I Am A Bridal Makeup Artist 11/3/24

I recently traveled to Negril, Jamaica, to work my first bridal party, invited by my aunt to be her makeup artist. It was an incredible experience, and I’m thrilled to officially call myself a bridal MUA! We held a trial on August 24' and the wedding was scheduled for November 24.' As someone who had never done bridal makeup before, I had some concerns. I was uncertain about how many faces I would be working on and whether I could complete the makeup quickly using just my hands. I set a goal to finish each look in 30 minutes.

To practice, I had previously done makeup for my mom and sisters whenever I received wedding proposals. Another consideration was upgrading my kit; I transitioned from budget brands like Morphe and L.A. Girl Pro to high-quality products from Makeup by Mario and Makeup Forever. It was worth every penny! Now, I can achieve a flawless look in 30 minutes, and my kit reflects a high-end, luxury standard.

Over the years, I've struggled with pricing my services. I often based my rates on my location and compared myself to other artists around me, which led me to charge significantly less than the unique talents I possessed. I would frequently tell myself, "Anyone can learn; it's just a skill," as if everyone shared the same desire to invest years of effort into developing their craft. While it’s true that anyone can learn, mastering this skill takes time and dedication, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the invaluable teachings I received.

Through this blog and my posts, I hope to share my knowledge and experiences with others.