Make Up Artist
A make up artist is responsible for doing the hair and make up of a person who needs to appear on TV, fashion shows, concerts, etc. Applying normal make up is not the only thing that a make up artist may be required to do. Sometimes, a make up artist may also have to create special effect make up, which may also be referred to as prosthetics. Other tasks that may be assigned to make up artists include:
- Researching on which kind of hair styles and make up design will work well for a film, TV show, etc.
- Giving corrective make up whenever necessary
- Doing make up retouches and hair retouches
Make Up Artist Salary Information
The amount of salary that make up artists may get actually depends on the type of client and the popularity of the make up artists. The type of project that a make up artist handles may also affect the level of salary received. In general, the average salary that make up artists can receive in a day may range from $400 to $2000.
Make Up Artist Qualifications
Most make up artists have certificates in beauty therapy, make up, fashion, etc. They may start their career as a make up artist by being an assistant to an experienced make up artist, or may first work in beauty salons. Aside from studying general hair and make up, taking specialized make up courses such as a course in media make up, production arts, etc. may be advisable.
