{"id":47205,"date":"2021-02-11T11:45:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=47205"},"modified":"2021-02-11T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:45:17","slug":"how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Makeup Artist: The Importance of Constructive Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Want to learn how to become a makeup artist? QC Makeup Academy Student Ambassador, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheri_does_makeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cheri Stevens<\/a>,<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> reveals why being able to accept constructive criticism is crucial to your career&#8217;s success! Cheri is currently enrolled in the <a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Master Makeup Artistry Course<\/span><\/a>. Read her full Ambassador Feature <a href=\"\/2020\/11\/makeup-certification-ambassador-feature-cheri-stevens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/h4>\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; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 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\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#What_is_Constructive_Criticism\" >What is Constructive Criticism?<\/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\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#How_to_Become_a_Makeup_Artist_Constructive_Criticism_as_an_MUA\" >How to Become a Makeup Artist: Constructive Criticism as an MUA<\/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\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#Why_Critique_from_Others_is_Essential\" >Why Critique from Others is Essential<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#The_Importance_of_Constructive_Criticism_in_Your_Makeup_Course\" >The Importance of Constructive Criticism in Your Makeup Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#The_Consequences_of_Rejecting_Constructive_Criticism\" >The Consequences of Rejecting Constructive Criticism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#Constructive_Criticism_in_the_QC_Virtual_Classroom\" >Constructive Criticism in the QC Virtual Classroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#Tips_for_Giving_Productive_Feedback\" >Tips for Giving Productive Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-the-importance-of-constructive-criticism\/#How_to_Become_a_Makeup_Artist_Tips_for_Taking_Productive_Feedback\" >How to Become a Makeup Artist: Tips for Taking Productive Feedback<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Constructive_Criticism\"><\/span>What is Constructive Criticism?<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354848848{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, you have a passion for makeup and have decided to turn it into an actual career. That&#8217;s awesome! You&#8217;re in for an exciting journey &#8211; but it won&#8217;t be one without hard work and dedication. If you&#8217;re serious about your craft and want to know how to become a makeup artist <a href=\"\/your-makeup-career\/job-description-of-a-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in the professional world<\/a>, one of the key things you&#8217;ll need to be able to do is accept constructive criticism.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354860568{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Constructive criticism is a very necessary tool. As an MUA, you&#8217;re more than likely going to encounter it more than once throughout your career. If you try to become a makeup artist and assume you&#8217;ll <em>never<\/em> be given feedback or critiques, it&#8217;s going to be a very jarring awakening when it eventually happens. This is why it&#8217;s important to go into your new career with realistic expectations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354869782{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Constructive criticism can come in many forms. Here are just a few general examples that one might hear in everyday life:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Someone critiquing your outfit: \u201cThese colors are good, but they don&#8217;t best complement your features. <em>These <\/em>colors would look amazing with your hair and eye color!\u201d<\/li>\n \t<li>Someone critiquing your cooking: &#8220;This chicken looks a bit too pink; it might need some more time.\u201d<\/li>\n \t<li>Someone critiquing your hairstyle: \u201cThis hairstyle doesn\u2019t flatter your face because it&#8217;s more meant for [such and such]<em>\u00a0<\/em>face shape. If you ever wanted to try adding some layers, I think that&#8217;d really draw attention to your awesome bone structure!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Constructive Criticism vs. Insults<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;47214&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354906742{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]It&#8217;s important to know that constructive criticism is NOT the same as being insulted or disrespected. The latter is meant solely to bring you down and has negative intent. Constructive criticism, on the other hand, is meant to help you. Moreover, it&#8217;s necessary for personal growth.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354916108{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When someone is honest with you and providing constructive feedback, their intent is positive. They&#8217;re trying to help you see what could be done better, so YOU can do better next time. Now, I get it: receiving constructive criticism can sometimes suck. No one overly <em>likes <\/em>to hear when what they&#8217;ve done wasn&#8217;t perfect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354946189{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]But imperfections are what make us human. Everyone gets constructive criticism at some point (or many points) throughout their life. But it&#8217;s important that you try your best to take with an open mind &#8211; especially while you complete your <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-your-makeup-artist-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional makeup training<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After all, if you really want to know how to become a makeup artist, the key is going to be remembering that constructive criticism will ultimately help you become the best artist you can be![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Makeup_Artist_Constructive_Criticism_as_an_MUA\"><\/span>How to Become a Makeup Artist: Constructive Criticism as an MUA<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354967253{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Makeup artistry is a VERY competitive field. You will not be the best right away, nor will you be the only one. Constructive criticism in our field is necessary so that we can learn proper techniques and grow as an artist.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630354977541{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]What might we hear as makeup artists, in terms of constructive criticism? Here are few examples of feedback you might get, particularly while getting trained:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>&#8220;Watch your symmetry with the eyes.&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>&#8220;Your blending needs more practice.&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>&#8220;You need to better color match for the correct skin tone.&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>&#8220;Try to do less of a blocked eyebrow and more natural, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9cUNrnrW7Eg&amp;t=519s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hair-like strokes<\/a>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;47215&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Critique_from_Others_is_Essential\"><\/span>Why Critique from Others is Essential<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355038924{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Constructive criticism plays a fundamental role in the learning process. As an artist, the learning process never truly <em>ends\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; you just get better at what you do. But there will always be room for improvement and growth. If you take offense to everything that&#8217;s being said about your work, you aren\u2019t really <em>listening<\/em> to the people who are trying to help. As such, you&#8217;ll keep making the same mistakes over and over again.