As women, we all have a horror story of getting our makeup done at the mall and hating it. But luckily those days of clownish hooker makeup are long gone because cosmetic companies today spend thousands of dollars in training their sales people to be makeup artists as well. The best way to ensure you get a great mall makeover is find someone who works there, whose makeup you like, and ask them to do your makeup. Be prepared to pay a small fee or purchase some products though when they’re done, because even a “free” makeover is meant to make a sale.
When it’s within your budget to hire a professional makeup artist (who is not in makeup sales), do not choose them on price alone. Pick an artist whose makeup style you like, one who has quality and quantity of photos that showcase their talent, one who is professional and seems to display a strong work ethic based on their experience. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for referrals of past clients or ask questions to see if they are the right makeup artist for you and your event. We are not only here to do your makeup, but to gain your trust as a potential client so you will refer us to others and come back to us again and again.
