{"id":24819,"date":"2018-03-05T06:39:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T11:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=24819"},"modified":"2018-03-05T06:39:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T11:39:24","slug":"learn-brand-professional-makeup-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/learn-brand-professional-makeup-training","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Brand Yourself with Professional Makeup Training"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Starting your own makeup business is tough. There\u2019s so much competition out there nowadays! Luckily, in the age of the internet, launching your business and branding yourself is easier than ever! Having a presence on the right platforms can increase your exposure, but nothing beats being educated in the field.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you haven\u2019t gotten your professional makeup certification, what are you waiting for? Learning how to do makeup under professional guidance can grow your career prospects from 0 to 100. And if you\u2019re already a graduate? Well, welcome to the party! Your next step is learning how to grow your brand. Have we got you stumped?[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Well, keep reading to find out how to do it!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272034040{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Some professional MUAs just state that they\u2019re professionally trained without including any specifics on their marketing materials. Indicating where exactly you got your training can improve your reputation. \u00a0When researching your services, potential clients are more likely to look into your education. Reputable schools and quality credentials are all the more impressive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your website should be the central hub for your online presence. All marketing materials should lead potential clients to this site. If your makeup school has badges, you can embed them in your website. These badges show that you\u2019re an alumna of the school. Make yourself and your credentials easy to find. Your website is your online resume, so make it count![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reach_out_to_companies\"><\/span>Reach out to companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272059761{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Use your makeup skills to create portfolios that appeal to the companies you want to work with! Are you looking to secure sponsorships from an edgy indie makeup brand? Then, make sure that your portfolio is experimental! Thankfully, you didn\u2019t just learn your makeup skills on YouTube. You know how to apply makeup so that you\u2019re taking risks, but still complimenting the client\u2019s features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272069848{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Getting sponsored can be a great way to earn more income when you talk about or show another company\u2019s products on your own platforms. But what about getting yourself on the website or marketing materials of that company? Become a brand ambassador! If your reach isn\u2019t quite as high as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MannyMua733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MannyMUA<\/a>, connect with indie brands that are on the lookout for brand ambassadors. If you can show the company that you love their products and have an audience, you may be able to score a deal![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repetition_is_key\"><\/span>Repetition is key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272096928{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]After you\u2019ve graduated, you\u2019ve earned a professional designation. If you\u2019re a\u00a0<a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master International Makeup Professional<\/a>, you can use the MIMP designation after your name. Use it everywhere. Go beyond your business card and the \u201cAbout Me\u201d section of your website. Include this acronym in social media accounts bios or even integrate it into your handles. Enlist a graphic designer to produce a logo for you (include your designation if you\u2019d like) to use across all your marketing materials. \u00a0The goal is to create a seamless, unified image![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272129601{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]That being said, saturating your social media accounts with filler posts simply to push your image doesn\u2019t build a successful brand. You need to put out quality content. Focus on just a few online platforms. This way, you\u2019ll have increased presence without wasting your precious time or money. Of the content you<em>\u00a0do<\/em>\u00a0make, promote yourself and your training from different angles. Try posting an article on starting your own business for the first day. The following day, post a special FX makeup look on Instagram. This way you\u2019re repeating the same message without obviously plugging yourself.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_about_yourself\"><\/span>Talk about yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272146121{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Social media is important, yes. But your local community and market are where you\u2019ll make your primary income. Having 10,000 followers internationally is something to be proud of, but someone living across the world won\u2019t be using your services. Set your sights on local businesses and connecting with other artists in your area. You can use your online following to convince professionals you\u2019re worth talking to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272161976{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Bring along business cards to networking events, but also seize opportunities outside of networking parties. Yes,\u00a0<a href=\"\/2017\/07\/6-tradeshows-every-makeup-artist-attend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">going to IMATS<\/a>\u00a0is a step in the right direction, but there\u2019s a whole world beyond makeup conventions and events. Reach out to professionals in the world of fashion, photography, blogging, and business owners. If you overhear a group of people struggle to choose a lipstick shade at Ulta, offer your advice. You never know what sorts of opportunities you can stumble upon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_a_blog\"><\/span>Start a blog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272187352{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Beauty bloggers and vloggers know what\u2019s up. To keep your website fresh and provide you with branded content to share on social media, starting a blog is a great idea. Keep up to date with makeup trends, beauty hacks, and makeup movements and share them with your audience. You don\u2019t always have to do posts centered on makeup application and professional skills! Yes, you should look for ways to display everything you\u2019ve learned. But switching up your content will engage more people. Give advice and review the latest products, but also show audiences your behind-the-scenes grind. Anything business or makeup-related goes![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628272209825{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/2016\/02\/born-to-blog-tips-for-upping-your-beauty-blogs-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Born to Blog? 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