Here are some niche areas of makeup artistry that are gaining popularity ¹:
- *Airbrush Makeup*: This technique is popular in both the bridal and Special FX worlds. The benefits of airbrush makeup are that it can be long-lasting and quickly applied. Moreover, this type of makeup creates a natural, seamless finish.
- *Hair Styling*: This skill set goes hand-in-hand with makeup artistry. When clients are looking to book an MUA, more often than not they’re also looking for a hairstylist. Knowing how to create hairstyles alongside makeup applications will allow you to create a full, finished product!
- *Global Beauty*: This area of makeup truly goes beyond knowing the latest social media trends – especially those only popular in your area of the world. Knowing how to apply global beauty makeup will help you stand out, work with a larger range of clients, and increase your makeup artist salary.
- *Special FX Makeup*: This area of makeup can be created for movie sets, TV shows, theater, and so much more. In terms of bumping up your makeup artist salary, learning special effects makeup is a solid strategy!
- *Fashion Styling*: As a professional makeup artist, you need to be able to see your client in the entire picture: hair, makeup, and fashion. When working on-set for a photoshoot, film, or television, it’s important to understand how the fashion aspect will fit into your makeup and hair applications.