Questions to Ask a Makeup Artist for Hire

by Art Gib, freelance writer on behalf of Beyond Brides Hair & Makeup ( 22-Mar-2011 )

Hiring a makeup artist can be nerve wracking. After all, those who need a makeup artist are most likely going to need it for a big event. It could be for a wedding or a photo shoot of some sort and if that’s the case, it’s important to have it done well. The right makeup artist could mean the difference between gorgeous photos and photos that will be a terrible reminder of a terrible day. Those who are going to hire a makeup artist would do well to take a look at the list of interview questions to ask below.

 

First, a good question to ask would be to ask how long the artist has been doing what he or she has been doing. This will give a good idea of the level of experience they have had. An experienced makeup artist is undoubtedly important. They will be able to handle the pressure better as well as they will be able to predict what types of makeup will be best for certain skin types.

 

Another good question to ask might be where they have done makeup before. There are very different weather conditions to understand which will affect the products used. Maryland makeup might need to be very different from California makeup, for instance. Some places have more humidity and heat than others and should be dealt with accordingly.

 

References are incredibly important when hiring anyone for any job. Of course, everyone is going to say good things about themselves regarding their abilities. It’s important, therefore, to check their stories with people who have hired them before. This will help to bring to light any red flags that should be seen and help in predicting if a hiring decision is a good one to make or not.

 

Flexibility is a good question to ask. After all, many times the stylist in question will be needed on multiple days and at specific times. If they are not easy to get a hold of or are incredibly busy, that may play a determining factor in the ultimate hiring decision. It’s important to get their time commitments nailed down before offering a job. This will ensure that everyone knows what is expected and is able to fulfill the expectations, whatever they may be. Indeed, a novice mistake is to hire a makeup artist and not ask any of the questions mentioned above, first. Those who are thorough in their selection process are those who will most likely end up the happiest of all.

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