Makeup artistry
Creating looks with makeup, from everyday and glam to special effects.
Makeup artistry
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $20
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to express yourself
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Makeup artistryAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50Costs more to start than 61% of hobbies
$20Over a year, more than the kit
$290About $3 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Follow a beginner tutorial to blend a simple two-shade eye look, then try a winged liner.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does makeup artistry cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $20 a month once you are going.
How much time does makeup artistry take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do makeup artistry at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is makeup artistry good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Follow a beginner tutorial to blend a simple two-shade eye look, then try a winged liner.
Do I need other people for makeup artistry?
No. It works fine on your own.