Table of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\nFirst Thing\u2019s First\u2026<\/a><\/li>Create a Short List<\/a><\/li>5 Rules for Naming Your Makeup Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span>First Thing\u2019s First\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]In order to know what you want your business to be called, you need to have a thorough understanding of what you want your business to be about<\/em>. Take the time to really sit down and think about what you want your brand<\/a> to be. Here are a few helpful questions to consider:\n\n \tDo you specialize in any particular areas of makeup artistry (i.e. bridal, editorial, airbrush, SFX, etc.)?<\/li>\n \tAre your services catered to a specific demographic, or are they suitable for all ages, genders, etc.?<\/li>\n \tDo you intend to offer any additional services, such as: makeup lessons, hair or fashion styling, henna<\/a>, writing for beauty blogs, etc.?<\/li>\n \tDo you have a unique niche that can help set you apart from the competition?<\/li>\n \tWhat is the overall mission of your business?<\/li>\n \tWhat do you want your company values to be?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThink about some of the makeup artists you really admire. Does anything automatically come to mind as soon as you think of them – such as a color, a sound, a feeling, etc.? What would you consider their <\/em>brand to be? How do they achieve this? Is there anything they could be doing differently?\n\nNow turn the spotlight back to your own makeup business. Ideally, how will you want the world to see you and your <\/em>business? Are there certain emotions, colors, images, etc. that you\u2019d like to be associated with your brand? If so, you might be able to work that into the name of your makeup business![\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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”][image_with_animation image_url=”44503″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][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<\/span>Create a Short List<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]Inspiration can be found everywhere, so don\u2019t rush yourself to try and think up a business name at the drop of a hat. Instead, give yourself some time to look around, get inspired, and let the creative wheels turn in your head.\n\nOnce some promising ideas start to come to you, write them down! As the list grows, you can always go back, revise it, and narrow things back down. Once you\u2019ve finalized your short list, rank the names in order of most to least favorite.\n\nThe exciting thing about getting to pick your own business name is that you can get as creative as you want! So, don\u2019t hesitate to explore the furthest corners of your imagination. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:\n\n \tProper names<\/li>\n \t(Simple!) word games<\/li>\n \tWords in other languages<\/li>\n \tSynonyms<\/li>\n \tClich\u00e9s or popular phrases<\/li>\n \tPuns<\/li>\n \tNames from books, mythology, or other works of fiction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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”][image_with_animation image_url=”44504″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][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<\/span>5 Rules for Naming Your Makeup Business<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]There are plenty of ways for a business name to miss the mark<\/a>, so it\u2019s important that you do your research.\n\nConsider some of the most memorable business names you\u2019ve come across throughout your life. What makes them stand out to you? Why do you like them so much? Does it appeal to the targeted audience? If so, how does it achieve that?\n\nHere are 5 rules you should absolutely abide by when naming your own business:[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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]\n1 – Be original, but be relevant.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]The name of your makeup business shouldn\u2019t be a carbon copy of some other <\/em>business name. At the same time, it should be able to convey to potential clients a sense of what your business does\/provides.\n\nOn that note, try to avoid business names like, \u201cMakeup by [Insert Name]\u201d. There are far too many MUAs with that sort of name. This can easily make it difficult for your business to really shine amongst its competitors<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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]\n2 – Be mindful of the spelling.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]If your business name contains a commonly misspelled word, you\u2019re increasing your chances of potential clients struggling to find you (especially online). Similarly, consider the scope of your makeup business as a whole.\n\nWho is your target demographic? Do you intend to remain local, or do you want your business to go global? 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Short and snappy business names are easy to remember and <\/em>fun to say. Longer business names can be a mouthful, and are likelier to be forgotten. This is definitely not the impact<\/a> you want your business to make![\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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]\n4 – Make it internet-friendly.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]The ideal scenario here is that your website can read as \u201cwww.YourBusinessName.com\u201d. If another makeup business has already registered that domain name, you\u2019ll need to consider alternate routes<\/a>. If your business name isn\u2019t already a registered web domain, jump on that opportunity immediately![\/vc_column_text][\/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”][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]\n5 – Register your name.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]On that note, it\u2019s critical that as soon as you\u2019ve decided on the name of your makeup business (and it isn\u2019t already registered with another company), you get it legally registered. That way, you own it. No one can take it from you!\n\nYes, there will be paperwork involved, but trust me, it\u2019ll be worth it in the long run. 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So, what are you waiting for? 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