{"id":42076,"date":"2020-06-18T07:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=42076"},"modified":"2020-06-18T07:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T11:00:21","slug":"why-other-makeup-artists-are-your-friends-not-enemies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/why-other-makeup-artists-are-your-friends-not-enemies","title":{"rendered":"Why Other Makeup Artists Are Your Friends, Not Enemies!"},"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]<em>Australian MUA, Charlotte Ravet, is the proud owner of her very own\u00a0<\/em><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/charlotteravet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">hair and makeup business<\/em><\/a><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">. From bridal, to editorial, to film and television, and everything in-between \u2013 Charlotte provides a wide variety of services that cater to all types of clientele!<\/em>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Her extensive resume includes working for Prada, L\u2019Oreal, and even the cast of the hit show, Glee! A developer of educational programs, Charlotte has even been awarded Best Makeup Educator of the Year by the Australian Industry Makeup Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Here, she explores the many reasons why your fellow makeup artists are some of your best allies within this industry!<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/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]\u201cIt\u2019s a small industry!\u201d\n\nIf you\u2019re a beauty lover who\u2019s currently <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-makeup-artist-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learning makeup<\/a>, and who has dreams of becoming a <a href=\"\/your-makeup-career\/job-description-of-a-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pro MUA<\/a>, be ready to hear this sentence every day!\n\nYes, it\u2019s a small industry. This much can\u2019t be denied. But as an international makeup artist myself, I can testify that there are no borders. In reality, it\u2019s a WORLDWIDE industry! As makeup artists, the level of passion we have for our craft is ultimately what brings us together, and makes the industry seem small by comparison.[\/vc_column_text][\/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;42081&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/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]So, why does this matter? After all, isn\u2019t it great to work in an industry where people get to know each other so quickly? Yes, of course it is!\n\nBut there <em>is<\/em> one thing you\u2019ll need to be ready to deal with: competition.\n\nThe fact is, there will always be someone you\u2019ll envy within this line of work. Whether it\u2019s because of her resume, her success, her connections, or her skills. The real question is: is it <em>bad<\/em> to be a bit jealous?\n\nNo, it is not. I\u2019m personally not jealous by nature. But I <em>am<\/em> giving myself career goals, in order to reach the same level as the artists I admire. Once I decided to approach my career with this positive mindset, I quickly discovered the importance of networking and sharing.\n\nEven more importantly, I realized just how supportive the makeup artist community can be towards others! Just because other MUAs are technically your \u2018<a href=\"\/2015\/12\/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">competition<\/a>\u2019, it doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re your enemies. The two don\u2019t need to be synonymous!\n\nIn fact, one of the most valuable things you can possibly be taught when learning makeup is that your competition are actually your FRIENDS![\/vc_column_text][\/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;42082&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/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<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\/2020\/06\/why-other-makeup-artists-are-your-friends-not-enemies\/#Why_You_Should_Make_Friends_with_Your_Competition\" >Why You Should Make Friends with Your Competition<\/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\/2020\/06\/why-other-makeup-artists-are-your-friends-not-enemies\/#How_to_Start_Making_Friends_in_the_Industry\" >How to Start Making Friends in the Industry<\/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\/2020\/06\/why-other-makeup-artists-are-your-friends-not-enemies\/#Food_for_Thought\" >Food for Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Make_Friends_with_Your_Competition\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Why You Should Make Friends with Your Competition<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Honestly, there are too many reasons to name. If I tried, we\u2019d be here all day! But I can definitely come up with a few of the most important ones.\n\nHere are a just some examples of how you can support \u2013 and <em>get<\/em> support from \u2013 this wonderful community:[\/vc_column_text][\/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<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">1. Other Artists Can Become Part of Your Network<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ever since the early days of my professional career, I\u2019ve always valued my <a href=\"\/2017\/06\/get-dream-job-networking-makeup-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network<\/a>. I was lucky to have a successful start in TV makeup, right after I finished learning makeup and earning my certification. When I was booked for other jobs afterwards, I always recommended other artists.\n\nThe TV productions appreciated that I didn&#8217;t let them down. In the same breath, other artists would recommend <em>me <\/em>for work whenever they could. A good rule of thumb to abide by is this: always recommend someone you know will be the best for the job.\n\nDon\u2019t be scared that the artist could steal your clients! Remember: self-confidence is key!\n\nMy network works in the same way that my private relationships do. Just because you have a close friendship with one person, it doesn\u2019t have to mean that any <em>other <\/em>friendships mean any less, or will suffer.\n\nThe same can be said about your clientele. If you know you\u2019re always doing your best for your client, always make <a href=\"\/2017\/03\/connect-clients-makeup-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a great impression<\/a>, and have a secure work relationship with them, why would they try to book someone else?\n\nIn this industry, people provide excellent word-of-mouth, and often help each other out. There will always be more potential clients! Plus, professional makeup artists will rarely try to actively seek out and steal your faithful clientele.[\/vc_column_text][\/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;42083&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/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]If you know someone in your network would be the best fit for a potential job, don\u2019t worry that recommending them will somehow hurt your own career. In reality, this other makeup artist WILL remember your kind recommendation, and they\u2019ll be likely to recommend YOU when a similar opportunity arises on their end.