I'm a fashion/photographic make-up artist. The majority of my work is photo shoots with actresses and models for magazine covers and spreads etc. I also do actress for the red carpet and movie promotion and runway shows during fashion week (as the head MUA). You can see some my work in the gallery section of my website X
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover makeup course uni try Bloom Blueprint Crusher (just google it ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.
This is what I'm getting 1. Choose an industry 2. Study it 3. Build up a portfolio 4. Talk to an agent 5. Become an assistant 6. Make connections 7. Work your way up Make connections may be a different number, but if anyone else has any insight, I'd love to hear it!
Madeline White what about offering services free with local theatres, to practice,photograph the looks for your portfolio,and let people see what you can do?
"I'm going to stop now, because I'm just going to bore everyone to tears." Lisa, this video could have been two hours long and many of us would still have watched the whole thing!
If you ever get sick of make-up, you could do really well as a life coach! I'm not interested in being a make-up artist but this is very good advice for pursuing the things I am interested in.
I got a bit teary eyed towards the end when you talked about thinking of your goals and where you want to end up and going for your dreams. I'm a working makeup artist for a counter, and you just reminded me why I started here. This was just the first step. Thank you for reminding me. Time for the next climb and to take the plunge. Wish I could assist for you :-D
hey ,if anyone else is searching for how do do professional makeup try Bloom Blueprint Crusher (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
just stumbled upon this at the perfect time. I'm starting an actual make up course in the autumn and all of my family, friends and tutors are trying to talk me out of it. I'm not trying to 'toot my own horn' or anything but I'm a b/a/a* grade student and everyone sees make up as a 'waste of a brain' but it's what I've wanted to do this for years and I've, foolishly, come close to almost giving up on it. sorry for the rambly comment but thank you
Ignore What other people say. Its your life and if it's your passion and you are successful and/or happy with it, then you're not wasting your brain. Smart comes in different forms. If you can do a great make up and make people feel better about themselves, or help to create a certain piece, you are doing a service for the community. Do you :)
+Stacey Hucknall Oh my gosh I'm in the exact same boat! I really want to study makeup and everyone around me is also saying it's a waste of my brain and private education. It's hard when the people who tell you to 'follow your dreams' then don't actually believe your dream is good enough and aren't very supportive =/ I see your comment was posted 8 months ago. I hope you are studying makeup now :)
DO IT! FOLLOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO! have been on this course for just over a month now and its been everything i could've hoped for and more. do what you want to do because, if you somehow hate it, you can change your mind still. we're young, we have access to education and a plethora of choices. do what you want, not what your family want you to do!
Stacey Hucknall I have been on a year long course for a month as well! Haha, I love it! The people around me are more suportive, although they don't really understand what my real goal as a mua is. I want to have a career like Lisa has, but they think working in a drugstore or doing people's makeup for parties and weddings is all there is... We will have to prove them wrong!
Lisa you are my absolute inspiration!! Thanks for everything you have taught all of us! Please do step 2/prolonged version of this, it's not often that you can get tips from such an amazing and experienced makeup artist like yourself!!
I am a makeup artist and media makeup lecturer at Bristol college, I am always telling my students this, I tell them to focus on their end goal and go for it, well exactly what you just said really. I am going to play this vid to my classes next week! They'll believe it more coming from you haha xx
This is a truly inspirational video. This does not applied only for make up artist, this can be applied for everything! Set your goal, focus on that goal, be determined and commited to that goal, these are the main keys to achieve our dreams no matter what. Thank you so much for this reminder, Lisa. You are an inspiration :)
@SweetGingerbread16 yes I do plan on doing more. This is very much the first step and the first thing to consider as I noticed from all the tons of letters that there was a bit of confusion about the different types of careers in the make-up world. I dont know a whole lot about the movie/TV make-up industry but I could definitely expand a lot more on the type of industry I work in x
@gclay20 I have a lot more to say about this in terms of specific advice but not enough space to write it so maybe I'll do another video about this (another long one probably!) x
Thank you for your feedback, you are a mentor to me. I absolutely admire you. You are my very first makeup artist , whom I started following and even after 4 years , watching any of your video is worth every second of my time. Thank you for all the encouragement and sharing all your success stories, you inspire me like no others.
Loved the long video! Could have listened to you go on forever! As a studying MUA I want all the advice I can possibly get and there doesn't seem to be many youtubers with practical MUA business advice! Thank you! Hope to see more :)
I'm a part time makeup artist, but my dream is to become a theater actress or film actress. Maybe that's why I dont excel on makeup because its not my dream, I'm not excited doing it on others (maybe on me yes), I just do it for extra cash and allowance.. I got sidetracked and this video made me realize that time is ticking.. And I cant do everything all at once. You're the best makeup artist for me Lisa. Whenever I need a makeup look, I check out your videos because yours are not those crazy exaggerated eyebrow or contour or fake huuge lips.Its a makeup that guys would love on women. You're such an inspiration. :) FOCUS. FOCUS. FOCUS.
"Somebody has to do it." Thank you Lisa! This little phrase has been helping me be brave & pursue a dream of mine. Not a makeup artist career, but you are still so inspiring! Thank you for all your words of encouragement :)
'What is your end goal? What's your dream? Where do you want to be five years from now? What is your absolute dream? We gotta try. Get on the right train so you end up at the right destination. Focus on what you want to do. ' It applies to so many things, Lisa, really inspiring video. I also have a goal and have to work my way up to reach it. I'd rather fall on my face trying than being scared of ever taking the plunge. It's no way to live.
@natalhab a small portion of my portfolio is on my website in the gallery section under headings covers, beauty editorial, advertising etc, have a look there. x
I'm watching this as a fashion designer with no inclination to be a make up artist (though oh god do I love make up, which is why I am here.) The advice of "where do you want to be in 5 years," getting on wrong trains and the unfocused career meandering has reminded me of my dream of getting my own label; I do not want to wake up in 10 years, aged 39, and regret my career choices. Thank you for the reminder, I needed it. Our respected industries aren't so different, so your advice is gold.