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355035908{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As a result, this will severely impair your success in the field. You&#8217;ll only have so much room to grow before you become stagnant. Listening, learning, and applying the suggestions given to you is crucial. When you&#8217;re receptive to constructive feedback, you AND your career will soar to even greater heights because you&#8217;ll learn how to see your work with a fresh set of eyes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For instance, would you want to create a look for someone &#8211; such as a bride &#8211; and later realize that it wasn\u2019t what you expected? Even worse, what if it wasn\u2019t what SHE expected? Of course not. You&#8217;d be hurting your reputation, all because you didn\u2019t have the proper education and refused assistance. We know you don&#8217;t want that![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Constructive_Criticism_in_Your_Makeup_Course\"><\/span>The Importance of Constructive Criticism in Your Makeup Course<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355049348{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As part of your professional makeup training, you&#8217;ll be paired with a tutor. This tutor will be an industry expert with years of experience. In other words, they know their stuff and possess an insight you don&#8217;t yet have.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355060660{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you&#8217;ve never before had proper makeup training, chances are there&#8217;ll be at least one thing you&#8217;ve been doing wrong. Your instructor&#8217;s job is to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fdmtgebNQeo&amp;t=25s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">break bad habits<\/a>, so you can instead learn how to do things the correct way. In order for them to do this, they&#8217;ll need to tell you what you&#8217;re doing right <em>and\u00a0<\/em>what you&#8217;re doing wrong.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355070116{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Remember: this is a natural part of the process. Everyone needs to go through it. Even <em>they <\/em>started somewhere and received the same types of critiques they&#8217;re now giving you. This type of support is essential for keeping you on the right track and giving you the proper skills to succeed![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you truly want to know how to become a makeup artist, don&#8217;t you <em>want <\/em>to push yourself to be the best you can be?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;47216&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Consequences_of_Rejecting_Constructive_Criticism\"><\/span>The Consequences of Rejecting Constructive Criticism<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355128820{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you&#8217;re making mistakes, it&#8217;s EXTREMELY important that you&#8217;re aware of it. More importantly, it&#8217;s critical that you understand why and what specifically you&#8217;re doing wrong. Only then can you improve and move forward with the intent of correcting your errors the next time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355117643{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Think of it this way: you wouldn\u2019t walk into a professional restaurant and insist on cooking a meal if you didn&#8217;t know how to cook. The logic is the same for makeup artistry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355107164{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Simply put: if you continue doing the wrong thing over and over again, you will struggle to become a makeup artist. You will never learn properly and your reputation will <a href=\"\/2020\/02\/what-not-to-do-when-running-your-own-makeup-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take a massive hit<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355142818{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Speaking from personal experience, the constructive criticism you&#8217;ll receive from your QC Makeup Academy tutor is going to be invaluable! Nathan Johnson has given me plenty of honest and straightforward responses to my work. He&#8217;s honestly the best![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355155738{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]No, your tutor is not always going to stroke your ego. But they WILL provide every last bit of feedback with kindness and knowledge. And as we all know, knowledge is the power to succeed. The critiques you receive during your training are only said with love. They&#8217;re meant to steer you in the right direction; pinpointing step-by-step what&#8217;s working, what isn\u2019t, and how to achieve the best result.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Personally, my feedback has given me the motivation to become way more attentive to detail. I couldn&#8217;t be more grateful for it![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constructive_Criticism_in_the_QC_Virtual_Classroom\"><\/span>Constructive Criticism in the QC Virtual Classroom<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]This is a great way to get many different eyes looking at your work. It&#8217;s also the perfect chance to get you used to receiving constructive feedback, so you&#8217;ll be better prepared for the working world. I love that QC makes this sort of environment available to us![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355186378{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]In the Virtual Classroom, students and graduates are encouraged to share photos of their work. Then other students, alumni, and tutors (I&#8217;m looking at you, Nathan) can see your work and examine it. They&#8217;ll regularly congratulate what you&#8217;ve done well, as well as suggest beneficial ways the look can be improved upon in the future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630355175586{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Being a part of QC Makeup Academy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCMakeupAcademyVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Classroom on Facebook<\/a> provides a great opportunity to see how constructive criticism is offered to students. This group also demonstrates real-life examples of constructive criticism being given and received in a healthy, positive way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;47217&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#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; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Giving_Productive_Feedback\"><\/span>Tips for Giving Productive Feedback<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]\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Back up your critiques<\/strong>. Don\u2019t just tell someone what they are doing wrong. Rather, explain which technique appears to be incorrect and why.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Be helpful. <\/strong>If you&#8217;re pointing out what could have been done better, take the extra minute to explain <em>how <\/em>the individual can better that technique next time.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Please use tact.<\/strong> There is no room for nastiness in constructive criticism. If you can&#8217;t phrase your feedback in a positive way, keep it to yourself.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Make sure you are qualified to make that judgement call.<\/strong> If it&#8217;s not your area of expertise, or you are struggling yourself, it&#8217;s probably not your place to comment.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Always be kind and respectful.<\/strong> Consider the kind of constructive criticism YOU would prefer to hear. If it would hurt your own feelings, it could very well hurt someone else&#8217;s. Getting critiqued can make people feel vulnerable. 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