How to start a makeup school

Why does every makeup artist become a self acclaimed trainer. Not everyone can train cos not every student can become a teacher.Makeup art is indeed a sensitive area cos it changes with time , tools and techniques and styles and types, faster that medical training but slower than fashion. Yeah.

Now if you must be a trainer you have to be running on topics updated regularly, practicals with upto date makeup tools and items in all or most of its varieties. If not then just pick an apprentice that tags along with u and makes do with what u got. One luxury a trainer has though is the choice of locations at will. At home , different states , countries and even in a students home .Yeah.

A makeup school on the other hand will have to have a location address  - building or tent at least .You have to have a well tailored curricullum that covers your local needs and international shoulder rubs.yeah? So-

• MAC curricullum, and at least 3 top makeup schools around you has to be comparable to your new school.
• competitions have to take place among students (and between schools if possible)
•  Assignments should be able to be done
• Research and filling of research got .yeah.
• participate in events adequately and comfortably ,-fairs ,exhibitions , programmes and community services as you grow.

Now a makeup school is what it is , a school. If you say makeup school then it has to have basic facilities. Not expensive but can turn out students that ll be proud of your school give you referrals and of course hold their own in the industry.

  A makeup school therefore needs -

a-  Space ( for students to move freely around their work booths and breath)

b-  Good lighting ( Natural windows lights and|or white florescent lights)

c-  Great ventilation ( Natural windows, or air conditioning.industrial fans are

 good too)

d-  Cheery wall colors ( oranges , pinks, whites, yellow, lemon) its a learning booster.

e-  A laptop standard size or a projector .yeah.

f-  A semi pro - camera to capture befores and afters ,as well as progress.

g- Mirrors and more mirrors  ( straight flowing wall mirror, or in booths)

h- A fully equipped makeup box with at least 3varieties of each item e.g lipgloss - in pallette ,in tubes and in dip its or pots 

foundation- in cream , in cream to powder and in liquid.)

i- Apron sets ( complete with hair holder , client's bib and students brush apron.

j- brush cleaners, a carton of makeup wipes

k- A mini  makeup shop ( owned by school or closeby)

l-  lunch rack (owned by you or closeby)

m- A mini reception ( manned by a staff ,to regulate traffic and prevent distractions by enquirers.

n- A music piece  ( stereo , ipad, home theater ) for a serene environment or work environment at will.

 for the academic materials -

1.  a work folder for theory classes
2. at least 3 -5 makeup test books 
3. internet connection for the premises or at least your laptop ,yeah.
4. a rack of current beauty magazines 
5. as you grow ... photocopier and lots more
6. *please am assuming your company or school is legally registered i beg you earnestly. and please pay your tax ,yeah? and  then you ll be free to issue certificates to your  students.

   With this you ll be good and on your way to running something you ll be proud to show your kids.It's not hyper wow ,but at the same time its not rock bottom .I don't wanna post pictures , your dream is in your head ,give birth to it, darling.You can do it ! Budget and begin! Go ! Go! i did it!

So this brings a break on my blogging for makeup artists. Now my next blog ll be a lil some'n- some'n for makeup lovers . lets go!




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ADAOBI OJUKWU

Business Manager: Swanette Makeupart
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