How can i get a job as a make-up artist in london and like how much would i get paid?

Question

do i need to take any qualification exams?

Answer 1

Academic qualifications arent always as important as is your creative skill. You can still become a makeup artist without any special education but it's still advised to get some qualifications before you start offering your services. The London College of Fashion offers a 2 year foundation degree in specialist makeup design, as well as many shorter courses. It never hurts to learn new techniques! :)

You're going to need alot of cosmetics and some of the brushes can be expensive but if this is really want you want, I say go for it, and have fun.

It may be good for you if you gain professional experience by working under another makeup artist or such at first. Working with a photographer would be great, too. You could gain more experience that way and start building a name for yourself; request copies of your work though for your portfolio. Carry a portfolio around with you to show prospective clients/employers your previous works. You can post ads online offering your services, tell your friends, network connections if any, post fliers, and so on. Searching ads can also be helpful; you may find a small production company in need of talent as well as artists.

Payscale varies... Starting out, try not to expect a glamorous paycheck (try 50-150 a day), but dont sell yourself short/cheap either. Have high hopes because with alot of experience and amazing skill, some of the better paid artists working for fashion shows and events earn around 3,000 a day.

Good luck! :)

Answer 2

It depends where you are working.Most  beauty companies will take you on without much make up experience and train you to apply makeup with their products.If you are looking for a career though-thats a different story,most make up artists work for free to get their names known in the industry and its a long road!

Salaries in London vary depending on where you work and your experience-for the top salaries go for Selfridges and Harrods.

Answer 3

your question is ingrammatical.

why is the word 'like' inserted in this question! Would you write that in an essay. NO so what is wrong with using correct english on here. Dont you know how to spell?

Forget having a job, you SERIOUSLY need help with your grammar.