Makeup Industry is one of the toughest negotiation Industry, and being a Makeup Artist is one of the challenging part. Read through one of our conversations to find more.
A customer asked me how much for 1 time Makeup for a wedding
π π²: Rs 20000 approximately π
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Why is it too expensive? All i need is 1 time makeup which will be removed after few hours
π π²: How much do you think it would cost you?
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Rs 3500/-maximumβ¦ It’s just easy, right?! all you have to do is apply some foundation & lipstick. I have some knowledge about makeup & i keep applying regularly.
π π²: hmm okay, maybe you can do it yourself.
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: but I don’t know how to get that professional flawless lookπ My foundation always become patchy & turn grey, My liner is out of shape, Also it smudges after few hours, My skin becomes dry & start getting pimples, My dark circles are not covered enough, Lashes are a big problem as they come off everytime, Makeup does’nt last longer, Lipstick always bleedπ
π π²: For Rs 3500 I’ll teach you for a day, with that, you can save Rs 16500 approximately. You’ll get the knowledge that you’ll need as a Makeup Artist π
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Okay, I’m fine with that. π
π π²: But to get started: We need some things first:
Primer ( 5000) Approx
Foundation pallet: 5000 Approx
Concealer: 5000 Approx
Setting powder: 2000 Approx
Brush kit: 20000 Approx
An eyeshadow pallet: 10000 Approx
Blusher pallett : 10000 Approx
Highlighter pallett: 10000 Approx
Lipstick: 2000 Approx
Liner, Mascara: 2000 Approx
Extras: 10000 Approx
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Oh my.π£ But I don’t have all these makeup items. Do I need to buy all of that? I just only need 1 wedding makeup π
When you pay for a job, you not only pay for the work materials, but also:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Study
- Tools
- Services
- Time to go
- punctuality
- Accountability
- Accuracy
- Guaranteed
- Sacrifices
- Safety and security
No one can denigrate other people’s work by judging prices
Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.
More we know about a profession, more we start respecting and value it !
In last I would like to add that every profession be it Makeup Artist or being a working Professional, everything requires hard-work, dedication and resources. And as said more we know about a profession, more we start respecting and value it.
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