When you first posted this I was doing a degree in maths that I couldn't bear at uni, watching it again today I am very happy to now say I am just finishing my makeup course in London. I switched trains and am now on the right one! go Lisa, so inspirational!
"taking the plunge" is exactly what it feels like. You are completely right, It is very frightening. Thank you do much for your guidance and words of encouragement!!!
Thank you Lisa. "Get on the right train." God I wish someone had told me that 8 years ago before going into an ambiguous path. I really appreciate the candid quality of your advice.
Thanks for this video, I'm 14 and i hope to become a makeup artist in the future and i didn't know what path- let alone how many paths- there was for makeup, so thank you!
Lisa you are my role model! I adore you. You are so humble, wise and such a beautiful person inside and out. I really thank you for all the things you have teach me in your channel.
Thank you for this. I'm not planning to be a makeup artist, I'm actually in Med school and I'm just starting to learn how to put makeup on, and you're the one who's teaching me. You're so genuine, I admire you! You're wonderful Lisa :)
Brilliant video, warm and welcome advice. I started out in the fashion industry (first designing, then writing) and now I'm working as a creative director for a branding agency. I've realised make-up is my favourite thing, the thing I always want to do, the thing I'm most passionate about, so now I've moved house, I'm changing career - I want to work for Mac. Thank you so much for this video Lisa. You can do anything you want in life, do it!
@ratherthanfacebook for most of the videos I make I do post a list of all the products I use on my blog. I didnt for this one as I have very little make-up on and I had just had an eyelash treatment done (next video will explain all about it though!) x
I was so confused and scared about how to be a make-up artist and about the beginning of this career, but now I feel better thanks to this video! Now I want to start thinking about my future and hope I'll find my way in life... However Thank you so much Lisa for sharing with us your experiences and your beauty secrets, you are my inspiration :) with love xx
Am taking the plunge and going to try and be a full time bridal and events makeup artist and this video for me was really helpful as I as I have been thinking about it for ages but I made the choice today after watching this video over and over again for the past 2 months. So from the bottom of my heart, Lisa thank you very much for making this video. xxx
Seriously more than 90% of them wants to be MUA is because of all the youtubers... and they only have seen the shining side of it.. And most of them dont practice arts or drawings or what's so ever... have no ideas about color theory, color & design, or anything like the planes of the head, differences between different types of shadows...... A MUA is an Artist... you cant know nothing of the basics of fine art and expecting to be one..... Think about a tattoo artist v.s. a tattoo-er........
I agree with you being a make-up artist isn't just about putting makeup on someone. You need to at least know the basics of the colour wheel. Contrasting shades complimenting shades warm and cool and neutral tones. You need to understand how shadow and light works you need to learn anatomy and how the bone structure works it isn't just about applying products on to people's faces it's much much more than that
I am dreaming about a change of career and have just rewatched this video and remembered - not that I needed to - just how much I love you Lisa! Thank You!
dear lisa, i m not opting to be a make up artist (but makeup is my interest anyway), what i want to say is that i think what u said about making dreams come true is really inspiring ! and in a practical way! thx for ur sharing!!
love love love this lisa thank you, i found myself in this video and fashion is most def my route i dream of film work but i just love the feeling of seeing my work in magazines and going to photoshoots
Thank you so much for this video, Lisa. I'm currently in Theatre Production and, I've set my foot in the door for doing make-up for the actors in my later years and getting a make-up artistry license/certificate after/during I finish my program. However, you are absolutely right about setting myself on the right train instead of trying to get on every train. I want to be great at something, not mediocre at many things. Thanks again. X
Im a professional model and I find most makeup artists that do my makeup have never even heard of youtube videos. Im always so excited to explain to them that I know what theyre doing to me because of all the videos I watch and they have no idea what im talking about
I would add that different job or gig opportunities, open avenues to careers that perhaps weren't our original 'dream-goal'. Keep your eyes open, and challenge yourself. Archive (photograph ect) everything along the way.
You are such an inspiration to me, you honestly have no idea. I recently took the plunge and dropped my traditional school path to do what I love: making women feel beautiful. I'm taking a class that will be taught by Rudy Miles in the Spring and my boss asked me to do the makeup for her wedding in May. I feel like I'm finally doing what I'm meant to do.
Dear Lisa, thank you for this video. How can you even assume that one will be bored to tears by this speech? Honestly, I felt as if you had directly talked to me. I am not a Make-up Artist, but I HAVE been on the wrong train for almost exactly 10 years. What a coincidence.... you reminded me of getting back on the right track. Thank you very much!
so true...No1 is to follow the dream...not like me I'm 30 and doing everything. ..If I knew all this a couple years ago I'd be on my dreamed place now😛😜😍
Its been 6 years since you uploaded this video and believe me , this has cleared so much in my mind and allowed me to gather +assemble what I really want to do in near future . Thanks ❤❤
Hi Lisa, i've just seen this video and i can't tell you how useful i have found your advice. I am in my late thirties and have always had a passion for makeup, beauty and fashion, but makeup is my true love. I had already decided to pursue a career as a makeup artist this year as my three year old son will be starting full time school; your comments have helped me to focus on which area i would like to pursue and how. Again, thank you for taking time to do this video, inspirational, as always.
