Ever wonder what it’s like working as a
makeup artist? Lindsey Swart is here to answer some of your questions.
Oakfields College lecturer, Rika Meyer, has
asked makeup artist
a few questions about being a makeup
artist. Lindsey has been in the industry for 18 years and
according to her, she has loved every minute of it. “To
be a makeup artist allows you to make people feel amazing so it is a very
rewarding job!”
Go follow her on Instagram.
It goes without saying that having the right
work ethic, building relationships with clients, being able to adapt to all
situations and being prepared to work long hours goes with the job. Trends also
change; it’s up to you to make sure you keep up with the trends that are
happening. I am lucky enough to be invited to work on fashion week every season
and it’s great to work with other artists and designers and see new trends
emerging.
Time is everything so you need to be very organised and stick to the call
sheet. Working on any set means long days so you need to make sure you have
comfy closed shoes on. Some days /
nights are cold so I always make sure I have a warm jacket in the car as well
as sun block.
Makeup artistry has become a growing industry
and there are a lot of makeup artists. Your consistency and professional
attitude will get you your clients back every time so it’s important to always
do your best as ‘you are only as good as your last job’.
Social media is also a great way to advertise your work so it’s important to
post a lot of professional pictures.
Every day you meet amazing people and make them
feel great by painting a great face! You
also have flexibility which is also nice as you are your own boss.
You work a lot of weekends which isn’t always
great and some days are 17 hours long!
If this story has inspired you to follow your passion, why not take the first step with a professional make up course at Oakfields College? Whether you're dreaming of working on fashion shows, film sets, or running your own beauty business, our industry-aligned courses in makeup are designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive. Explore the full-time programme and start building your future in makeup artistry today.
