Professionalism

So we had a lecture today on what we think professionalism is in the make up industry. Some girls have mentioned how they have been to huge makeup academy's and they haven't behaved in the professional manner for example they haven't used disposable mascara wands this is a huge thing as you are contaminating your products with peoples germs and you are causing cross contamination and if a client is starting out with a eye infection but doesn't know then your passing it on to your next client and this is called cross infection. If this happens and your client sews you and they have found out that you haven't been hygienic then you could get in a lot of trouble!

We came up with some key points what we thought professionalism is in the makeup industry;

·      Hygienic

·      Good communication skills

·      Good time keeping

·      Correct clothing

·      No bad breath

·      Open and closed questions

·      Up to date with the fashion and the latest trends

·      Cleaning products, using disposables, never double dip

·      Insurance

·      A professional portfolio of images

·      Learn to market yourself

·      Learn to be collaborative

·      Gain work experience

·      Be able to take direction from authority

·      Know how to use your social media & web development

·      Assist other artists to pick up skills and build up contacts

·      Network to discover new opportunities

·      Keep learning

·      Read makeup books

·      Keep practicing your skills

·      Be on trend

·      Review the catwalk shows to gain insight to makeup trends and new product launches

·      Invest in a decent camera