Im just starting out as a make up artist and this video has really inspired me to continue to pursue my dream and what I have always wanted to do. Your a true inspiration!
this is the most inspiring video Lisa, you don't bore me to tears here, i just want you to keep talking about it. Thank you so so much for helping me clear out my undecided mind. I have my dream and I want to chase it but there is reality world that i need a regular paycheck to survive to support myself and my family. I freak out all the time and working in the restaurant business is totally out of space to my fashion dream. Now i set it, aim it and I know what should I do. thank you. sincerely
Wow, this is really useful. I've been working as a part time MAC artist, polishing my makeup skills while I work full time in an IT service provider, for about 2 years now. I know that my end goal is to be a full time makeup artist, but this video really provide an insight and breakdown of the makeup industry. Unfortunately I'm from Singapore and everything seem to be interlink with each other. Still, after watching this, I really feel like I should take the plunge and start focusing on what I really want to do! Thanks for making this video!
If you ever get bored with make-up you could become a motivational speaker ;) I'm not interested in being a MUA but I loved listening to you talking with real passion about the job. I'm really passionate about my job too, I know what it feels like to make it in the industry and I love the energy that comes out of it.
Thank you so much for this, Lisa. I felt that this video wasn't just about becoming a successful make-up artist but your advice is applicable to other professions. I feel like so many other make-up artists videos are about them, but yours are always about the viewers...I really feel that you are making a lot of difference in young women's lives...
i could listen to you talking about make up forever, don't worry about babbling lisa! this really inspired me, i'm young, but i love make up (which is why i am subscribed to you) and i have always wondered if i could make it in the world of make up. i might actually try!
Lisa, could you post a film on how your particular career path began and how you became established as a MU? Your general advice was helpful and inspiring, and I'm sure a lot of subscribers would love to know what your personal experience has been in your area of the industry. As far as I'm concerned, you could've kept on talking. Each film of your is a treat.
A lot of Makeup Artists learned at the Glauca Rossi Makeup School in London, check out their website, because a lot of successful Makeup Artists learned there, for instance Charlotte Tilbury! Lisa said she started with a course in theatrical makeup! Hope that helped!
Thank you so much for doing this!!!! I've always loved makeup but I went to school for Business because I was too afraid that people wouldn't take me seriously if I said I was going to makeup school. I have been working in accouting for the past five years and finally decided to quit this job and go pursue my dream of becoming a makeup artist. Thank you for everything that you do! You are a great role model and a great source of inspiration.
I was listening to this video as if I am listening to a verdict at a court room. 100 likes are just not enough. Thank you Lisa. No words can be said about how beautiful inside out human being you are. x
Hello Lisa, first of all thank you for this video. I can not even begin to tell you how this is a "sign" for me to come across this video (dated 2011) now, today. For almost 6 months now I feel like I've come to one of the cross roads in my makeup career, and I always have big dreams and hopes. I am one of the makeup artists who does everything (from editorial to prosthetics, you name it), and I think the time has come for me to narrow it down to one. Runway and editorial is my passion and yes it is scary to dive in and possibly relocate, but at least I know I've tried and put in my best effort. Thank you for everything.
I have no desire in becoming a makeup artist, can hardly do my own LOL. But i think this is very inspirational. Especially for all the ladies out there pursuing their dream, whatever it may be. It is very important to focus on one thing and stay on track, i know i got side-tracked so much in the past. And this again reminds me to stay focus. Don't let everyone tell you that you can't do it, as i hear a lot of that too. Good Luck to all of us.
You just led me into the direction i want to do... my dream goal is to work in the fashion make up artist along side bridal. I can’t see myself doing something i don’t love and you ms. Lisa have spoken to me with wise words... you are my inspiration :] THANK YOU!
I've found that my training in makeup for the stage and having been involved in theater productions for over 10 years, it has forayed nicely into a film career. Being "backstage" is very similar to being "behind the scenes" so the transition from one to the other has been nice and comfy. But really, film found me. I've spent the last year working on my print work, but I keep being called back into film. I enjoy photoshoots like you couldn't believe, but "behind the scenes" feels like home.
lisa i adore the way you wear colour and how you somehow manage to make your nails, jewellery and clothes clash so beautifully! just thought i'd let you know x
Lisa honestly these are the best advices I've listen to in a long time. This is currently my struggle and you couldn't explain it better! Follow and a big big thank you!
I watched this last night and found it incredibly honest and very helpful advice. I've been to-ing and fro-ing with what road I want to take and where to start and I think you've made it much clear in my head what it is I want to do. Thanks Lisa x
I'm doing freelance and I feel like I get to learn a lot more, have done two short films and wedding type makeup, used to work for MAC and quit in the middle of my contract, they got a little angry but I knew that I needed to be off retail to actually grow as a MUA and find my way. Thank you for this video!!! xoxo
You left me with goose bumps . Beautiful video! You got to be the best mother! This video has only one topic: follow your dreams! God, it's inspiring for everyone, not only for aspiring make-up artists. You got very close to my heart, I'm very touched! Thanks for everything! Until next!
I just want to thank you Lisa. You have really inspired me and gave me some real insight and sense of direction. I have always loved makeup and I literally hurt everyday because I feel like I am not getting any closer to my goal (of becoming a makeup artist). And I want it so badly that I want to do it all but you are right I have to choose one thing and go with it. I know I mustn't give up. I will keep fighting. Thank you so much.
You've just inspired me to get back out there, to pursue my dreams of becoming a successful female auto mechanic. What you said about being mindful of one's dream when choosing jobs is brilliant. Though I'm trained and have apprenticed as a mechanic, I've been coaxed into roles as a service advisor for the past few years. That's not what I want for myself, it's just proven to be the path of least resistance. Well, it's time to put on a brave face - employing your makeup tricks, of course -
this is good advice for whatever you want to do, regardless of whether it's related to make up or not. one of the most important things to achieving your goals is focus.
Wow! Thanks a lot for the encouraging words and most of all thank you for shedding more light on makeup artistry. Not once did you bore me to tears. In fact the sincerity in your voice was very engaging and really helped me iron out a lot of questions in my head. My key takeaway was "just do it:)!" Thanks again, Lisa!
