Hello! I'm new to MM. I've always been a fan of make up art. I graduated Cosmetology school, not thinking I would do anything with that education. As time passed, I became more passionate about makeup art. I was always scared of pursuing it as a career but I finally decided to go for my dream of becoming a makeup artist. Currently I barely have a portfolio and I barely have anything in a kit to use for models.

I wanted to see if any fellow makeup artists or MM members had any tips for a newbie like myself? Any brands I should consider on investing in for my kit? Any websites to obtain things for a kit? How I should start my kit? Etc?

ANY advice and tips are most welcome! I appreciate it Thank you.

Welcome to MM!

You'll probably get more info faster if you ask in the Hair, Makeup and Styling forum, https://www.modelmayhem.com/t.php?forum_id=10

Welcome to the Mayhem

Three good ways to network are:

Post an availability notice letting people know that you are available (under the casting/travel tab). This is for when you want to charge money. You can offer trade as well.

Search for Casting Calls in your area based on criteria you select. Post a Casting Call letting people know about an idea you have and want to put into a work of art. This is for when you are willing to pay other people. You can offer trade as well.

Search or Post Casting Calls and Travel/Availability Notices
Official Casting Call Rules - Read

Browse for photographers in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request or message. Start a list of photographer's photos that you think are top notch for photographers in your area. This can become something of a Rolodex. Make sure that you select the Advanced Options and select an appropriate Logged in within:. I typically use 30 days, but you may want people who respond faster. Otherwise you will get photographers who haven't logged in in over a year. There are a lot of inactive accounts.

Good luck in your search!