Business Of Mekap Artist: Opportunities And Tips Starting It

Artist makeup illustration (Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA Business to meet the artist (MUA) or makeup business is one of the promising service sector businesses.

There are many business opportunities for this one to be occupied by women. The reason is, makeup and artist mekap have become things that can be done for women.

However, not a few men have followed him.

One example is Bubah Alfian. He is a professional makeup artist who is already famous among the Indonesian people, especially celebrities.

Well, for those of you who are interested in running a business for artists, let's take a look at business opportunities and tips on starting a makeup business.

When you want to run a new business, the first thing you need to know is the business opportunity.

Quoted from Career Explorer, Monday, January 9, 2023, makeup artists use various media applied to the skin to change or improve a person's appearance.

Therefore, don't be surprised if makeup artists are often referred to as beauty experts who specialize in makeup.

Still from Career Explorer, the makeup or mekap artist business does not offer other services such as hair, skin care or maniur and pedikur.

Regarding this business opportunity, there is a high demand for skilled makeup artists. They can attract customers from influencers, models, celebrities, and actors.

However, the business includes the availability of artists, including seasonal businesses.

Because his income increases at certain moments, for example, graduation, holidays, or at the beginning or end of the month where many weddings take place.

In addition, the peak of MUA's business income also occurs on big holidays, such as Kartini Day, Independence Day, and so on.

This is because traditional clothing costumes are usually held.

Although it is a seasonal business, it does not mean that this business does not have income on normal days.

Business actors who hold artists can still earn money because there will always be clients who use makeup artist services, for example for birthday events, fianc, photoshoots, etc.

This means that the success of the MUA business depends on your ability to promote business and build an image as a skilled makeup artist.

Generally, the MUA business has organic customers. Because everyone has a different mekap taste. If clients have found MUA that suits their tastes, they are usually reluctant to move to another MUA.

Tips Starting a Business Mencapa artis Artist

Adapted from the Small Business page, here are some tips for starting a business as an artist:

You can do this step with 20 to 30 faces. Make friends and family members a model, then go to the photoshoot session and upload your makeup results on social media.

Find women with different hair color, eye color, and skin type. Show your ability to change their appearance. Prepare a portfolio for each potential client.

Use a quality artist's CAP product when practicing makeup. Do not use makeup below the standard that can be accessed and applied by anyone. Using exclusive products makes your work more attractive to clients.

Try collaborating with a Wedding Organizer and wedding photographer. Offer your services as a makeup artist by showing a portfolio make-up.

Create videos from some of your work and upload them on social media. Share tips and basic facial makeup techniques.

Uploading video content on social media will increase your portfolio as a professional perias and show your makeup style. Put the link on the social networking site to attract potential customers.

Get additional training and licenses to make your makeup art business more marketable. Consider taking additional courses or classes about hair arrangement or skin care.

That's information about the business of holding artist artists, opportunities, and starting tips. Hopefully useful!