Lisa, I just want to share with you that I am so inspired by your work, your poise, and your passion, which you express with such elegance. I have always had a passion for makeup and hair, but for some reason it has taken me until now-in my early 30's and with 3 kids- to decide to pursue this as a career. I have learned so much from you, as well as some wonderfully written books and just playing on various faces, lol. Just thought you should know what a positive influence you are!
I'm a pharmaceutical scientist and want to get into R&D project management, I know this isn't about science but this was really inspirational for me, thankyou!! Xx
lisa this advice works across the board be it music- "paper art" animation- comic book-drama-anything that has creativity attached to it- wonderful- x shelly
Thank you Lisa!I?I'm a girl of 27 and I'm from Italy. Your advices are so useful. My dream is to become a make up artist like you. Your words make me cry because of your honesty. Thanks xxxx valentina
Like so many others here, this just inspired me so intensely. I'm 20 and got out of school last year, until now I've worked in retail for a while (because I had plans to go abroad which got thrown over) and now I'm kind of in the middle of a crossroad that has just about a million roads attached to it. I'm completely terrified to death about the future, and had been slowly planning on going to university, studying english language and literature because I've always had a good connection to that field of study, but yesterday my boyfriend kind of gave me an unintended nudge. He said to me that for the fact that I enjoy literature and writing myself so much, I've been writing and reading frightening little in the 2 1/2 months we've been with each other now. (He really has a killer intuition) It was meant very innocently and because his path has been rocky, he's really keen on me doing what I actually love and what I'm interested in and just made me think what do I spend my time doing, what do I research about and what can I see myself doing. I'm still terrified, but I'm a lot more enlightened. Big thank you to Lisa, for this video and the work she's been doing xx
I like how you pointed out the travel and living out of a suite case. Many long hours as well, my husband is in the film industry and his hours suck. However a love for what you do can make it very rewarding. Thanks for the very informative video
Absolutely lovely. I have zero interest in makeup, beyond being a hobbyist, but I watched this film in it's entirety because your enthusiasm is cat hin
Such wonderful life advice for all. Think big, be brave, roll up your sleeves and be the best you can be. The prize? Take a look...A twinkle in your eye and fire in your soul. Thank you for your "je ne sais quoi" Lisa :) You've put a new pep in my step this morning x
Thank u for this video. This makes me reevaluate my plans after high school. Im a senior & a cosmetology student. I was planning on going to school for fashion merchandising & starting a blog in order to network, work as an editor in chief of a magazine, own my own hair&make up& fashion styling business, becoming a personal shopper, being a market researcher forecasting upcoming fashion trends, doing hair & make up for runways& within high fashion but this all seems like too much idk what to do
Absolutely brilliant. Wish I'd had someone like you telling me this years ago - I was on my way but lacked confidence and direction. Now, years later, am trying to find my way back on track. You have a great channel here - thank you so much :)
@gclay20 a short course is fine to cover all the basics and then its a case of trying to assist established MUA's, doing shoots for free (testing) with new photographers and models who are starting out just like you, and practicing as much as possible. At the same time you need to be making as many contacts as possible...young new photographers etc. The good thing about assisting established people is you get to meet all the other assistants on the shoot too which brings testing opportunities x
Every video you upload has been sooo helpful and though i probably won't be a makeup artist this video has also been very helpful!!! I saw you the other day in TV on the programm '10 years younger' and i just saw it because of you!!!!
Lisa, are you reading my mind?!? I'm shooting my portfolio this Sunday to start my MUA bridal and special events business. Still unemployed for 8 months after working for years in the financial industry I decided enough is enough and take the plunge. It will be hard, but I will be my own boss, and that freedom is valuable. My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier, when I first moved to the UK in 2001 - that was my goal but circumstances made it not possible. Better late than never, eh?
You never bore us Lisa. This was so great! I am moving to California from a small town in PA and I have to say I feel kind of down. I have to start all over in a more saturated place. :( I finally got my bridal business going with more inquiries than I can handle and I now must let it go, but my mother needs me and I just hope I can motivate myself to start all over.
This is a great video, Lisa! The concept about getting on the right train is so true; it applies not just to makeup/film/music but many other fields i.e. science/education/literature/culinary. Once you figure out your passion, stick with it and work relentlessly towards it!
Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. "What's your final destination? Don't get on the wrong train." Some of the best life advice I've heard yet. You have no idea how much you impacted me today...thank you thank you thank you:)
Well, after your and Wayne Goss' influence and wise advice, I've decided to become a makeup artist. But there's a twist, I'm nearly 60 (in July). However, I look years younger because (as an ex model who's been good advice and teaching) I've taken care of my skin and can make the best use of makeup. Ambition isn't just for young people. Whilst the years are against me for stellar success, I will be the best I can be and make people look and, importantly, feel wonderful.
I'm a fashion/photographic make-up artist. The majority of my work is photo shoots with actresses and models for magazine covers and spreads etc. I also do actress for the red carpet and movie promotion and runway shows during fashion week (as the head MUA). You can see some my work in the gallery section of my website X
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover makeup course uni try Bloom Blueprint Crusher (just google it ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.
This is what I'm getting
1. Choose an industry
2. Study it
3. Build up a portfolio
4. Talk to an agent
5. Become an assistant
6. Make connections
7. Work your way up
Make connections may be a different number, but if anyone else has any insight, I'd love to hear it!
+Madeline White that sounds correct, if you're trying to make it big then good luck! xoxo
+Maya Woycheese I did want to do it, but I've changed my mind since. Thanks for being so supportive, anyway!
well, i hope you find happiness in whatever you do - you seem like a sweet person so :))
+Maya Woycheese Aw, thanks and you too
Madeline White what about offering services free with local theatres, to practice,photograph the looks for your portfolio,and let people see what you can do?
