Career entry
- Class 10 with any subjects – MES course for ‘Beauty Therapy and Hair Styling’ or similar courses
After completing Class 10 with any subjects, you can enroll for Modular Employable Skills (MES) course for ‘Beauty Therapy and Hair Styling – 1’ based on Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) framework under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India. You may follow it up with the next level ‘Beauty Therapy and Hair Styling – 2’ or similar. The total number of training hours is 500 for each level.
- Class 10 with any subjects – NSQF Level 2 Certificate for ‘Integrated Course in Hair, Skin and Make-Up’
After completing Class 10 with any subjects, you can go for National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 2 Training and Certificate program for ‘Integrated Course in Hair, Skin and Make-Up’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 750. You have to be at least 14 years of age for this course.
- Class 10 with any subjects – MES course for ‘Beauty Therapy and Hair Styling’ or similar courses – work as a Make-up Artist for at least 24 months - NSQF Level 5 Certificate for ‘Bridal, Fashion and Photographic Makeup Artist’ or similar courses.
The total number of training hours is 500 for each level. Then you need to work for at least 24 months as a Makeup Artist in any professional salon or beauty parlour providing commercial beauty and makeup services to customers. Then you can go for National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 5 Training and Certificate program for ‘Bridal, Fashion and Photographic Makeup Artist’, ‘Senior Makeup Artist’ or similar courses.
- Class 10 with any subjects - training for ‘Beautician’ or similar trades at an ITI or similar institute.
After completing Class 10 with any subjects, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Centre (ITC) or other vocational institutes for ‘Beautician’, ‘Beautician Assistant’, ‘Beauty Therapy and Personal Grooming’, ‘Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing’, or similar trades. You will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) to get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) after this course. This exam is held twice a year in the months of February and July.
· Class 10 with any subjects – Class 11-12 in any stream - Certificate / Diploma courses in ‘Professional Makeup’ or similar.
After studying Class 10 with any subjects then Class 11-12 in any stream, you can go for Certificate / Diploma courses in ‘Professional Makeup’, ‘Fashion Media Makeup’, ‘Beauty and Makeup’, ‘Bridal Makeup’ or similar topics.
Intoduction
A makeup artist is someone who uses cosmetic techniques and processes to create beauty upon the human body. In its simplest form, it enhances a person's appearance, bringing out colour and features and hiding or smoothing out flaws, using cosmetic products.
At its most extreme, makeup artistry creates imaginative characters and special effects for films, television, photography and theatre.
What will you do daily?
- You will apply bridal, party, casual makeup to clients or stage makeup to performing artists such as dancers, actors, models etc. for enhancing or altering their appearance.
- You will cleanse and tone skin for preparing it before makeup application.
- You will select required makeup shades from stock, or mix grease, oil, and colouring to achieve typical colour effects.
- You will study character descriptions, settings, and situations, for determining makeup requirements in a theatrical or feature film production.
Skills required
- You should have knowledge of Customer Service - how to provide customer services. This includes understanding customer needs, helping customers to use products and services, answering customer queries, handling customer complaints and grievances, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- You should have knowledge of Fine Arts - the theories and techniques required for producing various works of fine arts such as painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture, digital art, installation art, craft, visual art, etc.
- You will need knowledge of Creative Design - various techniques, methods, and specifications for creating and developing designs for various types of artworks.
- You should have Active Listening Skills- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made by others, asking questions, etc.
- You should have Critical Thinking Skills- analysis of complex situations, using of logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.
- You should have Public Speaking Skills- Talking effectively to a large group of people or an audience or addressing public at large in different settings such as conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.
- You should have Service Orientation Skills- or keen interest to help and assist people.
- You will need Troubleshooting Skills - determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- You should have Information Ordering Ability- arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- You should have Inter-Personal Ability- build and maintain good relationships with others at workplaces and elsewhere.
- You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behaviour.
Where will you work?
Makeup artists can work in several industries, including film and theatre sets, photography studios, makeup counters at department stores and other retail locations, or on-site for individual clients.
Most makeup artists spend much of their time standing and bending over clients who are seated. Schedules and hours can vary significantly, depending on the work location and type. Freelance makeup artists tend to work more varied schedules, while those who work for a studio or on a set may have fixed hours
Positions
- You will alter or maintain applied makeup during an event or shooting as necessary.
- You will advise, coordinate and cooperate with hair-dressers to align tasks so that the desired look is ultimately achieved.
- You will use various related products such as setting powders/sprays, lipsticks, primers, concealers, mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, etc.
- You will work with a variety of tools including makeup sponges, brushes/applicators, tweezers, etc.
- You will provide makeup services for theatrical productions, movie sets, photo shoots, concerts, weddings, fashion shows, public events etc.
Salary
- At the Entry level with 0 - 2 years of work experience, you may have a minimum earning of Rs. 3,000 and a maximum earning of Rs. 8,000
- At the Junior level with 1 - 12 years of work experience, you may have a minimum earning of Rs. 5,000 and a maximum earning of Rs. 10,000
- At the Mid-level with 5 - 20+ years of work experience, you may have a minimum earning of Rs. 8,000 and a maximum earning of Rs. 25,000
- At the Senior level with 10 - 25+ years of work experience, you may have a minimum earning of Rs. 15,000 and a maximum earning of Rs. 50,000
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