Why Assisting Is the Secret Weapon for a Successful Makeup Career
A common misconception? That assisting is only for beginners. Not true. Both Emma and May are proof that assisting is a tool for all artists, regardless of age or experience. The best artists never stop learning, and assisting offers a front-row seat to new techniques, products, and ways of working.
From corporate to MUA, find out how Ebony Kay's had a client base before finishing MakeUp school.
From the corporate world to beauty school, Ebony Kay built a thriving makeup client base before even graduating. In this episode of The Makeup Insider, host Vanessa Barney chats with Ebony about how she transitioned careers, attracted clients early on, and built trust as a freelance makeup artist. A must-read for aspiring artists looking to fast-track their makeup careers.
Beyond the Brush: Producer Chelsea Nieper on What Really Gets Makeup Artists Hired
Producers are quintessential in aligning a client’s vision with the agency’s brief. With over 15 years’ experience, generally in the advertising agency realm, Chelsea reveals her top tips to getting a foot in the door with producers, gives insight into makeup clients through case studies and offers some sage advice for up-and-coming mua.