Breaking into the beauty industry... scared!

Jul 17, 2014

Amanda I.

Heyy all!

I am a recent graduate of beauty school and am so lost figuring out where I fit in. I don't want to fail because my last career choice didn't work out. I am in love with beauty products so I don't necessarily want to work in a Salon, but I understand that's where I'll probably have to start. I am nervous that the skills I learned in school aren't good enough because I didn't have a greatest teacher. Any advice on how you figured out your place in this industry would be awesome!

Jul 17, 2014

Zoey Q.

I have zero clue about the actual industry, so I'd advise you to talk to Jacqueline or some of the other pros before I steer you wrong ;)
But I just wanna say...Believe in yourself! if you don't, how can you expect anyone else to? Even if you had a crappy teacher, know that your natural skills, talents, and unrelenting dedication to your art form will get you where you want to be. Whatever happens, keep trying and working your ass off because you and your dreams and your future are so freaking worth it.

Jul 17, 2014

Mercedes G.

Mabe you could start practicing on friends to find what you do best, like bridal, or glamour makeup, and just put yourself out there forsure, I would get business cards done! I wish you the best of luck though! I hope I helped some.

Jul 17, 2014

Bonnie R.

I would choose a focus like bridal or something. Practice, practice, practice on anyone you can. Get business cards, an Instagram and Facebook all for your business. Be confident even if you don't feel it.

Jul 17, 2014

Shelley W.

Zoey and Jackie made great points. Time to develope a thick skin because if not you're not going to survivior out there. Its cut throat and empathy is at nil. My young 14 year old daughter is a MUA. Self-trained with a serious background in art (free-draw,oil/water color paintings) and she has had adults discourage her from her craft and even had a few try and steal paying gigs from her. Prom/graduation season was a hardcore for her. She does not allow her age to detour her and has been quite successful. She still has a long way to go but she refuses to take every no to heart. Being nervous is ok but you need to divert those fears into pushing you to reach your goals/dreams career-wise. I wish ya much success and congrats on graduating.

Jul 17, 2014

Shelley W.

Geesh my typos are insane...typing on cell is work.lol.

Jul 19, 2014

Kat R.

Good luck! With practice discipline and passion I'm sure youre well on your way to becoming the pro you want to be :) don't forget to take nice photos of your work maybe befriend a photographer so your portfolio stands out.