SKILLS REQUIRED

to become a successful make-up artist

• Be creative & open to new ideas
• Be knowledgeable about make-up products & techniques
• Be original & have confidence in your own abilities
• Be able to use your own initiative & follow instructions
• Have good communication & interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

to become a successful make-up artist

• Good vision. It’s okay if you need to wear glasses, but you’ve got to be able to see minute details up close, as well as the overall affect of your work from far
• Good manual dexterity & coordination – you need to have a steady hand
• A strong back - you will be spending countless hours standing & often bending during applications
• You can’t be allergic or sensitive to cosmetic chemicals & fragrances