If you’re someone who is beauty product mad, you might be wondering if your love of makeup and bath and body products could be more than just a hobby. Whether you love the idea of reviewing beauty products or creating your own cosmetics, there are lots of ways you can make beauty more than a hobby.
For some ideas and inspiration of ways you can make your love of all things beauty into a career, keep reading.
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Become a makeup artist
If you’re a pro at applying makeup and love trying out new looks, why not consider becoming a makeup artist? This is a fantastic career path that is perfect if you’re a makeup and beauty lover. That being said, it can be expensive to get started as makeup artistry courses can be a little on the pricey side. If, however, you’re willing to work at a beauty counter before becoming a makeup artist, this can be a good route into the industry. Lots of companies, like Clinique and Lancome, offer their staff the chance to train as makeup artists. So although it’s a longer route to the career you want, it could be worth considering.
Make and sell your own makeup
How about creating your own cosmetics line? This might sound like somewhat of a pipe dream, but it is possible, it’s just a case of coming up with a plan and thinking it through properly. If you’ve always loved the idea of creating your own cosmetics, this could be the ideal career opportunity for you. Like all startups it will, of course, take time and money to get started, but it could be a fantastic step to take. All you’ll need are some ideas, suitable cosmetic manufacturers, and a brand name for your business. You’ll then need to decide how you will sell your products – the best option is most probably online via a website and Etsy.
Start your own blog
Another option, if you’re makeup and beauty mad, could be to start a blog. The great thing about blogging is that it gives you the opportunity to test out and review various beauty products. As well as allowing you to collaborate and work with different brands. The great thing about beauty blogging is that if you work on your blog and treat it like a business, it can become one. It might take time, but there’s great potential for your site to become a fantastic income stream. You could even add an e-commerce store to it, selling your own cosmetics products to help boost your income.
Beauty and makeup doesn’t just have to be a hobby; it can be so much more than that. These are just a few ideas, but if they aren’t for you, there are plenty more you can try. Whether you opt to become a beauty blogger and freelance writer or launch your own makeup brand, it doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you find a way that works for you that you can use to make beauty more than a hobby.
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