"I'm going to stop now, because I'm just going to bore everyone to tears." Lisa, this video could have been two hours long and many of us would still have watched the whole thing!
If you ever get sick of make-up, you could do really well as a life coach! I'm not interested in being a make-up artist but this is very good advice for pursuing the things I am interested in.
I got a bit teary eyed towards the end when you talked about thinking of your goals and where you want to end up and going for your dreams. I'm a working makeup artist for a counter, and you just reminded me why I started here. This was just the first step. Thank you for reminding me. Time for the next climb and to take the plunge. Wish I could assist for you :-D
heyyyy! here i am, a random stranger from 7 years later, how are you now? hope you’re well and doing what you desire!
This is so helpful and honest Lisa, thank you! xo
hey ,if anyone else is searching for how do do professional makeup try Bloom Blueprint Crusher (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
This is basically life advice!!!
just stumbled upon this at the perfect time. I'm starting an actual make up course in the autumn and all of my family, friends and tutors are trying to talk me out of it. I'm not trying to 'toot my own horn' or anything but I'm a b/a/a* grade student and everyone sees make up as a 'waste of a brain' but it's what I've wanted to do this for years and I've, foolishly, come close to almost giving up on it. sorry for the rambly comment but thank you
Ignore What other people say. Its your life and if it's your passion and you are successful and/or happy with it, then you're not wasting your brain. Smart comes in different forms. If you can do a great make up and make people feel better about themselves, or help to create a certain piece, you are doing a service for the community. Do you :)
Stacey Hucknall You literally described my story!
+Stacey Hucknall Oh my gosh I'm in the exact same boat! I really want to study makeup and everyone around me is also saying it's a waste of my brain and private education. It's hard when the people who tell you to 'follow your dreams' then don't actually believe your dream is good enough and aren't very supportive =/ I see your comment was posted 8 months ago. I hope you are studying makeup now :)
DO IT! FOLLOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO! have been on this course for just over a month now and its been everything i could've hoped for and more. do what you want to do because, if you somehow hate it, you can change your mind still. we're young, we have access to education and a plethora of choices. do what you want, not what your family want you to do!
Stacey Hucknall I have been on a year long course for a month as well! Haha, I love it! The people around me are more suportive, although they don't really understand what my real goal as a mua is. I want to have a career like Lisa has, but they think working in a drugstore or doing people's makeup for parties and weddings is all there is... We will have to prove them wrong!
Lisa you are my absolute inspiration!! Thanks for everything you have taught all of us! Please do step 2/prolonged version of this, it's not often that you can get tips from such an amazing and experienced makeup artist like yourself!!
I am a makeup artist and media makeup lecturer at Bristol college, I am always telling my students this, I tell them to focus on their end goal and go for it, well exactly what you just said really. I am going to play this vid to my classes next week! They'll believe it more coming from you haha xx
This is the most honest video I've seen about chasing a career in makeup
This is a truly inspirational video. This does not applied only for make up artist, this can be applied for everything! Set your goal, focus on that goal, be determined and commited to that goal, these are the main keys to achieve our dreams no matter what. Thank you so much for this reminder, Lisa. You are an inspiration :)
@SweetGingerbread16 yes I do plan on doing more. This is very much the first step and the first thing to consider as I noticed from all the tons of letters that there was a bit of confusion about the different types of careers in the make-up world. I dont know a whole lot about the movie/TV make-up industry but I could definitely expand a lot more on the type of industry I work in x
@gclay20 I have a lot more to say about this in terms of specific advice but not enough space to write it so maybe I'll do another video about this (another long one probably!) x
I wanna be, the next Lisa Eldridge!
You could never bore me to tears! Thank you for taking the time to film this video. You are such an inspiration to me.
Thank you for your feedback, you are a mentor to me. I absolutely admire you. You are my very first makeup artist , whom I started following and even after 4 years , watching any of your video is worth every second of my time. Thank you for all the encouragement and sharing all your success stories, you inspire me like no others.
Loved the long video! Could have listened to you go on forever! As a studying MUA I want all the advice I can possibly get and there doesn't seem to be many youtubers with practical MUA business advice! Thank you! Hope to see more :)
I'm a part time makeup artist, but my dream is to become a theater actress or film actress. Maybe that's why I dont excel on makeup because its not my dream, I'm not excited doing it on others (maybe on me yes), I just do it for extra cash and allowance.. I got sidetracked and this video made me realize that time is ticking.. And I cant do everything all at once. You're the best makeup artist for me Lisa. Whenever I need a makeup look, I check out your videos because yours are not those crazy exaggerated eyebrow or contour or fake huuge lips.Its a makeup that guys would love on women. You're such an inspiration. :)
FOCUS.
FOCUS.
FOCUS.
"Somebody has to do it." Thank you Lisa! This little phrase has been helping me be brave & pursue a dream of mine. Not a makeup artist career, but you are still so inspiring! Thank you for all your words of encouragement :)
'What is your end goal? What's your dream? Where do you want to be five years from now? What is your absolute dream? We gotta try. Get on the right train so you end up at the right destination. Focus on what you want to do. ' It applies to so many things, Lisa, really inspiring video. I also have a goal and have to work my way up to reach it. I'd rather fall on my face trying than being scared of ever taking the plunge. It's no way to live.
@natalhab a small portion of my portfolio is on my website in the gallery section under headings covers, beauty editorial, advertising etc, have a look there. x
I'm watching this as a fashion designer with no inclination to be a make up artist (though oh god do I love make up, which is why I am here.)
The advice of "where do you want to be in 5 years," getting on wrong trains and the unfocused career meandering has reminded me of my dream of getting my own label; I do not want to wake up in 10 years, aged 39, and regret my career choices.
Thank you for the reminder, I needed it. Our respected industries aren't so different, so your advice is gold.
