{"id":39927,"date":"2020-01-22T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=39927"},"modified":"2020-01-22T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T12:00:12","slug":"5-common-complaints-youll-hear-as-a-makeup-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/5-common-complaints-youll-hear-as-a-makeup-artist","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Complaints You\u2019ll Hear as a Makeup Artist"},"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]Most makeup clients you encounter will be totally awesome, and very easy to work with. Once in a blue moon, though, there will be the odd person whose sole purpose seems to be to critique and question your every move. Regardless, it\u2019s your job to always remain a professional, and handle difficult clients with poise and class \u2013 despite how frustrating it might be in the moment.\n<h3>To make life a little easier for you, here are 5 common complaints that nearly every MUA will hear in their career. At least by knowing what you can expect, you can best handle the situation!<\/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][\/vc_row][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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39937&#8243; 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custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]On that note, why can\u2019t she simply pay the fee on the day of the appointment?\n\nYes, we can understand where this client is coming from. Let\u2019s be real: no one\u2019s ever going to say that one of their favorite things to do is \u2018<a href=\"\/2018\/11\/azzi-williams-how-to-price-your-makeup-artistry-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pay a deposit<\/a>\u2019 on something.\n\nBut that\u2019s how business works. You need to protect yourself, too, and that\u2019s exactly what getting a deposit and\/or having a client book in advance does! Show her that you understand her side of the matter, but gently remind her that by reserving your time for her appointment, you\u2019re closing off your schedule to any other potential work.\n\nThis can be problematic if she were to cancel last minute. You\u2019d be left stranded, and without any jobs to fill that gap![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CYou_charge_too_much_for_your_services%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. \u201cYou charge too much for your services!\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Unfortunately, having <a href=\"\/2020\/01\/paid-in-exposure-how-to-scam-a-makeup-artist-into-working-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">people trying to swindle you<\/a> for cheap or free makeup services is just something you\u2019re going to have to get used to as an MUA. Your rates are based on <a href=\"\/2020\/01\/online-makeup-schools-expectation-vs-reality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your education<\/a>, experience, years of practice, business and marketing costs, and the fees to keep your professional makeup kit stocked with products.\n\nBut a client doesn\u2019t see all that stuff behind the scenes. To her, you\u2019re just overcharging. You can totally see why she might believe that, but don\u2019t let that persuade you into underselling yourself or your worth! Sure, offering a discounted rate &#8211; even free services \u2013 once in a while is entirely up to you. If done sparingly, it won\u2019t hurt your business.\n\nBut remember: you\u2019ve earned the right to <a href=\"\/2017\/09\/much-charge-makeup-artistry-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charge the prices you do<\/a>, so be prepared to stand by your principles if a client tries to challenge you.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39933&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#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][\/vc_row][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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_%E2%80%9CThats_not_how_it_looks_in_the_picture%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a03. \u201cThat\u2019s not how it looks in the picture!\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]You\u2019re going to get this one a <em>lot<\/em>. Sometimes, people will think that you can magically change them into a completely different person. A client might come get her makeup done her prom, hand you a photo of Kylie Jenner, and say, \u201cI want to look like her.\u201d\n\nSo, you flawlessly replicate the makeup you see in the photo. But when your client sees the end results, she\u2019s disappointed because she still doesn\u2019t look like <em>Kylie<\/em>. Well, yeah\u2026 because despite how badly she may want it, she is not in fact that person.\n\nTheir features aren\u2019t identical. Their bone structures and appearances may be nothing alike. You\u2019re a makeup artist, not a wizard!\n\nThat being said, remember to remain sensitive to her feelings. Her expectations <a href=\"\/2018\/03\/4-makeup-client-nightmares-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">may have been unrealistic<\/a>, but she had them nonetheless. Now she\u2019s discouraged. Try to shift the focus <em>back <\/em>to the actual makeup itself. You can point out the reasons why you can\u2019t completely replicate what\u2019s in the picture. But the <em>makeup <\/em>looks the same, and that\u2019s the important part!\n\nAbove all else, keep reiterating how <em>beautiful <\/em>your client looks. You don\u2019t want her feeling disappointed that she can\u2019t be someone <em>else<\/em> \u2013 you want her leaving the appointment feeling confident and fierce in her <em>own <\/em>skin.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CMy_skin_still_doesnt_look_good%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>4. \u201cMy skin still doesn\u2019t look good!\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s this other misconception that no matter how bad your skin is, a makeup artist can make it appear flawless. Sure, proper technique helps. Certain tools, like airbrush machines, can contribute to a \u2018photoshopped\u2019 finish.\n\nIf all else fails, anyone can look good if they stand far back enough! (Don\u2019t make that last joke to your client, they <em>won\u2019t <\/em>find it funny.)\n\nThe truth is, makeup isn\u2019t some quick-fix solution for bad skin. You can do everything right, but if a client isn\u2019t taking proper care of themselves and their skin is in rough shape, you might not be able to perfectly cover that up.\n\nIf your client gets upset, it\u2019s likely because she feels self-conscious. Yes, it can be frustrating for you to do the best job possible and still have it criticized, but remember your professional objective: to make your client feel <em>beautiful<\/em>.\n\nIf there\u2019s little else you can do makeup-wise to give her the results she wanted, at least you can rely on <a href=\"\/2018\/11\/what-is-a-skincare-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your skincare knowledge<\/a>. Help her better understand her skin type, and recommend some products and techniques that might be able to help her skin improve going forward![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39935&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#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][\/vc_row][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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CI_hate_it%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>5. \u201cI hate it.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hands down, this is the <em>worst <\/em>feedback you can get from a client. You put your heart and soul into each job. It\u2019s crushing to get such a brutal response! Even more awful is when you haven\u2019t even finished and the client can\u2019t stop commenting on how much she doesn\u2019t like what you\u2019re doing.\n\nAs hard as it can be, you have to try and look at each job as an opportunity to learn and get better. Ask her to show you what it is she doesn\u2019t like, and have her articulate what it is she wants instead. Then you can try to actively correct whatever she\u2019s unhappy with, and proceed accordingly. Do whatever you can, and if she still isn\u2019t satisfied by the end of the appointment, use your best judgment for what happens next.\n\nDepending on how she treated you, it may just be best to call it a day and put this experience behind you. If you feel it\u2019s warranted, though, you can always try to remedy the situation by offering her some sort of refund (full or partial), a complimentary service in the future, etc.\n\nShe may not be happy with the makeup job you did for her, but she <em>will <\/em>appreciate the way you handled it. Her final impression of you and your business won\u2019t be what you didn\u2019t do for her, but what you DID.\n\nYou can\u2019t control what complaints you\u2019ll receive from customers, but you can control how you choose to react to it. Always be respectful and professional, and you\u2019ll come out on top, one way or another!\n\nDo you have anything else to add to this list? Let us know in the comments![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][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>What if someone leaves your makeup business a terrible review online? 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