{"id":27128,"date":"2014-09-23T10:10:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T14:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2014-09-23T10:10:05","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T14:10:05","slug":"career-options-for-makeup-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists","title":{"rendered":"Career Options for Makeup Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"A career in makeup artistry may be one of the most versatile career options. There are more career paths under the makeup scope than the vast majority of careers out there. And the best part? It is recession-proof! Even when times are tough, people want to look their best. Beauty is a billion dollar industry because no price tag can be put on the \u201cfeel-good\u201d factor. At the end of the day, our lives are better when we feel good. Confidence is one of the biggest gifts that a career in makeup can offer.\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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Freelance_Makeup_Artist\" >Freelance 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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Film_and_Television_Makeup_Artist\" >Film and Television 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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Runway_Makeup_Artist\" >Runway 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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Print_Makeup_Artist\" >Print Makeup Artist<\/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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Red_Carpet_and_Celebrity_Makeup_Artist\" >Red Carpet and Celebrity 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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Theatrical_Makeup_Artist\" >Theatrical Makeup Artist<\/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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Costume_Makeup_Artist\" >Costume Makeup Artist<\/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\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Mortuary_Makeup_Artist\" >Mortuary Makeup Artist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Bridal_Makeup_Artist\" >Bridal Makeup Artist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Spa_Salon_Makeup_Artist\" >Spa \/ Salon Makeup Artist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Other_Makeup_Artist_Careers\" >Other Makeup Artist Careers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/career-options-for-makeup-artists\/#Cant_wait_to_start_your_dream_career_Take_the_Master_Makeup_Artistry_course_to_become_a_professional_makeup_artist\" >Can&#8217;t wait to start your dream career? Take the Master Makeup Artistry course to become a professional makeup artist!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelance_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Freelance Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWithin this category, there are nearly endless options. Many freelance makeup artists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/start-makeup-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start their own makeup businesses<\/a>. As your own boss, you can decide all the different niches you want to work in. From fashion to bridal to special effects makeup. As a freelance makeup artist, you are able to freely take on contract opportunities as they arise. This is one of the most flexible careers out there!\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152817.937.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152817.937.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152817.937-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152817.937-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152817.937-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Film_and_Television_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Film and Television Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis diverse option will put you on the set of films, television shows, and commercials. In most cases, you&#8217;ll do natural makeup application. The goal is to make actors look like &#8220;enhanced&#8221; versions of themselves. Occasionally, a role may require aging or specialty applications. As you grow your media portfolio, you may have the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/07\/nathans-guide-working-celebrity-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">work with celebrities.<\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runway_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Runway Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBecoming a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/03\/career-profile-the-runway-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> runway makeup artist<\/a> isn&#8217;t for everyone. The work is fast-paced and fun\u2014but it can be extremely stressful, too. You&#8217;ll be applying makeup to models to complement a designer\u2019s collection. If you are the key artist, you may also have the opportunity to design the makeup concept. These makeup applications affect the trends for the upcoming season. Expect to create bold, exciting, or at the very least, provocative looks.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Print Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you&#8217;re shooting a commercial, you&#8217;re selling a product. Think about familiar ad campaigns (excluding makeup ads) you&#8217;ve seen throughout your life. The looks tend to be quite simple. Afterall, you don&#8217;t want the makeup to distract from the product being sold in the ad!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152011.629.jpg\" alt=\"print and magazine makeup artist\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152011.629.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152011.629-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152011.629-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T152011.629-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nIf you&#8217;re working for a fashion or magazine publication, you&#8217;re selling a lifestyle or a brand image. In this case, your job as a makeup artist isn&#8217;t just to sell the clothing. Your work should also enhance the mood and &#8220;feel&#8221; the garments are supposed to give off.\n\nIf you&#8217;re shooting for editorial, you&#8217;re selling a story or communicating a theme. Editorial looks will likely be more avant garde compared to commercial work. Your job is to create a dramatic look to tell the editorial story.\n\nUltimately, you must work with your employer or client to meet their goals.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Carpet_and_Celebrity_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Red Carpet and Celebrity Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThese applications are the ones that get the most press. A celebrity&#8217;s images travel the globe and becomes the inspiration for many beauty and fashion trends. As a celebrity makeup artist, you may work with someone once or you may work with them for years. It all comes down to your chemistry with the celebrity client. Not to mention your ability to create beautiful looks that complement, but do not overshadow, their public persona.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theatrical_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Theatrical Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154053.538.jpg\" alt=\"special effects makeup artistry for theatrical makeup jobs\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154053.538.