Aspiring Makeup Artist

Aug 18, 2013

Zoe M.

Hey guys,
I'm new here and this is my first conversation :P
I have been trawling the web trying to get some information on how I can become a makeup artist (it has been a dream for a while now)
I have never "trained" in makeup, and I consider myself to know the basics.

I have recently purchased three books to help me learn professional skills. These books were;

Kevyn Aucoin: Making Faces
Rae Morris: Makeup the Ultimate Guide
Scott Barnes: About Face

I have also purchased some face charts.
My plan was to learn the basics through reading these books and watching some online tutorials (if anyone could give me names of good online tutorials that would be great :) ) until next year when I plan to attend AOFM makeup school in London so that I can have some kind of certificate in Makeup and also to learn more advanced skills.

Is this a good plan? Does anyone have any advice for me , if I should be doing something else or have I got it all sorted?

Sorry I know this is a long post but I really need the information :)

Thanks so much!

Zoe xx

Aug 18, 2013

Jkissa S.

Hey Zoe! I really like the book Makeup your mind: express yourself by Francois nars. It's a really awesome book! Face charts are difficult but if you can master them then more power to you! :) you can look at my videos if you like?? YouTube.com/jkissamakeup. I hope that helps! Xoxo.

Aug 18, 2013

Zoe M.

Hey JKISSA, thanks I'll have a look online for the book now! I've never done them before but I thought it would be a good way to try and start showing off what I can do, and how much I will be progressing whilst I'm learning :) awesome thanks! I'll have a look now xxx

Aug 18, 2013

Laura M.

Face charts are fun you practise your blending while doing it. It's a great skill just in case a bride or a client wants to see some ideas you can show them it on a face chart so they have a better understanding. Or you could have a few face charts ready for a trail and they pick which one they think in more 'them'

Aug 19, 2013

Amanda V.

I won't be much help with this, but I have a list of books for you to check out!
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manuel
Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules
Jemma Kidd Makeup Masterclass
Jemma Kidd Makeup Secrets
Carmindy The Five Minute Face
Carmindy Get Positively Beautiful
Carmindy Crazy Busy Beautiful
The Teen Vogue Handbook
I own all of these books & absolutely love them. They contain endless makeup looks, how-to's techniques, advice, and information on how to break into the business.
I hope I was some help! Good luck dear <3