The application of makeup is a practice that is at least as old as mankind’s recorded history. In the ancient world, monarchs and the wealthy would put on colored substances, oils and perfumes to make themselves more attractive. One of the most notable examples is Ancient Egypt. Here, nobility and the priests would wear makeup for symbolic reasons to show honor to their gods. The Pharaoh was seen as a deity, so had to be adorned and ornamented as such with the help of ritual clothing, jewelry and makeup. The Pharaoh had special attendants whose jobs were to apply his or her makeup. Today, although the Pharaohs are no more and we have discovered the substances the Egyptians used for beauty were mostly toxic, there is still a need for professional makeup artists to work their magic in many different settings and for a variety of purposes.
What Is Professional Makeup?
Nearly every woman and girl has some makeup to put on when she is going to work, school, on a date or other social function. Putting on makeup is a regular part of many ladies’ morning routines. However, in some cases, the application of makeup calls for a special touch. This is when professional makeup artists come in. They can be found not only at beauty salons, but also do work on movie and TV sets, as well as getting celebrities and news anchors ready to look flawless onscreen. Professional makeup artists have extensive knowledge or special makeup application skills. In addition, they use the finest quality makeup substances and the most high tech and effective tools and equipment.
How To Become A Makeup Artist
Before anyone can become a professional makeup artist, they must first attend a makeup school. Although you may already have what it takes to make you and your friends look gorgeous, it is important to understand everything you need to know about color palettes so you have the knowledge and skills to satisfy every client who comes your way. Everyone is different and a professional makeup artist has to be able to accurately select the products and color palette that is right for each client. You also need to do some research to find out which makeup products and tool you want to use. A professional makeup artist has to have a wide variety of tools and brushes readily available.
