{"id":25817,"date":"2018-05-07T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=25817"},"modified":"2018-05-07T08:00:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T12:00:20","slug":"top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Articles for Starting Your Makeup Business"},"content":{"rendered":"So here\u2019s the deal: you\u2019ve spent countless hours practising your makeup skills on your friends and family for free, and now you\u2019re ready to turn it into a profitable makeup business! You\u2019ve got the skills and the passion, now you just need some quick tips to get the cash flowing.\n\nBeing your own boss has some great perks. But there\u2019s a lot you need to know about starting your makeup business before really diving in. Keep reading for the best tips for your makeup business!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#1_What_You_Need_to_Know_About_a_Makeup_Artist_License\" >1. What You Need to Know About a Makeup Artist License<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#2_Makeup_Business_Names_and_Logos\" >2. Makeup Business Names and Logos<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#3_Pricing_Your_Makeup_Services_as_an_Emerging_Artist\" >3. Pricing Your Makeup Services as an Emerging 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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#4_Finding_Makeup_Artistry_Clients\" >4. Finding Makeup Artistry Clients<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#5_Clients_Every_Freelance_Makeup_Artist_Will_Meet\" >5. Clients Every Freelance Makeup Artist Will Meet<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#6_Networking_for_Makeup_Artists\" >6. Networking for Makeup Artists<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#7_What_to_Include_in_a_Makeup_Artistry_Contract\" >7. What to Include in a Makeup Artistry Contract<\/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\/2018\/05\/top-7-articles-for-starting-your-makeup-business\/#Still_not_sure_if_your_makeup_business_should_be_a_full-time_gig_Find_out_if_being_a_full-time_MUA_is_for_you\" >Still not sure if your makeup business should be a full-time gig? Find out if being a full-time MUA is for you.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_You_Need_to_Know_About_a_Makeup_Artist_License\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/06\/need-know-makeup-artist-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Need to Know About a Makeup Artist License<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFirst things first, you need to check if you need to be a licensed makeup artist! To ensure you\u2019re running a proper business, you need to know if a board exam is required. Don\u2019t know what a makeup license is? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered. In this article, we explain the differences between a certification and a license \u2013 and whether you need one to work on clients!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Makeup_Business_Names_and_Logos\"><\/span>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/01\/makeup-business-names-logos-mistakes-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makeup Business Names and Logos<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBuilding your brand may be your biggest challenge when starting your makeup business. But there are some simple rules you should stick to when building your brand. From plagiarism to font choices, you\u2019ll learn how to distinguish yourself from your competition, and give yourself a brand as memorable as your work. And of course, start getting clients and earn money ASAP!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25832\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/client.jpg\" alt=\"MUA working with client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/client.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/client-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pricing_Your_Makeup_Services_as_an_Emerging_Artist\"><\/span>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/09\/pricing-makeup-services-emerging-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pricing Your Makeup Services as an Emerging Artist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nPricing can be a daunting task, especially when you\u2019re new to the professional makeup industry. Thankfully, QC Makeup Academy graduate, Whitney Conn, provides you with some advice on how to price your services. Figure out what your skills are worth and get yourself out there!\n<blockquote><b><i>Pro tip from Whitney:<\/i><\/b> Once you decide on a price, stand your ground!<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Finding_Makeup_Artistry_Clients\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/find-makeup-artistry-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding Makeup Artistry Clients<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nNow that you\u2019ve got your branding and pricing figured out, let\u2019s find you some clients! In this article, Whitney walks you through on how she got her first few clients. Finding new clients, facing challenges, and growing your network, are going to be key to running a successful makeup business.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clients_Every_Freelance_Makeup_Artist_Will_Meet\"><\/span>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/5-clients-every-freelance-makeup-artist-will-meet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clients Every Freelance Makeup Artist Will Meet<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nNot sure what to expect from your clients? We\u2019ve explored five types of clients that you will (probably) run into and how to deal with them. Everyone you work with will be different, and not just in skin tone or style preferences, so why not be prepared by giving this article a quick read?\n<blockquote><i>If you\u2019re nervous about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/04\/nathan-johnson-dealing-with-self-conscious-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dealing with self-conscious clients<\/a>, QC tutor, Nathan Johnson teaches you how you can make even the most self-conscious clients feel beautiful inside and out.<\/i><\/blockquote>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25834\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/networking.jpg\" alt=\"Networking for makeup artists\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/networking.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/networking-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Networking_for_Makeup_Artists\"><\/span>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/06\/get-dream-job-networking-makeup-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Networking for Makeup Artists<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOn the topic of your makeup clients, you\u2019ll also need to network with these clients and other professionals in order to grow your business. This article gives you some great tips on how you can meet other artists, grow your reputation, and gain more experience.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_to_Include_in_a_Makeup_Artistry_Contract\"><\/span>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/11\/write-makeup-artistry-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Include in a Makeup Artistry Contract<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSo now that you\u2019ve learnt everything from branding to meeting professionals, how do you make working with a client official? It\u2019s important that you draw up a contract for your clients to sign \u2013 no matter who your client is. In this article, you\u2019ll find information on everything you need to have in a makeup artistry contract!\n\nHopefully these tips and tricks will give you the tools you need to run a great makeup business. Have you already started a business and have some other tips to share? 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