HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A MAKE UP ARTIST IN NIGERIA

There are many business ideas Nigerian can tap into and make a lot of money, the most important thing is to gather useful information on the type of business you intend to do in the present troubled Nigeria economy. On Pressinformant, this is yet another mind blogging and most realistic ways to make money in the country. This research is for Nigerian that is desperately looking for the type of work to learn or for those that are looking for what to do to put food on their table. It is being a makeup artist.

Nigeria makeup artists are making it real big in the entertainment industry, in fact almost all the makeup artists in Nigeria are millionaires. In movies, many young actor/actress looks old for the purpose of fulfilling their role in a character, while already known old actor/actress would suddenly become young again in movies, all this special effect is a handiwork of a makeup artists.

Therefore, movies producers can’t do without makeup artists, because they play the roles of helping producers and writers to tell the story. For makeup artists, anything is possible.

A makeup artists are the busy type because many people requires their services to look good on a daily basis, from marriage ceremonies, naming ceremonies, birthday ceremonies, political events, film makers, celebrities and many more.

Looking good they say is a serious business, and it is never a crime to spend any amount of money to look beautiful for any event or just for personal sake.

You can’t underestimate the importance of a makeup artist when it comes to building up a high personal moral in the public space. This is because, when you looks good it boost a morals and add more to your confidence in the public domain. No wonder many people are in dire need of these services.

Meanwhile, during the course of this research, the questions in the mind of many that have interest becoming a makeup artists include: how to become a makeup artist without going to school, how to become a makeup artist at home, how to become a certified makeup artist, how to become a makeup artist for a celebrity or how to become a successful makeup artist. These write up would do justice to that.

The interesting part is anybody can do this highly lucrative business and make money from it. Both men and women can become a makeup artist in Nigeria. As a matter of fact, this business idea is very hot in the country now and a lot of people are joining the business on a daily basis.

Being a makeup artist would give you the privilege to meet with important personality in the society since the business entails applying makeup for people to prepare them for appearance in front of cameras. Personalities like politician, film makers, and models need the service of a makeup artist.

It is no more news that entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Nigeria and it has attracts a lot of investors being a billion dollars investments. An average good makeup artist in Nigeria charges over N100, 000 per makeup sessions while some even charges millions of naira.

People that know the important of makeup artists don’t joke with it and makeup artists who know how best to utilize their makeup artist kit smile to the bank every day since a lot of people needs the service.

This business idea is actually very profitable, no doubt. But just like every other business, there are useful guide to follow to be a seasoned makeup artist.

EASY STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO START MAKEUP BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

If it has always been your dream to become makeup artists, then this guide will put you through on what to be aware of.

To become a makeup artist is not something that is difficult. If it’s your passion, just go for it.

Though, some makeup artist has a degree but that shouldn’t deter you from doing the business and make millions too. The most important thing is to be able to communicate.

1. Licensing: at first, you have to register your business with the appropriate authority. This will make your business looks genuine and keep you out of trouble with any one. Therefore getting to register your business is not difficult. Contact the office of cooperate affairs commission to make more enquiry about business registration.
2. Makeup Kit: this tool is very essential for a makeup artist. It must always be with you. It is your office. You will need foundations, concealers, blushers, eye shadows in different colors. Your makeup kit must always be very neat and well organized. At photo shoots, these are what you will need to cover up a birthmark or tattoos. So it advisable to keep it cleans at all time. A dirty makeup kit would pose a great danger to your business, which can result to low patronage or business collapse.
3. Makeup artist website: Makeup artists need a websites. This can be used to showcase collections of work done. The amount you charge can be displayed on your website and it will serve as a medium of communication with you and your client. Think of a very good domain name and consult a website builder for a proper website. The website should feature your address, phone numbers, etc.
4. Business cards: To be a professional make up artist, go for flashy business cards. This would help in branding and put you ahead of others. A good graphics designer can handle that for you, just look for one.
5. Be Social: people generally like to be in a company of a jovial person and this quality is good for a makeup artist. A makeup artist must be a social person, since the job is also social in nature, you must be able to relate jovially. This would create a bond between you and clients.
6. Have Good Creative Skills: having a good creative skill is actually important in becoming a seasoned makeup artist. Though some are good when it comes to creativity while some may need to learn it, but whichever way, it is always advisable to consult professionals who can put through and give you exposures.
7. Be Available: you must have a good plan at all times. Since this business idea will get you busy often, it is advisable to do a proper planning when dealing with clients. Avoid clashing of appointment with your clients. This will help in solving trust issues and promote customer’s satisfaction.
8. Networks: you have to explore various means of getting clients as a makeup artist. You need to know a lot of people, you can visits event centers to advertise yourself, you can use social networking sites like Facebook and twitter to meet new people and advertise your business. You can also make friends with other makeup artists.
9. Discounts: once you start to get clients regularly, it is advisable to lower your price so that you can attract more clients and compete very well in business line. For every clients your client refer, make it a point of duty to offer a discount for a client that refers another client. These incentives would pay off as you progress in business.

These are other qualities a makeup artist must have:

• You must be able to manage time
• You must be able to learn the art of the business
• You must learn to be kind and sell your self
• You must learn to be humble
• You must learn the art of marketing
• You must learn to be neat and many more

As a makeup artist, it would be very easy to make enough money if you strictly adhere to some of the key factors we have analyzed in this write up. In Nigeria today, an average makeup artist make not less than N50,000 weekly which translates to N200,000 monthly or even more. Therefore, don’t be left out, key into this business opportunity and be financially ok for life.

Are you a makeup artist and have something to share with our readers? Or do you have any questions regarding what you have read so far? Kindly use the comment section and don’t forget to share with friends and family.