\n\nIn the worst-case scenario: if it just so happens that another MUA <em>does <\/em>steal your contact, well, it was not worth it! All you can do is live and learn. Simply refrain from recommending this makeup artist again in the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/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<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">2. Other Artists Can Help You to Continue Learning<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I always strive to <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/can-you-truly-learn-how-to-do-makeup-from-an-online-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">continue learning<\/a>. After that, I plan to learn again, and then again! You get the idea. There\u2019s <em>always<\/em> something new to discover. Importantly, you often can \u2013 and should \u2013 learn from others.\n\nI\u2019m an educator, and have <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/boost-your-makeup-artist-salary-with-these-5-online-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">taught classes<\/a> to other makeup artists. Some of them even had 30+ years of experience! Still, that doesn\u2019t stop them from coming to me, and seeing what new and exciting things I can teach them.\n\nSimilarly, I always jump at the chance to learn from other skilled experts within the industry. As artists, we should ALWAYS continue in our quest for more knowledge!\n\nThere\u2019s no shame to ask for advice. Reaching out to others for help is not a sign of weakness. If anything, it signifies your love of the craft and your dedication to always self-improve. One thing I recommend is involving yourself in online communities! Personally, I love being a part of Facebook groups.\n\nI\u2019m always happy to share some tips, and likewise, learn a lot from the community myself.[\/vc_column_text][\/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;42084&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/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<h3>3. Your Relationship with Other Artists Strengthens Your Reputation<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]We have one reputation\u2026 and ONLY one!\n\nYou can be the best in your game, but if you don\u2019t have support from your industry, this often won\u2019t be enough. Being kind and helpful with others doesn\u2019t cost anything, but it absolutely goes a long way! How you treat others will play a major role in how others perceive you and your business.\n\nYou\u2019ll quickly learn that makeup artists who speak badly about others are not the most talented ones. Putting other artists down won\u2019t make you shine. Gossiping about other artists \u2013 whether it be to your network or your clients \u2013 will only make you look <a href=\"\/2020\/02\/what-not-to-do-when-running-your-own-makeup-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extremely unprofessional<\/a>.\n\nIf you want to build a positive reputation, make yourself known for all the RIGHT reasons. Be kind. Be fair. Have a strong work ethic. These are the best strategies to making a strong, pleasant impression![\/vc_column_text][\/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<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">4. Other Artists Can Provide Encouragement<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Working as a makeup artist can be exhausting! We don\u2019t always fully understand this when learning makeup, but we quickly do once we begin working in the field.\n\nSometimes, the best people to lift you up when you\u2019re feeling down are the ones who actually understand what it is you\u2019re going through. When I\u2019m feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, I <em>need<\/em> my \u201cmakeup family\u201d to remind me why I\u2019m <a href=\"\/2018\/10\/5-obvious-signs-you-should-start-your-own-makeup-artist-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">doing this job<\/a>. Their support can help ground me, and bring me back to my roots.\n\nThey can help remind me why I love this industry so much![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;42085&#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_text]We ALL have our rough days. It\u2019s important to know that <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/6-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it\u2019s okay to not always be okay<\/a>. In regular life, you need your friends. 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Look around and ask yourself:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Are there other artists around you who are sharing your passion?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are you coming into contact with fellow MUAs who inspire you?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there other artists who seem genuinely happy for you when you succeed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe nature of your friendship with other industry pros can be as similar (or as different) from a regular, everyday friendship as you want it to be. Remember: not everyone in your professional network will be your new BFF. That\u2019s okay!\n\nMany of the relationships you forge in your career will be of a professional nature. They will help build your network and establish your reputation. With this in mind, you want to make sure that you always give your best, most professional image.\n\nAbove all else, present yourself as reliable, organized, and committed to your work!\n\nAnother option is to join specialized groups! Here are just a few examples of wonderful Facebook groups that welcome all professional makeup artists:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/glossible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glossible<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/inmykit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IN MY KIT\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/makeupartisttalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Makeup Artist Talk\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re a QC Makeup Academy student, graduate, or are simply figuring out if you want to be learning makeup from an online school, I also recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCMakeupAcademyVirtualClassroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Makeup Academy Virtual Classroom.<\/a> This is a fantastic place for you to meet other aspiring MUAs![\/vc_column_text][\/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;42086&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/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]Online groups and forums give you the chance to learn from other artists, as well as the opportunity to ask questions. I\u2019ve met a few of my current industry friends through these groups, before we met in real life. They\u2019re an excellent, convenient way to stay connected with the industry, and exchange tips and advice.\n\nAnother suggestion is to start <a href=\"\/2016\/07\/assistant-makeup-artist-cut-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">assisting professional artists<\/a>. Assisting is an excellent way to build a relationship with an experienced artist, while also refining your own skill-set. 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You don\u2019t need to announce when you are helping someone, or passing on work to another artist, or encouraging someone, or sharing a makeup technique&#8230;Acts of kindness will always be able to say more than words ever could.\n\nCompetition is real in the makeup industry. But the only rule to remember is that your competition should only push you to be YOUR very best! Competition is not about spending energy to put others down.\n\nWe shouldn\u2019t be afraid to sometimes ask for help, whether it be to find work or to improve upon our skills. And if someone judges you? Well, that just means that person isn\u2019t worth being a part of your \u201cmakeup fam\u201d!\n\nYour success starts today! 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