Welcome to QC Makeup Fam Friday! This new monthly series will explore the thoughts, stories, and opinions of real QC students and grads. Each month, they’ll weigh in on topics surrounding makeup training, finding work in the professional world, and being a makeup artist in the beauty industry!
Today, they’re here to answer one very insightful question: What is one common myth about makeup artists that you want to debunk here and now?
Let’s see what the QC makeup fam has to say!
Rachael Lauderbach
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop
“I've heard this one a lot recently: 'You don't have to be trained to be a legit makeup artist'"
Jeff Wilkins
Master Makeup Artistry / Portfolio Development Workshop
"'Makeup is for women, and men are not supposed to wear makeup or do anything related to makeup.'"
Chablis Lyster
Master Makeup Artistry
"'Oh, you're doing an online makeup course? It's much better if you do it in person. Nobody will use you if you got your certification online.'"
Toni Brussow
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop
"I hate hearing, 'Why do you need to wear makeup to feel good about yourself?' So untrue!"
Stephanie McCown
Master Makeup Artistry / Skincare
"I haven't heard too many myths about makeup artists specifically. But I often hear that makeup is like a mask. But the truth is, makeup that is applied with good technique enhances beauty already there. It doesn't reinvent the person's appearance."
Erica McAdams
Master Makeup Artistry / Skincare
"'It's not a real career.' 'You won't make any money.' 'You're too smart to pursue that.'"
Erica Starr Cano
Master Makeup Artistry / Skincare / Virtual Makeup / Hair Styling Essentials
"'[You'll] never make money and this won’t end up being a career.' - The 88-year-old grandpa I take care of."
Sarah Kuntz
Master Makeup Artistry / Skincare
"'Makeup isn’t a real job, it’s just a hobby.' No! It’s a real job, and it takes someone special to see this. I’ve learned to ignore people and follow my dreams."
Manica Jacques
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop / Skincare
"'Why do [you] want to be a makeup artist when [you] already have a career? [You're] just wasting [your] time!' I’m planning to do the skincare course as well."
Jennifer Cecil
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop
"'The only money in makeup is bridal (or during wedding season)' or 'You have to be big on YouTube or Instagram to get anywhere.'"
Lucy Serra
Master Makeup Artistry
"'I'm a makeup artist too!' But when I asked that person where they trained and what kind of makeup they did, they told me they only did makeup on themselves because people skeeved her.
Rox Hernandez-Villareal
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop
"'You retired from a legal career of 22 years - to do makeup? Isn’t that what everyone already does? Just do a YouTube tutorial.' No! I want to go to school for my training so that it's my main career. You can find endless possibilities in many career fields."
Savanna Rae Howell
Master Makeup Artistry / Virtual Makeup
"'You won't go anywhere being a makeup artist, unless you get into television - and there aren't many open opportunities for that.' I think opportunities can be created! Right now, I love doing weddings and events/ Hopefully one day, I can do more than that. When that time comes, it's not going to be because I got lucky - but because of the work and dedication I put into it."
Christelle van Jaarsveld
Master Makeup Artistry / Pro Makeup Workshop
"'You're too old to be a makeup artist.'"