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154053.538-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154053.538-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154053.538-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/12\/quiz-take-theatrical-makeup-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Theatrical makeup<\/a> is a little different than the other makeup opportunities out there. Your story-telling abilities are on full display in this role. For most theatrical makeup jobs, you&#8217;ll need to design makeup that enhances the actors&#8217; natural physical features. Audience members sitting farthest from the stage should still be able to see the actors&#8217; expressions. A theater can be huge, so it is necessary for eyes to look bigger and cheeks to appear rosier. Occasionally, there will be a character who requires specialty makeup. But the majority of the time, the makeup simply enhances the actors&#8217; existing features.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costume_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Costume Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis may not be everyone\u2019s first choice, but face painting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/01\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-an-airbrush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temporary tattoos<\/a> can earn you a decent part-time makeup salary. Whether you work at an amusement park or at children\u2019s parties, you will gain income and valuable makeup practice as you build your professional portfolio.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mortuary_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Mortuary Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWorking in a funeral home can be very rewarding. When working in this capacity, it is your job to make the deceased appear as they did when they were living. This is work can bring a great deal of comfort and peace to loved ones. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/07\/have-you-heard-of-these-6-unusual-makeup-artist-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup artists who work in funeral homes<\/a> will also attend mortuary school to learn embalming techniques to provide full-service transformations.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridal_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Bridal Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153136.968.jpg\" alt=\"bridal makeup artistry for wedding photographer\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153136.968.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153136.968-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153136.968-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153136.968-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h2>\nIf women only pay to have their makeup done once in their lives, they will choose their wedding. On their wedding day, a bride will have thousands of photos taken of her. Knowing this, brides (and their wedding party) want to look their best. If you are an expert at bridal application, you can make an amazing living (even in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/09\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-in-a-small-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small town<\/a>!)\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spa_Salon_Makeup_Artist\"><\/span>Spa \/ Salon Makeup Artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThere are a lot of makeup job opportunities available in a spa setting. Almost every spa and hair salon has a makeup artist consultant. Especially if a client wants to have their hair, nails, and makeup done at the same location. A salon makeup artist may do makeup for weddings, special occasions, or to provide lessons. Often in a spa, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/08\/makeup-artists-vs-cosmetologists-and-estheticians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">esthetics license<\/a> will be required. Especially if they are doing a facial treatment or other permanent or semi-permanent chemical treatments prior to makeup application.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Makeup_Artist_Careers\"><\/span>Other Makeup Artist Careers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFor many, after earning their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/09\/makeup-artist-license-vs-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup artistry certification<\/a> they will want to work on the front lines and be applying makeup every day. In fact, many people believe that a career in makeup begins and ends with cosmetic application. But there are other job opportunities in the beauty and makeup world. Check out these other makeup careers available to the certified makeup artist.\n<h3>Product Development<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154400.612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154400.612.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154400.612-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154400.612-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T154400.612-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nAs a makeup artist, you could work alongside cosmetic chemists in the development of new products. Having so much direct contact with so many people, a makeup artist can offer amazing insights to the scientist. Whether it be ideas for new products or the testing of current ones, your insights can have a major impact on a product&#8217;s development.\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\nUse your professional makeup training to teach the next generation of artists! Teaching makeup artist classes can be an amazing opportunity in the makeup field. Whether you are sharing classic techniques or simply showing people how to look and feel their best every day, education is a noble pursuit.\n\n<em>Some of QC&#8217;s graduates have become educators after earning their makeup certification. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2019\/09\/makeup-school-graduate-feature-charlotte-wilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Makeup Academy graduate Charlotte Wilson<\/a> teaches her own Makeup Masterclass as a freelance makeup artist!<\/em>\n<h3>Brand Representative or Retail<\/h3>\nAs a brand representative, you have the opportunity to introduce products and brands to both consumers and retail locations. When working as a retail makeup artist, you&#8217;ll demonstrate product use, teach essential makeup application skills, and find the perfect product to meet the customer&#8217;s needs. These jobs are often commission-based and require that a specific quota be reached each day. Working as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/03\/mac-vs-sephora-wheres-makeup-artist-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional makeup artist at MAC or Sephora<\/a>\u00a0fall under this category.\n\nYou may also have the opportunity to travel and teach teams at major retailers the secrets behind your product. How you share your knowledge will directly affect whether or not the retailer succeeds in selling the brand you represent. Brand reps may even work on television, in infomercials or on home shopping television.\n<h3>Beauty Writer<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153622.684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153622.684.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153622.684-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153622.684-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Makeup-In-Post-140x121-2019-09-23T153622.684-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nIf you have a talent for writing, beauty writing may be the career for you. Whether you share your knowledge and insights on a blog or write for a national magazine, there are many untapped opportunities in the writing field. Backed by your professional makeup education, you can review products and test out the latest trends. Your articles can provide valuable insight to consumers. This is a great way to share your passion with the world.\n\nDid we miss any key makeup careers? Let us know!\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cant_wait_to_start_your_dream_career_Take_the_Master_Makeup_Artistry_course_to_become_a_professional_makeup_artist\"><\/span>Can&#8217;t wait to start your dream career? 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