Need Tips on starting a freelance makeup business

[patty006]

Hi everyone,
I used to come on this site religiously for quite a while, but I recently had a baby boy, Ayden who is almost 6 months old. Needless to say, its great to be back!

So, on with the questions.
I am a single mom and I don't want to work for someone else and have always dreamed of having my own freelance makeup business. I live in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada and there isn't much going on for makeup. I want to start my own business because I feel there would be a good demand since there isn't much going on.

I'd like to know, I have tons of experience but Im not a certified makeup artist but do people really look at that or care? Also, how do I get my foot in the door and im clueless where to start and how to start.
Also, I'd like to know what things I would need to start the business. Like, products(no need to list name brands) and supplies and where to get them.
I've looked on ebay but its kind of pricey.

And I wanted to know about portfolios too. Ive started one with before and after pics of my friends but it looks a bit childish and like a scrapbook. Any tips?

Any ideas would be a help!!!!!!!!

 

[Brittni]

Of course it's pricey... start up costs for any business always will be in the beginning.

For your portfolio, I would try to use ModelMayhem.com took hook up with a photographer. Also, that's a great way to get some work as a MUA. You can also try cropping your photos and doing close-up's of just the eye m/u or whatever the best thing is and making it the size so that the pictures are all the same size.

If you are serious about freelancing, I suggest you hire (if you don't know how to) someone to design a website for you with your portfolio.

 

[TamiChoi]

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Originally Posted by Brittni Of course it's pricey... start up costs for any business always will be in the beginning. For your portfolio, I would try to use ModelMayhem.com took hook up with a photographer. Also, that's a great way to get some work as a MUA. You can also try cropping your photos and doing close-up's of just the eye m/u or whatever the best thing is and making it the size so that the pictures are all the same size. If you are serious about freelancing, I suggest you hire (if you don't know how to) someone to design a website for you with your portfolio.

Aw congrats! ^ agreed. Build your portfolio there, or just build one and keep all the professional photos that you take and build a portfolio there so that people can use it for reference.
As for the tools and makeup, I guess you can use your own.