrobe!\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Hollywood\n<b>Preferred Makeup Jobs:<\/b> Freelance makeup artists\n<b>Industries:<\/b> Film and television\n<b>Preferred Makeup Style:<\/b> Corrective, glamour, and special effects makeup\n<p><\/p>\nWorking in Hollywood is no easy feat. But, by refining your skills and showing off your unique talent, you can impress the right person and launch your career! Honing your makeup skills for TV and film sets is crucial. With the outstanding quality of today\u2019s technology and video, your applications need to be <em>flawless<\/em>. You need to know how the lighting will affect how your makeup application looks on camera. Plus, you need to work on different clients every day. Knowing how to work with certain face shapes, as well as how to complement the lighting will impress every director!\n<p><\/p>\nDon&#8217;t forget that working in film and television means there&#8217;s a lot of potential for special effects makeup artists! Refining your skills in creating fake wounds and bodily effects will give you a huge step ahead of the competition.\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/sfx-makeup-artistry.jpg\" alt=\"SFX makeup artistry in Hollywood for film and TV\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/sfx-makeup-artistry.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/sfx-makeup-artistry-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Toluca Woods\n<b>Preferred Makeup Jobs:<\/b> Salon makeup artists\n<b>Industries:<\/b> Salon and spa\n<b>Preferred Makeup Style:<\/b> Daytime, natural makeup\n<p><\/p>\nJust below the hub of North Hollywood lies a tranquil area known for its plethora of salons and spas. Toluca Woods is home to relaxing spas and beauty salons, and it\u2019s the place you should be looking if you have the skills to be an in-house makeup artist.\n<p><\/p>\nSalons and spas can hire makeup artists to add finishing touches to their clients, or to apply specialized makeup for a confidence boost. Whatever the reason, your training with skin tones and conditions will help you land a job! Since most salons and spas hire cosmetologists or estheticians, you\u2019ll need to study up. Employers will be impressed with your knowledge of applying makeup to different skin types!\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Beverly Hills\n<b>Preferred Makeup Jobs:<\/b> Celebrity makeup artists\n<b>Industries:<\/b> High-end beauty\n<b>Preferred Makeup Style:<\/b> Evening, glamour makeup\n<p><\/p>\nBeverly Hills is the holy grail of all celebrity makeup artists. If you\u2019re working with stars in Beverly Hills, you\u2019ve made it in the L.A. beauty industry. Since there are so many makeup artists swarming celebrities and film sets in Hollywood, finding a niche and standing out will get you noticed. Whether you decide to freelance or get help from an agency, you need to make your first impressions count in this neighborhood.\n<p><\/p>\nYou\u2019ll also need to network heavily\u2014a referral from a celeb is worth its weight in gold!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_Angeles_Makeup_Artists_You_Should_Be_Following\"><\/span>Los Angeles Makeup Artists You Should Be Following<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-Hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"Learn to apply makeup for film and television\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-Hollywood.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-Hollywood-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.knbefx.com\/howard-berger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Howard Berger<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nIf there are any SFX fans out there, then you should definitely know about Howard Berger&#8217;s work. He&#8217;s a household name in Hollywood film and television\u2014he&#8217;s been on the scene for decades, witnessing the rise of new technology in special effects creations! His studio, KNB EFX Group Inc., is an in-demand company that has worked on countless box office hits. Chronicles of Narnia? Check. The Walking Dead? Check. Men in Black? Check.\n<p><\/p>\nPlus, this famed makeup artist has worked with Hollywood&#8217;s biggest directors. From Wes Craven to Quentin Tarantino, there&#8217;s no wonder why Howard Berger is a top Hollywood hotshot!\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monikablunder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monika Blunder<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nYou can\u2019t miss this makeup goddess while visiting Los Angeles\u2014she\u2019s worked on countless famous faces! From Britney to J-Lo to Victoria\u2019s Secret models, Monika\u2019s talent is set in stone. Keep an eye on her work for inspiration in your own makeup looks, and you\u2019ll be following in her footsteps.\n<p><\/p>\nAnd don\u2019t miss <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monikablunder.com\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monika\u2019s YouTube videos<\/a>. She gives tutorials on her favorite looks, and even does Chelsea Handler\u2019s makeup! There\u2019s no doubt that she\u2019s a favorite among Hollywood A-listers.\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facesbykim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kim Young<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nWorking with Vogue India and Marie Claire Indonesia, Kim Young has an impressive portfolio. Her editorial work is fabulous, and she\u2019s no stranger to working as a male makeup artist. We\u2019re totally jealous of her chance to work on Jesse McCartney\u2014our former teen hearts are screaming!\n<p><\/p>\nFor inspiration on this worldwide makeup sensation, follow her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kmieee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/patidubroff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pati Dubroff<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nA quick visit to Pati\u2019s website will give you a taste of her pure talent. Her makeup applications on Kirsten Dunst and Brie Larson are so flawless, we can only <em>dream <\/em>of having makeup that perfect. Pati Dubroff is a household name in Los Angeles, so don\u2019t forget to study up on her work. And if you ever get the chance to work with her\u2014take diligent notes!\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rachelgoodwin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachel Goodwin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\nOne of Rachel Goodwin\u2019s returning clients is Hollywood sweetheart Emma Stone. From her Rolling Stone cover to her look at this year\u2019s Oscars, Rachel always gives Emma a beautiful and classic makeup look. Plus, she\u2019s worked on Selena Gomez, January Jones, Brie Larson, Kate Upton\u2026we can\u2019t get over her list of celebrity clients.\n<p><\/p>\nIn short, if you want to become a celebrity makeup artist in Hollywood\u2014follow Rachel\u2019s work!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_MUAs_Salary_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>An MUA\u2019s Salary in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-salary.jpg\" alt=\"How much money can you make as a makeup artist in Los Angeles?\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-salary.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MUA-salary-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\nIn L.A. you\u2019ll have a lot of competition as a makeup artist, so any skills you can gain should be on your resume! The average salary in Los Angeles for makeup artists is about the same as the national average ($10-25 per hour)\u2014but there\u2019s a lot more potential to make big bucks in the celebrity industry. If you want to gain experience with a cosmetic company, your average hourly rate will most likely be between $15-30 US.\n<p><\/p>\n<b>Just remember:<\/b> the more advanced skills you have, the more you\u2019ll make as a pro makeup artist! If you want to move up in L.A. and Hollywood, we recommend building your skills up beforehand. Or, if you\u2019re antsy to go right away, keep in mind that you\u2019ll have to settle in and build your name up when you get there!\n<p><\/p>\nWe don\u2019t doubt that you\u2019ll be working on celebrity faces and with production crews in the near future\u2014so keep your head up and be persistent in your makeup career!\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_launch_a_career_with_big_name_clients_Check_out_QC_Makeup_Academy_for_all_the_skills_youll_learn_in_your_professional_makeup_training\"><\/span><i>Ready to launch a career with big name clients? Check out QC Makeup Academy for all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills you\u2019ll learn in your professional makeup training<\/a>!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find out how to start a professional makeup artistry career in the heart of the industry!","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":29396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[418],"class_list":{"0":"post-17891","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-makeup-tips","8":"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>How to Become a Makeup Artist in Los Angeles - QC Makeup Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"So you want to move to Los Angeles to be a makeup artist? 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