{"id":31059,"date":"2018-07-25T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=31059"},"modified":"2018-07-25T07:00:22","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T11:00:22","slug":"is-makeup-training-worth-it-for-an-established-mua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/is-makeup-training-worth-it-for-an-established-mua","title":{"rendered":"Is Makeup Training Worth It For an Established MUA?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>It\u2019s often hard to tell if or when you should be upgrading your skills as a MUA. Maybe you\u2019ve been working as a makeup artist for years now, but you\u2019re starting to feel your client base dwindle. Or your business is still booming but you feel like you\u2019re not totally up-to-date on beauty trends or standards. Either way, you might be asking if makeup training is worth it for you and your already-established career.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Keep reading as we answer that question and dive into what you could get out of makeup training!<\/h3>\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_text]\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\/2018\/07\/is-makeup-training-worth-it-for-an-established-mua\/#Short_answer_it_could_totally_be_worth_it\" >Short answer: it could totally be worth it!<\/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\/07\/is-makeup-training-worth-it-for-an-established-mua\/#But_what_will_I_gain_if_Im_already_established\" >But what will I gain if I\u2019m already established?<\/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\/07\/is-makeup-training-worth-it-for-an-established-mua\/#Not_sure_what_your_certification_options_are_at_QC_Makeup_Academy_Check_out_this_article_for_all_the_different_types\" >Not sure what your certification options are at QC Makeup Academy? Check out this article for all the different types!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_answer_it_could_totally_be_worth_it\"><\/span>Short answer: it could totally be worth it!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s always a good idea to continue your makeup education throughout your career. QC Student Ambassador <a href=\"https:\/\/dreambeautifullymm.wixsite.com\/makeupbywhitney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitney Conn<\/a> even says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/06\/a-professional-makeup-artists-guide-to-budgeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it\u2019s part of the job as a MUA to stay educated<\/a> with recent trends! So take her word for it, and you\u2019ll continue to grow as a professional makeup artist!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_what_will_I_gain_if_Im_already_established\"><\/span>But what will I gain if I\u2019m already established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nEven if you think you know everything about makeup and beauty, there\u2019s still so much to learn. The beauty industry is always evolving and changing, and you need to keep up! Here\u2019s what you might gain from doing makeup training as an established MUA\u2026[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;31063&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Business Skills<\/h3>\nEven if you already run your own successful makeup business, learning some new business skills is always helpful! You can brush up those business and marketing skills and rethink your business plan! In many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makeup courses<\/a>, business skills are part of the curriculum.\n\nFor example, in QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Makeup Artistry<\/a> course, you can complete optional assignments and readings on starting a business, researching competitors, marketing, setting up a website, working with suppliers, and more! In addition, if you want to skip the foundational skills covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Makeup Artistry<\/a>, choose a course that focuses on marketing and portfolio building, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/portfolio-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portfolio Development<\/a> workshop.\n\nTaking a makeup course with a bit of business training built into the curriculum could give your business the boost it needs!\n<h3>Working with New Clients<\/h3>\nA lot of the time, MUAs work with repeat clients and in a similar demographic depending on where they are. For example, an MUA in a suburb or small town may offer prom services, whereas a MUA in a city may do editorial work. No matter what your situation, you\u2019ve likely fallen into a pattern of working with similar clients and doing the same types of looks! By taking a makeup course, you\u2019d be refreshing your knowledge and skills on working with different clients to create a variety of looks.\n\nYou may think it\u2019s okay to fall into these patterns. Maybe you\u2019re happy with your clients and don\u2019t mind constantly doing bridal looks. But no matter what, you should always be properly prepared as a MUA to deal with all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/5-clients-every-freelance-makeup-artist-will-meet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different kinds of clients<\/a>.\n\nQC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/global-beauty-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Beauty Workshop<\/a> will prepare you to work with different skin tones and will teach you to create cultural looks! If you don\u2019t feel like taking a foundational makeup course, a workshop geared to what you need could be a great option! More on this later![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;31064&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Fix Bad Habits<\/h3>\nWhether you like to admit it or not, you\u2019ve likely picked up a few bad habits in your time as an established MUA. It\u2019ll be helpful to take a course where a professional can help you identify your bad habits \u2013 whether they\u2019re big or small.\n\nYou might be rushing to blend foundation or eye shadow. Though we hope you haven\u2019t picked up any major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/11\/10-makeup-hygiene-no-nos-that-will-make-you-cringe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hygiene no-no\u2019s<\/a>, makeup training will also help you brush up on your professional hygiene practices!\n<h3>Know the Current Market<\/h3>\nLike we mentioned, the beauty industry and the market are always changing! New trends emerge, new products come out to fit them, and MUAs are expected to know these things! One of the worst things you can do for your makeup business is not knowing about current trends.\n\nNot only will makeup training help you figure out these trends, but it will also teach you how to deal with new ones! After graduation, you\u2019ll be able to stay ahead of the curve with emerging trends.\n\nLooks aren\u2019t the only thing that changes in the industry either. The general market changes, too! You\u2019ve probably noticed that makeup artistry is taken much more seriously nowadays compared to decades passed. More people are interested in it as a career, and more people are looking for MUAs to make them look their best. You need to make yourself stand out![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;31065&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Make Connections<\/h3>\nIn addition to business skills, makeup courses offer networking tips! You\u2019ll learn how to find events to attend and professionals you should connect with to bring your career to the next level. QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Makeup Artistry<\/a> course and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makeup Artistry<\/a> course both cover networking, negotiating, and vendor relations.\n\nNot only will you be learning about networking and building connections, but you\u2019ll also be <em>making<\/em> connections through your training. In a brick-and-mortar makeup academy, you\u2019ll be working side-by-side with other MUAs. With an online academy, you\u2019ll become part of an online community! For example, there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1401209383233103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook group<\/a> run by QC Makeup Academy students <em>for<\/em> students. This is a great way to connect with people learning the same skills as you. If you\u2019re active, you could make connections that\u2019ll help you out later in your career!\n<h3>Specialize in One Area<\/h3>\nWe briefly mentioned this before, but many makeup academies offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/#advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialty and\/or advanced courses<\/a>. As an established MUA, it might not be worth your time to take a course that starts with the basics. By choosing a specialty course, you can focus in on an area of the beauty industry that you\u2019re interested in! These courses will help you add a new service to your makeup business, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/hair-styling-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hair styling<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/fashion-styling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fashion styling<\/a>!\n\nOverall, it\u2019s totally worth it to continuously learn and take courses even as an established artist. You\u2019ll always be up-to-date with trends and continue to provide your clients with expert service.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Are you thinking about taking any makeup courses? Reach out to us if you have any questions!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_what_your_certification_options_are_at_QC_Makeup_Academy_Check_out_this_article_for_all_the_different_types\"><\/span>Not sure what your certification options are at QC Makeup Academy? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/05\/a-makeup-certificate-the-different-types-and-what-theyre-good-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out this article for all the different types!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#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; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text] It\u2019s often hard to tell if or when you should be&#8230;","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":31062,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[114,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[421],"class_list":{"0":"post-31059","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-education","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>Is Makeup Training Worth It For an Established MUA? - QC Makeup Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Should you bother with prfoessional makeup training? 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