When you first posted this I was doing a degree in maths that I couldn't bear at uni, watching it again today I am very happy to now say I am just finishing my makeup course in London. I switched trains and am now on the right one! go Lisa, so inspirational!
thats great Hannah, so happy for you!! I wish you huge success with your career X
5 years from 2011, she's still fab.
"taking the plunge" is exactly what it feels like. You are completely right, It is very frightening. Thank you do much for your guidance and words of encouragement!!!
"make sure you are on the right train. so you can get to the right destination."
brilliant quote. your advice can apply to any profession!
Thank you Lisa. "Get on the right train." God I wish someone had told me that 8 years ago before going into an ambiguous path. I really appreciate the candid quality of your advice.
Thanks for this video, I'm 14 and i hope to become a makeup artist in the future and i didn't know what path- let alone how many paths- there was for makeup, so thank you!
Lisa you are my role model! I adore you. You are so humble, wise and such a beautiful person inside and out. I really thank you for all the things you have teach me in your channel.
Thank you for this. I'm not planning to be a makeup artist, I'm actually in Med school and I'm just starting to learn how to put makeup on, and you're the one who's teaching me. You're so genuine, I admire you! You're wonderful Lisa :)
Brilliant video, warm and welcome advice. I started out in the fashion industry (first designing, then writing) and now I'm working as a creative director for a branding agency. I've realised make-up is my favourite thing, the thing I always want to do, the thing I'm most passionate about, so now I've moved house, I'm changing career - I want to work for Mac. Thank you so much for this video Lisa. You can do anything you want in life, do it!
@ratherthanfacebook for most of the videos I make I do post a list of all the products I use on my blog. I didnt for this one as I have very little make-up on and I had just had an eyelash treatment done (next video will explain all about it though!) x
i love you lisa , now I'm on my way to become a makeup artist .
Gosh, how did you learn to speak like that, your always very cool, calm and collected, you make people listen to you??
I was so confused and scared about how to be a make-up artist and about the beginning of this career, but now I feel better thanks to this video! Now I want to start thinking about my future and hope I'll find my way in life...
However Thank you so much Lisa for sharing with us your experiences and your beauty secrets, you are my inspiration :) with love xx
Am taking the plunge and going to try and be a full time bridal and events makeup artist and this video for me was really helpful as I as I have been thinking about it for ages but I made the choice today after watching this video over and over again for the past 2 months. So from the bottom of my heart, Lisa thank you very much for making this video. xxx
Seriously more than 90% of them wants to be MUA is because of all the youtubers... and they only have seen the shining side of it.. And most of them dont practice arts or drawings or what's so ever... have no ideas about color theory, color & design, or anything like the planes of the head, differences between different types of shadows...... A MUA is an Artist... you cant know nothing of the basics of fine art and expecting to be one..... Think about a tattoo artist v.s. a tattoo-er........
I agree with you being a make-up artist isn't just about putting makeup on someone. You need to at least know the basics of the colour wheel. Contrasting shades complimenting shades warm and cool and neutral tones. You need to understand how shadow and light works you need to learn anatomy and how the bone structure works it isn't just about applying products on to people's faces it's much much more than that
I am dreaming about a change of career and have just rewatched this video and remembered - not that I needed to - just how much I love you Lisa! Thank You!
dear lisa, i m not opting to be a make up artist (but makeup is my interest anyway), what i want to say is that i think what u said about making dreams come true is really inspiring ! and in a practical way! thx for ur sharing!!
love love love this lisa thank you, i found myself in this video and fashion is most def my route
i dream of film work but i just love the feeling of seeing my work in magazines and going to photoshoots
Thank you so much for this video, Lisa. I'm currently in Theatre Production and, I've set my foot in the door for doing make-up for the actors in my later years and getting a make-up artistry license/certificate after/during I finish my program. However, you are absolutely right about setting myself on the right train instead of trying to get on every train. I want to be great at something, not mediocre at many things. Thanks again. X
Im a professional model and I find most makeup artists that do my makeup have never even heard of youtube videos. Im always so excited to explain to them that I know what theyre doing to me because of all the videos I watch and they have no idea what im talking about
I would add that different job or gig opportunities, open avenues to careers that perhaps weren't our original 'dream-goal'. Keep your eyes open, and challenge yourself. Archive (photograph ect) everything along the way.
could you do a second step?
Yes, please! :)
You are such an inspiration to me, you honestly have no idea. I recently took the plunge and dropped my traditional school path to do what I love: making women feel beautiful. I'm taking a class that will be taught by Rudy Miles in the Spring and my boss asked me to do the makeup for her wedding in May. I feel like I'm finally doing what I'm meant to do.
Dear Lisa,
thank you for this video.
How can you even assume that one will be bored to tears by this speech? Honestly, I felt as if you had directly talked to me. I am not a Make-up Artist, but I HAVE been on the wrong train for almost exactly 10 years.
What a coincidence.... you reminded me of getting back on the right track.
Thank you very much!
so true...No1 is to follow the dream...not like me I'm 30 and doing everything. ..If I knew all this a couple years ago I'd be on my dreamed place now😛😜😍
It's never too late! People change their careers on their 70s! Follow your dream!!!
This really motivated me to finally try to reach my goal in life as a successful makeup artist.
Its been 6 years since you uploaded this video and believe me , this has cleared so much in my mind and allowed me to gather +assemble what I really want to do in near future . Thanks ❤❤
Hi Lisa, i've just seen this video and i can't tell you how useful i have found your advice. I am in my late thirties and have always had a passion for makeup, beauty and fashion, but makeup is my true love. I had already decided to pursue a career as a makeup artist this year as my three year old son will be starting full time school; your comments have helped me to focus on which area i would like to pursue and how. Again, thank you for taking time to do this video, inspirational, as always.
