How much does a Professional Makeup Artist really cost?

In lieu of the current Budget Debates currently occurring in Guyana’s Parliament, it begs the questions, where do I fit in? I seem to be purchasing brands from cosmetic companies worth more than my own country’s GDP. How much should I spend on a makeup artist, and why?In the world of beauty, it really does boil down to perspective. What’s pretty in one facet may be unattractive in another. It’s imperative that you choose your makeup artist according to your needs and wants, not how professional they are, how pretty their skin is, whether they seem saner that the other one or not – it’s really about you and your needs.
The current Guyana Budget 2016, is one designed for the people of Guyana, by the people of Guyana, and it’s the people’s representatives who debate whether it’s a valid, plausible and feasible one that satisfies the needs of the entire population.
The beauty industry in the same sense, is a multi-billion dollar industry, and globally represents, changes, and is defined by the consumer. Products change as seasons change, and as celebrities try new trends people too are influenced and dare to follow the fad. By the way, the “multi- billion” means US currency, and so because U.S. currency is among the top traded currencies, I will refer to all prices and fees in US currency.
A makeup artist’s kit matters. However, skill supersedes what product the Makeup Artist owns. There were too many occasions where I, as a professional makeup artist, had to apply makeup with make-shift, cheap brands, just to help someone about to hit a stage or make a TV appearance. It’s not easy to work with those products, but a good makeup artist makes it work. Just don’t expect to look like a celebrity! Celebrity Makeup Services can amount to over $7,000. Yikes!
So how much should you pay? The mean figure is $100. Most makeup artists, depending on skill, experience, and accessibility can charge between $50-$150. The most sought after makeup artists range from $250 and up.
It’s recommended that trainees accept at least $50 and up. Why? Because of the price of products.
Makeup can easily cost between 100-300 dollars on proper product. And Makeup Artists easily have to spend 10 times the amount since they have to cater to about 10 different faces. They must have a variety of eyeliners, mascaras, eye shadows, foundations, etc. And any good professional Makeup Artist must rely on several brands to effectively provided The Look their clients’ desire.
Remember the first thing people notice about a person is their face, it’s no wonder smiles are so engaging. And as Harry Winston said “People will stare, make it worth their while”
Invest in your individuality.