Practice applying makeup on both yourself and your friends. This will help you develop your technique and perfect your craft. Remember that even though you may be a superstar at doing your own makeup, applying others’ makeup takes a different set of motor skills and coordination.
- Apply makeup to people with different skin colors, face shapes, eye colors, and ages. This will help you develop the skills you need to work with a wide range of clients.
- Begin to put together a "kit"—the brushes, makeup, and other tools you use regularly. These can be drugstore brands to start out. As you develop your career, you’ll be able to afford more expensive products
