What is the eligibility criteria to join a professional make up course?

Eligibility: Educational Academic qualifications is not a necessity to be a makeup artist, only requirement is passion for the work and interest to make experiments in looks. However, short term courses in cosmetology / beauty care/ make up can horn your skills. As a makeup artist, you could start as an assistant or apprentice to a reputed makeup artist. On-the-job training though paid or unpaid, is considered to be of higher value than just academic qualifications. Personal attributes required for a makeup artist A good colour perceptionpassion for make-upgood communication skillsto be creative and artisticable to work under pressuregood business sense and diplomacystamina, patience and concentrationcareful eye for detaila willingness to work long hoursgood teamwork skillshigh degree of physical and mental fitness Apart from all the above attributes, complete and updated knowledge of cosmetics and other related products play an integral role in determining the right professional in this field. Career avenues for a make up artist The opportunities for a career in the make-up and beauty industry are plenty. Makeup artists are in demand in almost all spheres. They are usually employed by the entertainment and media industries. These professionals can work at salons, spas, retail and department stores, bridal boutiques, film production companies, magazines, modeling agencies, fashion designers and so on. Make-up artists design and apply makeup to actors, presenters and models, and for special occasions such as bridal parties.

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Eligibility Criteria: Candidate should be at least 16 years of age to be eligible to apply for the same. Although it is not mandatory to have a formalqualification, however, various industries will require you to attend cosmetology school.

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