Im just starting out as a make up artist and this video has really inspired me to continue to pursue my dream and what I have always wanted to do. Your a true inspiration!
this is the most inspiring video Lisa, you don't bore me to tears here, i just want you to keep talking about it. Thank you so so much for helping me clear out my undecided mind. I have my dream and I want to chase it but there is reality world that i need a regular paycheck to survive to support myself and my family. I freak out all the time and working in the restaurant business is totally out of space to my fashion dream. Now i set it, aim it and I know what should I do. thank you. sincerely
It's not bored at all and inspiring not only to makeup artist candidates.
Wow, this is really useful. I've been working as a part time MAC artist, polishing my makeup skills while I work full time in an IT service provider, for about 2 years now. I know that my end goal is to be a full time makeup artist, but this video really provide an insight and breakdown of the makeup industry. Unfortunately I'm from Singapore and everything seem to be interlink with each other. Still, after watching this, I really feel like I should take the plunge and start focusing on what I really want to do! Thanks for making this video!
If you ever get bored with make-up you could become a motivational speaker ;) I'm not interested in being a MUA but I loved listening to you talking with real passion about the job. I'm really passionate about my job too, I know what it feels like to make it in the industry and I love the energy that comes out of it.
Thank you so much for this, Lisa. I felt that this video wasn't just about becoming a successful make-up artist but your advice is applicable to other professions. I feel like so many other make-up artists videos are about them, but yours are always about the viewers...I really feel that you are making a lot of difference in young women's lives...
i could listen to you talking about make up forever, don't worry about babbling lisa! this really inspired me, i'm young, but i love make up (which is why i am subscribed to you) and i have always wondered if i could make it in the world of make up. i might actually try!
Lisa, could you post a film on how your particular career path began and how you became established as a MU? Your general advice was helpful and inspiring, and I'm sure a lot of subscribers would love to know what your personal experience has been in your area of the industry. As far as I'm concerned, you could've kept on talking. Each film of your is a treat.
A lot of Makeup Artists learned at the Glauca Rossi Makeup School in London, check out their website, because a lot of successful Makeup Artists learned there, for instance Charlotte Tilbury! Lisa said she started with a course in theatrical makeup! Hope that helped!
Thank you so much for doing this!!!! I've always loved makeup but I went to school for Business because I was too afraid that people wouldn't take me seriously if I said I was going to makeup school. I have been working in accouting for the past five years and finally decided to quit this job and go pursue my dream of becoming a makeup artist. Thank you for everything that you do! You are a great role model and a great source of inspiration.
I was listening to this video as if I am listening to a verdict at a court room. 100 likes are just not enough. Thank you Lisa. No words can be said about how beautiful inside out human being you are. x
Hello Lisa, first of all thank you for this video. I can not even begin to tell you how this is a "sign" for me to come across this video (dated 2011) now, today. For almost 6 months now I feel like I've come to one of the cross roads in my makeup career, and I always have big dreams and hopes. I am one of the makeup artists who does everything (from editorial to prosthetics, you name it), and I think the time has come for me to narrow it down to one. Runway and editorial is my passion and yes it is scary to dive in and possibly relocate, but at least I know I've tried and put in my best effort. Thank you for everything.
I have no desire in becoming a makeup artist, can hardly do my own LOL. But i think this is very inspirational. Especially for all the ladies out there pursuing their dream, whatever it may be. It is very important to focus on one thing and stay on track, i know i got side-tracked so much in the past. And this again reminds me to stay focus. Don't let everyone tell you that you can't do it, as i hear a lot of that too. Good Luck to all of us.
You just led me into the direction i want to do... my dream goal is to work in the fashion make up artist along side bridal. I can’t see myself doing something i don’t love and you ms. Lisa have spoken to me with wise words... you are my inspiration :] THANK YOU!
I've found that my training in makeup for the stage and having been involved in theater productions for over 10 years, it has forayed nicely into a film career. Being "backstage" is very similar to being "behind the scenes" so the transition from one to the other has been nice and comfy. But really, film found me. I've spent the last year working on my print work, but I keep being called back into film. I enjoy photoshoots like you couldn't believe, but "behind the scenes" feels like home.
lisa i adore the way you wear colour and how you somehow manage to make your nails, jewellery and clothes clash so beautifully! just thought i'd let you know x
Lisa honestly these are the best advices I've listen to in a long time. This is currently my struggle and you couldn't explain it better! Follow and a big big thank you!
I watched this last night and found it incredibly honest and very helpful advice. I've been to-ing and fro-ing with what road I want to take and where to start and I think you've made it much clear in my head what it is I want to do. Thanks Lisa x
I'm doing freelance and I feel like I get to learn a lot more, have done two short films and wedding type makeup, used to work for MAC and quit in the middle of my contract, they got a little angry but I knew that I needed to be off retail to actually grow as a MUA and find my way. Thank you for this video!!! xoxo
I am 15 years old and make up is my passion! This really got me thinking about my goals and it really inspired me! Thank you :)
You left me with goose bumps . Beautiful video! You got to be the best mother! This video has only one topic: follow your dreams! God, it's inspiring for everyone, not only for aspiring make-up artists. You got very close to my heart, I'm very touched! Thanks for everything! Until next!
I just want to thank you Lisa. You have really inspired me and gave me some real insight and sense of direction. I have always loved makeup and I literally hurt everyday because I feel like I am not getting any closer to my goal (of becoming a makeup artist). And I want it so badly that I want to do it all but you are right I have to choose one thing and go with it. I know I mustn't give up. I will keep fighting. Thank you so much.
This was brilliant. Learnt my hair and make-up and have been doing it for 7 years at the same salon. I now realise i need to get on the right train!
You've just inspired me to get back out there, to pursue my dreams of becoming a successful female auto mechanic. What you said about being mindful of one's dream when choosing jobs is brilliant. Though I'm trained and have apprenticed as a mechanic, I've been coaxed into roles as a service advisor for the past few years. That's not what I want for myself, it's just proven to be the path of least resistance. Well, it's time to put on a brave face - employing your makeup tricks, of course -
this is good advice for whatever you want to do, regardless of whether it's related to make up or not. one of the most important things to achieving your goals is focus.
