Make up question

pinkgirl Posted: Dec 23, 2004 04:16 PM

Make up question

Hi everyone!
I have been doing people's make-up for years. I do mostly friends and family and then they refer me to their friends, etc. I would like to do this as a business, but I was wondering if you guys think I need to get certified first. I am afraid people will be sceptical if I don't have a certificate/diploma. What do you think?

pbscutie Posted: Dec 23, 2004 04:25 PM

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To be honest, I wouldn't even think to ask someone if they had a certificate or a dipolma. If they are good and people recommend them then that is what I go with.

I wish you lots of luck with this!

Thumballina Posted: Dec 23, 2004 04:43 PM

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I go by word of mouth and by what other people's experiences were with that person...there are few situations where I would want to see certification...good luck

Happybride2005 Posted: Dec 23, 2004 05:02 PM

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that's how i found the person i'm doing a trial with on the 8th. word of mouth is the best type of advertising for business

LuvMyMichael Posted: Dec 23, 2004 09:34 PM

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i agree......go for it girl!

nferrandi Posted: Dec 23, 2004 09:45 PM

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Word of mouth is great. You should start making a portfolio of before and after shots. Another thing you may consider is offering REALLY competitive prices until you start getting more established and a larger reputation.

May05Bride Posted: Dec 23, 2004 10:50 PM

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I definatly think word of mouth and a portfolio speaks to a thousand certificates. I honestly never asked, and I went to a few.

The only thing with Certification, you may learn things that you don't already know, that may even improve your technique. Go for Certification if you want to learn more, but I don't think a piece of paper will get you more clients.

Kristinka Posted: Dec 24, 2004 12:12 AM

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Get really experienced with doing make up for photoshoots.

Call up photographers, who do tests for models and see if you could work together. Build your portfolio from there.

good luck!!

:)

cocoa Posted: Dec 24, 2004 12:38 PM

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i go by how a person does their own makeup, too. but word of mouth is huge!!! however, going for more formal training may introduce you to techniques you did not know. also, what about getting a side job with mac or bobbi brown, too? not like you have the timr (or maybe you do...) but either way, go for it. it sounds like a lot of fun!

btrflygrl Posted: Dec 24, 2004 01:03 PM

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the lady who did my makeup was doing it the same as you...on the side. If you wanted to advertise and such, then go for certification, but if it's just for some extra cash.....it's up to you. But always have a portfolio of before/after shots and letters and thank yous from the ladies you do makeup for.

Jen2999 Posted: Dec 24, 2004 01:06 PM

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I agree with the other girls..

I go by word of mouth.. but the certificate may help you gear towards more formal stuff and teach you how to make it stay longer or something...?????

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Dec 24, 2004 02:22 PM

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I went by word of mouth and pics of the artists work. It never occured to me to ask for a certificate. I don't even know if my hair and makeup people have them.