{"id":31859,"date":"2018-08-20T07:34:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T11:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=31859"},"modified":"2018-08-20T07:34:05","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T11:34:05","slug":"is-airbrush-makeup-worth-learning-as-a-professional-mua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/is-airbrush-makeup-worth-learning-as-a-professional-mua","title":{"rendered":"Is Airbrush Makeup Worth Learning as a Professional MUA?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

After earning your makeup artist certification<\/a>, you\u2019re probably ecstatic that you\u2019re finally done with school. But true makeup artists never rest on their laurels! With so many aspiring MUAs looking to get their big break, how can you stand out? It\u2019s a tough industry to make a name for yourself if you don\u2019t seek out opportunities to continuously grow your makeup skills.<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve already mastered intricate eyeliner and cut creases, why not step away from the brush and pick up a gun\u2026 an airbrush gun! Airbrush makeup skills are an asset. After graduating, you can expand your services, earn a higher profit, and even set yourself up to enter other industries.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

Check out our top reasons why airbrush makeup is worth learning!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”75″][image_with_animation image_url=”35391″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

What exactly is airbrush makeup?<\/h3>\nListen up! Many people often get confused about what airbrushing entails. When most people talk about airbrushing, especially in reference to magazine cover shoots, they\u2019re referring to Photoshop\u2019s airbrushing tools. These edits are made after the photos have been taken. They fix any flaws and perfect the skin\u2019s complexion, highlights, and shadows. The result is often highly unrealistic!\n\nMeanwhile, airbrush makeup<\/em> is when a makeup artist sprays liquid airbrush makeup onto a model or client using a special gun. Airbrush makeup produces a flawless finish in just a few passes. You can compare the results to what you’d get after numerous heavy layers of traditional foundation. Airbrush makeup is super quick to apply, lightweight, and many (not all) formulas are waterproof. After mastering the basics, the true test of talent comes with applying color. Eye shadow contour and colorful stenciling<\/a> take practice to perfect. Airbrush application isn\u2019t easy. But if you\u2019re up for the challenge, your career as a makeup artist can take off in an exciting direction.\n

Airbrush makeup training<\/h3>\nWhile you don\u2019t need professional makeup training to do airbrush makeup, we highly advise it! Airbrush compressors and guns<\/a> are finicky and hard to get a hand of when you don\u2019t know your way around a machine. Airbrushing is all about mixing formulas, and spraying the makeup while paying close attention to distance and amount of product use.\n\nWhen you take an airbrush makeup workshop<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn from the best in the field. Choose a course taught by a working airbrush makeup professional. This way, you\u2019ll be up-to-date on current makeup trends and techniques. You\u2019ll need to learn tried-and-true techniques as well as learn all about new makeup innovations. This delicate balance is what you’ll need when applying for makeup jobs.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”31896″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]You should also look for courses with practical experience<\/a>. How can you expect to learn how to apply makeup if you don\u2019t use an airbrush gun during your course? Make sure you get plenty of practice time before submitting assignments. We have confidence that you\u2019ll master the basics. So don\u2019t submit any work where your foundation skills still need work. Make the most of your expert tutor, and let them help refine your technique!\n

Industries for airbrush makeup<\/h3>\nHere are just some of the industries where clients may request airbrush makeup services:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Special Effects<\/h4>\nSpecial effects makeup can be as simple as painting old age spots to as intensive as head-to-toe fantasy character transformations<\/a>. Usually, special effects artists will use airbrush makeup with prosthetics and grease paints<\/a>. Learning airbrush makeup for the face to add detail could open you to other forms of airbrushing. Especially once you start doing head-to-toe transformations, body painting and full-body airbrushing with stencils<\/a> allow you to work faster. With fast production timelines for film or television, a fast hand is an asset![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”31898″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Bridal<\/h4>\nMany brides hire makeup artists specifically for their airbrushing skills. Since photography is such a large part of a couple\u2019s special day, many brides prefer the smooth, flawless finish of airbrush makeup<\/a>. Under the scrutiny of HD cameras, any stray brush strokes or unblended colors will<\/em> show up! Besides being comfortable, it\u2019s a great choice for clients who may not wear makeup too often. Airbrush foundation will give them full coverage while being light-as-air. Another major advantage? Most formulas are waterproof and last all day! Clients will appreciate their makeup staying put while running around from the ceremony to the reception and beyond!\n

Fashion and Editorial<\/h4>\nMuch like wedding day makeup, those strutting down the catwalk can benefit from lightweight and easy-to-apply makeup. Big shows like New York Fashion Week<\/a> require their makeup artists to produce show-stopping makeup looks for 18-40 models in a single show! With airbrush makeup skills on your side, you can handle it all with time to spare.\n\nFashion editorial looks also benefit from airbrush makeup. The model’s job is to sell the clothes of the fashion stylist<\/a>. So it’s your job as the makeup artist to help minimize distractions while maximizing any themes the designer wants to highlighted through the makeup.\u00a0The best way to minimize flaws is not<\/em> during post production. If you leave it to the end, it can get quite expensive and potentially unrealistic! Luckily, over the years airbrush makeup has come a long way. Before, airbrush makeup would only offer a matte finish. But innovators have found a way to produce a dewy look with new illuminating formulas. Knowing that your product as create flawless looks, you have to ensure your technique is up to snuff, too. But if you master the craft even under HD cameras, you could see a line of clients out the door![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”31899″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Charging for your services<\/h3>\nAirbrush makeup is more expensive! It\u2019s considered a specialty service<\/a> that most makeup artists won\u2019t offer. Therefore, if you have it on your service list, you\u2019ll be in demand.\n\nYou can charge more for your services due to\u2026\n