Wow! Thanks a lot for the encouraging words and most of all thank you for shedding more light on makeup artistry. Not once did you bore me to tears. In fact the sincerity in your voice was very engaging and really helped me iron out a lot of questions in my head. My key takeaway was "just do it:)!" Thanks again, Lisa!
Lisa, I just want to share with you that I am so inspired by your work, your poise, and your passion, which you express with such elegance. I have always had a passion for makeup and hair, but for some reason it has taken me until now-in my early 30's and with 3 kids- to decide to pursue this as a career. I have learned so much from you, as well as some wonderfully written books and just playing on various faces, lol. Just thought you should know what a positive influence you are!
I'm a pharmaceutical scientist and want to get into R&D project management, I know this isn't about science but this was really inspirational for me, thankyou!! Xx
lisa this advice works across the board be it music- "paper art" animation- comic book-drama-anything that has creativity attached to it- wonderful- x shelly
Lisa, your voice is so calming...I can listen to you for hours! Thx for great tips!!
Thank you Lisa!I?I'm a girl of 27 and I'm from Italy.
Your advices are so useful.
My dream is to become a make up artist like you.
Your words make me cry because of your honesty.
Thanks xxxx
valentina
Like so many others here, this just inspired me so intensely. I'm 20 and got out of school last year, until now I've worked in retail for a while (because I had plans to go abroad which got thrown over) and now I'm kind of in the middle of a crossroad that has just about a million roads attached to it. I'm completely terrified to death about the future, and had been slowly planning on going to university, studying english language and literature because I've always had a good connection to that field of study, but yesterday my boyfriend kind of gave me an unintended nudge. He said to me that for the fact that I enjoy literature and writing myself so much, I've been writing and reading frightening little in the 2 1/2 months we've been with each other now. (He really has a killer intuition) It was meant very innocently and because his path has been rocky, he's really keen on me doing what I actually love and what I'm interested in and just made me think what do I spend my time doing, what do I research about and what can I see myself doing. I'm still terrified, but I'm a lot more enlightened. Big thank you to Lisa, for this video and the work she's been doing xx
I like how you pointed out the travel and living out of a suite case.
Many long hours as well, my husband is in the film industry and his hours suck. However a love for what you do can make it very rewarding.
Thanks for the very informative video
Absolutely lovely. I have zero interest in makeup, beyond being a hobbyist, but I watched this film in it's entirety because your enthusiasm is cat hin
Such wonderful life advice for all. Think big, be brave, roll up your sleeves and be the best you can be. The prize? Take a look...A twinkle in your eye and fire in your soul. Thank you for your "je ne sais quoi" Lisa :) You've put a new pep in my step this morning x
Thank u for this video. This makes me reevaluate my plans after high school. Im a senior & a cosmetology student. I was planning on going to school for fashion merchandising & starting a blog in order to network, work as an editor in chief of a magazine, own my own hair&make up& fashion styling business, becoming a personal shopper, being a market researcher forecasting upcoming fashion trends, doing hair & make up for runways& within high fashion but this all seems like too much idk what to do
Absolutely brilliant. Wish I'd had someone like you telling me this years ago - I was on my way but lacked confidence and direction. Now, years later, am trying to find my way back on track.
You have a great channel here - thank you so much :)
This is the best advice for becoming a MUA! Thank you for touching base on the diff. industries within makeup artistry. It's very helpful. Thank you!
@gclay20 a short course is fine to cover all the basics and then its a case of trying to assist established MUA's, doing shoots for free (testing) with new photographers and models who are starting out just like you, and practicing as much as possible. At the same time you need to be making as many contacts as possible...young new photographers etc. The good thing about assisting established people is you get to meet all the other assistants on the shoot too which brings testing opportunities x
Every video you upload has been sooo helpful and though i probably won't be a makeup artist this video has also been very helpful!!! I saw you the other day in TV on the programm '10 years younger' and i just saw it because of you!!!!
Lisa, are you reading my mind?!? I'm shooting my portfolio this Sunday to start my MUA bridal and special events business. Still unemployed for 8 months after working for years in the financial industry I decided enough is enough and take the plunge. It will be hard, but I will be my own boss, and that freedom is valuable. My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier, when I first moved to the UK in 2001 - that was my goal but circumstances made it not possible. Better late than never, eh?
I hung onto every word you said because Lisa, you are absolutely brilliant. thank you for doing this video and I hope you do more like this.
You never bore us Lisa. This was so great! I am moving to California from a small town in PA and I have to say I feel kind of down. I have to start all over in a more saturated place. :( I finally got my bridal business going with more inquiries than I can handle and I now must let it go, but my mother needs me and I just hope I can motivate myself to start all over.
that necklace is adorable!!!! it matches perfectly!!
This is a great video, Lisa! The concept about getting on the right train is so true; it applies not just to makeup/film/music but many other fields i.e. science/education/literature/culinary. Once you figure out your passion, stick with it and work relentlessly towards it!
Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. "What's your final destination? Don't get on the wrong train." Some of the best life advice I've heard yet. You have no idea how much you impacted me today...thank you thank you thank you:)
Well, after your and Wayne Goss' influence and wise advice, I've decided to become a makeup artist. But there's a twist, I'm nearly 60 (in July). However, I look years younger because (as an ex model who's been good advice and teaching) I've taken care of my skin and can make the best use of makeup. Ambition isn't just for young people. Whilst the years are against me for stellar success, I will be the best I can be and make people look and, importantly, feel wonderful.
You have such a classy fresh sense of style. I love essentially anything you put on! Your an inspiration Lisa xo